Indian Geography Practice Question and Answer

Q:

India's first olive refinery, was set up in Rajasthan at- 

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    Pachpadra
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    Lunkaransar
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    Amarsagar
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    Suratgarh
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Answer : 2. "Lunkaransar"
Explanation :

The then Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Smt. Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the refinery for Rs 3.75 crore in the Lunkaransar area of Bikaner on October 3, 2014. With this, Rajasthan became the first state in the country to establish this type of refinery. Through this, 11,574.09 kg of olive oil has been produced, given the brand name 'Raj Olive Oil'. Bikaner is also being developed as a centre for olive cultivation.

Q:

Which of the following Indian beaches is NOT formed by the Arabian Sea?

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    Varkala beach
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    Kovalam beach
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    Radhanagar beach
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    Palolem beach
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Answer : 3. "Radhanagar beach"
Explanation :

All of the following Indian coastlines are formed by the Arabian Sea.

1. Varkala Beach

2. Kovalam Beach

3. Palolem Beach

Q:

 What was the theme of the 12th Five Year Plan?

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    To develop agriculture and basic industries
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    Economic development with stability and attainment of self-reliance
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    poverty alleviation through rapid growth rate of agriculture and industries
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    Sustainable and more inclusive growth
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Answer : 4. "Sustainable and more inclusive growth"
Explanation :

1. The theme of this plan was “Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth”.

2. The objective of the scheme was to strengthen infrastructure projects and provide electricity supply to all villages.

3. It aims to eliminate gender and social gaps in school admissions and improve access to higher education.

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:

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.

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