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Which of the following statements are true about India? Use the code given below to select the correct answer:1. India is the fi fth largest country of the world2. It occupies about 2.4 percent of the total area of the lithosphere.3. Whole of India lies in the tropic zone.4. 82o30’ east longitude is used to determine Indian Standard Tim
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India is the seventh largest country after Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil and Australia respectively by area and the second largest by population. It occupies about 2.4 percent of the total area of the lithosphere. The mainland of India extends between 8º4’ North to 37º6’ North latitudes, while the tropical zone is stretched between 23º 30’ north and south latitudes. Therefore statement 1 & 3 is incorrect. The latitudinal extension of the whole of India (including Andaman & Nicobar Island) lies between 6º45’ to 37º 6’ North latitudes. 82º 30’ East longitude is used to determine Indian Standard Time.
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Where does India rank in the area among the countries of the world?
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Seventh
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- Area of India is 2.4% of the total area of the world bu
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population is 17% of world populatio
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How many villages are (approximately) there in India
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According to Census 2011, the total number of villages in India is 6 lakh 40 thousand 9 hundred and 32. Thus option (d) is the correct ans
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The expansion of India is between
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area of India extends between 8°4’ North to 37°6’ North latitudes and 68° 7’ East to 97° 25’ East longitudes. The Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of India. Thus it is clear that none of the options are correct
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The latitude that passes through Sikkim also passes throug
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The latitude that passes through Sikkim also passes through Rajasthan
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700 East longitude passes through :-
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700 East longitude passes through Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
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The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states :
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Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of India. It passes through 8 Indian states, namely Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Thus, at present none of the options are correct. At the time of examination, Jharkhand was part of the Bihar. There
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The Tropic of cancer passes through which of the following states?Select the correct answer from the code given below:1. Gujarat 3. Uttar Pradesh Code :(a) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 1, 3 and 4 2. Chhattisgarh4. Jharkhand
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a) 1, 2 and 4
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Tropic of Cancer passes through
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Madhya Pradesh (c) Mizoram Ans. (d)(b) Tripura(d) All of thes
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Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
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8
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The state of India through which Tropic of Cancer passes is
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Jharkhand
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Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?
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Kolkata
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Which important latitude divides India into almost two equal parts?
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23° 30’ North
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Which of the following Indian state lies north of the tropic of Cancer ?
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Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states namely Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Manipur lies north of the Tropic of Cancer.
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Which, among the following places, will have maximum day length in the month of June ?
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Delhi
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The Indian Standard Time Meridian does not pass through
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The Indian Standard Time Meridian 82 21º E passes through Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. It does not pass through Telangana also
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The Indian Standard Time is taken from which of the following cit
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Allahabad (Nain
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How much is the diff erence between Indian Standard Time (I.S.T.) and Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.)
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+ 5 21 hours
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The southern most point of India is-
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Indira Point
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Where is the southern most point of India located
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Great Nicobar
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The southernmost point of India “Indira Point” i
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Great Nicobar
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Name the place in India where Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meet.
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Kanyakumari, which is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland, is the place where Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meet. Kanyakumari is a part of Tamil Nadu
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westernmost point of India is
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West of Guhar Moti in Kutch, Gujarat is the westernmost point of India. Its Latitude/Longitude is 23.713 N/ 68°7’ E. Guhar Moti is in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
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Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located ?
Lucknow
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1. Assam shares border with Bhutan and Bangladesh.2. West Bengal shares border with Bhutan and Nepal. Nepal3. Mizoram shares border with Bangladesh and Myanmar.PradeshWhich of the statements given above are correct?
) 1, 2 and 3
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Extension of the International boundaries of India along with their neighbouring countries in ascending order ar
Nepal, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh
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Which one of the following states does not form the border with Bangladesh –
West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura are the Indian states that share their borders with Bangladesh. Mymensingh, Rangpur, Khulna, Sylhet, Rajshahi and Chittagong are the six divisions of Bangladesh that are situated along the India-Bangladesh border. Manipur does not share border with Bangladesh. Manipur has an International border with Myanma
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Indian states bordering Bangladesh are –
Meghalaya, Assam, W. Bengal, Tripura
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Which one of the following Indian states does not share border with Bhutan?
Bhutan and India are neighbouring countries that share border with each other. The Indian states of West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh share their borders with Bhutan. Meghalaya does not share border with Bhutan. It shares border with Bangladesh.
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Which of the following states in India, do not share border with Bhutan?
Bihar
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Which of the following Indian state shares maximum boundary with Myanmar
Bordering Myanmar - Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram
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Bordering Pakistan
Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujara
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Bordering China -
Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh
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Bordering Nepal
Bihar, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim and West Bengal
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Bordering Bangladesh
West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
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Bordering Bhutan
West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
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Bordering Myanmar -
Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram
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Bordering Afghanistan
Ladakh
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Which one of the following countries share the longest land frontier with India?
Bangladesh
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Which of the following states does not form its boundary with Bangladesh?
Nagaland does not share its border with Bangladesh. Indian states bordering Bangladesh are Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and West Bengal.
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The boundary between India and Pakistan was demarcated by:
Radcliff e Line
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Durand line
Durand line is Between India and Afghanistan
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McMahon Line
Between India and China
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Maginot Line is
Maginot Line is Between France and Germany.
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Durand Line demarcated the Indian boundary with which of the following countries?
Afghanistan
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The boundary line between India and Pakistan is an example of
1947, Pakistan and India were separated on draft created by Sir Radcliff e and Radcliff e line was made. The two countries share superimposed boundary. A superimposed boundary is a boundary that has been imposed on an area by an outsider or conquering power.
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Which of the following separates India and Sri Lanka ?
Palk Strait bay
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Which State of India has borders with three countries namely Nepal, Bhutan and China
The State of Sikkim in India has borders with three countries namely Nepal, Bhutan and China.
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Which one of the following states of India has an international boundary on its three sides
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh from north, west and south. Thus it has an international border on three sides. Assam and Mizoram are located in the east of Tripura.
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The paleomagnetic results obtained from India indicate that in the past, the Indian land mass has moved :
Northward
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The Indian subcontinent was originally part of a huge mass called :
Gondwana ContinentI.A.S. (Pre) 1995
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India is divided into how many Natural Territories
4
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In which part of Uttarakhand are artesian wells found?
artesian well is simply a well that doesn’t require a pump to bring water to the surface. This occurs when there is enough pressure in the aquifer. The pressure forces the water to the surface without any sort of assistance. In Uttarakhand, artesian wells are mostly found in the Tarai Region
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If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India?1. Most of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.2. Indo-Gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.3. The pattern of monsoon would be diff erent from what it is at present.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only Ans. (d)(b) (d) 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3
If there were no Himalayan ranges then most geographical parts of India would experience the cold waves from Siberia , Indo-Gangetic plain would also be devoid of such extensive alluvial soil and the pattern of monsoon would be diff erent from what it is at present. Thus, all the above statements are corr
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Consider the following statements regarding formation of landforms in India :I. Structurally, the Meghalaya plateau is an extended part of the Deccan plateau.II. The Valley of Kashmir was formed in a synclinorium.III. The Gangetic plain was formed in a fore deep.IV. The Himalayas originated as a result of triangular convergence of the Indian plate, the European plate and the Chineses plate.
a) I, II and III
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Western coastline o
The Western coastline of India is not formed by the deposition process of the rivers. In fact, it is formed by submergence and emergence of the land . Gondwana rocks have the largest reserve of coal in India. Himalaya is the newly developed folded mountain. Geologically, Peninsular region is the most ancient part of India. Thus statement (c) is incorrect.
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Which one of the following geographical regions is the oldest in the country?
Indian Peninsular Plateau
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Which of the following is a desert region?
Sindhu area
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e The origin of the Deccan Traps -
Origin of Western Ghats
Origin of Aravalli Mountain -
Narmada-Tapi alluvial deposits
The origin of the Deccan Traps - Cretaceous Eocene
Origin of Western Ghats
Origin of Aravalli Mountain - Late Cenozoic period- Pre-Cambrian
Narmada-Tapi alluvial deposits - Pleistocene period
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Rajasthan desert or Thar desert is the expanse of which of the following?
According to the Archeological Department, the Thar Desert is the expanse of Pleistocene and recent deposits. The development of the Thar desert started somewhere 70,000 years ago. Pleistocene (often referred to Ice Age) lasted from 2,588,000 to 11,700 years ago.
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Kuttanad (or Kuttanadu) of Kerala is famous for :
region with the lowest altitude in Indi
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Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below :Assertion (A) : All rivers originating from the Reason (R) Code :Himalayas are perennial.: Himalayas receive much of their precipitation from South-Western monsoon. (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true
The rivers originating from the Himalayas are perennial because their source is located in the Himalayan glaciers. The Himalaya receives much of it's rain from the south-western monsoon. Assertion and Reason both are true. However Reason (R) does not explain the Assertion (A) correctly.
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Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below :Assertion (A) : All rivers originating from the Himalayas are perennial. Reason (R) Code :: Source of Himalayan rivers is located in glaciers.
b) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges, of which the oldest range is –
Great Himalayan Range
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Which one of the following is the youngest mountain range of India
The Himadri Range is an example of the new fold mountain and is the youngest mountain range in India among the above mentioned options. Aravalli range is the oldest mountain range in India.
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In which part of Himalayas is 'Karewa' landform found?
Kashmir Himalayas, landform found is known as 'Karewa'. A succession of plateaus is present above the plains of Jhelum and its tributaries. These plateau like terraces are called'Karewas' or 'Vuhr' in the local languag
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With reference to the Himalayan range, which of the statements is/are correct?1. The sedimentary rocks of the greater Himalayas were fossil less.2. Marine livings fossils are fo
. Remains of human civilization are found in outer or Shivalik Himalayas.
2 and 3 only
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foothills region of Himalayas
The foothills region of the Himalaya is called Shiwalik. These are the outer most range of the Himalayas . They extend over a width of 10-50 Km and have an altitude varying between 900 to 1100 meters. These ranges are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges located farther north
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Shiwalik Hills are part of which of the followin
Himalaya
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Shiwalik series was formed i
Shiwalik or outer Himalaya has formed approximately 5-1.7 million years ago in Pliocene Era means in Cenozoic period.
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The Kumaon Himalaya is situated between which of the rivers?
The Kumaon Himalaya is situated between the Satluj and Kali rivers. The geographic Himalayas' part between the Indus and Satluj rivers is called the 'Punjab Himalayas', the Himalayas between the Kali and Teesta rivers as the 'Nepal Himalaya' and the one between the Teesta and Dihang rivers is known as 'Assam Himalayas'
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The south of 'Shiwalik' rock series, Bhabar region is an example of ?
Bhabar region is a narrow belt ranging between 8-16 km parallel to the Shiwalik foothill at the break-up of the slope.As a result of this, the stream and rivers coming from the mountains deposits heavy material of rock and boulders. South of Bhabar is a Tarai belt with an approximate width of 15-30 km. Bhabar in the Southern region of Shiwalik is an example of the Piedmont situation.
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The Himalayan Mountain Ranges are not a part of which of the following state
The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) spreads across 9 states (administrative regions) namely, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura & 2 UTs - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and hill regions of 2 states viz. Assam and West Bengal. On the other hand the expansion of Uttar Pradesh lies only in the plain regions. So the Himalayan Mountain Ranges are not a part of Uttar Pradesh .
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15. When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following 1. Deep gorges 2. U-turn river courses3. Parallel Mountain ranges4. Steep gradients causing landsliding Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains
All the above features are said to be an evidence for Himalayas being young folded mountain . Deep gorges , U- turn river courses, Parallel Mountain Ranges and steep gradient causing land sliding are very common views on Himalayas.
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Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar and Pir Panjal
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The Lesser Himalaya is located between
Shiwalik and Great Himalaya
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Which of the following is the correct order of the Himala-yan Ranges from south to north in the western section
The correct order of Himalayan Ranges in the western section from south to north is the Shiwalik-Lesser Himalayas-Great Himalayas.
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Which one of the following is the youngest mountain chain
Shiwaliks
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Which of the following rock systems in India is the latest one
Gondwana Rock System is the latest rock system in India. Gondwana system is upper carboniferous to the recent. Gondwana rocks contain nearly 99% of India's coal reserves.
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Consider the following relief features – 1. Zaskar Range 2. Dhauladhar Range 3. Ladakh Range 4. Karakoram Rang
From south to northward, the correct sequence of above options is: Dhauladhar Range, Zaskar (Zanskar) Range, Ladakh Range and Karakoram. Karakoram, Ladakh and Zaskar Ranges are related to trans Himalaya while Dhauladhar Range is situated in Lesser or Middle Himalaya
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Which one of the following is the correct northward sequence of the relief features
The correct northward sequence of the relief features is - Pirpanjal Range, Zaskar Range, Ladakh Range, Karakoram Range. Pirpanjal Range is situated in Middle Himalaya while remaining are related to Trans Himalaya . Thus, option (b) is the correct answer
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Which one of the following groups is the correct sequence of mountain peaks from east to west
Kanchenjunga, Everest, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri
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In comparison to eastern Himalaya the value of height of tree-line in western area is
The treeline is the edge of the habitat at which trees are capable of growing. The value of tree-line in eastern Himalaya and Middle Himalaya lies between 3600 to 3800m,while in western or north western region, it declines to 3300-3600m. Thus, in comparison to eastern Himalaya the value of height of tree-line in the western area is less.
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In Himalayan Ranges the types of vegetation changes with altitude due to the following reasons –1. Decrease in temperature 2. Changes in rainfall3. Unfertile soil4. Strong windsSelect the correct answe
In Himalayan Ranges, the types of vegetation changes with altitude due to decrease in temperature, changes in rainfall, unfertile soil, low atmospheric pressure and low air.
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mountain range amongst the following is latest origin
Patkai Range is situated in lower Himalayan ranges. It originated in the tertiary era. Remaining all ranges/hills are situated in South and Central India . Thus the latest mountainrange is Patkai Range
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Which one of the following states does not lie along Patkai hills?
The Patkai hills are situated on India's north-eastern border with Myanmar. The Indian states along Patkai hills are Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland. Tripura does not lie along Patkai hills. Mizo hills stretch through Mizoram and Tripura
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west to east sequence ofHilly Castes?
Garo-Khasi-Jaintia-Naga
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Cherrapunji is situated
Cherrapunji is a sub-divisional town in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. It is the traditional capital of the Khasi tribal kingdom.
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Garo Miri Kollai Mallai Dalma
MeghalayaArunachal PradeshTamil NaduJharkhand
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Pir Panjal Range is located/found in-
Pir Panjal Range is located in Middle Himalaya. It is spread in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir from south east to north wes
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Between which two mountain ranges is the Valley of Kashmir situated
The Kashmir Valley is bounded on the southwest by Pir Panjal Range and on the north-east by Great Himalayan (Himadri) Rang
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Valley of Kashmir is situated between:
Pir-Panjal and Himadri ranges
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Which of the following is a part of Aksai Chin region:
Aksai Chin is spread over about 3800 square kilometers in Ladakh region. It is an Indian territory under the occupation of China.
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Main resources of Western Himalayan resource region, are
The major natural resources of Western Himalayas are forests. Forests contribute a major share in the land use of region, covering more than 65% of the total geographical area of the region
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What is the height of Great Himalaya
average height of the Great Himalaya is 6000m while the height of its highest peak, Mount Everest is approximately 8850 m. Note : Nepal and China Jointly announced the new hight of Mount Everest as 8848.86 meters.
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Himachal stands f
The Middle Himalayas forms the most intricate and rugged mountainous system, with an average width of 50 km and elevation 3700-4500m. Its Vedic name is Himachal. Most of the hill stations like Shimla, Nainital, Mussoorie are located in this range.
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Atal tunnel
Atal tunnel is across Eastern Pir Panjal range. It connects Manali and Lahaul-Spiti Valley. It is 9.02 km long and was built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The tunnel reduces the distance by 46 km between Manali and Leh and the travel time by about 4 to 5 hours. Strategically, it provides better connectivity to the armed forces in reaching Ladakh
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Atal Tunnel is across which one of the following Himalayan ranges
Eastern Pir Panjal
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Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over fi ve States only.2. Western Ghats are spread over fi ve States only. 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two states only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(b) 3 only
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Mount Kailash is situated in which of the following area?
Tibet
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Mount Kailash is situated in which of the following are
Mount Kailash is located in the Tibet (China) region, it is known as the holy pilgrimage site of Hinduism.
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oldest mountain ra
The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km in north eastern direction across the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana, ending in Delhi. These are highly eroded hills and are found as broken hills. The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountains of the world. It was formed in the Precambrian Era (600 to 570 million years ago). Its highest peak is Guru-Shikhar (172
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Which of the following mountain systems of India is the oldest?
Aravalli
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In which of the following states are the Aravali Ranges located
Rajasthan
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The oldest mountain range in India is:
Aravalli
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Among the following which mountain range is the oldest in India
Aravalli
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The approximate age of the Aravalli Range i
570 million years
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Which of the following ranges is the most recent one
Himalayan Range is a range of young fold mountains and is one of the youngest mountain ranges of the world. Aravalli is the oldest range of fold mountains in India. The Eastern Ghats are older than Western Ghats. The Vindhyachal Mountain Range is a very old mountain range extending mainly in the states of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
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Which of the following is the example of ‘Residual Mountain
Residual Mountains are remnants of old mountains that have been worn down by agents of denudation. Residual mountains are formed from old fold, block or volcanic materials. Aravalli is an examples of residual mountains
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Which of the following is the highest peak in South India
Anaimudi is the highest peak of Southern India and a part of the Western Ghats mountains, having an elevation of 2,695 metres. It is located in the Idukki district of Kerala. The heights of peaks given in the options are as follows :Dodabetta - 2,637 metresAmarkantak - 1065 metresMahendragiri - 1501 metres
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the highest peak of South
Anaimudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghat in South India with a height of 8842 feet. The name of Anaimudi literally translate to "elephant forehead" a reference to resemblance of the mountain to an elephant head.
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highest peak of the Indian Peninsula is
Anaimudi is the highest peak (height 2695 metre) of peninsular India. It is located in Idukki district of Kerala. It is part of Western Ghat Mountain Range. The height of Dodabetta is 2637 metre, Ootacamund- 2240 metre and Mahabaleshwar is 1439 metre.
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Kodaikanal' is situated in which hill?
Palni
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Kerala B. Nagaland C. Uttarakhand D. Tamil Nadu
AnaimudiSaramatiNanda DeviDoda Betta
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The Narmada and Tapti rivers fl ank –
Satpura Range, is part of the Deccan plateau, in central India. The hills stretch through the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradeshand Chhattisgarh. The Satpura range, means "Seven Folds", which forms the watershed between the Narmada (North) and Tapti (South) rivers. Hence, the correct option is (
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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the hills of Central India located from West to Ea
correct sequence of the hills of Central India located fromwest to east is Satpura, Mahadeo, Maikal and Chhotanagpur. So, the correct answer is option (
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Mahadeo Range2. Maikal Range3. Chhotanagpur Plateau4. Khasi Hills List-I States A. Kerala B. Nagaland C. Uttarakhand D. Tamil Nadu Code : A B C (a) 1 3 4 (b) 2 3 4 (c) 3 4 2 (d) 1 2 3 Ans. (c)List-IIHighest Peak1. Dodda Betta2. Nanda Devi3. Anaimudi4. Saramati The correct west to eastward
West to east sequence of the above relief features is Mahadeo range, Maikal range, Chhotanagpur plateau and Khasi hills. Mahadeo and Maikal ranges are the eastward extension of Satpura range. Chhotanagpur plateau spread over much of Jharkhand as well as adjacent parts of Chhattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha. Khasi hills are situated in Meghalay
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location of the ranges in the Satpura region from West to East
The correct sequence of the ranges in the Satpura region from West to East is Barwani Hills-Mahadeo Range-Maikal Rang
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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the north and going towards the south?
Nallamalai Hills – Javadi Hills –Nilgiri Hills – Anaimalai Hil
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At which of the following hills the Eastern Ghats join the Western Ghats?
Nilgiri Hills
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Doda Betta Peak is situated in
) The Nilgiri Hills
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Which of the following mountain peak is not situated in Eastern Ghats?
Salher is a place located in Satna Tehsil in Nasik district of Maharashtra. It is the site of the highest fort in the Sahyadrimountains and the second highest peak at 1,567 mts. after Kalsubai in Maharashtra and 32nd highest peak in western ghats
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Which one of the following lies at the junction of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu states?
Nilgiri Hills are part of Western Ghats spread in western Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala in southern India
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Nilgiri Mountain Range lies in –
Nilgiri mountains are located in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka states, at junction of Western Ghats & Eastern Ghats. Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills at 2,637 metres. Anaimudi is the highest mountain peak of southern India located in the Anaimalai Hills at 2695 metres
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the highest peak of southern India as well as in the Western Ghats in India, located in southern region.
Anaimudi (2695 meters
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Ajanta Range
Ajanta Range : Ajanta Range is located in Maharashtra. It is a mountain range that is spread over only one state. Others are expanded to more than one state.
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Satpura Range
The Satpura Range is a range of hills in Central India. The range rises in eastern Gujarat running east through the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to the east of Chhattisgarh
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Aravalli Rang
The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km in northeast direction across the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana ending in Delh
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Sahyadri Range:
Sahyadri Mountain Range or the Western Ghats originates in Gujarat runs parallel to the Western coast and merge with the Nilgiri hill in the south. These hills cover1500 km and form the catchment area for complex river drainage systems
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Western Ghats in Maharashtra and Karnataka is known as
Western Ghats is known as Sahyadri in Maharashtra, Goa & Karnataka. The Western Ghats has a high altitudinal variation and the average elevation is 1200 metre
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Select from the code given below the correct locational sequence of the following hills proceeding from south to north.(1) Satmala hills (3) Pir Panjal Range Code :(a) 2, 3, 1, 4 (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 Ans. (b) (2) Kaimur hills(4) Naga hills
The correct locational sequence from south to north of the given hills is - Satmala Hills (Maharashtra), Kaimur Hills (Madhya Pradesh to Bihar), Naga Hills (Indo-Myanmar Border) and Pir Panjal Range (Jam
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Cardamom Hills lie along the border of the states
The Cardamom Hills are southern hills of India and part of the southern Western Ghats located in south east Kerala and south west Tamil Nadu in South India. This name comes from the Cardamom spice grown abundantly on these hills. They conjoin the Anaimalai Hills to the north west, the Palni Hills to the north east and the Agasthyamalai Hills to the south.
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The southernmost range of India is
Cardamom
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The Hills situated closer to Kanyakumari are
Cardamom Hills are closest to Kanyakumari which is approximately 365 km from Cardamom Hills. Cardamom Hills are part of the Western Ghats located in southeast Kerala and southwest Tamil Nadu.
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Where are Shevaroy Hills located ?
Shevaroy Hills are located in the Salem town of Tamil Nadu. The height of Shevaroy Hills is about 4000 to 5000 feet above sea level. Its total area is about 50 sq km. The famous 'Yercaud' hill station is situated in these hills
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Where are Shevaroy Hills located ?
Shevaroy Hills are located in the Salem town of Tamil Nadu. The height of Shevaroy Hills is about 4000 to 5000 feet above sea level. Its total area is about 50 sq km. The famous 'Yercaud' hill station is situated in these hill
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Where are Shevaroy Hills located ?
Shevaroy Hills are located in the Salem town of Tamil Nadu. The height of Shevaroy Hills is about 4000 to 5000 feet above sea level. Its total area is about 50 sq km. The famous 'Yercaud' hill station is situated in these hill
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Where are Shevaroy Hills located ?
Shevaroy Hills are located in the Salem town of Tamil Nadu. The height of Shevaroy Hills is about 4000 to 5000 feet above sea level. Its total area is about 50 sq km. The famous 'Yercaud' hill station is situated in these hills.
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Which one of the following does not lie in Maharashtra
Balaghat Range, Harishchandra Range & Satmala Hills are expanded in Maharashtra while Mandav Hills are located in Gujarat.
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Mahadeo mountains are part of –
Mahadeo Hills are part of Satpura Hills. Satpura Mountain Range is southward of Vindhya Hills and parallel to it. It extends from Raj pipla Hills in the west to the west of Chhota Nagpur Plateau in the form of Mahadeo and Maikal Hill
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The Dhupgarh peak is situated in
Dhupagarh is the highest peak of the Satpura Range located in Pachmarhi (MP)
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Dhoopgarh, the highest peak of Madhya Pradesh, is located a
Satpura Range
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What is the height of Parasnath Hill?
Parasnath hill is located in Giridih district of Jharkhand. Its height is approximately 1365 m. Shikharji Jain temple is situated on this hill. Parasnath hills is one of the most important pilgrimage centre for Jains named after Parasnath, the 23rd Tirthankara
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Where is 'Mount Everest' located?
Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world located in Nepal. Its height is 8848m (29028feet). It is also known as “Sagarmatha” in Nepa
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Which of the following is the highest mountain on Earth?
Mount Everest
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The fi rst Indian woman to have climbed Mt. Everest
Bachendri Pal is
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4. The fi rst woman to climb Mount Everest was
Junko Tabei
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Who was the second Indian women to climb Mount Ans. (b) & (c) Everest
Santosh Yadav
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Highest mountain peak in India is–
Mount K2 also known as Godwin Austin is the highest peak of India and the second highest peak of the world. It is located in Ladakh in Karakoram range. Its height is 8611m.
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Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in
K2
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Highest mountain peak in India –
Kanchenjunga
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Himalayan peak Kanchenjunga is situated at
Kanchenjunga is the world's third highest mountain peak (8598 m). It is situated on Eastern Himalayas on the border of Sikkim and Nepal. Thus both option (b) and (c) are correct.
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Choose the correct order from the following –
The correct order of the Himalayan peaks in height is Mount Everest (8848m), Godwin Austin (K2) (8611m) and Kanchenjanga (8598m).
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Nanda Devi peak forms a part of:
Nanda Devi (7816 m.) is the fourth highest peak in India after K2 (8611 m) and Kanchenjunga (8598m) and Nanga Parbat. It is located in Garhwal Uttarakhand
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Nanda Devi is situated in –
Uttarakhand
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In which state is the Guru Shikhar Peak locate
The highest peak of Aravalli Range is Guru Shikhar (1722 m). It is located in Sirohi district of Rajasthan
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In which state is the Guru Shikhar Peak locate
The highest peak of Aravalli Range is Guru Shikhar (1722 m). It is located in Sirohi district of Rajasthan
