Quiz on Indian Geography – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams
71. Which of the following states does not share the drainage basin of the Cauvery?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option A
Explanation : Andhra Pradesh state does not share the drainage basin of the Cauvery. The sharing of waters of the Kaveri River (also spelled as Cauvery) has been the source of a serious conflict between the two states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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72. Which of the following States does not share the drainage basin of the Krishna?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : Tamil Nadu does not share the drainage basin of the Krishna. It is one of the major sources for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
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73. The minimum fore at cover necessary to maintain ecological balance is
A. 50% of the total land area
B. 40% of the total land area
C. 33% of the total land area
D. 25% of the total land area
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Answer: Option C
Explanation : The minimum for a cover necessary to maintain ecological balance is 33% of the total land area. At least 33% of the land area of a country should be under the forest. This is the ideal balance for maintaining ecological balance in the environment. Unless the balance is maintained there is high chance of suffering from natural calamities like irregular rain, drought, flood, and loss of flora and fauna, etc. This forest maintenance policy is the herald of the Green Movement in India.
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74. Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ‘ecological hot spot’?
A. Western Himalayas
B. Eastern Himalayas
C. Western Ghats
D. Eastern Ghats
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Answer: Option C
Explanation : Western Ghats of India is now regarded as an ‘ecological hot spot’ by the Wild Life Act of 1972 of Indian Constitution.
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75. Which of the following is not an international airport?
A. Palam
B. Dum Dum
C. Meenambakkam
D. Ahmedabad
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : Ahmedabad is not an international airport.
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76. Which one of the following Indian towns has the longest sea beach?
A. Kolkata
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Cochin
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Answer: Option C
Explanation : Chennai has the longest sea beach. Marina Beach is one of the most renowned beaches of Tamil Nadu. Besides this, it is the longest beach in India and also the second longest beach in the world, which stretches to a length of 13 km. It lies on the eastern side of the city, bordering the Bay of Bengal.
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77. Oil refinery located near the off field is
A. Nunamati
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Mathura
D. Koyali
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Answer: Option A
Explanation : Oil refinery located near the off field is Nunamati. Oil refinery is located close to the oil fields so that crude oil can be brought to the refineries easily. Since two third of the petroleum is imported, the refineries are located near the coastal areas.
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78. Which one among the following states is smallest in area?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : Tamil Nadu states is smallest in area. In all, Tamil Nadu has 32 districts and out of them, Chennai – the capital of the state is the smallest district (by area). Chennai has an area of 426 square km and is one of the original 13 districts of Tamil Nadu. Despite being the smallest district, it is the most densely populated one.
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79. The places Alwaye, Koyna and Korba have
A. Aluminium Industries
B. Thermal Power Plants
C. Oil Refineries
D. Nuclear Power Plants
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Answer: Option A
Explanation : The places Alwaye, Koyna and Korba have Aluminium Industries. Aluminium Industry is the second most important metallurgical industry in India. Aluminium Industry is one of the leading metal industry in the Indian economy.
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80. Bauxite is the ore of
A. Aluminium
B. Copper
C. Zinc
D. Mica
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Answer: Option A
Explanation : Bauxite is the ore of Aluminium. Bauxite ore is the world’s main source of aluminum. Bauxite is a rock formed from a reddish clay material called laterite soil and is most commonly found in tropical or subtropical regions. Bauxite is primarily comprised of aluminum oxide compounds (alumina), silica, iron oxides and titanium dioxide.
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