Indian Geography Questions

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How did the Lakshadweep islands of group originate?

 

A) Volcanic origin B) Soil Deposition
C) Coral origin D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Coral origin

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Which type of rock usually underlies a karst landscape?

A) Limestone B) Quartz
C) Granite D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Limestone

Explanation:

Karst is a type of landscape that is characterized by caverns, caves, sinkholes, and underground streams. These features were all caused by erosion of the underlying rock.

 

Limestone type of rock usually underlies a karst landscape.

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As per the results of the 2011 Populatiom Census, which of the following groups occupies the three top places in respect of literacy?

A) Kerala, Goa, West Bengal B) Chandigarh, Goa, Kerala
C) Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram D) Mizoram, Kerala, Tripura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mizoram, Kerala, Tripura

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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

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  • 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:

Indian Standard Maridian passes through the states of UP,MP

A) AP and Karnataka B) Karnataka and Tamilnadu
C) AP and Tamilnadu D) Orissa and AP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Orissa and AP

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Q:

Irrigation canals are generally aligned along

A) Contour line B) Straight line
C) Ridge line D) Valley line
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ridge line

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A ridge ine is a line formed along the highest points of a mountain ridge.

 

Irrigation canals are generally aligned along ridge lines.

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Q:

Buddha was born in _________.

 

A) Vaishali B) Lumbini
C) Kapilavastu D) Patliputra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lumbini

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Q:

Ujjain is situated on the banks of which river?

 

A) Narmada B) Tawa
C) Tapi D) Shipra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Shipra

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