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:

What was the distance (around in km) covered by the first-ever train between Bombay and Thane in 1853?

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    38
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    25
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    34
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    51
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Answer : 3. "34"
Explanation :

1. The distance covered by the first train between Bombay and Thane in 1853 was approximately 34 km.

2. This train was pulled by three steam engines named Sahib, Sultan and Sindh. The train had 14 coaches and was carrying about 400 people.

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:

Most of India's rainfall is_______.

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    Convectional
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    Orographic
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    Cyclonic
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    None of these
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Answer : 2. "Orographic"

Q:

Which part of the soil contains humus?

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    A-horizon
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    C-horizon
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    Bedrock
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    B-horizon
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Answer : 1. "A-horizon"
Explanation :

1. Humus is found in the topmost layer of soil (A-horizon).

2. Humus is a black or brown colored substance which makes the soil fertile.

3. It is an important source of nutrients for plants, and it helps the soil absorb water and air.

4. There are many ways to promote humus, including-

- Leaving crop residues in the field

- Using livestock manure

- making compost

Q:

Which among the following is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats?

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    Ooty
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    Mahendragiri
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    Anai Mudi
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Answer : 2. "Mahendragiri"

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Which of the following statements about tides is INCORRECT?

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    High tides occur when the moon is in its first and last quarter.
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    Low tides are also called neap tides.
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    Tides are caused by the gravitational pull exerted by the sun and the moon on Earth’s surface.
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    Spring tides occur on full moon and new moon days
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Answer : 1. "High tides occur when the moon is in its first and last quarter."
Explanation :

All of the following statements about jowar are true.

1. Low tides are also called neap tides.

2. . Tides are caused by the gravitational pull exerted by the sun and the moon on Earth’s surface.

3. Spring tides occur on full moon and new moon days

Q:

Which place had water harvesting system channeling the flood water of the Ganga river in the first century B.C?

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    Kanpur
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    Gorakhpur
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    Mirzapur
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    Sringaverapura
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Answer : 4. "Sringaverapura"
Explanation :

1. 1st century BC The water harvesting system that taps the flood waters of the Ganga River was at Shringaverapura, located in the present-day Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh state of India.

2. The system was composed of three percolation-cum-storage tanks, fed by an 11-meter wide and 5-meter deep canal, which diverted flood water from the monsoon-swollen Ganga.

3. During the reign of Chandragupta Maurya, large-scale dams, irrigation systems and harvesting systems were constructed throughout his kingdom.

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