Indian Geography Questions

Q:

Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast?

A) Unlike the east coast this coast is straight B) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall
C) The east coast is broader than the west coast D) The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall

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1 1951
Q:

The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. It originates from which state?

A) Jharkand B) West Bengal
C) Odisha D) Chhatisgarh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chhatisgarh

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The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 141,600 square kilometres and has a total course of 858 kilometres Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam. The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Mahanadi river in central India, rising in the hills of southeastern Chhattisgarh state. 

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1 1947
Q:

Bharatanatyam is a folk dance of which state?

A) Kerala B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh D) Uttarakhand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tamil Nadu

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1 1947
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Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is in ___________.

A) Maharashtra B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Karnataka D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh

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1 1943
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With regard to ‘Project Tiger’, which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) It was launched in India in the years 1973. B) The objective of the project is to preserve the habitats and tigers therein as natural heritage.
C) The project emphasized to ensure viable population of tigers in India. D) There are no Tiger Reserves in north-eastern part of India.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) There are no Tiger Reserves in north-eastern part of India.

Explanation:

There are three Tiger reserves in Northeast India: Dampa Tiger Reserve, Pakul Tiger Reserve, Namdapha Tiger Reserve

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0 1942
Q:

What is the Capital of Telangana State?

A) Hyderabad B) Secunderabad
C) Vijayanagara D) Visakhapatnam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hyderabad

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3 1940
Q:

Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State?

A) Maharashtra B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat D) Jharkhand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh

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2 1938
Q:

Bhutan does not share its border with which Indian state?

A) West Bengal B) Sikkim
C) Meghalaya D) Arunachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Meghalaya

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5 1937