Indian Geography Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The ______ plateau is subdivided into the Garo Hills, the Khasi Hills, and the Jaintia Hills, named after the tribal groups inhabiting the region.

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    Chota Nagpur
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    Baghelkhand
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    Malwa
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    Meghalaya
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Answer : 4. "Meghalaya"
Explanation :

1. The Meghalaya Plateau is sub-divided into the Garo Hills, Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, named after the tribal groups living in the region.

Q:

Sam talks about an example of an igneous rock. Which of the following can it be? 

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    Sandstone
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    Basalt
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    Limestone
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    Marble
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Answer : 2. "Basalt "

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Macth List-I with List - II and choose the correct answers from the code given below-

List-1 (Ports)               List-II (River/Ocean)

(a) Kamarajar              (i) Bay of Bengal

(b) Kolkata & Haldia   (ii) Arabian Sea

(c) Mormugao             (iii) Hoogly river

Code -

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    (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii)
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    (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i)
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    (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii)
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    (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii)
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Answer : 3. "(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii)"

Q:

Which of the following is the highest mountain in Bhutan?

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    Gangkhar Puensum
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    Kula Kangri
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    Jomolhari
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    Gipmochi
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Answer : 1. "Gangkhar Puensum"

Q:

Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is in ___________.

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    Maharashtra
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    Himachal Pradesh
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    Karnataka
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    Madhya Pradesh
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Answer : 4. "Madhya Pradesh"

Q:

The climatic conditions of thorn forests and scrubs are the most ideal for which of the following plant species?

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    Rosewood
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    Teak
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    Juniper
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    Euphorbia
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Answer : 4. "Euphorbia"

Q:

Which of the following statements about the city of Ahmedabad is NOT true?

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    The first mill in Ahmedabad was established in the year 1895.
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    Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the river Sabarmati.
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    Ahmedabad was often referred to as the ‘Manchester of India’.
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    Ahmedabad is situated very close to cotton growing areas.
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Answer : 1. "The first mill in Ahmedabad was established in the year 1895."
Explanation :

All the statements about Ahmedabad city are true.

1. The first mill in Ahmedabad was established on May 30, 1861.

2. Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the river Sabarmati.

3. Ahmedabad was often referred to as the ‘Manchester of India’.

4. Ahmedabad is situated very close to cotton-growing areas.

Q:

What was the distance (around in km) covered by the first-ever train between Bombay and Thane in 1853?

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    38
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    25
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    34
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    51
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Answer : 3. "34"
Explanation :

1. The distance covered by the first train between Bombay and Thane in 1853 was approximately 34 km.

2. This train was pulled by three steam engines named Sahib, Sultan and Sindh. The train had 14 coaches and was carrying about 400 people.

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