Quiz on Indian Geography – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams
91. Which of these is/are endangered species animals of India?
1. Crocodile
2. Elephant
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: Option C
Explanation : Crocodile and Elephant both are endangered species animals of India.
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92. Which of the following projects is administered by more than one State?
A. Nagarjunasagar
B. Kosi
C. Hirakud
D. Tungabhadra
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : Tungabhadra project is administered by more than one State. The Tungabhadra Dam also known as Pampa Sagar is constructed across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. The dam is in Munirabad, Koppal district of Karnataka. It is a multipurpose dam serving irrigation, electricity generation, flood control, etc.
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93. Which of the following States is called the “Garden of Spices”?
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option B
Explanation : Kerala is called the “Garden of Spices”. It is often called as the ‘spice garden of India’ because of the variety of spices it delivers to the nation. Located between the Lakshadweep Sea and Western Ghats, Kerala is considered to be one of the peaceful and the cleanest states of India.
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94. Narmada and Tapi flow into the
A. Gulf of Khambat
B. Palk Strait
C. Bay of Bengal
D. Gulf of Kachchh
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Answer: Option A
Explanation : Narmada and Tapi flow into the Gulf of Khambat. The gulf receives many rivers, including the Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada (Narbada), and Tapti. Its shape and its orientation in relation to the southwest monsoon winds account for its high tidal range (40 feet [12 metres]) and the high velocity of the entering tides.
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95. The advantage of micro-hydel projects is that they
A. Make use of water of the perennial hill streams and irrigation canals
B. Prevent flash floods
C. Save water
D. Involve less cost
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : The advantage of micro-hydel projects is that they involve less cost. Micro-hydro power plants convert the energy of flowing water into electrical energy. The energy produced by them is renewable & the process does not emit polluting gasses.
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96. The boundary between India and China is known as
A. Radcliffe Line
B. Durand Line
C. McMahan Line
D. Maginot Line
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Answer: Option C
Explanation : The boundary between India and China is known as McMahan Line. It is currently the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government. The line is named after Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of British India and the chief negotiator of the convention at Simla.
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97. The Chennai – Bengaluru – Coimbatore – Madurai region is ________.
A. A major industrial region
B. A major agricultural region
C. Mangrove forest region
D. Dry Mountainous (Hilly) region
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Answer: Option A
Explanation : The Chennai – Bengaluru – Coimbatore – Madurai region is A major industrial region.
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98. The Bhils and the Kols live
A. Along the Vindhya ranges
B. In the Nilgiris
C. In the North-East frontiers of India
D. All over India
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Answer: Option A
Explanation : The Bhils and the Kols live along the Vindhya ranges, a range which bifurcates North and South India.
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99. Which of the following is incorrect?
A. Red soils are rich in iron
B. Black soils are rich in phosphorus nitrogen and organic matter
C. Alluvial soils are rich in potash but poor in phosphorus
D. Red soils are suitable for cultivation of pulses and coarse grains
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Answer: Option B
Explanation : Chemically, the black soils are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina. They also contain potash. But they lack in phosphorous, nitrogen and organic matter.
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100. The Ganga plain widens from
A. South to north
B. West to east
C. North to south
D. East to west
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : The Ganga plain widens from East to West.
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