Indian Geography Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following celestial bodies has a natural satellite named ‘Charon’?

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    Haumea
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    Pluto
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    Mars
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    Saturn
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Answer : 2. "Pluto"
Explanation :

1. Pluto has a natural satellite named Charon.

2. Pluto has five known natural satellites, of which Charon is the largest.

3. Charon's diameter is about half the diameter of Pluto.

4. Its average radius is 606 km (377 mi).

Q:

 Generally, a steep hill with an elevation of more than ______ metres is classified as a mountain.

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    600
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    500
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    1000
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    800
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Answer : 1. "600"
Explanation :

1. A steep hill more than 600 meters high is classified as a mountain.

2. We can group different landforms as hills, mountains, plateaus and plains on the basis of height and slope.

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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