Indian Geography Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Problem associated with Human Settlement in developing countries is:
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638e229c9ebad6607b9c2b12- 1Urban slumfalse
- 2Lack of clean drinking waterfalse
- 3Lower health standardsfalse
- 4All of thesetrue
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Answer : 4. "All of these "
Q: Which of the following is a tributary of the river Ganga?
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64c23829a919c8488e0d9fb5- 1Sabarmatifalse
- 2Mahifalse
- 3Ghaghratrue
- 4Bhimafalse
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Answer : 3. "Ghaghra"
Explanation :
1. Ghaghra River is the largest tributary of the River Ganga.
2. It flows through Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The origin area of the Ghaghra River is in the Himalayan Mountains of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
3. Ghaghra River joins Ganga River in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
4. Sabarmati river flows in Gujarat.
5. Mahi river flows in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
6. The Bhima River flows in Maharashtra.
Q: Hematite is an ore/mineral?
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6491a232dad6f2e01f517530- 1Leadfalse
- 2Manganesefalse
- 3Zincfalse
- 4Irontrue
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Answer : 4. "Iron"
Explanation :
1. Hematite is an ore of iron. It is commonly found in stones and soil. The largest quantity of iron in the earth is found in the form of hematite.
2. The chemical formula of hematite is Fe2O3. It is a heavy and relatively hard oxide mineral.
3. Its colour ranges from black to steel or silver-grey, grey to brown or reddish.
4. Hematite is used in the production of iron. It is an important mineral that is found in many countries around the world.
Q: What is the name of India’s permanent research station in Southern Hemisphere Antarctica-
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632dab5131300b7ce47a6c4d- 1Dakshin Bharatfalse
- 2Dakshin Niwasfalse
- 3Dakshin Chitrafalse
- 4Dakshin Gangotritrue
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Answer : 4. "Dakshin Gangotri"
Explanation :
'Dakshin Gangotri' is India’s research station in Antarctica. The Other two are Maitri and Bharati (Proposed).
Q: Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is in ___________.
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62f32d1e09a97851b6309ce7- 1Maharashtrafalse
- 2Himachal Pradeshfalse
- 3Karnatakafalse
- 4Madhya Pradeshtrue
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Answer : 4. "Madhya Pradesh"
Q: The number of females per 1000 males in the population is called the ___________.
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6419b70b9d18d2e8aefbb93c- 1birth ratefalse
- 2sex ratiotrue
- 3death ratefalse
- 4literacy ratefalse
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Answer : 2. "sex ratio"
Explanation :
1. The number of females per 1000 males in the population is called sex ratio.
2. According to the 2011 census, the sex ratio of India is 943. That means there are 943 women for every 1000 men.
Q: In which one of the following is Saddle Peak situated?
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631ed6cc80b9d104aeb16dcc- 1North Andamantrue
- 2South Andamanfalse
- 3Middle Andamanfalse
- 4Great Nicobarfalse
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Answer : 1. "North Andaman "
Q: Which part of the soil contains humus?
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64c251759e9013486a756e22- 1A-horizontrue
- 2C-horizonfalse
- 3Bedrockfalse
- 4B-horizonfalse
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Answer : 1. "A-horizon"
Explanation :
1. Humus is found in the topmost layer of soil (A-horizon).
2. Humus is a black or brown colored substance which makes the soil fertile.
3. It is an important source of nutrients for plants, and it helps the soil absorb water and air.
4. There are many ways to promote humus, including-
- Leaving crop residues in the field
- Using livestock manure
- making compost

