Indian Geography

251. The duration of monsoon in India extends for an average period of

The duration of monsoon in India extends for an average period of

[amp_mcq option1=”80 – 140 days” option2=”100 – 120 days” option3=”90 – 130 days” option4=”100 – 140 days” correct=”option4″]

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The duration of the monsoon season in India typically spans from early June to mid-September or October. This period translates to approximately 3.5 to 4.5 months. Converting this to days, it falls within the range of 100 to 140 days, depending on the region and year-to-year variation. Option D, 100 – 140 days, best represents this average duration.
The Indian monsoon is a seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall across much of the country. Its arrival and withdrawal dates vary, leading to an average duration of several months.
The actual duration can vary regionally; for example, the monsoon might arrive in Kerala around June 1st and withdraw from northwest India by late September or early October. The retreat of the monsoon also marks the beginning of the post-monsoon or retreating monsoon season in some parts of India.

252. Dry land farming in India is largely confined to areas with rainfall l

Dry land farming in India is largely confined to areas with rainfall less than

[amp_mcq option1=”100 cm” option2=”85 cm” option3=”80 cm” option4=”75 cm” correct=”option4″]

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Dry land farming in India is typically defined as farming practiced in areas receiving annual rainfall less than 75 cm. These regions are prone to moisture stress, and cultivation relies heavily on the limited rainfall received during the monsoon season. Specific moisture conservation techniques and drought-tolerant crops are employed in such areas.
– Dry land farming focuses on cultivating crops in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is scarce and irrigation facilities are minimal or absent.
– The threshold of 75 cm annual rainfall is commonly used to delineate dry land farming areas in India.
– These areas constitute a significant portion of the cultivable land in India, particularly in states like Rajasthan, parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Areas with annual rainfall between 75 cm and 115 cm are often classified under “rainfed farming”, where moisture stress is less severe but supplementary irrigation may still be beneficial. Areas receiving more than 115 cm are generally considered “wet farming” regions, suitable for water-intensive crops.

253. Land Revenue Records maintained in India have categorized land-use

Land Revenue Records maintained in India have categorized land-use into

[amp_mcq option1=”6 categories” option2=”9 categories” option3=”15 categories” option4=”21 categories” correct=”option2″]

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According to the standard land use classification maintained in India by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, land use is categorized into 9 categories. These are: 1. Forests, 2. Area under Non-agricultural Use, 3. Barren and Unculturable Land, 4. Permanent Pastures and Other Grazing Lands, 5. Land Under Misc. Tree Crops etc. not included in Net Sown Area, 6. Culturable Waste-Land, 7. Fallow lands other than current fallows, 8. Current Fallows, 9. Net Sown Area.
– India’s official land use statistics are collected and maintained based on a specific classification system.
– This system divides the total geographical area into 9 distinct land use categories.
– These categories help in analyzing land utilization patterns and trends across the country.
This classification system has been in use for several decades and is based on the village-level land records maintained by revenue departments in states. The Net Sown Area represents the area cultivated within a given agricultural year. The total area under crops (Gross Cropped Area) is the Net Sown Area plus the area sown more than once in the same year.

254. Which one of the following Indian states does NOT share international

Which one of the following Indian states does NOT share international border with two or more countries ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Arunachal Pradesh” option2=”Assam” option3=”Mizoram” option4=”Tripura” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) Tripura.
Tripura shares an international border with only one country, Bangladesh, which surrounds it on its north, west, and south sides.
Let’s examine the other options:
A) Arunachal Pradesh shares borders with Bhutan, China, and Myanmar (three countries).
B) Assam shares borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh (two countries).
C) Mizoram shares borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar (two countries).
Thus, Tripura is the only state among the given options that shares an international border with only one country.

255. Krishna Raja Sagara Dam/Reservoir is developed on

Krishna Raja Sagara Dam/Reservoir is developed on

[amp_mcq option1=”river Krishna” option2=”river Tungabhadra” option3=”river Godavari” option4=”river Kavery” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) river Kavery.
The Krishna Raja Sagara Dam (KRS Dam) is built across the Kaveri (Cauvery) river in the state of Karnataka, India. The reservoir created by the dam is also known as Krishna Raja Sagara.
The dam was constructed by Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, then Diwan of Mysore, during the reign of Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV of Mysore. It is a major source of irrigation water for the surrounding areas and also provides drinking water to Mysore and Bengaluru cities.

256. Deendayal Port is located at

Deendayal Port is located at

[amp_mcq option1=”Kerala” option2=”Gujarat” option3=”Maharashtra” option4=”Goa” correct=”option2″]

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Deendayal Port, formerly known as Kandla Port, is located in Gujarat.
– Deendayal Port is one of the twelve major ports of India.
– It is located on the Gulf of Kutch, on the west coast of India.
– Kandla Port was renamed as Deendayal Port Trust by the Government of India in 2017 to honour Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
– It is a significant port for trade, handling a large volume of cargo, particularly petroleum, chemicals, and iron ore.

257. Which one of the following is the oldest scientific department of Gove

Which one of the following is the oldest scientific department of Government of India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Department of Biotechnology” option2=”Survey of India” option3=”India Meteorological Department” option4=”DRDO” correct=”option2″]

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The correct option is (B) Survey of India.
The Survey of India is the oldest scientific department of the Government of India. It was established in 1767 under the British East India Company.
The Survey of India is India’s national mapping and charting organization. While it began operations in 1767, its formal establishment date is sometimes cited later, but it predates the India Meteorological Department (established 1875), the Department of Biotechnology (established 1986), and DRDO (established 1958). Its primary role is to provide geographical information for development, defence, and administration.

258. Loktak lake is situated in the State of

Loktak lake is situated in the State of

[amp_mcq option1=”Sikkim” option2=”Manipur” option3=”Odisha” option4=”Mizoram” correct=”option2″]

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Loktak Lake is situated in the state of Manipur.
It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for its unique floating islands called ‘phumdis’.
Loktak Lake is home to the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world’s only floating national park, which is the last natural habitat of the endangered Sangai (Manipur brow-antlered deer). The lake plays a vital role in the ecology and economy of Manipur.

259. Paradeep Port is located on the delta of river

Paradeep Port is located on the delta of river

[amp_mcq option1=”Rihand” option2=”Ganga” option3=”Mahanadi” option4=”Baitarani” correct=”option3″]

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Paradeep Port is located on the coast of Odisha, India, at the confluence of the Mahanadi river and the Bay of Bengal. The port is situated near the delta formed by the Mahanadi river system.
Major ports in India are often located at strategic points on the coastline, often near river mouths or in natural harbours, facilitating trade and connectivity.
The Mahanadi is a major river in East-Central India, flowing through Chhattisgarh and Odisha before draining into the Bay of Bengal. Its delta is a fertile region along the Odisha coast. Paradeep is one of the major ports on the eastern coast of India.

260. Which one of the following is a Rabi crop in the Northern States of In

Which one of the following is a Rabi crop in the Northern States of India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Rice” option2=”Bajra” option3=”Barley” option4=”Ragi” correct=”option3″]

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Rabi crops are winter crops sown in October-December and harvested in April-June. Kharif crops are monsoon crops sown in June-July and harvested in September-October. Rice, Bajra, and Ragi are primarily Kharif crops in Northern India. Barley is a significant Rabi crop grown in the winter season in Northern India.
Major Rabi crops in India include wheat, barley, gram, peas, mustard, and rapeseed. Major Kharif crops include rice, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut, and soyabean.
The timing of sowing and harvesting for Rabi and Kharif crops is primarily determined by the monsoon season and the availability of water, as well as temperature requirements for the crops. Some crops are grown in a shorter season between Rabi and Kharif, known as Zaid crops (e.g., watermelon, cucumber).
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