Indian Geography Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which state of India flows most of the Narmada River?

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    Maharashtra
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    Rajasthan
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    Gujarat
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    Madhya Pradesh
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Answer : 4. "Madhya Pradesh"
Explanation :

1. Narmada River is the fifth largest river of India which flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

2. The Narmada River (Rewa) serves as a traditional boundary between North and South India.

3. It originates from the Amarkantak peak of Maikal mountain and flows 1,312 km towards the west and joins the Gulf of Khambhat.

4. Major tributaries from the right side are Hiran, Tendori, Barna, Kolar, Maan, Uri, Hatni and Orsang.

5. Major left tributaries are- Berner, Banjar, Sher, Shakkar, Dudhi, Tawa, Ganjal, Chhota Tawa, Kundi, Goi and Karjan.

6. Narmada River Basin is home to fishes, turtles, crocodiles, beautiful birds and other wildlife.

7. The largest dam built on the Narmada River is "Sardar Sarovar Dam", which is built in Narmada district of Gujarat.

Q:

Where are the days and nights equal?

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    Equator
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    Poles
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    At the North Pole
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    Antarctica
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Answer : 1. "Equator"

Q:

Pass located at the southern end of the Nilgiri Hills in south India is called

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    the Palghat gap
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    the Bhorghat pass
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    the Thalgat pass
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    the Bolan pass
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Answer : 1. "the Palghat gap"

Q:

"Tulbul" project is on which river?

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    Satluj
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    Jhelum
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    Ravi
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    Beas
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Answer : 2. "Jhelum"

Q:

What is the total number of latitudes?

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    70
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    90
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    160
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    180
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Answer : 4. "180"

Q:

Where is the confluence of river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi-

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    Devprayag
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    Rudraprayag
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    Vishnuprayag
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    Karnprayag
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Answer : 1. "Devprayag "
Explanation :

Devprayag: is a city located in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state of India. It is one of the Panch Prayag and here the Alaknanda River meets the Bhagirathi River.

Q:

Which of the following Indian states was one of the worst affected by the tsunami on 26th December 2004?

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    Bihar
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    Maharashtra
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    Tamil Nadu
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    Uttar Pradesh
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Answer : 3. " Tamil Nadu"
Explanation :

1. Tamil Nadu was worst affected by the tsunami that occurred on 26 December 2004. The tsunami devastated the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu.

2. The tsunami also caused extensive damage to infrastructure in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, including roads, bridges, and houses.

Q:

The Town located on the confluence of river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda is-

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    Rudraprayag
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    Devprayag
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    Vishnuprayag
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    Karnaprayag
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Answer : 2. "Devprayag"
Explanation :

Devprayag: is a city located in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state of India. It is one of the Panch Prayag and here the Alaknanda River meets the Bhagirathi River.

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