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The Standard Meridian of India is- (A) 75.5 E longitude (B) 82.5 E longitude (C) 90.5 E longitude (D) 0 longitude

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(B) (SSC CGL, CPO Exam, 2016, 2003) Exp: Standard Meridian of India used as a baseline for time calculation in India is 82.5° E. It passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.

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Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by- (A) 5.30 hours (B) 4:30 hours (C) 4 hours (D) 5 hours

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(A) (SSC CPO 2006) Exp: Indian standard time is calculated as per the Standard Meridian i.e. 82.5° E longitude it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich mean time.

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Which of the following will not get direct rays of sun? (A) Mumbai (B) Chennai (C) Thiruvananthapuram (D) Srinagar

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(D) (SSC CGL 2008) Exp: From the given options Srinagar lies above the Tropic of Cancer and Sun’s apparent movement takes place between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

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Which of the following city located on Northern most Latitude? (A) Patna (B) Allahabad (C) Panchmarhi (D) Ahmedabad

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(A) (SSC CGL 2008) Exp: Patna with a latitude of 25.5º North is Northernmost latitude among the given options.

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What is the name of India’s Southern Tip? (A) Kanyakumari (B) Point Calimere (C) Indira Point (D) Kovalam

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(C) (SSC CGL, MTS 2008, 1994) Exp: Also known as Pygmalion point, Indira point is located 6.78° North. It is the southernmost point of India although it got submerged in 2004 tsunami.

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Which of the nations are connected with Palk Strait? (A) India and Sri Lanka (B) North Korea and South Korea (C) Pakistan and China (D) Britain and France

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(A) (SSC MTS 2011, 2001) Exp: A strait is a narrow channel of the water joining two larger bodies of water, Palk Strait connects Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar separating India and Sri Lanka.

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Which district of Himachal Pradesh touches the border of China? (A) Kinnaur (B) Chamba (C) Kullu (D) Sirmaur

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(A) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh touches the China border Pin Valley National Park is located near it. It lies above the Gangotri glacier.

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Which of the following is the largest union territory of India? (A) Chandigarh (B) Puducherry (C) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (D) Lakshadweep

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(C) (SSC (10+2) 2010) Exp: With an area of about 8,249 km2 Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the largest union territory of India. Lakshadweep is smallest with an area of 32km2.

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Which state is the protectorate of India? (A) Arunachal Pradesh (B) Nagaland (C) Meghalaya (D) Sikkim

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(D) (SSC MTS 2013) Exp: After 1947, popular vote for Sikkim to join the Indian Union failed and a special protectorate status was provided to it by Jawaharlal Nehru. In 1975 by a Referendum Sikkim became the part of India.

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Which group of following states shares the boundary with Nagaland? (A) Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya (B) Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur (C) Assam, Meghalaya and Manipur (D) Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Mizoram

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(B) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: States sharing their borders with Nagaland are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Manipur. Its capital is Kohima.

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Which of the following state does not share boundary with Myanmar? (A) Assam (B) Manipur (C) Arunachal Pradesh (D) Nagaland

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(A) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: The states bordering Myanmar are Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur Nagaland and Mizoram

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Which is not correctly matched? (A) Darjeeling - West Bengal (B) Mount Abu - Rajasthan (C) Kodaikanal - Tamil Nadu (D) Shimla - Uttar Pradesh

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(D) (SSC CGL 2012) Exp: Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh.

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Correct pair of the state and its capital is - (A) Nagaland - Shillong (B) Jharkhand - Ranchi (C) Uttarakhand - Nainital (D) Chattisgarh - Bilaspur

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(B) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: State Capital Nagaland Kohima Jharkhand Ranchi Uttarakhand Dehradun Chattisgarh Raipur

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Which of the following state land is situated on eastern and western coasts? (A) Puducherry (B) Kerala (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Maharashtra

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(A) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Pondicherry is spread over following regions. Yanam: Andhra Pradesh Pondicherry: Tamilnadu Karaikal: Tamilnadu Mahe: Kerala

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Which state has the largest coastline in India? (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Maharashtra (C) Orissa (D) Tamil Nadu

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(A) (SSC Tax Asst.2009, CGL 2011) Exp: From the given options Andhra Pradesh has the largest coastline with a length of about 974 km. Overall in India, Gujarat has the longest coast line.

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by which of the following? (A) Ten degree channel (B) Great Channel (C) Bay of Bengal (D) Andaman Sea

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(A) (SSC CGL 2008, Steno 2012) Exp: 10°Channel separates the Andaman group of Islands from Nicobar group of Islands whereas 9° channel separates Laccadive from Minicoy.

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Where is Saddle Peak in Andaman and Nicobar Island situated? (A) Great Nicobar (B) Middle Andaman (C) Little Andaman (D) Northern Andaman

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(D) (SSC MTS 2013) Exp: Surrounded by Saddle Peak National Park at an height of about 732 m, Saddle Peak is located on North Andaman Island.

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West Bengal makes borders with how many countries? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four

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(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2006) Exp: West Bengal shares its borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.

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The border of Union Territory of Puducherry does not meet with - (A) Karnataka (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Kerala

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(A) (SSC (10+2) 2013) Exp: Puducherry is spread over 3 states :- Yanam: Andhra Pradesh Puducherry & Karaikal: Tamil Nadu Mahe: Kerala

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Match thesePort State A. Bhatkal 1. Kerala B. Alleppey 2. Tamil Nadu C. Kakinada 3. Karnataka D. Thoothukudi 4. Andhra Pradesh (Tuticorin) A B C D (A) 1 3 4 2 (B) 4 3 2 1 (C) 3 1 4 2 (D) 2 4 1 3

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(C) (SSC CPO 2009) Exp: Part State Bhatkal Karnataka Alleppey Kerala Kakinada Andhra Pradesh Thoothukudi Tamil Nadu

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“Which of the following state is the member of ““Seven Sisters””? (A) West Bengal (B) Tripura (C) Orissa (D) Bihar”

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(B) (SSC Tax Asst. 2008) Exp: Seven Sisters include Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalya and Assam.

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What is the name of the disputed coastal area located far from Gujarat coast in between India and Pakistan? (A) Gulf of Cambay (B) Sir Creek (C) Gulf of Khambhat (D) Mouth of Indus

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(B) (SSC Tax Asst. 2006) Exp: Sir Creek is the disputed territory forming a tidal estuary of 96 km between India and Pakistan. It lies in Rann of Kuchh.

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Which of the following union territory of India has four districts but the border of its district do not meet with other district? (A) Chandigarh (B) Puducherry (C) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (D) Andaman and Nicobar islands

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(B) (SSC (10+2) 2013) Exp: The union territory puducherry has four districts namely Yanam, Puducherry, Karaikal and Mahe. These four districts do not share any border with each other.

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Which border line separates India from Pakistan? (A) McMohan Line (B) Radcliffe Line (C) 17th Parallel Line (D) Durand Line

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(B) (SSC Steno. 2014) Exp: Radcliffe line demarcates the boundary between India & Pakistan. It runs from mountainous Kashmir to riverine Punjab & then through sandy Rajasthan. It was published on 17 August 1947 just after Independence.

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The nations, separated by McMohan line are- (A) Afghanistan and Pakistan (B) Bangladesh and India (C) China and India (D) Pakistan and India

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(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2007) Exp: Mc.Mohan line separates India from China. It stretches from eastern border of Bhutan to Brahamputra Gorge in the easternmost part of India near Namcha Barua.

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India’s neighbour country with minimum area is- (A) Bhutan (B) Nepal (C) Srilanka (D) Bangladesh

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(A) (SSC Steno. 2012) Exp: Bhutan with an area of about 38,394 km2 has the smallest area from the given options.

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Which of the following countries shares the longest border with India? (A) Bangladesh (B) Bhutan (C) China (D) Pakistan

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(A) (SSC Tax Asst. 2008, CHSL 2016) Exp: India shares a 4,096 km long border with Bangladesh. States sharing their border with Bangladesh are as following: 1. Assam (262 km) 2. Tripura (856. km) 3. Mizoram (180 km) 4. Meghalaya (44. km) 5. West Bengal (2,217km)

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The dispute over Siachen Glacier is between (A) India and China (B) India and Afghanistan (C) India and Pakistan (D) India and Nepal

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: The dispute over Siachen Glacier is between India and Pakistan. They also fought war for this disputed territory in 1984. Siachen Glacier is the 2nd longest glacier in the world’s non-polar area (76km).

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‘Sun Temple’ is situated in the state of (A) Rajasthan (B) Andhra Pradesh (C) Odisha (D) Tamil Nadu

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“(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Sun temple is at Konark in Odisha. It is also called ““Black Pagoda”” and it is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site.”

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On which date is India likely to experience the shortest day? (A) December 22 (B) March 21 (C) June 22 (D) September 23

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Shortest day in Northern Hemisphere is on December 22. We know India lies in Northern Hemisphere.

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With which country, India has the longest international boundary? (A) Nepal (B) Pakistan (C) China (D) Bangladesh

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: India has the longest international boundary with Bangladesh(4096.70 km). Country Length of boundary 1. Bangladesh 4,096.70 km 2. China 3,488 km 3. Pakistan 3,323 km 4. Nepal 1,751 km 5. Myanmar 1,643 km 6. Bhutan 699 km 7. Afghanistan POK (disputed area )106 km.

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Arrange the following cities in an order from North to South (1) Bhubaneshwar (2) Chennai (3) Hyderabad (4) Cochin (A) 1,3,2,4 (B) 1,2,3,4 (C) 1,2,4,3 (D) 1,3,4,2

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Search these cities in map by yourself and try to mug up the location(East to west,North to South) of capital cities and important cities of India and the World.

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Which of following city is situated in the farthest east? (A) Lucknow (B) Jablapur (C) Hyderabad (D) Chennai

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“(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Lucknow is the farthest east city among the given options. The longitude of Lucknow is 80º55”“E while that of Jabalpur’s is 79º56’E, Hyderabad is 78º48’E and Chennai is 80º16’E.”

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Which among the following districts is not situatad in the terai of Uttar pradesh? (A) Pilibhit (B) Bahraich (C) Lakhimpur (D) Hardoi

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(D)Exp: Hardoi district of Lucknow administrative division does not fall in the terai of UP. Terai is a water logged region having small sized sediments good for agriculture and lies just below the Bhabar region.

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Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland? (A) Bihar (B) Odisha (C) Maharashtra (D) Madhya pradesh

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Indian state Madhya Pradesh with an area of about 308, 252 km2 is as large as Poland which has an area of about 312,679 km2.

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West Bengal shares boundaries with how many countries? (A) one (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Apart from sharing border with Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha, Indian State West Bengal shares its border with 3 countries. Its international border has Bangladesh in the East, Bhutan in Northeast and Nepal in North.

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Which state does not share a common border with Chhattisgarh? (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Odisha (C) Jharkhand (D) Maharashtra

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: The border of Chattisgarh is shared by Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

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The latitudes of main land of India extends between __________. (A) 8°4’ N and 37°6’ N (B) 8°4’ W and 37°6’ W (C) 8°4’ E and 37°6’ E (D) 8°4’ S and 37°6’ S

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Indian mainland extends from 8o4’ N to 37o61N. Kanya Kumari or Cape Comorin is Southernmost point of Indian mainland.

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Bangladesh does not share its border with which Indian state? (A) Assam (B) Tripura (C) Jharkand (D) Meghalaya

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Indian states that shares their border with Bangladesh are: West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram.

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Nepal shares a border with which other country besides India? (A) China (B) Bhutan (C) Bangladesh (D) Afghanistan

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Nepal shares its boundaries with China besides India. It acts as a buffer state between India and Nepal.

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The longitudes of main land of India extends between __________. (A) 68°7’ E and 97°25’ E (B) 68°7’ W and 97°25’ W (C) 68°7’ N and 97°25’ N (D) 68°7’ S and 97°25’ S

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Longitudes of mainland India extends from 68071E to 970251E. Easternmost point of India is Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh and westernmost point of India is Guhar Moti in Gujarat.

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In the north-west, India shares its land boundaries with which country? (A) Sri Lanka (B) Myanmar (C) Bangladesh (D) Pakistan

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: In northwest, India shares its land boundaries with Pakistan running through hilly terrain in J&K, Riverine parts of Punjab, marshy Rann of Kutch and sandy wastelands of Rajasthan.

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The latitude which passes through Sikkim also passes through _____. (A) Haryana (B) Rajasthan (C) Uttarakhand (D) Himachal Pradesh

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: The latitudual extent of Rajasthan is roughly 230N to 300N and that of Sikkim is 270N to 280N.

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India is the ______ largest country in the world. (A) 3rd (B) 5th (C) 7th (D) 9th

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: In terms of area India is the 7th largest country in World whereas Russia is the largest country. On the other hand in terms of population India is 2nd largest just after China.

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Name the estuary on the border of India and Pakistan? (A) Daman Creek (B) Sir Creek (C) Karwar Creek (D) Mandovi Creek

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Sir creek is an estuary between Gujarat state (India) and Sind province (Pakistan). The dispute between India & Pakistan is mainly because of the presence of high reserves of oil and gas.

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The Indian State of Sikkim does not share a border with which neighbouring country? (A) Nepal (B) Bangladesh (C) Bhutan (D) China

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Indian state of Sikkim share border with only 3 countries: China, Nepal and Bhutan.

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Which of the following country is not a member of BRICS association? (A) Brazil (B) Russia (C) Iceland (D) China

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: BRICS is acronym for association of five member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This association was set up in 2009 after Yekaterinburg summit in Russia.

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With which of its neighbouring country India has Kalapani territorial dispute? (A) Nepal (B) Bangladesh (C) Pakistan (D) Sri Lanka

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Kalapani is an area of 400 sq. km and is bone of contention between India and Nepal. In India, it lies in pithoragarh district of Uttrakhand

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India has longest international border with which country? (A) Bhutan (B) Nepal (C) Bangladesh (D) Pakistan

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: India has the longest international boundary with Bangladesh(4096.70 km). Country Length of boundary 1. Bangladesh 4,096.70 km 2. China 3,488 km 3. Pakistan 3,323 km 4. Nepal 1,751 km 5. Myanmar 1,643 km 6. Bhutan 699 km 7. Afghanistan 106 km.

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With which of the following country, India has a land dispute near Tawang? (A) Pakistan (B) China (C) Afghanistan (D) Bangladesh

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Tawang is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India.It is separated from China by McMohan line. However China consider the region as disputed land and denies to acknowledge McMohan line as international boundary.

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How many Indian states share their boundaries with Nepal? (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 8 (D) 5

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Indian states having border with Nepal are: Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim.

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Which country is not a member of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)? (A) Thailand (B) Myanmar (C) India (D) Pakistan

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: BIMSTEC was established on 6 June 1997 as international organisation involving countries of South Asia and South-East Asia. It includes Bangladesh, India, Mayanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.

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India has a land boundary of about _________ km. (A) 5200 (B) 10200 (C) 15200 (D) 20200

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Total land boundary of India with seven countries is 15,200 km. It’s maritime boundary is 7516 km.

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The land mass of India has an area of ______ million square km. (A) 1.28 (B) 2.28 (C) 3.28 (D) 4.28

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Area of India is 3.28 million sq. km which includes Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) and Aksai Chin under illegal occupation of China.

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Which of the following Indian state does not share International land border? (A) Jammu and Kashmir (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Bihar (D) Madhya Pradesh

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Madhya Pradesh is a state that lies in Central India and does not share any international border. Indian States sharing their border with Madhya Pradesh are Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

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With which country India has signed a bilateral contract for development and operations of Chabahar port? (A) Israel (B) Iran (C) Tehran (D) Turkey

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Chabahar seaport is a port located in Gulf of Oman. India has signed a bilateral agreement with Iran to develop and operate this port. Development of this port will reduce India’s dependency on Pakistan in terms of contact with Central Asia.

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Katchatheevu Island was ceded by India to which country in 1974? (A) Sri Lanka (B) Maldives (C) Indonesia (D) Myanmar

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Katchatheevu is a volcanic island located between India and Sri Lanka near Palk Strait. Till 1974 this island was administered by India but th e then Prime Minister of India ceded it to Sri Lanka. Presently it is under the administrative control of srilankan government.

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Which of the following organization composes Topographic Map of India- (A) Geographical Survey of India (B) Survey of India (C) Geological survey of India (D) Archaeological survey of India

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2010-11) Exp: A topographic map is characterized by large scale detail and quantitative representation of relief with the help of contour lines. It is prepared by survey of India.

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The Eastern Coastal Plain is also named as- (A) Konkan Coastal Plains (B) Gujarat Plains (C) Coromandel coastal plains (D) Malabar coastal plains

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(C) (SSC Steno. 2011) Exp: These plains lie between Eastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal. In ancient times Chola dynasty ruled over this region and the land was called Cholamandalam from where these plains derived the name Coromandel.

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The area of India is_______times larger than the area of Pakistan- (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 7

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(B) (SSC MTS 2013) Exp: Pakistan has an area about 796, 095 sq.km. whereas area of India is 3,287,263 sq.km. which is roughly 4 times larger.

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Indian subcontinent was mainly a part of - (A) Jurassic land (B) Angara land (C) Aryavarta (D) Gondwanaland

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(D) (SSC Sec. off. 2006) Exp: Initially earth was a big landmass called Pangea which was surrounded by a large water body called Panthalasa. The big landmass was broken into two pieces known as Angaraland and Gondwanaland. India was the part of Gondwanaland.

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Which state has the largest area in India? (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Maharashtra (D) Rajasthan

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(D) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Rajasthan with an area of about 342, 239 km2 is largest state of India in terms of area. It is followed by Madhya Pradesh having an area of 308, 245 km².

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The Coast line of India is- (A) 5500km (B) 6500km (C) 7500km (D) 8400km

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(C) (SSC Sec. Off. 2007) Exp: Length of coastline of Indian mainland is 6100 km whereas the length of coastline of India including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands is 7500 km.

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Where is Lakshadweep Island located? (A) Indian Ocean (B) Bay of Bengal (C) Arabian Sea (D) None of these

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(C) (SSC (10+2) 2015) Exp: Lakshadweep Island is located in Arabian sea. It has an area of only 32 sqkm. It is a Coral island which is separated from Maldives by 8º Channel.

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How many islands are there in Lakshadweep? (A) 17 (B) 27 (C) 36 (D) 47

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(C) (SSC (10+2) 2014) Exp: Lakshadweep is a coral archipelago which consists 36 islands. Its capital is Kavaratti. It is separated into two groups of islands namely Amindivi islands and Laccadives by 10º Channel.

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The Coastal terrain of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu is known as- (A) Konkan (B) Coromandel (C) East coast (D) Malabar coast

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(B) (SSC Tax Asst. 2008) Exp: Parts of Andhra coast and coast of Tamilnadu together are known as Coromandel coast or Payan Ghat. It lies between Flase Divi point in A.P. in North and Kanyakumari in South.

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Which of the following higher ground is not the part of Telangana Plateau? (A) Aravalli (B) Western ghat (C) Eastern ghat (D) Satpura

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(A) (SSC CPO 2005) Exp: Aravalli hills are one of the oldest mountain ranges in world and they lie in North western part of India. Telangana plateau forms a part of Eastern Ghats, Western Ghats and Satpura range.

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Which of the following Indian state does not have any coastal border? (A) Gujarat (B) Goa (C) Rajasthan (D) Maharashtra

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(C) (SSC DEO 2008) Exp: Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra all lies on western coast of India that is adjacent to Arabian sea whereas Rajasthan shares land border with Pakistan. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamilnadu are the six states that lies on Western coast of India.

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Diu is an Island- (A) Besides Daman (B) Besides Goa (C) Besides Gujarat (D) Besides Maharashtra

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(C) (SSC CGL 2011) Exp: Diu Island which is separated from mainland by a tidal creek lies off the coast of Gujarat. The area of this island is about 40 km².

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Zoji la pass connects- (A) Srinagar and Leh (B) Arunachal and Tibet (C) Chamba and Spiti (D) Kalimpong and Lhasa

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(A) (SSC Steno. 2010) Exp: Zoji La pass is located on National highway ID between Srinagar and Leh. It is located 11, 580 Ft. above the sea level.

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Kullu valley is located among which of the following mountain ranges? (A) Ladakh and Pir Panjal (B) Lesser Himalaya and Shivalik (C) Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal (D) Ranjoti and Nanga Parvat

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(C) (SSC (10+2) 2011) Exp: Kullu valley is formed between Dhauladhar and Pirpanjal range. When Beas river cuts through these ranges it gives a succession of magnificent scenery.

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A pass in Himachal Pradesh is - (A) Shipkila (B) Zoji la (C) Nathula (D) Jelep la

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(A) (SSC CGL Exam, 2011) Exp: Shipkila pass in Himachal Pradesh is a border post on India China border. The penetration of Sutlej river into India takes place through this pass.

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Palakkad gap connects which of the following states- (A) Sikkim and West Bengal (B) Maharashtra and Gujarat (C) Kerala and Tamil Nadu (D) Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim

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(C) (SSC CHSL (10+2) 2012) Exp: It is a pass situated in Western Ghats between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is also known as Palghat gap. Other famous passes of Western Ghats are Thalghat and Bhorghat.

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Match with correct pairsList 1 List 2 A. Pulicat Lake 1. Orissa B. Chilka Lake 2. Rajasthan C. Wular Lake 3. Tamil Nadu D. Sambhar Lake 4. Kashmir A B C D (A) 3 1 4 2 (B) 3 4 2 1 (C) 4 1 3 2 (D) 1 2 4 3

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(A) (SSC Steno 2010) Exp: Lake State Pulicat lake Tamilnadu Chilka lake Orissa Wular lake Kashmir Sambhar lake Rajasthan

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Which Himalayan peak is also called as Sagarmatha- (A) Nanga Parvat (B) Dhaulagiri (C) Mt. Everest (D) Kanchenjunga

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(C) (SSC MTS 2013) Exp: Sagarmatha is the Nepalese name of Mount Everest. It is the highest peak in world with an height of about 8850m.

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Which is the eastern most peak of Himalaya? (A) Namcha Barwa (B) Annapurna (C) Kanchenjunga (D) Mt.Everest

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(A) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: The eastern most peak of Himalaya is Namcha Barwa from where Brahmaputra river enters India. The westernmost peak is Nangaparbat.

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Godwin Austin is a - (A) Pass (B) Peak (C) Telescope inventor (D) Geologist

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(B) (SSC MTS 2002, CHSL 2012) Exp: Godwin Austin is the 2nd highest peak in world after Mount Everest. It is also called K2. Its height is about 8,611 meters.

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Which is the highest peak in India? (A) Kamet (B) Nandakot (C) Nanda Devi (D) K-2 (Godwin Austin)

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(D) (SSC MTS 2013) Exp: K-2 is highest peak in India with an height of about 8,611 meters. It lies in the Karakoram range.

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Which mountain is not the part of Himalayan range? (A) Aravalli (B) Kunlun (C) Karakoram (D) Hindukush

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Aravalli is not a part of Himalayan range. It lies in North western part of India and Gurushikhar with an height of about 1,722 meters is the highest peak of Aravalli.

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What is the another name of Greater Himalayas? (A) Himadri (B) Sahyadri (C) Assam Himalaya (D) Shivalik

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: Greater Himalayas are the innermost Himalayan range and are also known as inner Himalayas. They are also known as Himadri. Majority of mountain ranges and peaks lies in this range.

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Nag Tibba and Mahabharat Mountain Ranges are included in- (A) Cross Himalayan (B) Greater Himalayan (C) Lesser Himalayan (D) Down Ward Himalayan

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“(C)Exp: Mahabharat and Nag Tibba ranges are included in Lesser Himalayas. Lesser Himalayas are major east-west mountain ranges along Greater Himalayas. These are also called ““Himachal””.”

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Which of the following is known as Sahyadri Mountain- (A) Eastern Ghats (B) Western Ghats (C) Shivalik ranges (D) Vindhya range

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(B) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Sahyadri is the other name of Western Ghats. Western Ghats are a biological hotspot also. In India highest biodiversity is found here.

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Which statement is correct- (A) Mahadev Mountains are in the west of Maikal Mountains (B) Mahadev Mountains are the part of Karnataka Plateau (C) Mahadev Mountains are in the East of Plateau of Chotanagpur (D) Mahadev Mountains are part of Aravalli Range.

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(A) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Mahadeo hills are in Madhya Pradesh which lies on the west of Maikal Mountains located in Chhattisgarh. Both of these hills are a part of Satpura range.

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The gap of a Mountain which provides natural path is known as? (A) Valley (B) Highway (C) Pass (D) Highland

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(C) (SSC MTS 2015) Exp: A pass is a location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks. It acts as a natural path through the mountains.

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The highest mountain peak of peninsular India is- (A) Anaimudi (B) Doddabetta (C) Mahendragiri (D) Nilgiri

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(A) (SSC MTS 2002, CHSL 2013) Exp: Anaimudi peak lies in Anamalai hills near Palghat gap. With an height of about 2695 m it is the highest mountain peak of peninsular India.

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Where is Anaimudi peak located? (A) Sahyadri (B) Eastern Ghats (C) Nilgiri mountain range (D) Palani range

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(A) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Anaimudi is the highest peak of Peninsular India. It is located in the state of Kerala in Western Ghats (Sahyadri). It lies near Anamalai and Cardamom hills.

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Which of the following is the highest peak- (A) Kamet (B) Kunlun (C) Nangaparbat (D) Nanda Devi

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(C) (SSC Sec. off. 2006) Exp: Nangaparbat is a peak in Himalayas having the height of approximately 8126 meters. From the given options Nangaparbat is the highest peak. Peak Height (m) Kamet 7756 Nandadevi 7817 Kunlun 7649

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Which of the following mountain range is located in India? (A) Arakan yoma (B) Sulaiman (C) Salt range (D) Pir Panjal

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(D) (SSC Sec. Off. 2006) Exp: Mountain Range Country Sulaiman Afghanistan, Pakistan & Baluchistan Arakan Myanmar Salt range Pakistan Pir Panjal India

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Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in- (A) Eastern range (B) Karakoram range (C) Zanskar range (D) Himalayan range

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(A) (SSC Sec. off. 2006) Exp: Naga, Khasi and Garo hills all are located in North eastern India. Karakoram, Zanskar and Himalayan range are in North western part of India.

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Baltoro glacier is located in- (A) Karakoram mountain range (B) Pamir mountains (C) Shivalik (D) Alps

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: If Polar Regions are not counted, Baltoro glacier is the longest glacier (63 km). It lies in Gilgit-Balitistan region of Karakoram mountain range.

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Himalayan mountain range is an Example of- (A) Volcanic Mountains (B) Residual Mountains (C) Block Mountains (D) Fold Mountains

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(D) (SSC (10+2) 2013,CGL 2016) Exp: Himalayas are fold mountains formed due to folding of sediments between Eurasian plate and Indian Plate. These are the youngest fold mountain ranges.

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Indian desert is known as- (A) Gobi (B) Sahara (C) Thar (D) Atacama

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(C) (SSC CPO 2010) Exp: Thar desert is located in North western part of India. It is also known as Great Indian desert. The rainfall here generally remains around 20 cm.

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The outermost range of Hima layas is called._______ (A) Kali (B) Shiwaliks (C) Dehradun (D) Kumaon

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“(B)Exp: The Himalayas is mainly classified in 3 categories i.e. 1. Great Himalayas 2. Lesser Himalayas 3. Outer Himalayas In which outer most Himalaya is ““shiwaliks”””

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Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet? (A) Nilgiri hills (B) Cardamom hills (C) Palani hills (D) Annamalai hills

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Western and Eastern Ghats meet at Nilgiri hills, which is situated at the boundry of three states i.e. Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka.

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The range that acts as watershed between India and Turkistan is (A) Zaskar (B) Kailash (C) Karakoram (D) Ladakh

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Karakoram forms India’s frontiers with Afghanistan and China and acts as watershed between India and Turkistan.

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Nandadevi peak is located in_______State (A) Himachal Pradesh (B) Uttarakhand (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Sikkim

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Nanda devi peak (7816m) is located in Uttarakhand state of India.

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The region which is a water divide between the Ganga and Indus river systems is (A) Haridwar (B) Namchobarva (C) Alakananda (D) Ambala

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(D) (SSC CGL 2006) Exp: Ambala city of Haryana is a water divide between the Ganga and Indus river systems.

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The northern part of the west coast in India is known as (A) Konkan coast (B) Coromandel coast (C) Malabar coast (D) Godavari Coast

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(A) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: The northern part of the west coast in India is known as konkan coast It streches in Maharastra, Goa and some part of Karnataka.

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Name the longest lake in India- (A) Pangong lake (B) Pulicat Lake (C) Kolleru Lake (D) Vembanad Lake

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: Vembanad is the longest lake in India It’s length streches upto 96.5km. and width of this lake is about 14km. and it is the largest lake in the state of Kerala.

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Which State has the longest coastline? (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Maharashtra (C) Gujarat (D) Karnataka

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2007) Exp: Gujarat has the longest coastline in mainland India. Its length is about 1600 km. But if we take all states & UTs, Andaman & Nicobar Islands have the longest coastline in India of about 1962 km.

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Which of the following passes lies in the Sutlej valley? (A) Nathu La (B) Jelep La (C) Shipki La (D) Sharabathanga

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(C) (SSC CGL 2002) Exp: Sultej river originates from Rakas Lake near Mansarovar lake and enters Indian state of Himachal Pradesh through Shipki La Pass.

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The piligrims of Kailash Mansarovar have to pass through which pass to enter into Tibet? (A) Khardungala (B) Rohtanga (C) Lipu Lekh (D) Nathu La

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(C) (SSC MTS 2005) Exp: Lipu lekh pass in Uttarkhand is the way through which pilgrims of Kailash Mansarovar enters Tibet. Although Option (D) can also be considered correct as presently China has opened Nathula pass considering the damage which was done to Lipulekh pass in Uttarakhand floods.

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Which of the following processes is responsible for producing the sand dunes in western Rajasthan? (A) Wind erosion (B) Erosion by water (C) Wind deposition (D) Mechanical weathering

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(C) (SSC MTS 2009) Exp: Sand dunes are the depositional features which are formed due to the deposition of sand particles carried by wind. A sand dunes shape depends upon direction and speed of wind.

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Naga Khasi and Garo hills are located in (A) Purvanchal Ranges (B) Karakorram Ranges (C) Zaskar Ranges (D) Himalaya Ranges

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(A) (SSC CPO 2006) Exp: Naga, khasi and Garo hills are located in Northeast India. Although Naga is a part of Purvanchal Himalayas, Garo and Khasi are not considered as part of Himalayas instead they are related to Pensisular plateau.

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Nallamala hills are located in the state of- (A) Odisha (B) Meghalaya (C) Andhra pradesh (D) Gujarat

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Nallamalla hills are a part of Eastern Ghats which are spread over two states i.e. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. These ranges runs from north to south parallel to Coromandel coast.

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Badland topography is characteristic of: (A) Chambal valley (B) Coastal area (C) Sundarban delta (D) Gulf of Kachchh

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Badland topography is a topography with deep vertical ravines due to vertical erosion caused by river. Rivers such as Chambal when flows through Malwa region makes headward or vertical erosion to cut deep ravines. These ravines were used by dacoits to hide from police.

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Which is the highest peak to the south of the Vindhyas? (A) Baba Budan Hills (B) Mullayanagiri (C) Annaimudi (D) Nilgiri

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Vindhyas separates North India from South India. South of Vindhyas it is Anaimudi in Anaimalai hills which is the highest peak of South India. Its elevation is about 2695m.

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Which of the following is the highest peak in undisputed Indian territory (A) Mount Everest (B) Kanchenjunga (C) Nanada Devi (D) Nanga parbat

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Although highest peak in India is K2 i.e. Godwin Austin but it lies in the disputed POK region. After K2 it is Kanchenjunga with an elevation of about 8598m which is highest peak in India.

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The highest peak in India- (A) Kamet (B) Nandakot (C) Nanda Devi (D) K2 (Godwin Austin)

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“(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: K2 also known as Godwin Austin is the highest peak in India. Its elevation is about 8611m. Apart from being world’s second highest mountain it is also known as ““Savage mountain”” due to extreme weather.”

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Which is Raisina Hills? (A) Where Rashtrapati Bhavan is situated (B) The Hill feature in Srinagar otherwise known as Shankara charya Hill (C) The place where the Dogra rulers of J & K built their fort in Jammu (D) The rock feature at Kanyakumari where Swami Vivekananda’s statue was ereted.

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Raisina hills is an extension of Aravali hills in Delhi. Rashtrapati Bhavan is situated on these hills and hence often termed as Raisina hills.

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Duncan passaga is locatad between- (A) South and Little Andaman (B) North and South Andaman (C) North and Middle Andaman (D) Andaman and Nicobar

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: South and Little Andaman Duncan passage is a strait which separates South and Little Andaman. It lies just above the 11º degree.

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Where is the Saltoro Range located? (A) Ladakh (B) Along the Vindhyas (C) Part of the Karakorm Ranges (D) Part of the Western Ghats

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(C) Exp: Saltoro ranges are located in Karakoram ranges. It lies in Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Saltoro glacier is also situated here.

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Nathu La a place where India China border trade has been resumed after 44 years is located on the India border in (A) Sikkim (B) Arunachal Pradesh (C) Himachal Pradesh (D) Jammu and Kashmir

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: For trading between India and China there are trading border posts of which Nathu la pass in Sikkim is one. The other two pass are Shipkila in H.P. and Lipulekh in Uttarakhand. After 1962 Sino-India war, Nathula was closed but from 2006 it has been reopened for restricted trade.

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Saddle peak the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in (A) Great Nicobar (B) Middle Andaman (C) Lttle Andaman (D) North Andaman

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(D) Exp: Saddle peak is the highest peak in Bay of Bengal’s Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. Its elevation is about 732m and it lies in North Andaman.

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The place Sabarimala is situatad in which of the following States? (A) Andhra pradesh (B)Tamil Nadu (C) Kerala (D) Karnataka

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(C) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Sabarimala is a pilgrimage centre in Kerala. It is located in Western Ghats near Periyar tiger reserve.

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How many islands are there in Lakshadweep? (A) 17 (B) 27 (C) 36 (D) 47

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Lakshadweep is a coral archipelago in Arabian sea. It has 36 islands spread in an area of about 32 square Kilometers.

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The longitudinal valley lying between Lesser Himalaya and the ____________ are known as Duns. (A) Himadri (B) Himachal (C) Shiwaliks (D) Tibet

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Ans (C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: The Longitudinal valleys that lie between Lesser Himalayas and Outer Himalayas (Shivaliks) are known as Duns. Dehradun is an example of such valley.

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The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as ____________. (A) Punjab Himalaya (B) Nepal Himalayas (C) Kumaon Himalayas (D) Assam Himalayas

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(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: The regional division of Himalyas is as follows: Between Indus and Satluj these are called Punjab Himalyas. Between Satluj and Kali these are called Kumaon Himalayas.

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Himalayan mountain range falls under which type of mountains? (A) Block Mountain (B) Residual Mountain (C) Accumulated Mountain (D) Fold Mountain

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(D)Exp: Himalayas are fold mountains that were formed when Eurasian plate and Indian Plate collided. In the event of collision the sediments of Tethyian sea got squeezed and towering Himalayas were formed.

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What is the other name of Sahyadri Range? (A) Lesser Himalayas (B) Shivaliks (C) Western Ghats (D) Eastern Ghats

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(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Sahyadri range (Western Ghats) are mountain escarpments formed due to collapse of western side of India plateau during the formation of Himalayan mountain system.

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The Northern plain of India has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, name ly- the Indus, the Ganga and the ___________. (A) Brahmaputra (B) Krishna (C) Kaveri (D) Mahanadi

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(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: The Northern plains of India are young depositional landforms. These are formed by interplay of Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra and various other small rivers.

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The Patkai hills belong to which mountain ranges? (A) Himachal (B) Purvanchal (C) Himgiri (D) Hindu Kush

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(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp:Patkai hills are part of Purvanchal hills in NorthEastern part of India. Patkai includes three hills namely (i) Patkai-Bum (ii) Garo-Khasi-Jaintia (iii) Lushai hills.

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The northern plain of India is formed of _______ (A) Metamorphic soil (B) Igneous rocks (C) Alluvial soil (D) Old crystalline rocks

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(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Northern plain of India are formed due to depositional action of Indus, Gangetic and Brahmaputra river systems. These are formed by alluvial soil which is further subdivided into Bangar (old alluvium) and Khadar (new alluvium)

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Beyond the _____________, the Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along the eastern boundary of India. (A) Zoji La Pass (B) Dihang gorge (C) Bhutan border (D) Nepal Border

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(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Himalayas take a sharp turn to south after Dihang gorge. Dihang gorge is a narrow valley formed by Brahmaputra river.

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The National Highway-1D connects Leh to Kashmir Valley through the ___________ pass. (A) Khyber (B) Zoji la (C) Nathula (D) Karakoram

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(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Zoji La is located in western section of Himalayan Mountain ranges and lies on National Highway 1-D between Leh and Kashmir valley.

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____________ is a cold desert lying in the Great Himalayas. (A) Ladakh (B) Satpura (C) Aravalli (D) Vindhya

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(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Cold desert have very low precipitation like any other desert of the world. However temperature becomes very low in these areas due to their geographical location. In Ladakh great height combined with very low precipitation makes it a cold desert. Gobi desert is another example of a cold desert.

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“The Proposed Sea way ““Sethusamudram”” is the canal passes through which sea-lanes? (A) Gulf of Mannar (B) Malacca Strait (C) Gulf of Kutch (D) Andaman and Nicobar islands”

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(A) (SSC CPO 2005) Exp: It is a shipping canal project to create a shipping route in the palk strait to Provide continuous route around Indian Peninsula.

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The Study of Lakes is called- (A) Limnology (B) Potomology (C) Topology (D) Hydrology

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(A) (SSC CGL 2012) Exp: The study of inland fresh waters whether of standing bodies like lakes or dynamic bodies like rivers along with their drainage basins is termed as Limnology.

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Find the odd one - (A) Delta (B) Bolson (C) Arc Lake (D) Creep

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(B) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Bolson is basically a desert valley usually centered over salt p This type of flat floored desert valley is generally surrounded by hills from all sides.

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”"”Loktak”” is a - (A) Valley (B) Lake (C) River (D) Mountain range”

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(B) (SSC CGL 2011) Exp: Loktak is a lake which is situated in Manipur. It is largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. It is famous for Phumdis (floating mass). Only floating national park i.e. Keibul Lamjao National Park is located in it.

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Where is Lonar Lake situated? (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Kerala (C) Maharashtra (D) Gujarat

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(C) (SSC Steno 2014) Exp: Lonar is a crater lake located in Buldhana district of Maharashtra. This saline soda lake has been notified as a National Geo-Heritage Monument.

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Which is the largest Man Made Lake- (A) Wular (B) Gobind Sagar (C) Rana Pratap Sagar (D) Baikal

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(B) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Gobind Sagar lake is the largest man made lake situated in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. After Gobind Sagar, Dhebar lake in Rajasthan is largest artificial lake.

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Shivasamudram falls is situated on the bank of which river- (A) Krishna (B) Godavari (C) Cauvery (D) Mahanadi

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(C) (SSC CGL 2011) Exp: Shivasamudram falls which are located in Karnataka are the largest waterfall in India. It is on the banks of river Cauvery.

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Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India? (A) Shimsha falls (B) Hogenakkal falls (C) Courtallam falls (D) Jog falls

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(D) (SSC MTS 2001, 2011) Exp: Jog falls are the highest waterfall in India located on Sharavathi river. These are also known as Gerosoppa falls.

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The fertile land between two rivers is called- (A) Drainage basin (B) Water-shed (C)Doab (D) Lowland or terrain

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(C) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Doab is a tract of land that lies between two conflating rivers. Punjab is a land between five rivers.

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Which is the highest river basin of Peninsular India- (A) Mahanadi (B) Godavari (C) Krishna (D) Narmada

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(C) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: It originates from mount Mahabaleshwar from a height of about 1738m. It is a 1300km long river also known as Krishnaveni.

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Which is the longest river of Peninsular India? (A) Krishna (B) Cauvery (C) Narmada (D) Godavari

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016, SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: The longest river of Peninsular India is Godavari with a length of 1465 km. It is also known as Vridha Ganga or Dakshin Ganga.

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Which river of India is also known as ‘Vridha Ganga’? (A) Krishna (B) Godavari (C) Cauvery (D) Narmada

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(B)Exp: Godavari which is regarded as oldest and longest river of the Peninsular India is known as Vridha Ganga. As it is the oldest river of Peninsular India it also has a great religious importance in south India.

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“Which of the following river is known as ““Dakshin Ganga””? (A) Krishna (B) Godavari (C) Mahanadi (D) Cauvery”

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(B) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Dakshin Ganga is called so because as the river Ganga has the largest river basin in north India. Godavari has the largest basin in south India.

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Nasik is located on the bank of which river? (A) Mahanadi (B) Tapti (C) Krishna (D) Godavari

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(D) (SSC MTS 2011) Exp: Godavari originates from Brahmagiri Mountain, Trimbakeshwar in Nashik and flows through the city. Other towns located on the banks of river Godavari are Adilabad, Nanded, Basara and Trimbakeshwar.

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Which of the following river originates out of India? (A) Brahmaputra (B) Beas (C) Ravi (D) Jhelum

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(A) (SSC CGL Prelims 2004, SSC FCI 2012) Exp: The Brahamputra river originates from chenayundung glacier near lake Mansarovar in Tibet. It is know by different names in different regions. Region Local Name Tibet Tsangpo Chinese Yarlung Zangbo Jiang Bangladesh Jamuna

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Which is the river known as Tsangpo in Tibet? (A) Ganga (B) Brahmaputra (C) Indus (D) Tista

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“(B) (SSC CGL 2016, SSC Tax Asst 2007) Exp: Brahmaputra river which originates in Tibet flows through Tibet and there it is locally known as Tsangpo(““Purifier””). The Chinese name of river Brahmaputra is Yarlung Zangbo.”

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The Point of origin of Indus River is- (A) Hindu Kush Mountain (B) Himalaya Range (C) Karakoram Range (D) Mount Kailash

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(D) (SSC CGL 2011) Exp: Indus river originates in Southwestern Tibet near lake Mansarovar (Mapam) in Mount Kailash range. Five Major tributaries of Indus are Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi & Sutlej.

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Which of the following river is beyond the Himalaya? (A) Ganga (B) Yamuna (C) Sutlej (D) Ravi

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(C) (SSC CGL Exam, 2012) Exp: Sutlej river originates beyond the Himalayas in the Kailash range. It provides water to many canals in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan including Indira Gandhi canal.

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Which of the river does not originate in Indian territory? (A) Ganga (B) Sutlej (C) Mahanadi (D) Yamuna

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(B) (SSC CGL 2015) Exp: It rises beyond the Indian territory in Kailash Mountain from Rakas lake near Mansarovar lake in Tibet. It is the easternmost tributary of the Indus river and is also known as Satadru.

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Which of the following river originates beyond Himalaya? (A) Indus (B) Saraswati (C) Ganga (D) Yamuna

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2015) Exp: It originates from the Northern slopes of the Kailash Mountain range near the Mansarovar lake in Tibetan plateau. Primary source is called Sengge Zangbo.

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“Which river is known as ““Open Sewer”” in India? (A) Ganga (B) Yamuna (C) Narmada (D) Godavari”

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“(B) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Industrial waste and sewage disposal have lead to heavy pollution in River Yamuna that is why it is often termed as open sewage or ““khula naala””.”

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The Town located on the confluence of river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda is- (A) Rudraprayag (B) Devprayag (C) Vishnuprayag (D) Karnaprayag

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016, SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Two sources of river Ganga, are Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. These two rivers meet at Devprayag and then the river is called the Ganga.

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Where do river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet? (A) Karnprayag (B) Devprayag (C) Rudraprayag (D) Gangotri

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2015, SSC CGL 2016, SSC MTS 2008) Exp: The Alaknanda river rises at feet of Satopanth and Bhagirath kharak Glacier and then it meets the headwaters of Bhagirathi at Devprayag (830 m) from where onwards it flows as Ganga.

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Which of the following river flows from the sediments in India? (A) Ganga (B) Indus (C) Brahmaputra (D) Yamuna

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(A) (SSC Steno 2014) Exp: Ganga river flows through the Northern plains carrying huge amount of sediments. Moreover a great amount of sediments are also added by its tributaries such as Kosi, Gandak, Son, Ghaggar and Yamuna.

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Which of the following river is famous for changing its path? (A) Narmada (B) Kosi (C) Brahmaputra (D) Damodar

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“(B) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Kosi river also known as ““Sorrow of Bihar”” carries huge amount of water and sediments and when it enters plains it changes its coarse regularly and huge amount of sediments deposit in very less time leading to overflow of water which causes devastating floods in Bihar specially in Monsoons.”

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In north-east India, river flows out of the country is- (A) Brahmaputra (B) Gandak (C) Kosi (D) Ganga

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(A) (SSC Steno 2015) Exp: Brahmaputra flows out of Indian territory and it enters Bangladesh where it is locally known as Jamuna and then it drains into bay of Bengal.

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Which of the following river does not form a delta? (A) Ganga (B) Godavari (C) Mahanadi (D) Tapti

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016, SSC CGL 2011) Exp: Tapti is a west flowing river. It flows through a rift valley of Igneous rocks so it is not able to collect much sediments and hence it forms an Estuary instead of a Delta.

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Which of the following state is not part of Narmada valley? (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Rajasthan (C) Gujarat (D) Maharashtra

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(B) (SSC CGL 2010) Exp: Narmada river after originating from Narmada Kund in Amarkantak Plateau flows through Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharastra and then drains into the Arabian Sea.

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Which of the following Peninsular Indian river does not meet the Arabian Sea- (A) Periyar (B) Cauvery (C) Narmada (D) Tapti

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(B) (SSC CGL 2008) Exp: Cauvery rises in Brahmagiri hills in Karnataka and flows through Karnataka and Tamilnadu drains into the Bay of Bengal. The river basin of Cauvery comprises Kerala (3%), Karnataka (41%) and Tamilnadu (56%). Other 3 are west flowing rivers that drains into the Arabian Sea.

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Which of the following river flow from south to north direction? (A) Krishna (B) Cauvery (C) Son (D) Godavari

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: Son river originates from Amarkantak Plateau and flow towards northward plains where it meets Ganga near Patna. It is a right bank tributary of river Ganga.

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Consider the following pairsTributary Main river 1. Chambal Yamuna 2. Son Narmada 3. Manas Brahmaputra Which of the following is correctly matched- (A) 1, 3 (B) 1 and 2 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) Only 2

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(A) (SSC CGL 2012, CHSL 2011) Exp: Son river is a right bank tributary of river Ganga whereas Chambal and Manas are respective tributaries of rivers Yamuna and Brahmaputra.

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Which of the following river forms estuary? (A) Narmada (B) Cauvery (C) Krishna (D) Mahanadi

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(A) (SSC DEO 2009) Exp: Narmada river flows through a rift valley between Vindhyas in North and Satpura in South so it carries minimal amount of sediments and forms Estuary instead of Delta.

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Vijayawada is located on the bank of which river? (A) Cauvery (B) Krishna (C) Mahanadi (D) Yamuna

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(B) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: Krishna river originates near Mahabaleshwar in Sahyadri and flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Vijaywada is a town in Andhra Pradesh located on the bank of this river.

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Which river flows between Satpura and Vindhyas? (A) Godavari (B) Gandak (C) Tapti (D) Narmada

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(D) (SSC MTS 2014, SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Narmada river after originating from Amarkantak Plateau flows through a rift valley bounded by Vindhyas in North and Satpura in south.

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Match the followingCity River A. Jabalpur 1. Ravi B. Paris 2. Narmada C. London 3. Seine D. Lahore 4. Thames A B C D (A) 2 3 4 1 (B) 3 2 1 4 (C) 1 4 3 2 (D) 4 1 2 3

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: City River Jabalpur Narmada Paris Seine London Thames Lahore Ravi

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Which of the following river does not relate with Punjab? (A) Sutlej (B) Ravi (C) Beas (D) Tapti

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(D) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: Tapti river originates from Betul plateau in Madhya Pradesh and its river basin lies in M.P., Maharashtra and Gujarat. So it is not related to Punjab.

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Surat is located on the bank of which river? (A) Narmada (B) Sharawati (C) Mahi (D) Tapti

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(D) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Tapti or Tapi river flows from east to west through the states of M.P., Maharashtra and Gujarat. Surat is a city in Gujarat located on the bank of this river.

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An important river of Indian desert is- (A) Luni (B) Narmada (C) Krishna (D) Beas

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(A) (SSC DEO 2009) Exp: Luni river which originates in Pushkar Valley of Aravali range flows through the Thar Desert. It is an inland river i.e. it does not meet with the sea and disappear in land.

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Majuli, the World’s largest river Island is located in which state? (A) Arunachal Pradesh (B) Assam (C) Tripura (D) Mizoram

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(B) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Majuli is a riverine Island located on Brahmaputra river in Assam. It is the first Island district of India.

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How many ports are there in India? (A) 6 (B) 9 (C) 10 (D) 12

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(D) (SSC (10+2) 2011) Exp: Although there are 13 Major sea ports in India 12 of them are major ports of Government whereas Ennore port of Chennai is a corporate one.

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The Indira Gandhi canal gets water from which river- (A) Sutlej and Beas (B) Ravi and Beas (C) Ravi and Chenab (D) Beas only

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(A) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Indira Gandhi canal starts from Harike barrage which is located a few kilometers below the meeting point of Sutlej & Beas rivers and it derives its water from there.

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Which of the following groups of rivers have their source of origin in Tibet? (A) Brahmaputra, Indus & Sutlej (B) Ganga, Sutlej & Yamuna (C) Brahmaputra, Ganga & Sutlej (D) Chenab, Ravi & Sutlej

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Brahmaputra, Indus & Sutlej have their source of origin in Tibet.

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Punjab has a large number of inundation canals drawing water from (A) Jhelum river (B) Chenab river (C) Beas river (D) Sutlej river

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Sutlej river drains many canals in Punjab, Haryana and also to the Indira Gandhi canal in Rajasthan. This was recently in news because of sharing of water dispute between Punjab & Haryana.

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The largest irrigation canal in India (A) Yamuna canal (B) Indira Gandhi canal (C) Sirhand canal (D) Upper Bari Doab canal

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(B) (SSC CPO 2005, SSC CGL 2000, 2005, 2011, 2016) Exp: Indira Gandhi canal is the largest canal project in India with an approximate length of about 643 km. As it does not serve water to Punjab and mainly supplies water to Rajasthan it is also known as Rajasthan feeder.

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Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river? (A) Ganga (B) Sutlej (C) Cauvery (D) Brahmaputra

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(B) (SSC MTS, 2000 & 2008, SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Under the river valley development project a concrete gravity dam named Bhakra Nangal dam has been built over Sutlej river in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.

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Which of the following was not a purpose for building Farakka Barrage? (A) Checking water flowing into Bangladesh (B) Checking silting of Kolkata Port (C) Preventing erosion of Kolkata Port (D) Facilitating navigation in Ganga river

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: The Farakka barrage was constructed by India in 1975 to divert water from the Ganges river system. It’s main purpose was to checking water flowing in Bangladesh, checking silting of Kolkata port and erosion of Kolkata port. But recently Farakka Barrage was in news because of silting of river bed in Bihar which causes devastating flood in Bihar.

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Which river in the Southern Peninsula has the second largest river basin in India? (A) Godavari (B) Krishna (C) Cauvery (D) Mahanadi

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Godavari is the second longest river in India after Ganges river and It is the longest river of Peninsular India. It originates at Triambakeshwar in Maharastra and forms 2nd largest delta after Sundarban delta, which is formed by the river Ganges. Sundarban delta is also the world’s largest delta

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.The Plateau that has both West and East flowing drainage system is (A) Malwa (B) Chota Nagpur (C) Ranchi (D) Hazaribagh

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Malwa region is in west-central part of India occupying a plateau of volcanic origin. The Mahi and the Chambal river drain the central part of this plateau, while the Betwa river and the headwaters of the Dhasan and Ken rivers drain the east of the plateau.

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The Siachin Glacier’s melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers? (A) Bias (B) Sutlej (C) Shylok (D) Nubra

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Nubra (Siachan River) is a river located to the north east of Ladakh valley. The source of this river is from Siachen glacier.

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Which of the following rivers makes an estuary? (A) Krishna (B) Mahanadi (C) Kosi (D) Narmada

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(D) (SSC Section Offic. Audit 2001) Exp: Narmada river flows through rift valley and hence is not able to pick up much sediments and flows westward into the Arabian sea. An estuary is a place where river water meets the saline water of sea.

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Which of the following is a river flowing from Central India and join Yamuna/Ganga? (A) Ghagra (B) Gomti (C) Kosi (D) Betwa

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(D) (SSC CGL Pre. 2002) Exp: Betwa river also known as Vetravati river originates in Vindhyan range and flows Northward to meet Yamuna. Recently a proposal for linkage of Ken and Betwa river has come forward to transfer water from Ken Basin to Betwa Basin to feed much affected Bundelkhand region.

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River Damodar is called ‘Sorrow of Bengal’ because it- (A) Gets flooded often (B) Causes maximum soil erosion (C) Forms number of dangerous waterfalls (D) Is not a perennial river

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“(A) (SSC CPO SI 2003) Exp: River Damodar also known as ““River of Sorrows”” is often termed as ‘Sorrow of Damodar’ because of heavy flooding it causes. Flooding in this basin used to be an annual ritual.”

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On the tributary of which river has Rihand Dam been constructed? (A) Chambal (B) Yamuna (C) Son (D) Periyar

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(C) (SSC CGl Pre 2011) Exp: Rihand dam/Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is located on Rihand river which is a tributary of Son river which inturn is a right bank tributary to river Ganga. It is located in Uttar Pradesh.

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River Indus originates from- (A) Hindukush range (B) Himalayan range (C) Karakoram range (D) Kailash range

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(D) (SSC CGL pre 2011) Exp: Indus is a 3,200 km long trans Himalayan river. It rises from Sengge Zangbo glacier in the southwest Tibet near lake Manasarovar in the Kailash range.

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Which city is located on the banks of the river Mula-Mutha? (A) Surat (B) Ahmedabad (C) Nagpur (D) Pune

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Mula -Mutha river is formed by confluence of Mula and Mutha rivers in Pune. After confluence of Mula and Mutha the combined river Mula-Mutha flows and joins Bhima river which in turn is a tributary to Krishna river.

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Guwahati is situated on the bank of the river- (A) Teesta (B) Brahmaputra (C) Hooghly (D) Sone

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(B) (SSC 2006) Exp: Guwahati is an important city situated at the foothills of Shillong plateau. It is located on the bank of River Brahamputra in Assam. Guwahati has declared Gangetic river dolphin as its city animal.

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The originating point of river Godavari is- (A) Nasik (B) Pune (C) Mumbai (D) Sholapur

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(A) (SSC CML Pre 1999) Exp: Godavari river rises in Northwestern Maharashtra in Nasik. Its source of origin is Brahmagiri mountains located in Trimbakeshwar plateau. Important tributaries of river Godavari are Penganga, Wainganga Wardha, Pranahita, Manjra and Pravara.

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The river Brahmaputra is known as____as it enters Arunachal Pradesh. (A) Dibang (B) Dihang (C) Subansiri (D) Dhansiri

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(B) (SSC CML pre 2000) Exp: Brahmaputra river originates in Tibet and flows as Tsangpo in Tibet autonomous region. Near Namcha Barua it takes a south turn and enters India making a gorge and it is called Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh. From here this river is joined by tributaries such as Dibang, Lohit and Kameng.

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The river which joins Ganga from southern side is- (A) Betwa (B) Chambal (C) Son (D) Ken

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(C) (SSC CML pre 2002) Exp: Son river is an important right bank tributary of river Ganga. Betwa, Chambal and Ken are the tributaries of Yamuna which in turn is a tributary to Ganga. Son originates in Vindhyas and flows from central India to North India

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.The river on which the reservoir for Indira Gandhi Canal has been built is- (A) Sutlej (B) Ravi (C) Luni (D) Jhelum

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(A) (SSC MTS 2006, SSC DEO 2011) Exp: Indira Gandhi Canal starts from Harike Barrage. This Barrage acts as a reservoir to the water from confluence of rivers Sutlej and Beas.From here it derives water and fed the Rajasthan state.

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Consider the following pairs: Tributary Main River a. Chambal: Narmada b. Son: Yamuna c. Manas: Brahmaputra Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched (A) a, b and c (B) a and b only (C) b and c only (D) c only

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(C) (SSC DEO & LCD 2011) Exp: Tributary Main river Chambal Yamuna Son Ganga Manas Brahamputra

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The highest multipurpose dam built on the river Ravi is- (A) Bhakra Nangal (B) Kahalgaon (C) Ranjit Sagar dam (D) Rihand dam

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(C) (SSC CGL 2003) Exp: Also Known as Thein Dam. Ranjit Sagar Dam is hydroelectric project on river Ravi. It is shared by Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Its height is 160m and it is used for both irrigation as well as power generation.

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Match the dams and the States in which they are situatedDam State A. Tungabhadra 1. Kerala B. Lower Bhawani 2. Andhra Pradesh C. Idukki 3. Tamil Nadu D. Nagarjuna sagar 4. Karnataka A B C D (A) 3 2 4 1 (B) 2 4 3 1 (C) 4 3 1 2 (D) 1 4 2 3

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(C) (SSC CGL Pre 2004) Exp:Dam State Tungabhadra Karnataka (Krishna river) Lower Bhuwani Tamil Nadu (Bhawani river) Idduki Kerala (Periyar river) Nagarjuna Sagar Andhra Pradesh (Krishna river)

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Match the dams and the rivers across which those have been constructed. Dam River A. Ukai 1. Mahanadi B. Rana Pratap Sagar 2. Ravi C. Thein 3. Chambal D. Hirakud 4. Tapti A B C D (A) 4 3 2 1 (B) 1 2 4 3 (C) 2 1 3 4 (D) 3 4 1 2

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(A) (SSC CGL Pre 2004) Exp: Dam River Ukai Tapti Rana Pratap Sagar Chambal Thein Ravi Hirakund Mahanadi

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Which of the fol lowings pa irs is wrongly matched? (A) Koyana Project - Maharashtra (B) Sharavathy Project - Karnataka (C) Balimela Project- Odisha (D) Sanarigiri Project-Gujarat

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(D) (SSC CGL 2005) Exp: Project State Koyana Maharashtra Sharavathy Karnataka Balimela Odisha Samarigiri Kerala

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Sardar Sarovar dam is being built on the river- (A) Tapti (B) Mahi (C) Chambal (D) Narmada

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(D) (SSC Section Officer 2005) Exp: Sardar Sarovar is a gravity dam on river Narmada. It is located in Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Despite popular protest Supreme Court has given directions to increase its height

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. Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal? (A) Lower Ganga Canal (B) Sarada Canal (C) Eden Canal (D) Sirhind Canal

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(C) (SSC CPO 2005, 2006) Exp: Eden canal derives its water from Durgapur Barrage built across Damodar river in West Bengal. It is a part of Damodar river valley project

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.Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? (A) Tulbul Project - Himachal Pradesh (B) Srisailam Project - Tamil Nadu (C) Papanasam Project - Karnataka (D) Ukai Project - Gujarat

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(D) (SSC 2000) Exp: Project State Ukai Gujarat Tulbul J&K Srisailam Andhra Pradesh Papanasam Tamil Nadu

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Which one of the following hydroelectric projects does not belong to Tamil Nadu? (A) Idukki (B) Aliyar (C) Periyar (D) Kundah

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(A) (SSC Tax Assistant 2006) Exp: Idukki dam is constructed on the river Periyar in Kerala. It is constructed between Kuravan and Kuravathi. With an height of about 168m it is counted among the highest arch dams.

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Where is Nathpa Jhakri power Project located? (A) Uttarakhand (B) Arunachal Pradesh (C) Himachal Pradesh (D) Andhra Pradesh

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(C) (SSC Section Officer (CA) 2006) Exp: Nathpa Jharki Dam has been constructed on Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh. This project was completed in 2004.

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Which dam of India is the highest? (A) Mettur (B) Rihand (C) Thein (D) Bhakra

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(D) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2007, SSC MTS 2007) Exp: Bhakra Nangal dam across Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh is the highest among the given options. Its height is 225 meters. Its reservoir is known as Gobind Sagar Lake.

198
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The joint river valley venture of India and Nepal is - (A) Gomati (B) Chambal (C) Damodar (D) Kosi

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“(D) (SSC CML pre 2002) Exp: Kosi also known as ““Sorrow of Bihar”” rises in Nepal and is a confluence of 7 rivers termed as Saptkoshi. It is a joint venture of India and Nepal.”

199
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The first Hydroelectric Power Plant in India was set up at- (A) Nizam Sagar (B) Shivasamudram (C) Ramagundam (D) Mettur

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(B) (SSC CML Pre 2002) Exp: First hydro electric power plant was set up at Sidrapong Hydel Power Station in Darjeeling and the other one was set up in 1902 on Shivasamudram Falls.

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The first multi-purpose project of independent India is- (A) Bhakra-Nangal (B) Damodar (C) Hirakud (D) Nagarjunasagar

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(B) (SSC CML Pre 2002) Exp: Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was the first multipurpose project of independent India. DVC operates several hydel power stations constructed on Damodar river.

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The ‘Pong Dam’ is constructed on the river (A) Ravi (B) Tapti (C) Beas (D) Don

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(C) (SSC CML Pre 2002) Exp: Pong dam also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar is the highest earthfill dam constructed across the river Beas. It is located in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.

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The Nagarjuna Sagar dam is constructed on the river- (A) Krishna (B) Chambal (C) Kosi (D) Sutlej

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2015, SSC CGL 2012, SSC MTS 2001, SSC DEO 2009) Exp: Nagarjuna Sagar dam is built across the Krishna river. It is located on the border of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It was opened in 1967.

203
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Sivasamudram is an island formed by the river- (A) Ganga (B) Godavari (C) Krishna (D) Cauvery

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(D) (SSC HSL DEO 2009) Exp: Sivasamudram Island is a small city in the Mandya District of Karnataka. It lies on the bank of river Cauvery.

204
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The longest dam in India is- (A) Bhakra Dam (B) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam (C) Hirakund Dam (D) Kosi Dam

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(C) (SSC MTS 1999, 2006, SSC DEO & LCD 2011) Exp: Hirakund dam which is situated over Mahanadi river is 25 km long dam. It is situated in tribal state Odisha. Hirakund reservoir is 55 km long.

205
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Which of the following is an inland riverine port? (A) Kolkata (B) Mumbai (C) Chennai (D) Tuticorin (SSC CML Pre 2002)

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Ans (A) Exp: Kolkata is an inland reverine port. It is situated along the Hoogly river.

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The world’s highest rail bridge being constructed in the State of J & K will be on which of the following rivers? (A) Jhelum (B) Chenab (C) Indus (D) Ravi

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(B) (SSC DEl & LDC 2012) Exp: Chenab bridge built at an elevation of 359m over Chenab river is the world’s highest rail bridge. It is an under construction bridge Bakkal and Kauri of Reasi district in Jammu & Kashmir.

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Which from the following rivers does not originate in Indian territory? (A) Mahanadi (B) Brahmaputra (C) Ravi (D) Chenab

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(B) (SSC CGL Prelim 2004) Exp: The Brahamputra river originates from Chenayundung glacier near lake Mansarovar in Tibet. It is known by different names in different regions. Region Local Name Tibet Tsangpo Chinese Tarlung Zangbo Jiang Bengal (Bangladesh) Jamuna

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Name the longest river in India- (A) Brahmaputra (B) Ganga (C) Godavari (D) Krishna

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Although river Brahmaputra is one of the longest rivers having a length of about 2900 km but in India it flows for only 916 km. River Ganga which flows for 2,525 km is the longest river of India.

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Which city is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra? (A) Kanpur (B) Srinagar (C) Dibrugarh (D) Lucknow

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Dibrugarh is a city in Assam’s eastern part which is located on the bank of Brahmaputra river. It is one of the most productive tea producing cities of Assam.

210
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What percent of Indian terrain receive annual rainfall below 75 cm- (A) 35% (B) 45% (C) 40% (D) 30%

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(A) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: The proportion of area which receives annual rainfall less than 75 cm. is one third. Major parts of country included in this proportion are subtropical arid and subtropical semi arid regions of India. e.g. Gujarat, Rajasthan, parts of Punjab

211
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The driest part of India is- (A) Western Rajasthan (B) Jammu and Kashmir (C) Gujarat (D) Madhya Pradesh

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(A) (SSC MTS 2009) Exp: The driest part of India is western Rajasthan. The mean rainfall here is below 25 cm. The main reason for low rainfall is that monsoon winds from Arabian branch blows parallel to Aravalli range and do not cause rainfall. Also, deserts get heated up and cool down quickly and don’t allow a comprehensive low pressure to form.

212
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The climate of India is- (A) Equatorial (B) Monsoonal (C) Mediterranean (D) Continental

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(B) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Indian climate is a classic example of monsoonal type of climate. It is the seasonal reversal of winds by 180º after crossing the equator. It is observed in Southeast and South Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, China etc.

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Which of the following does not affect Indian climate? (A) Monsoon (B) Ocean currents (C) Proximity to equator (D) Existence of Indian Ocean

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(B) (SSC Sec. off. 2006) Exp: As India lies completely in warm water zone of tropical and sub tropical region, oceanic currents matter comparalively less than other given option.

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Which of the following area of Indian subcontinent becomes the area of low pressure in summer? (A) Rann of Kutch (B) Rajasthan (C) North Western India (D) Meghalaya

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(C) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: In summer season due to highly heated earth surface, air rises and north western India in particular becomes an area of low pressure of around 970mb.

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South-west winds are attracted to Indian subcontinent in rainy season by which of the following? (A) Low air pressure in north-western India (B) Effect of north-eastern commercial winds (C) By the formation of cyclone at equator (D) Effect of eastern winds

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(A) (SSC CGL 2015) Exp: Due to excessive heating in north-western India in summer season, a low pressure zone is created over north-western India. As air travels from high pressure area to low pressure area southwest monsoon winds are attracted towards this part from adjacent Indian ocean.

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The coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa have to face which of the following natural calamity? (A) Cyclone (B) Earthquake (C) Landslide (D) Tornado

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(A) (SSC CPO 2003) Exp: The low pressure areas over Bay of Bengal travels as depressions towards coastal India. These depressions attract air and swirling air takes the form of cyclone which hits the coastal areas of Andhra and Orissa.

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Which of the following receive, heavy rainfall in the month of October and November? (A) Hills of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia (B) Plateau of Chota Nagpur (C) Coromandal Coast (D) Malwa Plateau

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: In the months of October and November the southwest monsoon traces its path backward and is known as retreat of monsoon. It hits the Coromandel coast and brings a considerable amount of rainfall. This is also known as north-east monsoon.

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Which of the following receives rainfall by north-eastern monsoon? (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Assam (C) Kerala (D) West Bengal

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(A) (SSC CGL 2015) Exp: Tamil Nadu which lies on Coromandel coast receives rainfall during the winter season specially in months of October and November. This happens because it falls in the way of retreating of north-east monsoonal winds.

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(Nature of Forest) (Area) A. Tropical 1. Shivalik Evergreen B. Monsoon 2. Shillong C. Temperate 3. West Bengal D. Mangrove 4. Nilgiri A B C D (A) 2 4 1 3 (B) 3 1 4 2 (C) 2 1 4 3 (D) 3 4 1 2

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(C) (SSC CGl 2012) Exp: Area Forest type Shivalik Monsoon Shillong Tropical evergreen West Bengal Mangrove Nilgiri Temperate

220
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From where does the heat come in the environment? (A) Insolation (B) Condensation (C) Radiation (D) Convection

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(C) (SSC Sec. off. 2006) Exp: Earth receives its heat from sun in the form of Insolation (short wavelength) and radiates it back in the form of long wavelength waves. Our atmosphere is transparent to short wave radiations but traps long wave radiations that is why it is heated from below.

221
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There are nine coastal states in India but half of the sea salt is manufactured in the coast of Gujarat because- (A) Gandhiji started Salt Satyagrah in Gujarat (B) Less rain and relative humidity is best for the evaporation of the sea water (C) Salt is exported from Kandla port (D) The salinity of water near coast of Gujarat is very high

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(B) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Gujarat accounts for over 70% of the total salt production in country. The availability of favourable conditions such as arid climate with low rainfall and low relative humidity contributes largely towards salt production in the region. e.g. Sambhar lake.

222
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Chennai receives less rainfall by South-West Monsoon than other places, because- (A) Monsoon travels parallel to Coromandal Coast (B) Chennai is very hot place and do not allow humidity to evaporate (C) These winds are offshore monsoon winds (D) Above all

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(D) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Chennai lies on Coromandal coast which lies parallel to south-west monsoon winds which blow off shore here. Also it is highly hot and humid region due to its proximity to the equator and sea.

223
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During the South-West Monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains dry because- (A) It is located in rain shadow area (B) Temperature is so high that wind does not get cooled (C) Winds do not reach this area (D) There is no mountain in this area

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(A) (SSC CPO 2012) Exp: During the South-West Monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains dry because it is located in rain shadow area.

224
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What is the nature of monsoon rain from Guwahati to Chandigarh? (A) Irregular Nature (B) Crescent or Growing Nature (C) Diminishing Nature (D) Cyclic Nature

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(C) (SSC Steno. 2014) Exp: Moisture carrying winds when travel from Guwahati to Chandigarh, blow over land and keep loosing their moisture content in the way without picking any new moisture that is why monsoon has a diminishing nature from Guwahati to Chandigarh.

225
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Which of the following place is the most humid place of India? (A) Mahabaleshwar (B) Cherrapunji (C) Udhagamandalam (D) Mawsynram

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(D) (SSC MTS 2002) Exp: The alignment of hills of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia in Mawsynram is in a way that clouds get stuck in these hills and do not move and keep pouring water. The phenomenon is known as funneling effect and due to this Mawsynram in Meghalaya is the wettest place.

226
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The place to receive annual rainfall below 50cm is- (A) Meghalaya (B) Leh in Kashmir (C) Coromandal Coast (D) Konkan Coast

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(B) (SSC CGL 2008) Exp: Leh region in Kashmir is a cold desert, the rainfall here is very less (<50cm). Meghalaya and Konkan coast receives heavy rainfall in monsoon (>200 cm) and Coromandel coast receives more than 100cm rain due to retreating monsoon.

227
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The Paddy fields of India are located in the areas of ____annual rainfall- (A) 120 cm (B) 140 cm (C) 100 cm (D) 80 cm

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(C)Exp: Paddy/Rice is a tropical kharif crop which requires temperature of around 25ºC and rainfall of about 100 cm. This crop is grown in Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and some parts of West Bengal. Haryana and Punjab also grows paddy but that is primarily because of improved irrigation facilities.

228
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The flash flood is related with which of the following? (A) Incessant storm (B) Cyclonic storm (C) Tsunami (D) Tornado

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Torrential downpours associated with cyclonic storm brings heavy rainfall in a particular short span of time and causes flood like situation often termed as flash flood.

229
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The Forest of Sundarban is called as- (A) Thorn forest (B) Mangrove forest (C) Deciduous forest (D) Tundra

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(B) (SSC CGL 2010) Exp: Sundarban is the coastal area in eastern part of India near West Bengal having saline/brackish water where shrub or small trees grow. This group of trees and shrubs is known as mangrove forest.

230
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The Mangrove forests of Ganga delta are known as- (A) Monsoon forest (B) Sundarban (C) Tropical forest (D) Swamp forest

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“(B) (SSC Steno 2014) Exp: Mangroves are submerged coastal forests located in tropical and subtropical coastal and deltaic marshy lands. These are intertidal zone forests with shrubs and short trees. The most distinctive tree of these forests is ““Sundari”” tree.”

231
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Which of the following forest is grown in waterlogged areas? (A) Evergreen Forest (B) Deciduous Forest (C) Tropical thorn Forest (D) Mangrove

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(D) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Mangrove forests grow in waterlogged regions in the intertidal zones of coastal regions. They face tides every day and water level keeps on fluctuating. Mangrove forests have strong roots and the belt of these trees protects the coastal areas from disasters such as cyclone.

232
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Where are Rain forests found? (A) Central India (B) Eastern Ghats (C) North-Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats (D) North-Western Himalayas and Eastern Ghats

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(C) (SSC Steno off. 2006) Exp: North eastern Himalayas and western Ghats are the regions in India having rainfall greater than 200 cm. Due to high temperature and high precipitation Rainforests exist in these places.

233
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“The ““Central India Teak”” is an Example of - (A) Tropical Evergreen Forest (B) Moist Deciduous Forest (C) Dry Deciduous Forest (D) Montane Forest”

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(B) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: In India the most found forests are of deciduous nature i.e. trees drop their leaves for about 6 weeks when moisture for leaves is insufficient during dry months. Deciduous forests are of 2 types- Dry and moist deciduous Moist - 100 to 200 cm rain, around 27°C temprature and relative humidity of about 70%.

234
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Why have the incidents of flood risen in India recently? (A) Rise in annual rain (B) Deposition of silt in dams (C) Deforestation in drainage zone (D) None of the above

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(C) (SSC CGL (Tier-I) Exam, 2013) Exp: Although there are many reasons for increasing floods but deforestation has predominantly caused by surface clearance which in turn leads to surface run off and loose sediments again flow with them towards rivers increasing its sediment load and making it more prone to floods.

235
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Which, of the following wind is blowing from the Mediterranean sea to the North Western parts of India? (A) Western disturbances (B) Norwesters (C) Loo (D) Mango showers

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Feeble temperate cyclone (Western disturbance) blows from the Mediterranean Sea to the north western part of India. This system bring rain to Indian states like Haryana, Punjab & western U.P. etc. which is highly beneficial for the reaping of wheat crop(Rabi crop). It generally precipitates in the months of February and March.

236
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Which of the following state has become India’s first carbon free state? (A) Himachal Pradesh (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Maharashtra

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Himachal Pradesh has mandated all government departments to begin environment audit. Also involvment of people of Himachal Pradesh by bringing change in their lifestyle will boost this program.

237
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In___forests, trees shed their leaves in a particular season. (A) Evergreen (B) Mangrove (C) Deciduous (D) Thorny

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“(C)Exp: Temperate deciduous forests (or) temperate broad leaf forests are dominated by trees that loose their leaves each year in a particular season. Deciduous means ““falling off at maturity”” (or) ““tending to fall off””. Deciduous forests are located primarily in the regions of the world like eastern half of the United States, Canada, Europe, parts of Russia, China and Japan. Tropical moist deciduous forests are also found in India where the rain fall is around 100-200 cm.”

238
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A tropical deciduous plant special to the Deccan plateau is _________ (A) Teak (B) Shisam (C) Sandalwood (D) Sal

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Sandalwood, a tropical decidous tree which lies in region of rainfall between 100 cm to 200 cm. It is a class of woods from trees in the genus santalum. Unlike many other aromatic woods these woods are heavy yellow and fine-grained. The deccan area lies in the region receiving between 100 cm to 200 cm rainfall.

239
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Which one of the following areas of India is covered by tropical evergreen forest? (A) Semi-arid areas of Gujarat (B) Eastern Ghats (C) Western Ghats (D) Madhya Pradesh

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: The tropical evergreen forests are found in areas receiving more than 200 cm of rainfall. The tropical evergreen forests are found on the eastern and western slopes of the Western Ghats in states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. They are also found in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

240
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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

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: The Western Ghats are more elevated and continuous as compared to Eastern Ghats, that is why they(Western Ghats) block the moisture containing winds and receive more rainfall. They also lie opposite to moisture laden monsoon winds.

241
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Which one of the following is the driest region in India? (A) Telangana (B) Marwar (C) Vidarbha (D) Marathwada

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“(B) (SSC CGL Pre 2001) Exp: The western Rajasthan is the driest region of India as it receives less than 25 cm of rainfall annually. Hence, it becomes the part of ““Great Indian Desert”” i.e., Marusthali. It lies in high pressure subtropical zone and towards west of Indian subcontinent.”

242
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The south West Monsooon engulfs the entire India by (A) 5th June (B) 15th June (C) 1st July (D) 15th July

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(D) (SSC CGL 2000) Exp: Although the monsoon commences on Kerala coast by 29 May to 1st June, it takes time to cover entire India. The normal date observed by which it covers entire India is 15 July.

243
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Which one of the following coasts of India is most affected by violent tropical cyclones? (A) Malabar (B) Andhra Pradesh (C) Konkan (D) Gujarat

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(B) (SSC CISF ASI 2010) Exp: As most of the cyclonic storms are formed in the Bay of Bengal which lies to the east of India. The eastern coast is severely affected by such storms. One of the parts of eastern coast is Coromandal or Cholamandalam or Andhra coast.

244
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Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season? (A) Karnataka and Kerala (B) Punjab and Haryana (C) Bihar and Assam (D) Andhra Pradesh and Orissa

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(D) (SSC CGL Pre 2002) Exp: The withdrawal of monsoon from the northern region and then from the whole nation gradually is termed as monsoon retreat. During the monsoon retreat it rains heavily in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh as cyclonic formation in Bay of Bengal are confined to this region.

245
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Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards __________ (A) Windward Side (B) Seaward Side (C) Onshore Side (D) Leeward Side

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(D) (SSC CGL Pre 2006) Exp: Nagpur lies in interior Maharashtra towards the leeward side of Sahyadri Mountains. Most of the precipitation occurs to the west of Sahyadris. As winds pass over these mountains they become dry after shedding most of their moisture while rising against their high elevated peaks.

246
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Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by (A) Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills (B) Chota Nagpur Plateau (C) Coromandal Coast (D) Malwa Plateau

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(C)Exp: During the months of October & November monsoon retreats from North India, meaning complete reversal of wind pattern. While moving as Northeasterlies monsoon winds over Bay of Bengal they strike the Coromandal coast giving enormous rain to the region.

247
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Delhi gets winter rainfall due to _________ (A) South west monsoon (B) North east monsoon (C) Conventional rain (D) Western distubances

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(D) (SSC CGL 2000) Exp: During the winters, the low pressure belt of temperate zone slides down over the Northern India. Due to which the feeble temperate cyclones originating over Mediterranean Sea move along western jet stream & strikes North India.

248
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What is the major cause of ‘October Heat’? (A) Hot and dry weather (B) Very low velocity winds (C) Low pressure systems over the Indo-Gangetic (D) High temperature associated with high humidity

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(D) (SSC CHSL LDC & DEO 2015) Exp: During the month of October as the monsoon retreats, the feeble high pressure builds up over North India symbolizing clear skies, due to which the temperatures rises again and as the whole area has been drenched by recent rainy season the humidity also rises which becomes unbearable for people to sustain the combined effect of both.

249
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Which of the following state receives rainfall due to western disturbances? (A) Punjab (B) West Bengal (C) Kerala (D) Gujarat

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(A) (SSC CGL Pre 2017) Exp: Western disturbances are extra tropical storms that originate over Mediterranean and flows toward east. In India western disturbances bring winter rainfall in states like Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.

250
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Why does Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats both receive sufficient rainfall but Deccan Plateau receives scanty rainfall? (A) It is a rain shadow area (B) It is located parallel to wind direction (C) It is away from the coast (D) Rain bearing clouds are absent

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(A) (SSC CGL Pre 2017) Exp: Deccan plateau falls on the leeward side of western ghats so the rainfall is very scanty in this area.

251
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Which of the following region is covered by tropical evergreen forest? (A) Eastern Ghat (B) Vindhyanchal (C) Aravalli (D) Western Ghat

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(D) (SSC CGL Pre 2017) Exp: Tropical evergreen forests are found in western ghats and northeast region. These forests are found in the regions which receive over 200 cm rainfall and have temperature 25°-27°C.

252
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Norwesters’ are thunder storms which are prominent in _________ (A) India and Bhutan (B) Bhutan and Nepal (C) India and Bangladesh (D) Bangladesh and Myanmar

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(C) (SSC CGL Pre 2017) Exp: Norwesters are regional thunder storms that blow over India and Bangladesh. These thunder storms are very destructive specially in Bengal region and are also known as ‘Kal Baisakhi’.

253
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The composition of laterite soil in higher areas is- (A) Alkaline (B) Saline (C) Acidic (D) Balanced

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(C) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Laterite soil is poor in lime content that’s why it is found acidic in high hilly areas.

254
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The Laterite soil is found in which of the following state? (A) Kerala (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Rajasthan (D) Maharashtra

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(A & D) (SSC CPO 2015) Exp: Laterite soil is found in areas of high temperature and high rainfall. These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of peninsular plateau including Kerala.

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The Laterite soil is found in - (A) High rainfall states (B) In deserts (C) Tropical areas (D) Dry and humid tropical areas

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(D) (SSC FCI 2012, MTS 2002) Exp: Laterite soils are formed by the process of leaching which is the flowing down of some minerals of soil along with water. Leaching requires high temperature and high rainfall.

256
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How can soil erosion be controlled on hill slopes? (A) Forestation (B) Step farming (C) Strip cropping (D) Linear contour ploughing

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(D) (SSC CGL Exam, 2010) Exp: To contour ploughing the mounds are made with digged zones adjacently at the edge of contours to control soil erosion. This practice takes place in hilly areas where land is not uniform.

257
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The soil of northern plain of India is formed by- (A) Degradation (B) Aggradation (C) Weathering in situ (D) Erosion

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(B) (SSC CGL 2005, 2011) Exp: Soil of northern plains is alluvial soil which is the result of deposition of sediments by the process of aggradation. These soils cover almost 40% of the area of India.

258
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Which soil is best for the production of cotton? (A) Black soil (B) Loam soil (C) Alluvial soil (D) Peaty soil

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(A) (SSC (10+2) 2015) Exp: Black soils are found in Deccan plateau. These soils are rich in lime, iron and alumina and have high moisture retention capacity so these are best suited for cotton cultivation.

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Which of the following crop grown in alluvial soil requires huge amount of water? (A) Tea (B) Wheat (C) Rice (D) Peanut

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(C) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Rice is a kharif crop grown in alluvial soil and requires a huge amount of water specially during paddy transplantation. The rainfall must be around 150 cm.

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The another name of acid or alkaline soil is- (A) Regur (B) Bangar (C) Kallar (D) Khadar

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: The another name of acid or alkaline soil is Kallar.

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In which of the state land with maximum area an unusable? (A) Rajasthan (B) Gujarat (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Jammu and Kashmir

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: Most part of Rajasthan contains sandy soil. Also, rainfall in this area is very low so it has maximum unusable area in terms of cultivation as well as habitation.

262
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Petrology is the study of - (A) Land (B) Mineral (C) Rock (D) Soil

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(C) (SSC CPO 2012) Exp: Petrology is the study of rocks whereas pedology is the study of soil.

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The salinity of soil is measured by- (A) Electrical Conductivity Meter (B) Hygrometer (C) Psychrometer (D) Scaler

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(A) (SSC CGL 2012) Exp: The salinity of soil is measured by Electrical Conductivity Meter.

264
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Edible crops include- (A) Cotton, Tobacco, Sugarcane (B) Linseed, Castor, Turmeric (C) Foodgrains, Pulses, Oilseeds (D) Jute, Cotton, Chilli

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(C) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Edible crops include foodgrains, pulses & turmeric.

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IR-20 and RATNA are two main variety of- (A) Wheat (B) Millet (C) Jwar (D) Rice

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(D) (SSC CGL, 2011) Exp: IR - 20 and RATNA are the two important varieties of rice along with others such as Jamuna, Krishna and Jaya. India is the second largest producer of rice after China.

266
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The Shifting cultivation is still prevalent in - (A) Mizoram (B) Nagaland (C) Manipur (D) All of the above

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(D) (SSC Tax Asst. 2007) Exp: Shifting cultivation is the use of a land for cultivation and moving to another piece of land when fertility drops. It is mainly practiced by tribal people of North east India. It is also known as slash and burn or Jhum cultivation.

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The Practice of shifting cultivation is used in- (A) Himachal Pradesh (B) Central Highlands (C) Coastal Tamil Nadu (D) Nagaland

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(D) (SSC Tax Asst. 2007) Exp: Shifting cultivation is mainly practiced by tribal people of north east region. It is known by different names such as jhumming, slash and burn agriculture.

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”"”Jhoom”” is - (A) A Folk Dance (B) A River (C) A Tribe of North-East India (D) A type of Cultivation”

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(D) (SSC CPO 2012) Exp: Jhoom cultivation is a type of shifting cultivation. In North East, it is locally known as Jhoom. It is also known as Bewar in Madhya Pradesh.

269
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Madhya Pradesh is the biggest producer of - (A) Cotton (B) Oilseeds (C) Pulses (D) Maize

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(*) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Madhya Pradesh is the biggest producer of pulses accounting for 22.4% of total production in the country. Gujarat is the largest producer of oilseeds. Although at the time of exam it was M.P. which was biggest producer of oilseeds.

270
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The Step farming is performed on- (A) Slopes of Hills (B) In Dry Areas (C) Terrace (D) Peak of the Hills

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Step farming is a technique which consists of different terraces on which cultivation is done. It is basically done to prevent soil erosion which is caused by flowing of water down the hill.

271
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The crop which is produced largely/mostly in India- (A) Wheat (B) Jowar (C) Maize (D) Rice

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(D) (SSC Steno 2010) Exp: Rice is produced largely in India and the major rice producing states are West Bengal, U.P., A.P., Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Bihar.

272
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What is the name of the largest coffee producing state in India? (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Goa (C) Karnataka (D) Tamil Nadu

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(C) (SSC Steno 2005) Exp: Karnataka is the largest coffee producing state of India. It accounts for 71% production with total of 8,200 tonnes.

273
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In terms of money, which spice is exported most from India? (A) Pepper (B) Dry Red Chilli (C) Turmeric (D) Cardamom

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: In terms of Monetary value dry red chilli is the highest value export among the given options. In 2016 its value of export was Rs. 399,743.97 lakh.

274
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Which Crop is cultivated in Zaid season? (A) Watermelon (B) Soyabean (C) Maize (D) Jute

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Zaid is short duration cropping season between rabi and kharif mainly from March to June. Examples of Zaid crops are watermelon, sugarcane, cucumber & sunflower etc.

275
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Zaid crops are- (A) Green crops which are feed to animals for grazing. (B) Substitute crops which are cropped when regular crops fail to grow (C) Crops which are cropped to attract insecticides (D) Crops which are cropped to attract such insects which are necessary to work as pesticides

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(B) (SSC CPO 2012) Exp: Substitute crops are those crops which are cropped when regular crops fail to grow. They require warm dry weather for majority of growth period and longer day length for flowering.

276
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Which of the following is not produced in the season of kharif? (A) Millet and Rice (B) Maize and Jowar (C) Jau and Mustard (D) Jowar and Rice

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(C) (SSC Sec. off. 2006) Exp: Kharif crops are sown, when south-west monsoon reaches India and harvested at the time of its reversal. That means it is sown from the month of May to July and harvested from September to October-November. The main crops of kharif season are rice, millet, jute, maize and cotton.

277
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Which of the following is not Rabi Crop in India? (A) Wheat (B) Jau (C) Rape seed (D) Jute

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2010) Exp: Wheat, Jau and Rape seed are crops of rabi season while jute is a crop of kharif season.

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The state which tops in production of mustard seed is? (A) Maharashtra (B) Rajasthan (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Gujarat

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(B)Exp: According to the figures of 2013-14, Rajasthan ranks first in Mustard production followed by Madhya Pradesh & Haryana.

279
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The topography of plateau is best for- (A) Farming (B) Forestry (C) Mining (D) Hydropower generation

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(C) (SSC Sec. off. 2006) Exp: Plateaus are generally rich in minerals and due to availability of minerals they are best for mining. Plateaus are also suitable, for forestry but it depends on the ecology and climate of the plateau.

280
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There is rainfall more than 200cm. In a sloppy mountainous tract of India. Which of the following crops can be farmed there? (A) Cotton (B) Jute (C) Tobacco (D) Tea

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(D) (SSC Sec. off. 2006) Exp: Mountainous tract with annual rainfall of 200 cm or more is best suitable for tea plantation.

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India is the largest producer and exporter of? (A) Cotton (B) Copper (C) Tea (D) Mica

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(*) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: According to figures of 2014-15, India ranks first in cotton production. India ranked behind China (6.48 million ton) with a production of 6.51 million ton. Chile ranks first in copper production, China in mica and tea.

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Which of the following Indian state is not a producer of tea? (A) Assam (B) Kerala (C) West Bengal (D) Chhattisgarh

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(D) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: Chhattisgarh is not a tea producing state. According to data of 2013-14, Assam tea production is 629.05 million kg, West Bengal 312.1 million kg and Kerala 63.48 million kg.

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Which of the following groups of states produce rubber on commercial scale? (A) Maharashtra-Gujarat-Madhya Pradesh (B) Kerala-Tamil Nadu-Karnataka (C) Sikkim-Madhya Pradesh-Nagaland (D) Orissa-Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra

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(B) (SSC CPO 2006) Exp: As per new data, Kerala produces 87.6% of total Indian rubber. In current scenario, contribution of Kerala is 92%, Tamil Nadu 3.4% and Karnataka 2.1%.

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Which of the following is a cash crop in India? (A) Maize (B) Gram (C) Onion (D) Wheat

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(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2006) Exp: Onion is a cash crop in all of the above options.

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The Plantation agriculture produces? (A) Only Food Crops (B) Plantation Crops (C) Cash Crops (D) Four Crops

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(B) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Tea, coffee, pepper, cardamom and coconut are crops of plantation agriculture.

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The share of food crops in India’s total production is almost? (A)50% (B)60% (C)70% (D)80%

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(C) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Under total cultivated area of India, food crops are produced on 70% area.

287
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Which of the following state is the largest wheat producing state in India? (A) Punjab (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Haryana

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(B) (SSC MTS 1999, 2008) Exp: According to the figures of 2013-14, Uttar Pradesh ranks first in wheat production followed by Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.

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Which state is a jute abundant state? (A) West Bengal (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Kerala (D) Orissa

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(A) (SSC MTS, Steno 2011) Exp: West Bengal is the largest producer of jute in India. In year of 2013-14, Jute was cultivated on an area of 74.4% of total area. Jute is cultivated in nearly 7 states around the Ganga delta but majority of this falls in the state of West Bengal.

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Which is the main competitor of India in jute production? (A) China (B) Nepal (C) Bangladesh (D) Japan

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(C) (SSC Steno 2011) Exp: Bangladesh is the main competitor of India in jute production. According to the data of 2013 of FAO, India ranks first in jute production followed by Bangladesh.

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What is the rank of India in milk production in the world? (A) Fourth (B) Third (C) Second (D) First

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(D) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: India tops the list of milk producing countries in the world. In India it is Uttar Pradesh with 23.3 MT production which ranks first followed by Rajasthan at second place.

291
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Turpentine oil is obtained from- (A) Cashew nut shell (B) Pine tree (C) Eucalyptus tree (D) Cinchona tree

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(B) (SSC LDC 2005) Exp: Turpentine oil is an oil obtained from pine trees. The resins obtained from pine tree are used for this purpose.

292
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Which of the following spice is obtained from the roots? (A) Cloves (B) Cinnamon (C) Turmeric (D) None of these

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(D)Exp: Spice Obtained from Clove Flower Cinnamon Inner bark Turmeric Stem

293
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“The term ““Green Revolution”” is used to show higher production of- (A) Grasslands (B) Tree plantation (C) Per hectare agricultural output (D) Gardening in urban centres”

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(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2009) Exp: It was a period in India during 1966-70 in which new varieties of rice and wheat lead to a huge rise in agricultural output. New agronomic techniques were the reason for this growth.

294
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During the period of _______, the production of food crops specially wheat increased very sharply- (A) 1954 (B) 1964 (C) 1965 (D) 1966

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(D) Exp: In 1966 new varieties of wheat such as Lerma, Roso and Sonora-64 were imported. This lead to a great rise in production of food crops and it was termed as green revolution.

295
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Which of the following component was not the part of agricultural policy of Green Revolution? (A) High density of crops (B) Guaranteed maximum price (C) New agricultural technology (D) Investment package

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(B) (SSC CGL 2005) Exp: Guaranteed maximum price instead of maximum price was a part of green revolution policy. Today it has taken the form of MSP i.e. Minimum Support Price and it is declared by ACP i.e. Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices.

296
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The Green Revolution was most successful in- (A) Punjab and Tamil Nadu (B) Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (C) Haryana (D) Uttar Pradesh and Maharasthra

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(B) (SSC CPO 2006) Exp: Green revolution was most successful in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh as these states were abundant in water supply through well developed irrigation surmounted by highly fertile alluvial soil.

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Choose the crops which were cropped by using high yielding seeds in India during Green Revolution? (A) Rice, wheat, pulses, oilseeds and sugarcane (B) Maize, gram, jowar, coffee and tea (C) Rice, wheat, jowar, millet and maize (D) Wheat, rice, sugarcane, pulses and maize

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(C) (SSC MTS 2013) Exp: In 1966 during the time of green revolution high yielding variety seeds of wheat, rice, maize, jowar, millet were sown. It was most successful with fodder crops specially wheat and rice.

298
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Green Revolution is related to which Crop- (A) Rice (B) Wheat (C) Pulses (D) Sugercane

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“(B) (SSC CGL 2007,2016) Exp: In ““Green Revolution”” new varieties of dwarf wheat such as Lerma, Roso and Sonora were imported and the yield was increased by 562% i.e. nearly 6 times. Although there were other crops like rice and millet but main thrust was with wheat.”

299
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Another name of Green Revolution in India is- (A) Seed, Fertilizer and Irrigation Revolution (B) Food Security Revolution (C) Agricultural Revolution (D) Multi-crop Revolution

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“(A) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: The main pillars of ““Green Revolution”” in India were high yielding variety seeds, use of fertilizers and improved irrigation. It was a combination of these components which made the ““Green Revolution”” a huge success.”

300
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HYV is also known _______ in India. (A) White revolution (B) Blue revolution (C) Traditional revolution (D) New agricultural policy

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(D) (SSC CGL 2012) Exp: High yield variety (HYV) seed programme was the main component of Agricultural Policy in India in 1966 and hence it is often termed as New Agricultural Policy. In this imported varieties of high yielding seeds were sown.

301
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“Which state of India is known as ““Sugar Bowl””? (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Punjab (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Bihar”

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(A) (SSC MTS 2011) Exp: Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Sugarcane is a tropical crop. Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world.

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“Which state in India is known as ““Rice Bowl””? (A) Kerala (B) Karnataka (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Tamil Nadu”

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“(C) (SSC MTS 2013) Exp: Andhra Pradesh is known as ““Rice bowl of India”” due to large production of rice. 77% of its total aerable area is under rice cultivation. Being the largest producer of eggs, it is also called egg bowl of Asia.”

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Which of the following factor affects the agriculture in India? (A) Temperature (B) Humidity (C) Wind (D) Rain

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2010) Exp: Among the options given above rain is the most important factor which affects the agriculture in India. Indian agriculture is heavily dependent on monsoon and the regional variations in production and type of agriculture are a manifestation of rainfall variations.

304
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”"”Operation Flood”” is related to which- (A) Milk production (B) Wheat production (C) Flood control (D) Water conservation”

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“(A) (SSC MTS 2002, DEO 2008) Exp: ““White Revolution”” was launched in Anand city of old Kheda district in Gujarat. It was the indicative of cooperative farmers to increase the production of milk.”

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The area of food crops in total area of cropping in India is- (A) More than 70% (B) 60 -70% (C) 50-60% (D) Less than 50%

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(B) (SSC CPO 2007) Exp: Food crops in India accounts for nearly 65% area of total cropping area.

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What is the percentage of Indian population engaged in agriculture? (A) 60% (B) 50% (C) 70% (D) 80%

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: Although agriculture contributes only 14% towards GDP yet more than 60% of population is engaged in it. It is still considered as backbone of economy.

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