Indian Geography MCQs

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The Bina Refinery is located in Madhya Pradesh and operated by Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd (BORL). It was established in 2011. The refinery has a capacity of 6 million metric tonnes per annum. It is a result of collaboration between Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Oman Oil Company. The products of this refinery mainly cater to the Northern and Central India.

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A Piedmont plateau has a mountain on one side. Malwa plateau is a Piedmont plateau. Other examples of such plateaus are Patagonian plateau in Argentina, Piedmont plateau in America etc.

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Kochi Port is a natural Harbour, situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal, popularly known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”

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The Satmala Hills, known for their forested landforms and biodiversity, are located in the Nashik District of Maharashtra. They form a critical part of the Sahyadris range. The hills play a significant role in maintaining regional ecological balance due to their abundant flora and fauna, constituting a significant concentration of Maharashtra’s wildlife. Historically, this area has been the cradle of several tribal communities, contributing to its rich cultural diversity and heritage.

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The major salt producing states in India are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Gujarat produces about 70 percent of the total salt, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. The main sources of salt in India are salt pans.

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Mahanadi River is called the lifeline of Chhattisgarh. The Mahanadi and its tributaries hold 58.48% of the state’s water. The Mahanadi flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha before ending in the Bay of Bengal. The Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam, which was the first major multipurpose river valley project after India’s independence in 1947.

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Black soil has higher moisture retention and this is a feature of black soil. That is one of the reasons that black soil suits cotton cultivation.

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The Rangpo-Sivok Railway line connects Sikkim and West Bengal. This railway project aims to enhance connectivity to Sikkim, which is a landlocked state, and is crucial for economic development and tourism. The line is part of India’s broader initiative to improve infrastructure in the northeastern region, which has historically faced connectivity challenges.

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The Sarayu is a river that flows through the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya temple is located on its bank.

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The Kandeleru Dam is an irrigation project built on the Kandaleru River in Rapur Mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. The project is part of the Telugu Ganga project which supplies drinking water to Chennai city from the Srisailam reservoir on Krishna River.