Geography Political Geography in India

Q. “Himadri” is the term by which the ________ are known.

A
Middle Himalayas
B
Western Ghats
C
Siwalik Ranges
D
Greater Himalayas

Correct Answer

Greater Himalayas

More Questions on Geography

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    A)Nilgiris
    B)Sikkim
    C)Assam
    D)The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    Answer: Nilgiris
  • Q. Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the Mediterranean climate?
    A)On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain
    B)Temperatures range from 21°C in summer to 10°C or below in the winter
    C)Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer
    D)The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 2000 mm
    Answer: Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer
  • Q. Lignite is a type of:
    A)Coal
    B)Iron
    C)Steel
    D)Gold
    Answer: Coal
  • Q. The planet having fourteen moons is ________
    A)Uranus
    B)Venus
    C)Mars
    D)Neptune
    Answer: Neptune
  • Q. Nanda Devi peak forms a part of ________
    A)Nepal Himalayas
    B)Assam Himalayas
    C)Kumaon Himalayas
    D)Punjab Himalayas
    Answer: Kumaon Himalayas
  • Q. When a ship crosses Date line from west to east ________
    A)It loses half a day
    B)It loses one day
    C)It gains one day
    D)It gains half a day
    Answer: It gains one day
  • Q. Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by
    A)4 hours
    B)5.30 hours
    C)4:30 hours
    D)5 hours
    Answer: 5.30 hours
  • Q. Burkina Faso is the new name of ________ Republic.
    A)Kenya
    B)Chad
    C)Cameroon
    D)Upper Volta
    Answer: Upper Volta
  • Q. The main river flowing in the state of Jammu and Kashmir is ________
    A)Chenab
    B)Jhelum
    C)Indus
    D)Nubra
    Answer: Jhelum
  • Q. Gondwana coalfields are found in
    A)Meghalaya
    B)Assam
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Jammu and Kashmir
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. The most urbanised community in India is that of the ________
    A)Christians
    B)Hindus
    C)Muslims
    D)Zoroastrians
    Answer: Zoroastrians
  • Q. The Scented Isle’ in the Mediterranean Sea is
    A)Sicily
    B)Sardinia
    C)Corsica
    D)Crete
    Answer: Corsica
  • Q. Haematite is an ore of
    A)Iron
    B)Copper
    C)Lead
    D)Zinc
    Answer: Iron
  • Q. The law which states that wave-length of maximum radiation is inversely proportional to the absolute of the emitting body is known as:
    A)Ferel's Law
    B)Wien’s Displacement Law
    C)Ohm's Law
    D)Ampere's Law
    Answer: Wien’s Displacement Law
  • Q. The shallow waters of continental shelves are rich fishing grounds. An example of such area is
    A)Mediterranean Sea
    B)North Sea
    C)Baltic Sea
    D)Red Sea
    Answer: North Sea
  • Q. The type of rainfall shown in figure is ________
    A)Cyclonic
    B)Orographic
    C)Convectional
    D)Relief
    Answer: Convectional
  • Q. Brazil has become the world’s largest producer of coffee mainly because ________
    A)The "terra-rosa" soil is very fertile
    B)The Brazilian plateau is well drained land
    C)The climatic conditions are suitable
    D)The coffee plant is native of Brazil
    Answer: The "terra-rosa" soil is very fertile
  • Q. Which country is not a member of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?
    A)India
    B)Thailand
    C)Myanmar
    D)Pakistan
    Answer: Pakistan
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    A)Ravi
    B)Brahmaputra
    C)Beas
    D)Jhelum
    Answer: Brahmaputra
  • Q. The process which leads to the formation of clouds is known as
    A)Cloud-transpiration
    B)Evaporation
    C)Condensation
    D)Precipitation
    Answer: Condensation

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