Latest Indian Geography GK Questions and Answers
The country‘s first smart card-based public bicycle sharing (PBS) was started recently in which of the following city?
(A) Pune, Maharashtra
(B) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
(C) Chennai, Tamilnadu
(D) Kollam, Kerala
(E) Mysuru, Karnataka
Correct Answer : E
Explanation :
The first Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) system in India was launched in 2017 in Mysuru.
Sasan Ultra Mega Power Plant is located in which of the following states?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Meghalaya
(C) West Bengal
(D) Andhra Pradesh
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Sasan project, also known as the Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP), is a 3,960 megawatt (6x660 megawatt) coal-fired project, located in Sasan, Madhya Pradesh in India.
Mundra Thermal Power Station is located in which of the following states?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Gujarat
(C) Chhattisgarh
(D) West Bengal
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Adani Power Mundra is located in the Kucthh District in Taluka Mundra of Gujarat, comprising the villages of Vandh, Tunda & Siracha and is about 61 kms south of Bhuj City in Gujarat State, India. The plant is near National Highway 8A and adjacent to the sea.
Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station is located in which of the following states?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Tamil Nadu
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station is located in Singrauli district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Which state of India has the largest reserves of coal?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Orissa
(D) West Bengal
Correct Answer : D
Which of the following is the largest river of peninsular India?
(A) Mahanadi
(B) Narmada
(C) Godavari
(D) Kaveri
Correct Answer : C
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
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.
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
The famous 'Gir' forest is located in which state of the country?
(A) Mysore
(B) Kerala
(C) Gujarat
(D) Kashmir
Correct Answer : C
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