Indian Geography Questions

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Which one of the following is not situated on Varanasi -Kanyakumari National Highway?

A) Satna B) Rewa
C) Katni D) Jabalpur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Satna

Explanation:

Satna is not situated on Varanasi-Kanyakumari National Highway.

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In what way is geography an integrative science?

A) Geography is an integrative science because it borrows from physical sciences such as chemistry, biology, meterology, and geology B) Geography is an integrative science because it borrows from human science such as cultural studies , economics , and public policy
C) Geography is an integrative science because it examines Earth in both physical and human terms D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Geography is an integrative science because it examines Earth in both physical and human terms

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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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The Daily Weather Map of India is prepared and printed at___________

A) Kolkata B) Mumbai
C) New Delhi D) Pune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pune

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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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Mettur Dam situated in which state?

A) Telangana B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamilnadu D) Karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tamilnadu

Explanation:

Mettur Dam is in tamilnadu on the bank of river cauvery.

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The Indian Institute of Science is located at

A) Hyderabad B) Bangalore
C) Both A & B D) Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bangalore

Explanation:

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a scientific research university located in Bangalore.

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Q:

The first nuclear power plant in India was set up at?

A) Koodankulam B) Tarapur
C) Kaiga D) Narora
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tarapur

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