Indian Geography Questions

As per Census2011, Sikkim state is the least populous state in India with 610543 population.

The each degree of latitude is equals to 111 kms approx (69 miles). As Earth is lightly ellipsoid in shape it changes at equator and poles from 110.5 kms to 111.7 kms respectively.

Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is built on Chambal river in Rajasthan.

Alluvial type of soil has the largest area covered in India. Alluvial soils are fine-grained fertile soil deposited by water flowing over flood plains or in river beds. Most of the soil is Sandy and clayey soils are not uncommon.

The Buddh International Circuit, an Indian motor racing circuit, is located in Greater Noida.

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett, a well known hunter and naturalist. The park was the first to come under the Project Tiger initiative.

The term panda bond refers to an indenture issued in China, in Chinese renminbi, by a foreign bank or corporation. The Pakistan cabinet approved the issuance of the maiden renminbi-denominated 'Panda Bonds' during its meeting presided over by Prime Minister.