Indian Geography MCQs

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Umiam Lake is a reservoir located in the hills 15 km to the North of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. The lake serves as a major tourist attraction for the state of Meghalaya. It is also a popular destination for water sport and adventure facilities. Tourists visit this spot for kayaking, water cycling, scooting and boating.

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The approximate time difference between sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Saurashtra, India, is 2 hours. This is due to the vast longitudinal extent of the country, which spans about 30 degrees. Arunachal Pradesh lies in the extreme east while Saurashtra lies in the extreme west. This vast difference contributes to the time lag of about 2 hours in sunrise.

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The correct answer is West Bengal. It is home to the majority of India’s jute mills, particularly in the Hooghly River basin. Historically, West Bengal has been the center of jute production since the British colonial era, with Kolkata being a important hub for jute processing. India is the largest producer of jute globally, contributing about 60% of the world’s jute output.

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Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean that separates Rutland Island and Little Andaman. It connects the Bay of Bengal in west to Andaman Sea in the east. It is located in the exclusive economic zone of India and is protected by the integrated tri-services Andaman and Nicobar Command of the Indian Military.

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The correct answer is “Tropical Moist Deciduous.” This type of forest covers about 40% of India’s total forest area. It thrives in regions with a distinct wet and dry season, primarily found in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. Tropical Dry Deciduous forests, while important, cover less area compared to Tropical Moist Deciduous forests.

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Almatti Dam is a hydroelectric project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India. With a height of 52 meters and length of 2700 meters, Almatti is the main reservoir of the Upper Krishna Irrigation Project. The 2880 MW hydroelectric power station supplements irrigation facilities to drought-prone Bijapur and adjoining districts. Almatti helps regulate flood control and maintains supply during low-rainfall periods. However, the large reservoir has also partially submerged low-lying basalt formations with prehistoric rock art which poses a preservation challenge.

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As the ship sails from west to east coast, it happens across Mumbai, Cochin, Tuticorin, Ennore, and Paradip ports. Kandla port, a major port located in Gujarat, is predominantly used for bulk cargo. Mumbai port is among India’s oldest and busiest ones, recognized for its deep natural harbor. Cochin, renamed Kochi, is renowned for shipbuilding and repair facilities. ‘Thoothukudi’ port is crucial for Tamil Nadu’s fishing and salt production. The port of Ennore, was India’s first major port operating as a public-private partnership. Paradip port situated in Odisha is essential for exporting iron ore.

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Ranapratap sagar dam is built on Chambal River in Rawatbhata in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan
Gandhi Sagar dam is built on Chambal River in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh
Jawahar sagar dam is built on chambal river in Kota district of Rajasthan.
Indira sagar dam is built on Narmada River in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.

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The Meitei people live in Manipur. A unique feature of the Meitei is that their community is made of one language, but two religions. A majority of them are Hindus and have Mongoloid features, while a minority of them is Muslims and have Bengali features. In spite of this, there exists good harmony between them and they are proud of the common heritage of their mother tongue.

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Deccan plateau is the most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in india. Because of the thick dark soil also known as regur soil which is widely found in Deccan plateau, this place is suitable for cultivation of cotton.