Indian Geography Questions

Q:

The chosen date for the observance of the Earth Hour 2017 is ?

A) 25th March B) 26th March
C) 27th March D) 28th March
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25th March

Explanation:

Earth Hour is a people's movement inspiring individuals from more than 7000 cities across the globe to take a stand against climate change, making it the largest voluntary movement ever witnessed in history.

On 25 March 2017, Switch Off and Switch Onto Solar Energy

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Which type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India  ?

A) Savanna & desert vegetation B) Tropical deciduous
C) Tropical Rainforests D) Equatorial evergreen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tropical deciduous

Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forests: They are also called the “Monsoon forests”. They grow in the areas with annual rainfall of 70-200 cm. Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo are important species of trees. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.

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The areas where monthly rainfall during october to December ranges 10cm to 30cm fall in

A) East West of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh B) Kerala and Karnataka
C) Jammu and Kashmir D) Himachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) East West of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

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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:

Shivanasamudra Falls is situated on the bank of ______ river ?

A) Indus B) Kaveri
C) Ganga D) Brahmaputra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kaveri

Explanation:
  • Shivanasamudra is a famous waterfall situated in Mandya District of Karnataka State. 
  • Gaganachukki and Barachukki Falls are collectively called as Shivanasamudra Falls.
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Q:

Highest Jute producing state in India?

A) Gujarat B) West Bengal
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Bihar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) West Bengal

Explanation:

West Bengal is the highest Jute producing state in India followed by Bihar and Assam in second and third place.

Gujarat is the largest Cotton producing state in India.

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Q:

Which is the largest desert in Asia?

A) Kyzyl kum B) Thar
C) Karakum D) Gobi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gobi

Explanation:

The largest desert in Asia is called the Gobi Desert. It covers an area of 500,000 square miles stretching from southern Mongolia to northern China.

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Q:

The National institute of Oceangraphy is located at

A) Goa B) Mumbai
C) Cochin D) Kandla
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Goa

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