Indian Geography MCQs

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Cooch Behar, located in West Bengal, is renowned for its silk industry. The area has a rich history tied to silk production and is known for producing high-quality silk, notably Muga silk, which is cherished for its durability and golden brilliance. This vibrant industry is a significant source of income for the local population, fostering economic growth in the region.

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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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Malwa Plateau primarily includes:

1. Dewas, Dhar, Indore, Jhabua, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Shajapur, Ujjain, and parts of Guna and Sehore districts in Madhya Pradesh.
2. Jhalawar and parts of Banswara and Chittorgarh districts in Rajasthan.

It also includes some parts of the Vagad region of Gujarat.

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Chandipur, located in Balasore District, Odisha is location of Indian Strategic Forces Command’s Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island. It has served as test range for a number of Indian missiles including nuclear-capable Prithvi, Agni and Shaurya ballistic missiles, as well as Akash and Barak 8 surface-to-air missiles.

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Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.

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The Basava Sagar Dam has been built across the Krishna River at Siddapur Village in Bijapur district of Karnataka. The reservoir that it impounds is known as Basava Sagar, and has a total storage capacity of 37.965 tmcft with 30.5 tmcft live storage. The full reservoir level is 492.25 m MSL and the minimum draw down level is 481.6 m MSL. The dam is 29 meters high and over 10 kilometres long and has 30 gates for water release.

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Negritos , now almost extinct and inhabitants of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

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Katchatheevu island is a 163-acre uninhabited island currently administered by Sri Lanka. It was claimed by India till 1976. It was ceded to Sri Lanka by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi under the 1974 Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime agreement.

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Jharia Coal Fields
Jharia, which is the largest coal field of India, is located in Jharkhand. It lies in Damodar Valley and spreads in 280 km². Its main production is bituminous coke for production of coke. It supplies most of the coal produced in India. It is also known for a coal field fire that burnt for around a century.
Korba Coal Fields
Korba Coalfield is located in Korba district of Chhattisgarh. It is located in the basis of Hasdeo River, which is a tributary of the Mahanadi. The Gevra mine is one of the mines in Korba Coal fileds which is considered to be the largest open cast mine in India. The coal from the Korba coal field supports Korba Super Thermal Power Plant of NTPC.
Umaria Coal Fields
Umaria coal field is located in  Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh in the Umrer River valley, which is a  tributary of the Son River.

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The Tungabhadra River is a significant tributary of the Krishna River. This river is created through the convergence of the Tunga and Bhadra Rivers, which both have their sources at Gangamula, located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. The Tungabhadra is considered the most voluminous tributary feeding into the Krishna River.