Indian Geography Questions

Q:

Narmada originates from its source situated in the state of

A) Maharashtra B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Andhra Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

Narmada rises near Amarkantak

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Q:

Which of the following is NOT a Union Territory?

A) Daman and Diu B) Puducherry
C) Shillong D) Lakshadweep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shillong

Explanation:

We know that The seven union territories of India are are:

Chandigarh.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Daman and Diu.

Lakshadweep.

Puducherry.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

National Capital Territory of Delhi.

 

Hence, Shillong is not a Union Territory.

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Q:

Where is the National Institute of Jute and Allied Fibre Technology located ?

A) Telangana B) Andhra Pradesh
C) West Bengal D) Haryana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) West Bengal

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Q:

Indian Water falls "Kunchikal falls" is in which state ?

A) Odisha B) Maharastra
C) Rajasthan D) Karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Karnataka

Explanation:

Kunchikal falls of India is of height 1493 ft is in Karnataka state of the river Varahi.

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Q:

Tides in the sea are caused by.........

A) Gravitational force of Earth and Sun B) Effect of Sun
C) Combined effect of Moon and Sun D) Effect of Moon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Combined effect of Moon and Sun

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Q:

What is the most important geographic use of the Himalayas to India?

A) prevention of invasions B) valuable source of timber
C) They prevent the monsoons from crossing to the north and also serve as a reservoir of water from which our perennial rivers flow D) They protect India from the icy cold north winds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) They prevent the monsoons from crossing to the north and also serve as a reservoir of water from which our perennial rivers flow

Explanation:

(a) refers to political importance and (b) to economic importance. Out of (c) and (d), (c) is more important.

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Q:

Which of the following is not a plantation crop?

A) rubber B) coffee
C) gram D) coconut
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) gram

Explanation:

Gram is not a Plantation crop among the given options.

 

Plantation crops are known as cash crops. These crops are mostly grown at tropical and subtropical areas. These crops are grown for sale but not for local consumption. such crops include rubber, coffee, tea, various oil seeds, sugar cane,etc.

So, Gram is not a plantation crop.

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Which language has been declared as the second official language by the Telangana state government?

A) English B) Urdu
C) Tamil D) Hindi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Urdu

Explanation:

The Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekar Rao, has declared Urdu as the state’s second official language. All competitive examinations will also be conducted in Urdu. As per reports, the state government will appoint Urdu officers in all the offices over the next 60 days to receive petitions from public and reply them in Urdu.

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