Question 1

Which of the following is the longest river in India by length?

Accepted Answer

The Ganges (Ganga) River is the longest river in India with a total length of approximately 2,525 km. It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flows through northern India before emptying into the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh.

Question 2

The Deccan Plateau is primarily located in which region of India?

Accepted Answer

The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in southern India, covering an area of approximately 500,000 square kilometers. It is bounded by the Western Ghats on the west, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Vindhya Range on the north. It includes states like Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra.

Question 3

Which of the following rivers is the longest tributary of the Ganges River?

Accepted Answer

The Yamuna River is the longest tributary of the Ganges, with a length of approximately 1,376 km. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Western Himalayas and joins the Ganges at Allahabad (Prayagraj). Other major tributaries like the Ghaghra and Kosi are shorter in length.

Question 4

Which of the following soil types is most commonly found in the Deccan Plateau region of India?

Accepted Answer

Black soil (also called regur or cotton soil) is the most common soil type found in the Deccan Plateau. It is formed from the weathering of basaltic lava and is rich in iron oxide and magnesium, giving it a dark color. This soil is highly fertile and ideal for cotton cultivation.

Question 5

Which of the following soil types is most commonly found in the Deccan Plateau region of India?

Accepted Answer

Black soil (regur soil) is the predominant soil type found in the Deccan Plateau region. It is formed from the weathering of basaltic lava and is rich in iron oxide and magnesium. Black soil is highly fertile and is ideal for growing cotton, sugarcane, and other crops.

Question 6

Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in India?

Accepted Answer

Kangchenjunga, located in the eastern Himalayas on the border between Sikkim and Nepal, is the highest mountain peak in India with a height of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet). Mount Everest (8,849 m) is higher but lies on the Nepal-Tibet border, not within Indian territory.

Question 7

The Western Ghats mountain range runs parallel to which coast of India?

Accepted Answer

The Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India, extending approximately 1,600 km from the Tapti River in the north to Cape Comorin in the south. This mountain range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its biodiversity.

Question 8

The Deccan Plateau is bounded by which two mountain ranges?

Accepted Answer

The Deccan Plateau is bounded by the Western Ghats on the west and the Eastern Ghats on the east. These two mountain ranges run parallel to the coasts and enclose the plateau, which covers a significant portion of southern and central India.

Question 9

Which soil type is most commonly found in the Indo-Gangetic Plain of India?

Accepted Answer

Alluvial soil is the predominant soil type in the Indo-Gangetic Plain. These soils are formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers (particularly the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and their tributaries) and are highly fertile, supporting intensive agriculture and dense population.

Question 10

Which of the following mountain passes connects India with Tibet/China?

Accepted Answer

Nathu La is a major mountain pass in the Eastern Himalayas that connects India (Sikkim) with Tibet (China). It is located at an altitude of approximately 4,330 meters and is one of the oldest trade routes in the region.

Question 11

The Western Ghats mountain range is located along which coast of India?

Accepted Answer

The Western Ghats run along the western coast of India, parallel to the Arabian Sea. This mountain range extends from Gujarat in the north to Kerala in the south, covering approximately 1,600 km and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Question 12

The Western Ghats mountain range is located in which part of India?

Accepted Answer

The Western Ghats form a mountain range running along the western coast of India, stretching approximately 1,600 km from Gujarat in the north to Kerala in the south. They run parallel to the Arabian Sea and are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Question 13

Which of the following rivers is the longest tributary of the Ganges River?

Accepted Answer

The Yamuna River, originating from the Yamunotri glacier in the Western Himalayas, is the longest tributary of the Ganges River with a length of approximately 1,376 km. It joins the Ganges at Allahabad (Prayagraj).

Question 14

The Narmada River flows in which direction across the Indian peninsula?

Accepted Answer

The Narmada River flows from east to west across the Indian peninsula, originating from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh and emptying into the Arabian Sea in Gujarat. It is one of the major west-flowing rivers of India.

Question 15

Which soil type is predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau region of India?

Accepted Answer

Black soil (also called regur or cotton soil) is the predominant soil type in the Deccan Plateau, formed from the weathering of basaltic lava flows. It is rich in iron oxide and alumina, making it highly fertile and ideal for cotton cultivation.

Question 16

Which of the following is the largest national park in India by area?

Accepted Answer

Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest national park in India, covering an area of approximately 4,400 square kilometers. It was established in 1981 and is known for its high-altitude terrain, snow leopards, and Himalayan wildlife. Other large national parks include Nanda Devi (858.48 sq km in Uttarakhand) and Great Himalayan National Park (906.20 sq km in Himachal Pradesh), but these are significantly smaller than Hemis.

Question 17

The Western Ghats mountain range runs parallel to which coast of India?

Accepted Answer

The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri Mountains, run parallel to the western coast of India, extending approximately 1,600 km from Gujarat in the north to Kerala in the south. They form a natural barrier between the coastal plains and the Deccan Plateau.

Question 18

Which of the following passes connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh?

Accepted Answer

The Zanskar Pass (also called Chang La Pass) and Khardung La Pass are important passes, but the primary pass connecting Kashmir Valley with Ladakh is the Zanskar Pass. However, the most commonly referenced pass for this route is the Zoji La Pass, which connects Srinagar (Kashmir) with Leh (Ladakh) at an elevation of 3,528 meters.

Question 19

Which of the following rivers is the longest tributary of the Ganges River by length?

Accepted Answer

The Yamuna River is the longest tributary of the Ganges, with a total length of approximately 1,376 km. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Western Himalayas and joins the Ganges at Allahabad (now Prayagraj). Other major tributaries like the Ghaghra (1,080 km) and Kosi (729 km) are shorter.

Question 20

The Brahmaputra River, after flowing through Assam, enters Bangladesh and merges with which river to form the world's largest delta by area?

Accepted Answer

The Brahmaputra River (also called Tsangpo in Tibet and Jamuna in Bangladesh) flows through Assam for approximately 916 km and then enters Bangladesh where it is known as the Jamuna. It merges with the Ganges River (called Padma in Bangladesh after the Ganges-Brahmaputra confluence) to form the Sundarbans Delta, which is the world's largest delta by area, spanning approximately 59,000 km² across India and Bangladesh.

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