Indian Geography MCQs

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The Ganga River, originating from the Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand, is the longest river in India. Its course runs through several states in India before it debouches into the Bay of Bengal. It spans over an impressive 2,525 kilometres, playing a vital role not just as a geographical feature but holding immense historical, cultural, and religious significance to millions of people.

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Malwa Plateau is spread in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

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The Mathabhanga River serves as a natural border between India and Bangladesh. It is a distributary of the Ganges River and flows through the Indian state of West Bengal before entering Bangladesh. The river plays a important role in the region’s geography and has historical importance in demarcating territories. The India-Bangladesh border is one of the longest borders in the world, stretching over 4,096 kilometers.

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Stilwell Road establishes a strategic linkage between Ledo in India and Kunming in China, crossing Myanmar. Constructed during World War II, it was primarily a supply line for Chinese troops fighting against Japan. Named after General Joseph Stilwell of the U.S. Army, the road signifies historical and military importance. Despite various issues regarding the reopening, it remains a significant route boosting international trade and exemplifying India-China collaborations. Stilwell Road embodies historical collaboration and potential future alliances.

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As per estimates of the government, India has a potential of around 8500 MW tidal energy of which 7000 MW is in Gulf of Cambay; 1200 MW in the Gulf of Kutch and 100 MW in the Gangetic delta in the Sunderbans region of West Bengal. However, due to high capital costs, the Ocean-based tidal projects of Gujarat and in the Gangetic delta of Sunderbans was cancelled.

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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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The 726-MW gas-based Palatana project of ONGC-Tripura Power Corporation (OTPC) is one of the largest projects of its kind in India located in Udaipur district in Tripura.

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Western Ghats is spread in states of Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu with total area of 160,000 km². It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight hotspots of biological diversity in the world.

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Thar region has an internal drainage system.

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The Ghaggar River is an endorheic river, meaning it does not flow into an ocean or sea but instead terminates in a closed basin. It originates in Himachal Pradesh, flows through Haryana and Punjab, and finally ends in Rajasthan, where it is often called a “dead river.” The river has tributaries like the Markanda and Tangri, and has faced flooding issues in 1993 and 1998 due to heavy rainfall and inadequate embankments.