Indian Geography Questions

Q:

Which state is known as land of setting sun in India?

A) Rajasthan B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Kerala D) Gujarat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rajasthan

Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh is known as the land of rising sun whereas Rajasthan is known as the land of setting sun in Indian states.

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The Land locked natural harbour along along the east coast of India is 

A) Vishakapatnam B) Chennai
C) Kolkata D) Paradeep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vishakapatnam

Explanation:

It is connected to the sea by a channel cut through solid rock and sand. 

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Which one of the following processes of weathering belongs to both mechanical and chemical weathering ?

A) Hydration B) Exfoliation
C) Carbonation D) Crystallization
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Crystallization

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‘Asom Mala’ programme has been launched in which Indian state/UT?

 

A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Bihar
C) Sikkim D) Assam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Assam

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Which one of the following is the longest National Highway in India?

A) NH2 B) NH5
C) NH7 D) NH8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) NH7

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Which one of the following cities is called the 'zero mile centre ' of India

A) Kanpur B) Allahabad
C) New Delhi D) Nagpur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nagpur

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The Satpura range situated between two west flowing rivers. They are

A) Narmada and Luni B) Narmada and Tapi
C) Tapi and Mahi D) Mahi and Luni
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Narmada and Tapi

Explanation:

Aravalli seperates the valleys of Luni and Mahi while Vindhyas seperate the valleys of Mahi and Narmada

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Kalbaisakhis or Norwesters originate in

A) Chhota Nagpur Plateau B) Karnataka Coast
C) Coromandal Coast D) Malwa plateau
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chhota Nagpur Plateau

Explanation:

They are carried eastwards to West Bengal and Assam by westerly winds

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