Indian Geography MCQs

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The Survey of India is responsible for all topographic control, surveys and mapping of 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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The Gulf of Khambhat, along with the Gulf of Kutch, are the two regions identified as suitable for tidal power generation. Tidal energy harnessing in these areas can potentially contribute significantly to India’s renewable energy portfolio due to the high tidal range and geographical conditions favorable for tidal energy infrastructure.

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Guindy National Park is a 2.70 km2 Protected area of Tamil Nadu, located in Chennai.

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Amindivis are the northernmost islands of the Lakshdweep group, and Minicoy Island is the southernmost island. Almost all the inhabited islands are coral atolls.

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New Mangalore is not a major port on the east coast of India. it is located on the west coast in Karnataka. The other ports listed—Paradip, Ennore, and Tuticorin—are situated on the eastern coast. Paradip is in Odisha, Ennore is near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, and Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) is also in Tamil Nadu. Major east coast ports are crucial for trade, handling important cargo volumes.

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Kunchikal Falls, the highest tiered waterfall in India, is located in Karnataka. It has a total height of 455 meters (1,493 feet) and is formed by the Varahi River. The falls are situated near the town of Agumbe, which is known for its biodiversity and is often referred to as the “Cherrapunji of the South” due to its heavy rainfall.

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The least densely populated state of India is Arunachal Pradesh, located in the northeastern part of the country. As of 2022, Arunachal Pradesh has a population of around 1.4 million people, spread across an area of around 83,743 square kilometers. This gives the state a population density of just 16.7 people per square kilometer, which is the lowest in India. Arunachal Pradesh is a predominantly rural state, with a large part of its population living in small villages and remote areas. The state is known for its beautiful natural scenery, with dense forests, snow-capped mountains, and abundant wildlife.

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Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power Project is located in Jhajjar district of Haryana.

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Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls are situated near the island town of Shivanasamudra in the Mandya district of Karnataka. The waterfalls are created by river Cauvery that runs down a 75 metre gorge before it divides into two branches that flows around the island of Shivanasamudra.