Indian Geography Questions

Q:

Which of the following statements about the National Water Academy (NWA) is/are correct?

1. The primary objective of the NWA is to function as Centre of Excellence in training for in-service engineers from Central and State organizations on various aspects of water resource planning.

2. The NWA is located in New Delhi.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 only

Explanation:

National Water Academy (formerly known as Central Training Unit) was set up in Central Water Commission Opens in a new window by the Ministry of Water Resources, RD and GR, opens in a new window Govt. of India in the year 1988, to impart training to the in-service engineers of various Central/State organizations involved in the Development & Management of Water Resources. It was established under USAID assistance and strengthened with the subsequent assistance received from the World Bank.

It is located at Pune

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Myanmar is located in _____________.

 

A) South Asia B) South-east Asia
C) East Asia D) South-west Asia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) South-east Asia

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The _______ Lake of India has very high salinity

A) Sambhar (Rajasthan) B) Wular ( J & K)
C) Chilka (Orissa) D) Pulicut ( Tamil Nadu)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sambhar (Rajasthan)

Explanation:

The Sambhar Lake of Rajasthan is about 233 sq km in extent , it is known to have a large reserves of salt in its bottom layers.

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Which of the following range is known as 'Sahyadri'?

 

A) Satpura B) Western Ghats
C) Eastern Ghats D) Aravali
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Western Ghats

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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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‘Kala Namak rice’ or Buddha Rice is associated with which Indian state?

 

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Bihar
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Telangana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh

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Jog Falls is situated on which river?

 

A) Sharavati B) Cauvery
C) Narmada D) Chambal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sharavati

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Among the following Union Territories of India, which one has the largest size

A) Puducherry B) Lakshadweep
C) Daman and diu D) Chandigarh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Puducherry

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