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Top 100 Indian Geography GK Questions

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Q :  

Which state of India has the largest reserves of coal?

(A) Andhra Pradesh

(B) Maharashtra

(C) Orissa

(D) West Bengal

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which of the following is the largest river of peninsular India?

(A) Mahanadi

(B) Narmada

(C) Godavari

(D) Kaveri

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which of the following states is the largest producer of manganese in India?

(A) Andhra Pradesh

(B) Uttar Pradesh

(C) Madhya Pradesh

(D) Haryana

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on which of the following river?

(A) Tapti

(B) Narmada

(C) Mahi

(D) Chambal

Correct Answer : B
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 :  

Which is the longest canal in India for agricultural irrigation?

(A) Yamuna canal

(B) Sirhand Canal

(C) Indira Gandhi Canal

(D) Upper Bari Doab Canal

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The famous 'Gir' forest is located in which state of the country?

(A) Mysore

(B) Kerala

(C) Gujarat

(D) Kashmir

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which state has the highest forest cover among the following Indian states in terms of area?

(A) Arunachal Pradesh

(B) Chhattisgarh

(C) Madhya Pradesh

(D) Orissa

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

West Bengal shares borders with how many countries?

(A) 1

(B) 4

(C) 3

(D) 2

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

West Bengal and three international countries share borders. With Bangladesh in the east, Bhutan and Nepal in the north, the state has international boundaries. 2. In eastern India, West Bengal is the fourth-most populous state in the country, with over 91 million inhabitants.


Q :  

Which city is called Garden City?

(A) Srinagar

(B) Mysore

(C) Bangalore

(D) Lucknow

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The "Aichi Targets" are related to 

(A) Conservation of coral reefs

(B) Prevention of plastic use

(C) Conservation of biodiversity

(D) Conservation of wet land

Correct Answer : C

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