Indian Geography Questions

Q:

Which states of India have oil fields?

A) Andhra Pradesh & Telangana B) Telangana & Tripura
C) Bihar & Mizoram D) Tamilnadu & Odisha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tamilnadu & Odisha

Explanation:

Indian states having oil fields are

  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Mizoram
  • Odisha
  • Tamilnadu
  • Rajasthan
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Which of the following physiographic feature of India is geologically the oldest?

A) Himalayan Mountain Chain B) Indus- Ganga Brahmaputra plain
C) The Peninsular Plateau D) The Coastal Plains
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Peninsular Plateau

Explanation:

It is composed of Archaean gneisses and schists

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The Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose proje3ct is a joint venture of _____

A) Punjab and Haryana only B) Punjab,Haryana and Rajasthan only
C) Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh D) Punjab and Himachal Pradesh only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Punjab,Haryana and Rajasthan only

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Q:

The Yarlung Zangbo river in India is known as

A) Godavari B) Brahmaputra
C) Ganga D) Indus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Brahmaputra

Explanation:

The Yarlung Zangbo river in India is known as Brahmaputra. The river Brahmaputra in China is called Yarlung Tsangpo or Yarlung Zangbo river. In Assam and Arunachal Pradesh it is called Lohit or luit meaning blood.

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The Brahmaputra is one of the major rivers of Asia, a trans-boundary river which flows through China, India and Bangladesh.

 

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Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary is in the state of :

A) Assam B) Tamil Nadu
C) Bihar D) Kerala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Assam

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Which state decided to start bird hospitals?

A) Kerala B) Delhi
C) Karnataka D) Manipur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Delhi

Explanation:

Delhi state government has decided to start bird hospitals.

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Q:

How many Types of Soil in India?

A) 4 B) 5
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

Explanation:

There are 8 different types of Soils present in India. They are primarily differentiated on the basis of composition and structure. They are ::

1.  Alluvial soils, 

2.  Black soils,

3.  Red soils,

4.  Laterite and Lateritic soils,

5.  Forest and Mountain soils,

6.  Arid and Desert soils,

7.  Saline and Alkaline soils and

8.  Peaty and Marshy soils.

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Q:

Nuclear explosive devices were tested in india at

A) Pokhran B) Kanchipuram
C) Sriharikota D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pokhran

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