Indian Geography Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Where did the subsidiary of Adani Hybrid Energy setup India's first wind-solar hybrid power plant?

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    Raipur
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    Hyderabad
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    Delhi
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    Jaisalmer
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Answer : 4. "Jaisalmer"
Explanation :

1. Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer One Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Hybrid Energy, established India's first wind-solar hybrid power plant in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.

2. This plant established in Jaisalmer is the country's first wind and solar hybrid power generation plant.

Q:

'Shivasamudram' waterfall is located on which river?

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    Kaveri
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    Sharavati
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    Godawari
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    Periyar
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Answer : 1. "Kaveri"
Explanation :

1. Shivasamudram Falls is located on the Kaveri River in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka state, India.

2. It is the highest man-made waterfall in India.

3. It falls from a height of 98 meters (322 ft) and is used to generate hydropower.

Q:

Which of the following Hills is not a part of the 'Satpura Range'?

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    Rajpipla
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    Mahadev
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    Bharner
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    Maikal
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Answer : 3. "Bharner"
Explanation :

1. Satpura and Vindhya mountain ranges are found in the central western part of India.

2. 'Satpura Series' includes all the parts.

- Rajpipla

- Mahadev

- Macal

Q:

Crescent shaped sand dunes are known as -

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    Seif
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    Barkhan
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    Lunet
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    Shrub coppice
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Answer : 2. "Barkhan "
Explanation :

Barkhan: Barkhans are found between high and low hills. Sometimes they get scattered here and there too. In the Sahara desert, there is also a way to move between the barkhans, which are known as Ghasi and Caravan. Their shape is also half-moon shaped and arched. When the direction of the wind changes, the position of the cloud also changes. Their size is up to 100 miles long and up to 600 feet high. The one in front of Barkhan. The slope is gentle and the opposite slope is concave.

Q:

Simlipal Bio-Reserve (Sanctuary) is located in which of the following states?

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    Nagaland
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    Odisha
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    Mizoram
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    Himachal Pradesh
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Answer : 2. "Odisha "
Explanation :

1. Simlipal Bio-Reserve (Sanctuary) is located in Orissa.

2. The biosphere reserve has the largest area of sal in the whole of India. Furthermore, the tropical monsoon climate provides ideal conditions for the development of a distinctive biodiversity, highlighted by 1,076 species of vascular plants.

3. These include 93 species of orchids, 300 species of medicinal plants and 52 species of endangered flora. The two endemic species of orchid are Eria meghasaniensis and Taenia hookeriana.

4. Notable botanical species in the sanctuary include Callicarpa arborea (a species of beautyberry), Bombax ceiba (cotton tree) and Madhuca longifolia (manhua).

Q:

Which is the highest peak of Similipal mountain range?

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    Dhauli
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    Deomali
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    Niyamgiri
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    Khairiburu
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Answer : 4. "Khairiburu"
Explanation :

1. Located in northeastern India, the Similipal Biosphere Reserve lies within two biogeographic regions: the Mahanadian eastern coastal region of the Oriental region and the Chotanagpur biological province of the Deccan Peninsular region.

2. Volcanic sedimentary rocks are aligned in three concentric rings and enhance the geologic formations of the area.

3. The highest peak of the Similipal hill range is Khariburu (1,168 m).

4. Similipal geographical region has many waterfalls and perennial rivers flowing into major rivers, such as Budhbalang, Baitarani and Subarnarekha.

Q:

Which one of the following rivers is not a tributary of river Brahmaputra?

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    River Manas
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    River Kameng
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    River Mahananda
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    River Subansiri
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Answer : 3. "River Mahananda "
Explanation :

All of the following are tributaries of the Brahmaputra River.

River Manas

River Kameng

River Subansiri

Q:

Name the first space station of USA which was launched by NASA?

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    Mir
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    Tiangong - 1
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    Salyut
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    Skylab
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Answer : 4. "Skylab "
Explanation :

This institution started functioning on 1 October 1958. Since then, all American space exploration programs have been operated by NASA, including the Apollo moon missions, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle.

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