Indian Geography Questions

Q:

Coral Reefs in India can be found in

A) Rameshwaram B) Trivandrum
C) The coast of Orissa D) Waltair
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rameshwaram

Explanation:

In India Coral Reefs can be found in Rameshwaram.

 

Coral reefs in India are one of the most ancient and dynamic ecosystems of India. The coral reefs not only provide a sanctuary to a myriad of marine life but also play a key role in protecting the coastline from erosion.

Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals. Coral reefs are built by colonies of tiny animals found in marine water that contain few nutrients.

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Q:

Malabar is covered by which types of vegetation

A) Mountain forest B) Thorn
C) Tropical deciduous D) Tropical evergreen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tropical evergreen

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Q:

Which rock system has the maximum concentration of minerals?

A) Cuddapah system B) Dharwar system
C) Gondwana system D) Vindhyan system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dharwar system

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When and by whom the PIN coode system was introduced in India ?

A) Savinder Singh B) Shriram Bhikaji Velankar
C) D.R. Khullar D) Mahesh Barnwal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shriram Bhikaji Velankar

Explanation:

The PIN code system was introduced on 15 th August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar. Currently India has six digit post code and soon it will be converted in eight digits.

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Q:

The Highest dam in india is the _________dam

A) Maithan B) Bhakra
C) Hirakud D) Machkund
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bhakra

Explanation:

The Bhakra dam is 226 metres high and is one of the highest dams in the world.

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Q:

Kolleru Lake is located in which Indian state?

 

A) Kerala B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu D) Odisha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh

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Q:

Gujarat is noted for the cultivation of 

A) Cotton B) Sugarcane
C) Saffron D) Jute
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cotton

Explanation:

Black soil coupled with favorable climatic conditions (Temperature of 21-320C and 30 -100 cm of rainfall) are responsible for cotton cultivation in Gujarat.

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When you travel in certain parts of India, you will  notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?

A) Abundance of magnesium B) Accumulated humus
C) Presence of ferric oxides D) Abundance of Phosphates
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Presence of ferric oxides

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