Indian Geography

141. Which one of the following is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River?

Which one of the following is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River?

[amp_mcq option1=”Ghaggar” option2=”Mahi” option3=”Kosi” option4=”Manas” correct=”option4″]

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The Manas River is a major transboundary river that flows through Bhutan and India and is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
The Brahmaputra is a major river flowing through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh. It has numerous tributaries joining it from the north and south.
The Ghaggar is an intermittent river in India and Pakistan. The Mahi River flows through Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat into the Arabian Sea. The Kosi River is a major tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River. Other important tributaries of the Brahmaputra include Dibang, Lohit, Subansiri, Buri Dihing, Dhansiri, Kolong (right bank) and Dibru, Buri Dihing, Desang, Dikhow, Dhansiri, Kopili (south bank). Manas is a prominent right-bank tributary.

142. Which one of the following is not a desert river?

Which one of the following is not a desert river?

[amp_mcq option1=”Barak” option2=”Rupen” option3=”Banas” option4=”Machchhu” correct=”option1″]

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Barak River is not a desert river.
Desert rivers are typically associated with arid or semi-arid regions, often characterized by ephemeral flow or inland drainage. The Barak River flows through the humid regions of Northeast India and Bangladesh.
The Barak River is a significant river flowing through parts of Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, and Bangladesh. It forms part of the Surma-Meghna River system, which is a major river system in Bangladesh. This region is known for its high rainfall and humid climate, making the Barak River system completely different from rivers found in desert or semi-arid environments. The Rupen, Banas, and Machchhu rivers flow through or originate in the drier or semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat, often terminating in inland drainage systems like the Rann of Kutch, which are characteristic of arid environments.

143. Which one of the following is the only riverine major port in India?

Which one of the following is the only riverine major port in India?

[amp_mcq option1=”Mormugao” option2=”Deendayal” option3=”Kolkata” option4=”Paradip” correct=”option3″]

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Kolkata Port is the only riverine major port in India.
A riverine port is located on a river rather than a sea coast. Among India’s major ports, Kolkata Port is situated on the Hooghly River, making it a riverine port.
Kolkata Port is located on the left bank of the Hooghly River, about 126 km inland from the Bay of Bengal. It includes the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC). Mormugao, Deendayal (Kandla), and Paradip are coastal ports, although Mormugao is at the mouth of a river estuary. Kolkata’s location significantly inland on the Hooghly makes it uniquely classified as a major riverine port.

144. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I (Tributary)List-II (River)
A. Sutlej1. Yamuna
B. Kosi2. Brahmaputra
C. Teesta3. Ganga
D. Chambal4. Indus

[amp_mcq option1=”A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4″ option2=”A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4″ option3=”A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1″ option4=”A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1″ correct=”option3″]

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The correct match is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.
Understanding the major river systems of India and their key tributaries is essential for geography.
A. Sutlej is a major tributary of the Indus River. It originates in Tibet and flows through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab before entering Pakistan and joining the Chenab, which ultimately joins the Indus River. (A-4)
B. Kosi River originates in Nepal and joins the Ganga River in Bihar. It is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar” due to frequent floods. (B-3)
C. Teesta River flows through Sikkim and West Bengal in India and then through Bangladesh before joining the Brahmaputra River. (C-2)
D. Chambal River originates in Madhya Pradesh and flows through Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh before joining the Yamuna River, which is a major tributary of the Ganga River. (D-1)
Matching the lists gives: A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1. This corresponds to Option C.

145. In India, Cardamom Hills are regarded as a continuation of the

In India, Cardamom Hills are regarded as a continuation of the

[amp_mcq option1=”Eastern Ghats” option2=”Mizo Hills” option3=”Naga Hills” option4=”Western Ghats” correct=”option4″]

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Cardamom Hills are regarded as a continuation of the Western Ghats.
The Cardamom Hills (Yelamalai) are located in the southern section of the Western Ghats in South India.
The Western Ghats is a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the eight “hottest hot spots” of biological diversity in the world. The Cardamom Hills form the southern extent of this range, located in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They are named after the cardamom spice grown there. Other important ranges in the Western Ghats include the Anaimalai Hills, Nilgiri Hills, and Palani Hills.

146. Which of the following main types of iron ores are found in India? 1

Which of the following main types of iron ores are found in India?

1. Haematite

2. Magnetite

3. Limonite

4. Siderite

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”2 and 4 only” option3=”1, 2 and 4″ option4=”1 and 3″ correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is (A) 1 and 2 only.
India possesses significant reserves of iron ore, primarily consisting of Haematite and Magnetite. Haematite is the most important iron ore in terms of quantity found in India, mainly in states like Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka. Magnetite is another important type, known for its high iron content, found in states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu. While Limonite and Siderite are also types of iron ore, their occurrence as economically viable and main types of deposits in India is less significant compared to Haematite and Magnetite.
Haematite is typically found in the Archaean system and Dharwarian formations. Magnetite ores are mainly found in the metamorphic and igneous rocks of the Dharwar and Cuddapah systems. India is one of the leading producers of iron ore globally.

147. Which one among the following stations receives maximum rainfall ?

Which one among the following stations receives maximum rainfall ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Hyderabad” option2=”Bengaluru” option3=”Delhi” option4=”Raipur” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is (D) Raipur.
Comparing the typical average annual rainfall:
– Hyderabad (Telangana): Around 800-900 mm
– Bengaluru (Karnataka): Around 900-1000 mm
– Delhi (Delhi): Around 700-800 mm
– Raipur (Chhattisgarh): Around 1200-1300 mm
Raipur, located in the Chhattisgarh plains, receives significant rainfall primarily from the Bay of Bengal branch of the Southwest Monsoon, making its average rainfall considerably higher than Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Delhi, which receive less intense monsoon rainfall or are in rain shadow areas (like Bengaluru relative to the Western Ghats).
Rainfall patterns in India are heavily influenced by the Southwest Monsoon. Cities on the eastern side of the Deccan Plateau and in the central plains (like Raipur) often receive more rainfall than those further west or in the northern plains (like Delhi) or southern parts of the plateau (like Hyderabad and Bengaluru, which can be affected by the Western Ghats’ rain shadow effect).

148. According to Koppen’s climatic classifications of India, Great Norther

According to Koppen’s climatic classifications of India, Great Northern Plains are represented by

[amp_mcq option1=”Cwg Climate” option2=”Aw Climate” option3=”Amw Climate” option4=”As Climate” correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is (A) Cwg Climate.
According to Koppen’s climatic classification as applied to India, the Great Northern Plains are primarily represented by the Cwg climate type.
– C: Temperate (mild winter)
– w: Dry winter (rainfall mainly in summer)
– g: Gangetic Plain (specific indicator used by some climatologists for this region, indicating the hottest month is June or July and the temperature in December exceeds that in January)
This climate is characterized by a hot dry summer, a wet monsoon season, and a mild dry winter.
– Aw: Tropical Savanna climate (found in parts of the Deccan Plateau and other regions).
– Amw: Tropical Monsoon climate (found on the west coast south of Goa and parts of the North-East).
– As: Tropical Savanna with dry summer (found in a small area on the east coast south of the Kaveri delta).
The Northern Plains, with their distinct seasonal rainfall pattern dominated by the summer monsoon and dry winters, fit the Cwg classification better than the others listed.

149. Consider the following statements : 1. River Kaveri has well develop

Consider the following statements :

  • 1. River Kaveri has well developed valley
  • 2. Valley of River Alakananda is still growing
  • 3. River Krishna is largest east flowing peninsular river

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1 and 2″ option3=”2 and 3″ option4=”2 only” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is (D) 2 only.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Peninsular rivers generally flow over ancient, stable plateau surfaces. Rivers like the Kaveri have relatively mature, shallow valleys because the region has been tectonically stable for a long time, and the rivers have been flowing for millions of years, reaching a relatively graded profile. Well-developed, deep valleys are more characteristic of youthful rivers flowing through uplifted or geologically active areas.
Statement 2 is correct: The Alakananda is a Himalayan river. Himalayan rivers are much younger and flow through geologically active and uplifted mountainous terrain. They are actively eroding and downcutting, leading to the formation of deep, steep-sided valleys (like gorges and canyons) that are still in a phase of active growth and deepening.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The River Krishna is a large east-flowing peninsular river, but it is not the largest. The River Godavari is considered the largest peninsular river, followed by the Krishna.
The Godavari is often referred to as the ‘Dakshin Ganga’ due to its size and significance, being the largest river of peninsular India. The Alakananda is one of the two headstreams of the holy river Ganga; its youthful characteristics are typical of rivers originating from the relatively young and rising Himalayan mountains. Peninsular rivers like Kaveri, Krishna, and Godavari have more subdued relief and older, flatter drainage basins compared to the Himalayan rivers.

150. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List I
(Border of Sikkim)		List II
(Location in map)
A. Nepal1
B. Bhutan2
C. China3
D. West Bengal4

Code :
A) 3 2 1 4
B) 4 1 2 3
C) 4 2 1 3
D) 3 1 2 4

[amp_mcq option1=”(a)” option2=”(b)” option3=”(c)” option4=”(d)” correct=”option4″]

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The correct code is D, which matches Nepal with 3, Bhutan with 1, China with 2, and West Bengal with 4.
Sikkim is bordered by Nepal to the west, Bhutan to the east, China (Tibet Autonomous Region) to the north and northeast, and the Indian state of West Bengal to the south. Assuming the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 correspond to locations (likely directional sides) on a map of Sikkim, the option D mapping aligns with the geographical borders: Nepal (West) matches 3, Bhutan (East) matches 1, China (North/Northeast) matches 2, and West Bengal (South) matches 4.
Sikkim is a state in Northeast India, located in the Himalayas. It is known for its diverse terrain, including Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth. Its strategic location on the international border is significant. The border with China includes the historical Nathu La pass.
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