Indian Geography Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The Himalayas is the example of ____

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    Fold mountains
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    Block mountains
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    Ancient mountains
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    Residual mountains
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Answer : 1. "Fold mountains"

Q:

Which is the widest river in India?

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    Brahmaputra
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    Gomti
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    Ganges
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    Chambal
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Answer : 1. "Brahmaputra"
Explanation :

1. Brahmaputra is the widest river in India.

2. The Brahmaputra River originates as Siang or Dihang from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near Lake Manasarovar.

3. It enters India from the west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh.

Tributaries: Dibang, Lohit, Siang, Budhi Dihing, Tista and Dhansiri.

4. The average width of the Brahmaputra valley is about 80 kilometres.

5. The main river of the valley, the Brahmaputra is one of the largest rivers in the world and ranks fifth in terms of its average runoff.

6. Namcha Barwa is a mountain peak in the Tibetan Himalayas with an altitude of 7757 meters. Tsangpo - The Brahmaputra river takes a U-turn on reaching Namcha Barwa and enters India in Arunachal Pradesh through a narrow valley.

7. The Himalayas extend in the east-west direction from the Indus Valley in the west to the Brahmaputra Valley in the east.

Q: Which of the following definitions describes a physical hazard? 2349 0

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    The most commonly thought of hazard in construction. This hazard includes radiation, extreme temperatures, noise, and vibration.
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    These hazards can lead to injuries to the joints or muscles by way of heavy, frequent lifting, repetitive tasks.
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    Can be present in dust, fumes, liquids, solids, mists, vapors, or gases of products used at a site or released during a construction job
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    Microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungus, mold, or viruses that can cause illness.
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Answer : 1. "The most commonly thought of hazard in construction. This hazard includes radiation, extreme temperatures, noise, and vibration."
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Answer: A) The most commonly thought of hazard in construction. This hazard includes radiation, extreme temperatures, noise, and vibration. Explanation: A physical hazard is defined as "A factor within the environment that can harm the body without necessarily touching it." Vibration and noise are examples of physical hazards.   Physical hazards include but aren't limited to electricity, radiation, pressure, noise, heights and vibration amongst many others.

Q: Biogeochemical cycles are crucial to ecosystem function because 1647 0

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    they keep the planet warm enough for living things to survive
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    energy flows through ecosystems in one direction only and is eventually dissipated as heat
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    they prevent catastrophic extinctions
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    nutrients and other life-sustaining molecules are in limited supply and must be continually recycled
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Answer : 4. "nutrients and other life-sustaining molecules are in limited supply and must be continually recycled"
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Answer: D) nutrients and other life-sustaining molecules are in limited supply and must be continually recycled Explanation: Biogeochemical cycles are crucial to ecosystem function because ::   1. Chemical elements are available in only limited amounts and must be recycled. 2. Nutrients and other life-sustaining molecules are in limited supply and must be continually recycled.

Q:

Which of the following pass link the Srinagar to Leh?

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    Mana Pass
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    Rohtas Pass
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    Nathula Pass
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    Zoji La Pass
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Answer : 4. "Zoji La Pass"

Q:

West Bengal borders with how many countries?

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    Three
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    Four
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    Two
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    Five
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Answer : 1. "Three"

Q:

Which from the following rivers does not originate in Indian territory? 

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    Godavari
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    Jhelum
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    Ravi
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    Ghaghara
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Answer : 4. "Ghaghara "

Q:

Where is the origin of river Indus river? 

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    Dal Lake
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    Mansarovar Lake
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    Lake Sheshnag
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    Wullar Lake
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Answer : 2. "Mansarovar Lake"

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