Indian Geography Questions

Q:

The main difference between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats in the matter of 

A) Continuity B) proximity of coast
C) ending in Nilgiris D) height
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Continuity

Explanation:

While the western Ghats stretch uninterrupted , the Eastern Ghats do not have a structural unity.

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With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border

A) Bhutan,Bangladesh & China B) Myanmar, Bagladesh & china
C) Bhutan, China & Myanmar D) Bhutan, Bangladesh & Myanmar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bhutan, China & Myanmar

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 Name a cold desert region of India  ?

A) Baramula B) Ladakh
C) Dun Valley D) Shillong Plateau
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ladakh

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Q:

The city located on the river Yamuna is 

A) Varanasi B) Lucknow
C) Patna D) Agra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Agra

Explanation:

Varanasi and Patna are located on the river Ganga. Lucknow is on the river Gomati. Kanpur and Hardwar too are on the river Ganga. Delhi is another city located on the bank of Yamuna.

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Q:

Which one of the following processes of weathering belongs to both mechanical and chemical weathering ?

A) Hydration B) Exfoliation
C) Carbonation D) Crystallization
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Crystallization

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Q:

The Land locked natural harbour along along the east coast of India is 

A) Vishakapatnam B) Chennai
C) Kolkata D) Paradeep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vishakapatnam

Explanation:

It is connected to the sea by a channel cut through solid rock and sand. 

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The himalayas are approximately ______ kilometer broad 

A) 150 to 400 B) 200 to 400
C) 150 to 300 D) 250 to 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150 to 400

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Q:

Coral Reefs in India can be found in

A) Rameshwaram B) Trivandrum
C) The coast of Orissa D) Waltair
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rameshwaram

Explanation:

In India Coral Reefs can be found in Rameshwaram.

 

Coral reefs in India are one of the most ancient and dynamic ecosystems of India. The coral reefs not only provide a sanctuary to a myriad of marine life but also play a key role in protecting the coastline from erosion.

Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals. Coral reefs are built by colonies of tiny animals found in marine water that contain few nutrients.

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