Indian Geography Questions

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Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast?

A) Unlike the east coast this coast is straight B) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall
C) The east coast is broader than the west coast D) The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall

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In due course of time the meander loop cuts off from the river and forms a cut-off lake, also called an _________ lake.

A) ox-bow B) oasis
C) lagoon D) tectonic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ox-bow

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Bhutan does not share its border with which Indian state?

A) West Bengal B) Sikkim
C) Meghalaya D) Arunachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Meghalaya

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Ghoomar is a folk dance of _______.

A) Mizoram B) Puducherry
C) Gujarat D) Rajasthan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rajasthan

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Bharatanatyam is a folk dance of which state?

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

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At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in

A) Andaman Islands B) Nicobar Islands
C) Lakshadweep D) Minicoy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nicobar Islands

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The atomic power station in Rajasthan is situated at:

A) Pokhran B) Suratgarh
C) Rawatbhata D) Chittorgarh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rawatbhata

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Which river basin is shared by more than 10 States of India ?

A) Indus B) Brahmaputra
C) Ganges D) Damodar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ganges

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