Indian Geography Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In which of the following states of India is the buffalo breed named 'Banni' mainly reared?

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    Kerala
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    West Bengal
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    Gujarat
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    Odisha
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Answer : 3. "Gujarat"
Explanation :

1. Of the following in India, the 'Bunni' breed of buffalo is mainly found in Gujarat.

2. Banni buffalo, also known as "Kutchhi" or "Kundi", is a breed of buffalo found primarily in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India.

3. This breed is known for its high milk production capacity, disease resistance and adaptability to dry environments.

Q:

The scientific discipline concerned with the description of rock successions and their interpretation in terms of a general time scale is called-

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    Geodesy
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    Mineralogy
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    Stratigraphy
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    Paleontology
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Answer : 3. "Stratigraphy"

Q:

Which type of forests occupy the highest percentage of area in India?

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    Equatorial Evergreen
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    Tropical Deciduous
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    Savanna and Desert Vegetation
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    Tropical Rainforests
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Answer : 2. "Tropical Deciduous"

Q:

Which is the last point of Southern India-

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    Cape Comorin
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    Kanyakumari
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    Indira point
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    Port Blair
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Answer : 3. "Indira point "
Explanation :

Indira Point is the southern tip of the Indian Ocean island of Great Nicobar, in the Nicobar Islands south of Burma. It represents the southernmost point of Indian national territory, some 1100 miles ESE of India’s mainland and only about 100 miles NE of Sumatra in Indonesia.

Q:

As per Census 2011, what is the Total Fertility Rate (an approximate range) in India?

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    3.1 - 3.9
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    2.1 - 2.9
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    5.1 - 5.9
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    4.1 - 4.9
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Answer : 2. "2.1 - 2.9 "

Q:

Which of the following is a tributary of the river Ganga?

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    Sabarmati
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    Mahi
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    Ghaghra
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    Bhima
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Answer : 3. "Ghaghra"
Explanation :

1. Ghaghra River is the largest tributary of the River Ganga.

2. It flows through Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The origin area of the Ghaghra River is in the Himalayan Mountains of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

3. Ghaghra River joins Ganga River in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh.

4. Sabarmati river flows in Gujarat.

5. Mahi river flows in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

6. The Bhima River flows in Maharashtra.

Q:

When was the National New Road Policy formulated in the country?

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    1996
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    1997
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    1999
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    2000
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Answer : 2. "1997"

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Answer : 3. "1, 2 and 3 "
Explanation :

After considering the following statements regarding the main causes of extreme cold in North India during the cold season, the correct statements have been identified.

1. States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, being far away from the moderating influence of sea, experience continental climate.

2. The snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges creates a cold wave situation.

3. Around February, the cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan bring a cold wave along with frost and fog over the northwestern parts of India.

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