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

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    A)1 and 2
    B)1 and 4
    C)1 and 3
    D)3 and 4
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because ________
    A)The climatic conditions are not suitable for exploitation of minerals
    B)It is made of crystalline rocks
    C)The displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and made it complex
    D)The terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
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  • Q. Which of the following is called Red Planet?
    A)Mars
    B)Venus
    C)Mercury
    D)Jupiter
    Answer: Mars
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    A)Java - Merapi
    B)Sicily - Mount Pelee
    C)Hawaii - Stromboli
    D)West Indies - Mauna Loa
    Answer: Java - Merapi
  • Q. The Indian city famous for glass bangle industry is
    A)Firozabad
    B)Lucknow
    C)Sikandrabad
    D)Agra
    Answer: Firozabad
  • Q. India shares its border with China along the Himalayan range. Which of the following states touches the border of China?
    A)Arunachal Pradesh
    B)Punjab
    C)Bihar
    D)Chhattisgarh
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  • Q. Which of the following climatic type suffers change due to shifting of the World’s Pressure Belts?
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    B)Equatorial type
    C)Tundra type
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  • Q. In terms of area, which of the following Indian state has the largest forest cover?
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Arunachal Pradesh
    C)Chattisgarh
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  • Q. When does the Sun shine vertically on the Equator?
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    B)Throughout the year
    C)For six months
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    B)Ghagra
    C)Gomti
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  • Q. Which among the following statements about the earth is not true?
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    B)The Earth makes one complete revolution round the Sun every 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds
    C)The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours
    D)The Earth rotates on its axis at an equatorial speed of more than 1000 miles per hour
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    C)Tuticorin
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    B)Orange
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    C)Black
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    C)ABuddhist Temple
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