Indian Geography MCQs

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The Babli barrage, a disputed project initiated by the Maharashtra government, spans across the Godavari River. The dispute over its construction arose chiefly with the Telangana State. Subsequently, the Supreme Court delivered a favorable verdict for Maharashtra in 2013, closing the case that had been active for seven years. This ruling underlines the intricate inter-state water disputes that continue to challenge the equitable allocation of river waters in India.

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The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is India’s first six-lane, concrete, high-speed, tolled, access-controlled, 93 km (58 mi) long expressway.

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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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Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati open into Arabian Sea. Godavari empties into Bay of Bengal through its extensive network of tributaries.

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Budha Nullah is a seasonal water stream in the Malwa region of Punjab. It get polluted after entering the industrial area of Ludhiana city and finally drains into Sutlej River (tributary of the Indus river). It is a major source of pollution of Sutlej river.

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The Sambhar Salt Lake is India’s largest inland salt lake. It is located near Jaipur in Rajasthan. The lake receives water from an endorheic basin.

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The island of Wheeler Island in Odisha, India was renamed Abdul Kalam Island after the late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India. The island was originally named after English commandant Lieutenant Hugh Wheeler. The renaming took place on September 4, 2015.
The island is located in the Bay of Bengal, about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) off the eastern coast of India. It is about 70 kilometers (43 miles) south of Chandipur in Balasore district, Odisha. The island is home to the Integrated Test Range missile testing facility.

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The Anaimalai or Anamala Hills, also known as the Elephant Mountains, are the range of mountains that form the southern portion of the Western Ghats and span the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India.

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Nainital derives its name from the pear-shaped lake which forms the heart of this hill station. It has very high mountains some of which offer an excellent view. It is a natural freshwater body, situated amidst the township of Nainital in Uttarakhand State of India.

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The Kumaon Himalayas lie in Uttarakhand and extend from the Satluj to the Kali river. The Lesser Himalayas in Kumaon Himalaya is represented by the Mussoorie and Nag Tiba ranges.