Geography 2023 Flashcards
(31 cards)
Which river passes through Wular Lake?
Jhelum River
The Jhelum River flows northwestward from the Pir Panjal Range’s northern slope through the Vale of Kashmir to Srinagar’s Wular Lake.
What is the total length of the Jhelum River?
725 kilometres
The Jhelum is a Chenab River tributary with a total length of about 725 kilometres.
Where does the Jhelum River originate?
Vernag, Jammu and Kashmir
The Jhelum originates at Vernag, in western Jammu and Kashmir union territory, from a deep spring.
Which river is known as Krishnaveni?
Krishna River
The Krishna River is also referred to as Krishnaveni.
What is the length of the Krishna River?
1,400 kilometres
The Krishna River is 1,400 kilometres long.
Which river is the longest tributary of the Krishna River?
Bhima River
The Bhima River is the longest tributary of the Krishna River.
Name one dam associated with the Krishna River.
Nagarjunasagar Dam
Other dams include Srisailam Dam, Almatti Dam, Tungabhadra Dam, and Dhom Dam.
What type of lake is Kanwar Lake?
Freshwater oxbow lake
Kanwar Lake is Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake.
Which river formed Kanwar Lake?
Burhi Gandak River
Kanwar Lake was formed due to the meandering of the Burhi Gandak River.
What is the geographical significance of Amarkantak Hills?
Meeting point of Vindhya and Satpura Ranges
Amarkantak is a unique natural heritage area in Madhya Pradesh.
Where are the Biligirirangan Hills located?
South-western Karnataka
The Biligirirangan Hills are situated at the border with Tamil Nadu.
Which hills are part of the Eastern Ghats?
Seshachalam Hills
The Seshachalam hills are part of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh.
Which port is known as the first major port in India registered as a company?
Kamarajar Port
Kamarajar Port is the first corporatized major port in India.
Which is the largest privately owned port in India?
Mundra Port
Mundra Port is located in Gujarat and began operations in 2001.
Which port is the largest container port in India?
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)
JNPT is located at Nhava Sheva on the Western coast.
How many of the following trees are deciduous: Jackfruit, Mahua, Teak?
Two
Jackfruit and Mahua are deciduous trees, while Teak is not.
What is the primary characteristic of deciduous trees?
Seasonally shed leaves
Deciduous trees fall off leaves in autumn and include species like oaks and maples.
Which geographical feature is known for repeated falls in sea level?
Rann of Kutch
The Rann of Kutch is a vast seasonal salt marsh with significant fluctuations in sea level.
What mineral is ilmenite a rich source of?
Titanium
Ilmenite and rutile are both minerals that contain high concentrations of titanium.
Which country produces about three-fourths of the world’s cobalt?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The DRC is the largest producer of cobalt, essential for batteries in electric vehicles.
What is the primary source of cobalt production in the world?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo
The DRC accounts for about three-fourths (75%) of global cobalt production and has vast reserves of approximately 3.4 million metric tons.
What is a significant challenge associated with artisanal cobalt mining in the DRC?
Poor working conditions, environmental concerns, and potential human rights issues
Artisanal mining often involves individual miners using basic tools, leading to various challenges.
Which country is part of the Congo Basin?
Cameroon
The Congo Basin is located in Central Africa and contains some of the largest tropical rainforests in the world.
What is the primary energy source for electricity production in India?
Coal-fired thermal power plants
Coal provides about 58% of India’s total electricity, despite the presence of uranium deposits.
