Indian Geography Questions

Q:

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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Q:

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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Q:

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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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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Q:

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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Q:

The Narmada river originates in _______

A) Vindhyan Range B) Maikal Range
C) Satpura Range D) Mahadeo Range
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Maikal Range

Explanation:

It rises on the Amarkantak plateau in the in the Maikal Range from a spring at a height of 1060m

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The himalayas are approximately ______ kilometer broad 

A) 150 to 400 B) 200 to 400
C) 150 to 300 D) 250 to 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150 to 400

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