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Important National Parks in J&K

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Deosai, Kishtwar, Hemis

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Important mountain ranges & peaks of J&K

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Karakoram, Ladakh, Pangi, Zanskar, Pir Panjal, Himalaya

K2 (8611m), Nanga Parbat (8126m), Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, Golden Throne,

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Important rivers, lakes, & Ramsar Wetlands of Himachal Pradesh

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Chenab, Zaskar, Spiti, Satlug>Govind Sagar, Beas>Pong Reservoir (RW), Ravi,

RW: Chandertal, Pong Dam, Renuka

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National Parks & Ramsar Wetlands (RW) etc @ Himachal Pradesh

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Cold Desert BR; ***Great Himalayan NP+WHS; WS: Kufri, Rupi Bhawa, Renuka (+RW), Sagar; Chandertal RW, Pong Dam RW

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Important rivers, lakes, & Ramsar Wetlands (RW) of Jammu & Kashmir

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Rivers: Indus, Kishen Ganga, Jhelum, Chenab, Tawi, Chip chap/Shyok, Zanskar

Lakes: Wular (RW), Dal, Tso Morari (RW), Pangong Tso

RW: Hokera, Surinsar Mansar

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National Parks etc @Uttarakhand

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**Valley of Flowers NP+WHS+BS; **Nanda Devi NP+WHS+BR; (Jim) Corbett BS; Rajaji NP+WS

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Important rivers @ Uttarakhand

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Yamuna, Tons, Ganga, Alakhnanda, Bhagirathi, Ramganga, Goriganga, Kaliganga (S-E border with Nepal), Mandakini, Sarswati, Lakshmanganga, Vasukiganga

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Important mountain peaks of Uttarakhand

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Nanda Devi, Kamet, Bandarpynch, Shrikanta, Chaukhamba

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Important rivers of Uttar Pradesh

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Yamuna, Ganga, Ramganga, Gomti, Ghaghra, Gandhak, Son, Betwa, Sai, Dubari

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ UP

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Rajaji (shared with Uttarakhand), Dudwa (TR), Katernaighat, Sohagbarwa, Chandraprabha, Ranipur (WS), Upper Ganga (RW)

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Important rivers of Bihar

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Ganga, Ghaghra, Gandhak, Burhi Gandhak, Bhaghmati, Karcha, Kosinski, Ghugri, Konkai, Mahananda, Son, Punpun, Phalgu, Dhadhar, Badua

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Bihar

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Valmiki (Tiger Reserve), Bhimbandh, Kaimur (WS)

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What is Ramsar Convetion on Wetlands? How many sites does India have under RCWs?

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> The RCW took place in 1971, RAMSAR, IRAN.
It provides framework for national & international action & cooperation for the CONSERVATION & WISE USE of WETLANDS & their RESOURCES, & achieving SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

> India has 25 Ramsar sites

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Sikkim

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Khangchendzonga NP+BR (Biosphere Reserve), Sikkim is a Biodiversity Hotspot

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Important mountain peaks @Sikkim

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Kanchenjunga (8586m) is 3rd Highest peak in the world @ Sikkim-Nepal border

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Important rivers and lakes of Sikkim

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Rivers: Teesta , Rangeet (N>S)
Lakes: Tsomgo, Khecheopalri

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Important rivers of Arunachal Pradesh

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Kameng, Subansiri, Brahmaputra, Dibang/Dihang/Siang, Lohit (N>S)

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Arunachal Pradesh

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Pakke Tiger Reserve; Dibang, Mouling, Namdapha National Parks; Arunachal Pradesh is a Biodiversity Hotspot

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Important rivers of Assam

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Tongsa > Kameng > Subansiri (N>S) > BRAHMAPUTRA (E>W)

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Important rivers of Nagaland

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Doyang, Dikhu, Dhansiri (E>W>Brahmaputra); Tizu (W>E); Milak etc

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Assam

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Manas WS+BS+BR+WHS; Sonai-Rupai WS; Nameri NP; Dibru Saikhowa NP; Kaziranga NP; Deepor Ramsar Wetland; Most of the northern Assam is a Biodiversity Hotspot

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Nagaland

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Fakim WS

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Important rivers of Manipur

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Barak, Imphal, Iril, Surma, Surma-Megna (E>W)

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Manipur

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Siroy NP; Kaibul Lamjao WS; Loktak Lake (Ramsar Wetland)

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Important rivers of Mizoram

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Tlawng, Tlau, Chhimtuipui/Koladyne (SE>NW)

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Mizoram

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Murlen WS; Dampa Tiger Reserve; Blue Mountain NP; Khawnglung WS

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Major rivers of Tripura

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Burima, Gomati, Khowai, Howrah, Longai, Dhalai, Muhuri, Feni, Juri, Manu

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Tripura

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Trishna WS; Rudrasagar (Ramsar wetland)

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Major rivers of Meghalaya

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Daring, Sanda, Bandra, Bhogai, Dareng, Simsang, Nitai, and Bhupai

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Meghalaya

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Nokrek NP+BR; Balpakram NP; Nongkhyllem WS; Cherrapunji-Mawsynram Reserve Forest

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Important rivers of West Bengal

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Ganga, Damodar (NW>SE), Hugli, Teesta, Mahananda, Amo, Mayurkashi (N>S), Subarnarekha

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ West Bengal

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Sundarbans NP+TR+BR+WHS (spread across East into Bangladesh, together constituting a World Heritage Site+Biodiversity Hotspot) ; Jaldapara WS; Neora Valley NP; Mahananda NP; Jorpokhri NP; Rmanabagan WS

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Major rivers, lakes, dams of Odisha

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Rivers: Mahanadi (W>E); Baitarani; Brahmani (N>S); Subernarekha; Burhabalinga; Tel, Suktel, Hatti, Prachi, Salandi etc

Dams: Hirakud, Balimila reservoir; Chilka Lake

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Odisha

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Chilka lake WS+BR+Ramsar Wetland, Similipal TR+BR, Ushakothi WS, Bhittarkanika WS+Ramsar wetland, Nandankanan WS, Karlapat WS;

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Major rivers & lakes of Andhra Pradesh

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Rivers: Godavari (+Telangana), Krishna (+T), Penneru, Mushi(+T), Kunneru, Papagni

Lakes: Kolleru, Nagarjuna Sagar (shared between Telangana & AP), Lake Pulicat

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Andhra Pradesh

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Papikonda, Coringa, Kolleru (RW), Sri Venkateswara WS; Sidhachalam Hills BR

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Major rivers & lakes of Telangana

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Godavari, Krishna; Bhima, Manjra, Mushi

Nizam sagar, Nagarjuna sagar

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Telangana

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Kawa BS+WS, Eturnagaram, Pakhal, Pocharam WS

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Major rivers and lakes of Tamil Nadu

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Palar, Kaveri/Kollidam, Vaigai, Cheyyar, Ponnaiyar

Stanley, Bhavani Sagar

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Tamil Nadu

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Guindy NP; Vedantangal, Kodikkarai WS; Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve; Indira Gandhi/Annamalai WS; Marine NP+BR @ Gulf of Mannar

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Major rivers and lakes of Kerala

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Periyar, Ponnani, Payaswani (E>W); Kabbani, Nugu (W>E)

Lake Vembanad, Periyar

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Kerala

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(Periyar, Parambikulani, Silent valley NP; Wayanad, Mudumalai, Idukki WS; Nilgiri, Agasthyamalai BR)
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(Vembanad-Kol, Sasthamkotta, Ashtamudi = Ramsar wetlands)
= Southern Western ghats = Biodiversity Hotspot

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Important rivers and lakes of Karnataka

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East flowing: Bhima, (Ghatprabha>Malaprabha>) Krishna, Tungabhadra, Manjra; Hagari (North flowing);
South-East flowing: Hemavati > Kabani > KAVERI

Tungabhadra reservoir, Linganamakki, Vanivilasa sagara, Krishnaraja sagara

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Karnataka

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Anshi, Nagarnole, Bannerghatta NP; Ghataprabha, Dandeli, Ranebennur, Sharavathi, Muthodi, Ranganathittu WS; Bhadra, Bandipur Tiger Reserve; Western coast of Karnataka is a Biodiversity hotspot

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Major rivers of Goa

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(Flowing East to West) : Terekhol, Chapora, Baga, Mandovi, Zuari, Saleri, Talpona, Galgibag; (N>S) Sal

Salaulim Dam

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Goa

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Bhagawan Mahavir and Mollem National Park is a protected area located in a western ghat

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Hierarchy of rivers in Maharashtra

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N>S
Pench > WAINGANGA > Pranhita

W>E
Penganga
Wardha 
Aran                
Pus
Purna
Dudna 
Sewand
GODAVARI 
Pravara
Sindphana

MANJRA
Tirna

Sina
BHIMA
Nira
Man

Yerla
KRISHNA
Varna

W>E
Sarya 
Vaitarna
Ulhas
Savitri
Vashishti 
Jaigarh 
Kajali
Panchganga 
Vedaganga
Gad
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Important lakes/dams @ Maharashtra

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Lake Mulshi (near Pune); Shvaji sagar/Koyna reservoir (near Mahabaleshwar); Jaikwadi sagar/Nath sagar (Paithan near Aurangabad); Lake Andhra (near Lonavla); L Bhatnagar (Rajgarh Western MH)

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Maharashtra

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Tadoba NP+TR (Chandrapur); Chandoli NP (Sangli); Navegaon NP (NE Maharashtra); Sanjay Gandhi NP (Borivali East, Mumbai); Melghat TR; Yaval WS; Karnal, Koyna, Chandoli, Radhanagari WS;
Western coast of Maharashtra is a part of Western Ghats and Biodiversity Hotspot

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Major rivers and lakes of Gujarat

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West Banas
Saraswati

SABARMATI ( N>S, originates @ Aravalli Range in Rajasthan and flows through Ahmedabad, discharging into Gulf of Khambhat)
Mahi (NE>SW)

E>W
NARMADA
Kim
Tapi
Ambika

Ukai Sagar

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Gujarat

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Gir NP+WS (lions) , Vansda NP, Blackbuck NP, Narayan Sarovar WS, Kachchh BR, Wild Ass WS, Nal Sarovar WS+BS, Marine NP, Gulf of Kutchchh

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Major rivers of Rajasthan

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NE>SW flowing:
Jawai > Bandi > LUNI
Sabarmati (origin)
Mahi
West Banas

SW>NE
Berach > Khari > Mashi > Bandi > Morel > BANAS >
Gambhir > CHAMBAL

S>N
Kantla
Sabi

INDIRA GANDHI CANAL

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Important lakes and Ramsar wetlands in Rajasthan

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L Sambar (RW)
L Dhebar/Jaisamand
Rana Pratap Sagar
Keoladeo Ghana Ramsar Wetland

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Rajasthan

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Ranthambore NP+TR, Keoladeo NP+BS+WHS, Sariska NP+TR, Desert NP, Sambar WS

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Major rivers of Haryana

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GHAGGAR, YAMUNA (along the eastern border)

56
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National park of Haryana

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Sultanpur NP+BS

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Major rivers of Punjab and their relation to the name of the state

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Punjab literally means “(The Land of) Five Waters”, referring to the following rivers:
Jhelum
Chenab
Ravi
Sutlej
Beas
All are tributaries of INDUS RIVER which flows west to east in northern J&K into Pakistan and

58
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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Punjab

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Harike WS+Ramsar Wetland, Abohar WS, Ropar Ramsar Wetland

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Major rivers and lakes of Madhya Pradesh

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East to west flowing:
> NARMADA (origin in Maikala Range, Southeast of MP, discharge in Gulf of Khambhat through southern Gujarat)
> Tapi

North > South
Wainganga

South > North
Chambal
Sipra (Ujjain)
Parbati 
Kuno
Kunwari 
Sind
Betwa
Ken
South Tons
Johilla

Lake Tawa
Lake Halali
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar (on the eastern borders, shared with UP)
Gandhi Sagar (Northeast MP)

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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Madhya Pradesh

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Pench NP+WS+TR
Kanha TR
Bandhavgarh TR
Panna TR+BR
Van Vihar NP
Madhav NP
Sanjay NP
Guru Ghasidas NP
Satpura NP

Bhoj Ramsar Wetland
Gandhi Sagar

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Major rivers of Chattisgarh

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Kharlhara > Tandula > Seonath > MAHANADI (South to north to east)
Pairi > Jonk > MAHANADI
Hasdo (N>S) > MAHANADI
Rihand (S>N)
INDRAVATI (E>W)
Sabari (N>S)
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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Chattisgarh

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Indravati NP+TR
Kanger Ghati NP, 
Achanakmar-Amarkantak BR
Gomarda WS
Sitandi WS
63
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Major rivers, lakes, and reservoirs of Jharkhand

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GANGA (on the northeastern border with West Bengal)
Damodar 
Subarnarekha 
Bansloi 
Sankh 
North Koel
Reservoirs:
Tilaiya 
Balpahari 
Maithon 
Konar
Bokaro
Aiyar
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National Parks (NPs), WSs, TRs, BSs, BRs, Ramsar Wetlands etc @ Jharkhand

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Hazaribagh NP
Betla WS+TR
Dalma WS

65
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What are the major mountain ranges of Jammu and Kashmir

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Karakoram
Ladakh
Pangi
Zanskar
Pir Panjal
66
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Where would you find Plains of Deosai?

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Northwestern Jammu and Kashmir between Ladakh and Pangi range

67
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Where does Aravalli mountain range lies?

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Southern part of State of Rajasthan

68
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Which state in India has Mandav Hills part of Kathiawar Peninsula?

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Gujarat

69
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Through how many (and which) states does Tropic of Cancer pass through in India

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Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states:
From west to east
Gujarat
Rajasthan 
Madhya Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand 
West Bengal
Tripura
Mizoram
70
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Which important mountain ranges lie in Madhya Pradesh?

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Vindhya to North
Satpura to South
Maikala on the Easter border with Chhattisgarh

71
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Which state has majority of the Ramgarh hills as a part of Hazaribagh Range?

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Northern part of Chhattisgarh

72
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How many states does the Dandakaranya ranges cover?

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Dandakaranya ranges spread over 3states, out of which major portion lies in Southern Chhattisgarh and Odisha

73
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In which state does the Chota Nagpur Plateau, Hazaribagh Plateau, and Rajmahal Hills lie?

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Jharkhand

74
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Which three hills constitute major area of the Meghalaya?

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From west to east:
Garo
Khasi
Jaintia

75
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Where does the Dafla and Mishmi Hills lie?

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In Arunachal Pradesh: Dafla to the west and Mishmi to the East

76
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In which state does Mikir Hills lie in India?

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Eastern part of Assam

77
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Mountain ranges and of Maharashtra

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The Western Ghats or Sahyadri are a mountain range that runs almost parallel to the western coast of Indian Peninsula. Other mountain ranges are as follows:
• Satpura (some part in northern most region along MP)
• Ajanta (northwestern region)
• Satmala
• Balghat (Central to southeastern)
• Harishchandra

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In which state does most of the Gawaligarh Hills lie?

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Northern Maharashtra

79
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In which state of India does Nandyal Valley and Nallamalai Hills lie?

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Most of it is a part of common border of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh but Nallamalai Hills lies mostly in Andhra Pradesh

80
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Locate Palkonda Range

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Palkonda Range is located on the southern border of Andhra Pradesh with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

81
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Locate the highest mountain peak of Indian PENINSULA

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ANAMUDI/Anai Mudai/Anai Mudi (literally means “elephants forehead”)(2695m) is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India; and also outside the Himalaya-Karakoram range.
• It’s located in KERALA along its northeastern border abutting Tamil Nadu

82
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Locate largest fresh water lake in India

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Largest fresh water lake (which is also largest in Asia) is WULAR LAKE, located in KASHMIR

83
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Locate the largest saline water lake in India

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CHILKA LAKE along the southeastern coast of Odisha

84
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Locate largest man made lake in India

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GOVIND VALLABH PANT SAGAR located at the southeastern foot of UTTAR PRADESH

85
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Highest lake in India

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DEVTAL LAKE, Gharwal, UTTARAKHAND

86
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Highest peak in India

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Karakoram-2 of K-2 (8611m)

87
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Most populated city in India

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Mumbai

88
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Largest state in India by area

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Rajasthan

89
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Most populated state in India

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Uttar Pradesh

90
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Where does the highest rainfall occur in India

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Cherrapunji (~1082cm/annum), Meghalaya

91
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Locate the highest/tallest plunge waterfall in India

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Nohkalikai Falls, Shora, near Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

92
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State wise largest area under forest in India is in

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Madhya Pradesh

93
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Largest delta in India

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Sunderbans delta, West Bengal

94
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Longest river bridge in India

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Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Patna, Bihar

95
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Shortest NH in India

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NH 47 (Ernakulam-Kochi), Kerala

96
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Highest NH in India

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NH 21 (Leh-Manali)

97
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Longest NH in India

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NH 7 (Srinagar-Kanyakumari)

98
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Longest canal in India

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Indira Gandhi/Rajasthan Canal, northwestern Rajasthan

99
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Largest zoo in India

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Zoological Garden at Alipur (Kolkata)

100
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Longest dam in India

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Hirakud Dam, Odisha

101
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Highest dam in India

A

Tehri Dam, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh

102
Q

Largest district in India by area

A

Kutch District, Gujarat

103
Q

Smallest district (by area) in India

A

Mahe, Puducherry

104
Q

Smallest Union Territory in India by area

A

Lakshadweep (32sqkm)

105
Q

State with a longest coast line in India

A

Gujarat

106
Q

Highest railway station in India

A

Ghum, West Bengal

107
Q

Longest tunnel in India

A

Jawahar Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir

108
Q

Smallest state by population in India

A

Sikkim

109
Q

Smallest state by area in India

A

Goa

110
Q

Most densely populated state in India

A

West Bengal

111
Q

Largest port in India

A

Mumbai Port

112
Q

Longest beach in India

A

Marina Beach, Chennai

113
Q

Highest airport in India

A

Leh (Ladakh)

114
Q

Largest river island in India

A

Majuli in Brahmaputra river in Assam

115
Q

Largest inland salt lake in India

A

Sambar lake, Rajasthan

116
Q

Name of India’s (and Asia’s) 1st Nuclear Reactor

A

APSARA @ Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) >located in Trombay, Mumbai

117
Q

1st Oil refinery in India

A

Digboi, Assam, in 1901; Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899

118
Q

Largest nuclear power plant in India, present and proposed.

A

At present, TARAPUR Atomic Power Station (TAPS), Maharashtra: Total capacity = 1400 MW, operated by NPCIL

The proposed JAITAPUR Nuclear Power Project, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra; with proposed 9900MW, will be the LARGEST NUCLEAR POWER GENERATING STATION IN THE WORLD by net electrical power rating

119
Q

India’s 1st Nuclear Test

A

Pokhran-I : Operation Smiling Budhha on 18th May, 1974; in Pokhran Test Range, Rajasthan; Underground; Fission

Pokhran-II, 1998

120
Q

Locate 1st uranium mine in India

A

Jaduguda, Jharkhand

121
Q

Major industrial regions in India

A

There are 8 MAJOR INDUSTRIAL REGIONS:

  1. Mumbai-Pune
  2. Hugali
  3. Bangalore-Tamil Nadu
  4. Gujarat
  5. Chotanagpur
  6. Vishakhapatanam-Guntur
  7. Gurgaon-Delhi-Meerut
  8. Kolfam-Tiruvanantapuram
122
Q

Major industrial states in India

A

Maharashtra
Gujarat
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh

123
Q

Major iron ore reserves in Karnataka

A

Karnataka is leading producer of iron ore, exports (mainly to Iran) through Mangalore port:
Bababudan Hills: Chikmagalur District
Sandur Range: Bellary, Hospet districts

124
Q

Major iron ore reserves in Odisha

A

Mayurbhanj/Badampahar
Banspani and Toda in Kendujhar
Tomka range in Cuttack
Boniagarh and Khandadhar Pahar in sundergarh
Sambalpur and Hirapur Hills of Koraput district

125
Q

Major iron ore reserves in Chhattisgarh

A

Bailadila in Bastar District

Dali-Rajhara in Durg District

126
Q

Major iron ore reserves in Goa

A 
North Goa: 
Pirna-Adolepale-Asnora
Sanquelim Onda
Kundem-Surla
Sirigao-Bicholim-Dalda

Exports through Marmagao port, mainly to Iran and Japan

127
Q

Major iron ore reserves in Jharkhand

A 
Singhbhum 
Bonai range
Naomandi
Daltenganj (Palamu District)
Dhanbad
Hazaribagh 
Ranchi
Santhal Pargana
128
Q

Which Indian state/UT is visited by the highest number of foreign tourist s?

A

Maharashtra* (2012-13)

129
Q

In which state/UT you’ll find following Hill-stations:

Ooty/Udagamandalam, Kodaikkanal, Rameswaram

A

Tamil Nadu

130
Q

In which state/UT you’ll find following Hill-stations:

Dalhousie, Manali, Kullu, Shimla?

A

Himachal Pradesh

131
Q

In which state/UT you’ll find following Hill-stations:

Mussoorie, Almora, Nainital?

A

Uttarakhand

132
Q

In which state/UT you’ll find following Hill-stations: Pachmarhi?

A

Madhya Pradesh

133
Q

In which state/UT you’ll find following Hill-stations:

Kalimpang and Darjiling

A

West Bengal

134
Q

IST is calculated on the basis of which place in India?

A

Shankargarh Fort, Mirzapur, Allahabad district, UP; 25.15N 82.58E, nearly on the corresponding longitudinal reference line.

Geography: India (10 decks)

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