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Geography – Indian GK
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Q1. Which type of forest is predominantly found in the Sundarbans region of India?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Sundarbans are known for their unique mangrove forests, which are adapted to saline and tidal conditions.
Q2. Which major river in India flows westward through a rift valley?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Narmada River flows westward through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
Q3. Which of the following mountain ranges forms the northern boundary of India?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Himalayas form the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent.
Q4. Which of the following is the easternmost point of the Indian mainland?
Answer 4
Explanation
Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost point of the Indian mainland.
Q5. Which of the following is an active volcano located in Indian territory?
Answer 2
Explanation
Barren Island, located in the Andaman Sea, is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia.
Q6. The Indian Standard Meridian (82°30'E) passes through which city in Uttar Pradesh?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Indian Standard Meridian (82°30'E) passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.
Q7. The famous 'Valley of Flowers' National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian state?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Uttarakhand.
Q8. What is the highest peak of the Western Ghats?
Answer 2
Explanation
Anamudi, located in Kerala, is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and Peninsular India.
Q9. Which is the longest river of Peninsular India?
Answer 2
Explanation
The Godavari River is the second-longest river in India and the longest in Peninsular India.
Q10. The 'Chota Nagpur Plateau' in India is renowned for its abundance of which type of resources?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Chota Nagpur Plateau is known as the 'Ruhr of India' due to its rich deposits of coal, iron ore, mica, and other minerals.
Q11. Which National Park in India is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros population?
Answer 3
Explanation
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is famous for its population of one-horned rhinoceros.
Q12. Through which of the following states does the Tropic of Cancer pass in India?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
Q13. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Answer 2
Explanation
Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is the largest freshwater lake in India.
Q14. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
Answer 3
Explanation
Gujarat has the longest coastline among all Indian states.
Q15. Black soil, predominantly found in the Deccan Trap region, is also known by which other name?
Answer 2
Explanation
Black soil, rich in clay and suitable for cotton cultivation, is also known as Regur soil.
