Geography Indian Geography

Q. The port commanding the largest hinterland in India is

A
Kolkata
B
Mumbai
C
Kandla
D
Chennai

Correct Answer

Kolkata

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    B)Iron and steel
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    Answer: Coal
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    C)Focus
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    B)Mussolini
    C)Hitler
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    B)Cape
    C)Isthmus
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  • Q. “Mohs’ Scale” is used to indicate the ________
    A)Degree of viscosity of a liquid
    B)Degree of brittleness of a substance
    C)Degree of hardness of minerals.
    D)Degree of elasticity of a material
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    A)Yamuna
    B)Ganga
    C)Brahmaputra
    D)Godavari
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    C)Banaras
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  • Q. Granite and Basalt are the examples of:
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    C)Metamorphic Rock
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    C)Manufacturing Industry
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    B)1, 2, 3 and 4
    C)1, 3 and 4
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