Indian Geography Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following states has the highest fertility rate in India according to the 2011 census?

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    Kerala
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    Punjab
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    Maharashtra
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    Bihar
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Answer : 4. "Bihar"
Explanation :

According to the 2011 census, Bihar state has the highest fertility rate in India.

Q:

Match the columns.
 Mineral                      Reserves region
 (A) Bauxite                (I) Lohardaga
 (B) Mica                    (II) Bhilwara
 (C) Coal                    (III) Jhunjhunu
 (D) Copper               (IV) Jharia

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    A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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    A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
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    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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    A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
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Answer : 2. "A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III"
Explanation :

All columns are correctly matched.

(A) Bauxite                -  Lohardaga

(B) Mica                    - Bhilwara

(C) Coal                     - Jharia

(D) Copper                - Jhunjhunu

Q:

Which of the following is the third highest mountain in the world?

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    Everest
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    Kanchenjunga
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    K2
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    Annapurna
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Answer : 2. "Kanchenjunga"
Explanation :

1. The third highest mountain in the world is Kanchenjunga, whose height is 8,586 meters (28,169 feet).

2. Works to connect the borders of Nepal and India.

3. Kanchenjunga was first climbed by Joe Brown and George Band on 25 May 1955.

Q:

Which of the following is the closest layer to the Earth's surface in which all weather occurs?

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    Mesosphere
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    Troposphere
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    Ionosphere
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    Stratosphere
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Answer : 2. "Troposphere"
Explanation :

1. The troposphere is the layer closest to the Earth's surface in which all seasonal changes occur.

2. This circulation is responsible for weather phenomena, such as clouds, rain, snowfall, and storms.

Q:

The ______ plateau is subdivided into the Garo Hills, the Khasi Hills, and the Jaintia Hills, named after the tribal groups inhabiting the region.

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    Chota Nagpur
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    Baghelkhand
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    Malwa
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    Meghalaya
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Answer : 4. "Meghalaya"
Explanation :

1. The Meghalaya Plateau is sub-divided into the Garo Hills, Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, named after the tribal groups living in the region.

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Answer : 1. "A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV"
Explanation :

All columns match correctly.

(A) ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture            - Bikaner

(B) ICAR-Central Institute of Cotton Research             - Nagpur

(C) ICAR-National Rice Research Institute                   - Cuttack

(D) ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research    - Bengaluru

Q:

Name the hot, dry oppressing winds that blow in between Delhi and Patna.

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    Nor westers
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    Mango shower
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    Blossom shower
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    Loo
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Answer : 4. "Loo"
Explanation :

1. The hot, dry, painful winds blowing between Delhi and Patna are called Loo.

2. Flows in the plains of northern India and Pakistan in the months of May and June.

3. Heat waves can reach temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius, and can last for several hours.

Q:

Which of the following rivers form the Kunchikal waterfall in Karnataka?

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    Mandavi
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    Varahi
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    Urmodi
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    Kabini
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Answer : 2. "Varahi"
Explanation :

1. Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka forms the Varahi River.

2. It is located in Shimoga district of Karnataka state.

3. Forms other waterfalls of Karnataka state.

- Sharavati River: Jog Falls

- Kaveri River: Shivasamudram Falls

- Godavari River: Maneshree Falls

- Krishna River: Hukka Falls

- Kali River: Raphael Falls

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