Indian Geography MCQs

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

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The Indian Ocean is primarily characterized by a higher frequency of cyclones. These are large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. This region is particularly prone to cyclones during the period of late summer and early fall. These cyclones cause significant damage and loss of life in coastal communities especially in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.

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The Grand Trunk Road, one of the oldest and longest roads in South Asia, historically connects India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It dates back to ancient times, originally built by the Mauryan Empire and later expanded by the Mughal Empire. The road has served as a vital trade route, facilitating commerce and cultural exchange across these regions. Today, it spans approximately 2,400 kilometers, linking major cities and contributing importantly to the economies of the countries it traverses.

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The Manas River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River flowing through Assam. It is named after Manasa, the serpent god in Hindu mythology.

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The smallest state in India by area is Goa, covering approximately 3,702 square kilometers. Sikkim, while larger than Goa, is the second smallest state by area at about 7,096 square kilometers. In terms of population, Goa also ranks as one of the smallest states, with a population of around 1.5 million, while Sikkim has a population of about 610,000. Thus, the correct answer is Goa & Sikkim.

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Godavari river is largest in peninsular India in terms of length, catchment area and discharge. It is also known as Dakshina Ganga.

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The Mahi River flows into the Gulf of Khambat, which is part of the Arabian Sea. It is one of the few rivers in India that flows northward before turning southward. The river is approximately 583 kilometers long and is known for its unique meandering course. The Gulf of Khambat is important for its rich marine biodiversity and is located near the city of Bharuch in Gujarat.

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Gondwana Rock System comprises the major coal deposits of India. This system contains famous Damuda and Panchet series which are famous for coal deposits (discussed below). The important coal bearing areas of this series are Raniganj, Jharia, Karanpur, and Bokaro of the Damodar basin in Odisha, and the Pench valley in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the jhingurda coal seam (Chhattisgarh).

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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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Tree cover is defined as small tree patches and isolated trees outside the recorded forest area which are less than one hectare in extent. The Minimum Mapping Unit for the forest cover assessment in India is one hectare.