Indian Geography Questions

Q:

Which is required for karst topography to form?

A) Limestone B) Sinkholes
C) Both A & B D) Rain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Karst topography is a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum.

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The exact time taken by the earth for single rotation on its own axis is

A) 24 hrs 30 min B) 23 hrs 56 min 4.09 sec
C) 23 hrs 54 min 7.8 sec D) 24 hrs 8 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 23 hrs 56 min 4.09 sec

Explanation:

The exact time taken by the earth for single rotation on its own axis is 23 hrs 56 min 4.09 sec.

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The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as ____________.

A) Punjab Himalaya B) Nepal Himalayas
C) Kumaon Himalayas D) Assam Himalayas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kumaon Himalayas

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What was the city of Timbuktu best known for?

A) Trade B) Gold
C) Diamonds D) Tea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Trade

Explanation:

The great Sahara Desert created an opportunity for wealth by trading to peoples who live in and around the region. The city of Timbuktu was built as a result of this trade.

 

Hundreds of years ago, salt was a very valuable commodity. It was valued for its taste as well as its ability to preserve food. One of the most productive areas for producing salt was the Sahara Desert, and the city of Timbuktu was built to capitalize upon this trade.

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Q:

The caves of Ajanta are famous for

A) paintings B) terra-cotta
C) sculpture D) temples
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) paintings

Explanation:

The caves of Ajanta are famous for paintings.

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Q:

The Karma dance belongs to which state?

A) West Bengal B) Sikkim
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh

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Q:

Siachen is a

A) frontier zone between India and Myanmar B) desert frontier zone between India and Pakistan
C) glacier frontier zone between India and Pakistan D) frontier zone between China and India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) glacier frontier zone between India and Pakistan

Explanation:

Siachen is a glacier frontier zone between India and Pakistan.

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Which state introduces a new Open Online Learning Programme 'KOOL'?

A) Kerala B) Telangana
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Tamil Nadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kerala

Explanation:

The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the platform that can be used to train teachers, students and the general public. KOOL is a major step by the State of Kerala to become Indias first complete digital state in Education.

 

KOOL has been designed in a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course model), which is becoming popular worldwide.

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