Indian Geography Questions

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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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Q:

Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

A) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there. B) It contains one large cave.
C) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. D) It is associated with the Pashupata sect.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It contains one large cave.

Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.

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0 1894
Q:

Which of these is not a union territory of India?

A) Goa B) Puducherry
C) Delhi D) Andaman & Nicobar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Goa

Explanation:

A Union territory is a type of administrative division in India. Unlike the other states which have their own state governments, union territories are ruled by the central government. There are 7 union territories in India. They are ::



    • National Capital Territory of Delhi – Delhi.

 

    • Chandigarh – Chandigarh.

 

    • Daman and Diu – Daman.

 

    • Dadra and Nagar Haveli – Silvassa.

 

    • Pondicherry – Puducherry.

 

    • Andaman and Nicobar Islands – Port Blair.

 

    • Lakshadweep – Kavaratti.

 

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2 1892
Q:

World’s longest expressway will come up in which state?

A) Gujarat B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh

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3 1883
Q:

When the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was set up?

A) 1952 B) 1959
C) 1964 D) 1969
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1969

Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation is the space agency of the Government of India was set up in the year 1969, headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.

 

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1 1879
Q:

Agronomy is a branch of agriculture that deals with

A) Study of crops B) Study of soil
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Agronomy is a branch of agriculture that deals with the study of crops and the soils in which they are produced.

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2 1871
Q:

Which of the following is the leading producer of soybean in India?

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

Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of soybean in India.

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0 1869
Q:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is located in?

A) Mumbai B) Hyderabad
C) Chennai D) New Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mumbai

Explanation:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is located in Mumbai.

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2 1865