Indian Geography MCQs

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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, covers an area of approximately 200,000 square miles. It is located in the northwestern region of India and the southeastern region of Pakistan. The desert is one of the largest in the world and is known for its arid climate and sparse vegetation. Thar Desert is World’s 10th largest desert and covers 61% of Geographical area of Rajasthan.

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The Coir Industry is predominantly concentrated in Kerala, which is known as the “Land of Coconut.” Kerala produces about 60% of India’s coir fiber and is home to numerous coir processing units. The state has a rich tradition of coir production, dating back to the 19th century, and it plays a important role in the local economy, providing employment to thousands.

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The correct answer is “Maharashtra and Lakshadweep.” Maharashtra has the longest road network in India, with over 250,000 kilometers of roads, facilitating extensive connectivity. In contrast, Lakshadweep, being a small group of islands, has the shortest road length, with limited infrastructure primarily due to its geographical constraints. This stark contrast highlights the vast differences in road development across Indian states.

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Uttar Pradesh is the state in India with the largest net irrigated area. The state has 17.6 million hectares of irrigated land. The state’s water system is largely made up of canals. The state is fed by permanent waterways that originate in the Himalayan mountains.
Punjab is the state with the highest percentage of irrigated land. In 2018, 98% of Punjab’s cropland was irrigated.

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As per Census 2011, the population of Bhils is most in India, followed by Gond and Santhalis. The total population of Bhils and related scheduled tribes (Bhil Garasia, Bhil Mina, Dholi Bhil, Dungri Bhil, Dungri Garasia, Mewasi Bhil, Rawal Bhil, Tadvi Bhil, Bhagalia, Bhilala, Barela, Patelia Pawra, Vasava, Vasave) is 17,071,049 while that of Gond Tribes (Gond, Arakh, Arrakh, Agaria, Asur, Badi Maria, Bada Maria, Bhatola, Bhimma, Bhuta, Koilabhuta, Koliabhuti, Bhar, Bisonhorn Maria, Chota Maria, Dandami Maria, Dhuru, Dhurwa, Dhoba, Dhulia, Dorla, Gaiki, Gatta, Gatti, Gaita,Gond Gowari, Hill Maria, Kandra, Kalanga, Khatola, Koitar, Koya, Khirwar, Khirwara, Kucha Maria, Kuchaki Maria, Madia, Maria, Mana, Mannewar, Moghya, Mogia, Monghya, Mudia, Muria, Nagarchi, Nagwanshi, Ojha, Raj, Sonjhari, Jhareka, Thatia, Thotya, Wade Maria, Vade Maria, Daroi,Rajgond, Koitur) is 13,256,928. Population of Santhal is 6,570,807. Reference

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Barak Valley in Assam is renowned for its tea cultivation, particularly the Assam tea variety, which is known for its strong flavor and briskness. The region’s climate and fertile soil are ideal for tea plantations. Assam is one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world, contributing importantly to India’s tea exports. The tea industry plays a crucial role in the local economy and culture.

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A special feature of the valleys of Kashmir Himalayas is the Karewa deposits which are made up of silt, clay and sand. The Karewas are known for saffron cultivation and have orchards of fruits and dry fruits such as apple, peach, almond, and walnut.

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The Eastern Highlands mainly consist of tropical moist deciduous forests. It extends across portions of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, and Telangana states. These forests are found in region where rainfall is between 100 cm to 200cm.

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The Indian islands in the Arabian Sea are all of coral origin. These islands are called the Coral Islands of India.
The islands were formed by coral accumulating on the volcanic tops of the Indian Ocean ridge. The ridge sank below the surface millions of years ago, likely due to rising sea levels. The Lakshadweep Islands are the smallest Union Territory of India, with a total area of 32 km2 (12 sq mi). Most of the islands are atolls.
The islands are flat and have low elevation, rising no more than five meters above sea level. They are vulnerable to sea level change.

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The chota nagpur plateau is a mineral rich zone and so most of the iron and steel plants are located in this region for the easy availability of raw materials. This area processes a fine network of railways and roadways which helps in easy transportation of raw material and finished products.