Indian Geography Questions

Q:

At which place will you find maximum sunlight in December?

A) Kanya Kumari B) Pune
C) Kolkata D) Lek
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kanya Kumari

Explanation:

Kanyakumari is nearest to the Tropic of Capricorn, and the sun's rays fall vertically here during December.

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Which one of the following causes rainfall in the north-western parts of india during winter season ? 

A) Cyclonic depression B) Retreating monsoon
C) Western disturbances D) South West monsoon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Western disturbances

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The largest southern most single Island in India is

A) Rameswaram Island B) Minicoy Island
C) Car Nicobar Island D) Great Nicobar Island
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Great Nicobar Island

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Arakan yoma is the extension of the himalayas located in

A) Myanmar B) West Bengal
C) Nagaland D) Baluchistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Myanmar

Explanation:

Arakan yoma is the extension of the himalayas located in Myanmar. The Arakan Mountains are also known as the Rakhine Mountains.

 

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These are a mountain range in western Myanmar, between the coast of Rakhine State and the Central Myanmar Basin, in which the Irrawaddy River flows.

 

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Q:

Which river flows south to north?

A) Brahmaputra B) Narmada
C) Ganga D) Krishna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Narmada

Explanation:

Narmada is the only river which flows from south to north in the given options.

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Which of the following mountains are the oldest according to geological history?

A) Nilgiris B) Satpura Range
C) Vindhyas D) Aravalli
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Aravalli

Explanation:

According to geological history, the important mountains of india arranged in the order of age starting from the oldest are the Aravallis , the westerm Ghats, Vindhya and Satpura, the Nilgiris , and the Himalayas.

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The approximate length of the coast line of India is

A) 5,500km B) 6,000km
C) 6,500km D) 7,000km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7,000km

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Which river is also known as dakshin ganga?

A) Cauvery B) Godavari
C) Krishna D) Brahmaputra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Godavari

Explanation:

River Godavari is known as Dakshin Ganga as it is one of the largest peninsular river as Himalayan and is same as Ganga river in the south.

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