Indian Geography

281. The term ‘Regur’ is used to mean:

The term ‘Regur’ is used to mean:

[amp_mcq option1=”Laterite soil” option2=”Deltaic soil” option3=”Red soil” option4=”Black cotton soil” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) Black cotton soil.
‘Regur’ is the local name for the black soils found extensively in the Deccan trap region of India. These soils are dark grey to black, rich in clay, and known for their high water retention capacity, making them suitable for cotton cultivation, hence the name ‘Black Cotton Soil’.
Laterite soils are typically red and found in areas with high rainfall and temperature. Deltaic soils are alluvial soils found in river deltas. Red soils are generally formed from the weathering of crystalline and metamorphic rocks.

282. 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
(Place)		List II
(Normal vegetation type)
A. Western Ghats1. Tropical Moist Deciduous
B. Himachal Pradesh2. Tropical Evergreen
C. Haryana and Punjab3. Himalayan Moist Forest
D. Chhotanagpur Plateau4. Tropical Thorny Forest

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

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The correct answer is A) 2 3 4 1.
Matching the places with their typical vegetation:
A. Western Ghats: High rainfall zone, particularly the western slopes, supporting Tropical Evergreen forests (2).
B. Himachal Pradesh: Part of the Himalayas, vegetation varies with altitude but Moist Temperate forests are characteristic of mid-altitudes, fitting within Himalayan Moist Forest type (3).
C. Haryana and Punjab: Plains receiving less rainfall, historically having drier vegetation types including Tropical Thorny Forests before extensive agriculture (4).
D. Chhotanagpur Plateau: Receives moderate rainfall, characterized by deciduous forests that shed leaves seasonally, aligning with Tropical Moist Deciduous (1).
The correct sequence of matches is A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1. Option A provides this sequence (2 3 4 1).

283. Which one among the following places is not an iron-ore mining area?

Which one among the following places is not an iron-ore mining area?

[amp_mcq option1=”Badampahar” option2=”Zawar” option3=”Bailadila” option4=”Anantpur” correct=”option2″]

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Zawar is a historically significant mining area located in Rajasthan, primarily known for its lead and zinc mines, particularly the Rampura Agucha mine which is a major zinc deposit. While other minerals may be present, Zawar is not primarily recognized as an iron-ore mining area. Badampahar in Odisha and Bailadila in Chhattisgarh are major iron-ore mining regions in India. Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh also has known iron ore deposits.
Knowledge of the principal mineral resources associated with specific mining locations in India is required.
Bailadila is one of the largest iron ore deposits in the world, known for high-grade haematite ore. Badampahar was one of the first iron ore mines in India. Zawar has been mined for zinc since ancient times.

284. The IST meridian 82½°E passes through a number of States in India. Whi

The IST meridian 82½°E passes through a number of States in India. Which one of the following sets of States is correct in this respect?

[amp_mcq option1=”Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh” option2=”Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha” option3=”Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh” option4=”Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh” correct=”option4″]

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The Indian Standard Time (IST) meridian, 82°30′ East longitude, passes through five states in India: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. Option D lists four of these states: Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. The other options include states that the meridian does not pass through (Uttarakhand, Jharkhand). Among the given choices, Option D is the correct set of states through which the IST meridian passes.
Knowledge of the geographical path of the IST meridian through Indian states is required.
The city of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh is often cited as the location near which the IST meridian passes. The meridian serves as the reference for timekeeping across India, which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+5:30).

285. Identify the place that is not an oil field:

Identify the place that is not an oil field:

[amp_mcq option1=”Naharkatiya” option2=”Kalol” option3=”Ledo” option4=”Ankleshwar” correct=”option3″]

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Ledo is primarily known for its coal mining history and railway connection. It is a town in Assam. While the region around Assam is rich in oil, Ledo itself is not identified as a major oil field. Naharkatiya and Kalol are significant oil fields in Assam and Gujarat, respectively. Ankleshwar is also a prominent oil field in Gujarat.
The question tests knowledge of prominent oil fields in India and the ability to identify a place not known primarily for oil extraction.
Major oil fields in India include onshore fields like Digboi, Naharkatiya, Moran-Hugrijan, Rudrasagar, Lakwa (all in Assam); Ankleshwar, Kalol, Mehsana, Nawagam (all in Gujarat); and offshore fields like Mumbai High, Bassein, and Aliabet.

286. Which one of the following is not a sea port?

Which one of the following is not a sea port?

[amp_mcq option1=”Paradeep” option2=”Haldia” option3=”Diamond Harbour” option4=”Dhamra” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C. Diamond Harbour is not typically classified as a major commercial seaport like the others listed.
– Paradeep is a major seaport located in Odisha.
– Haldia is a major port and industrial complex on the Hooghly River, serving as a port for West Bengal. It is part of the Kolkata Port Trust.
– Dhamra is a major deep-water private port located in Odisha.
– Diamond Harbour is a town on the Hooghly River downstream from Kolkata. While it has some historical significance and limited port-related activities, it is primarily known as a tourist spot and fishing harbour, and not a major commercial sea port in the same league as Paradeep, Haldia, or Dhamra.
India has a coastline of over 7,500 km with numerous major, intermediate, and minor ports handling a vast volume of cargo traffic. The classification of ports depends on factors like capacity, traffic volume, and administrative control.

287. 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
(Manufacturing site)

A. Ludhiana
B. Kanpur
C. Varanasi
D. Vijayawada

List II
(Industry)

1. Auto parts
2. Woollen garments
3. Leather
4. Handloom

Code:

ABCD
(a)1432
(b)2341
(c)2431
(d)1342

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

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The correct answer is B. The correct matching is Ludhiana – Woollen garments, Kanpur – Leather, Varanasi – Handloom, Vijayawada – Auto parts.
– Ludhiana is a major center for textile industries, especially known for hosiery and woollen garments.
– Kanpur has historically been a significant industrial city, particularly famous for its leather industry.
– Varanasi is world-renowned for its silk weaving industry, producing Banarasi sarees, which is a form of handloom work.
– Vijayawada, in Andhra Pradesh, is a significant commercial hub and has developed as a center for auto parts manufacturing and related industries in recent decades.
These cities represent important industrial clusters in India, each specializing in different manufacturing sectors based on historical development, resource availability, and skilled labor.

288. Which one of the following sea routes is the shortest from point to

Which one of the following sea routes is the shortest from point to point?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kolkata to Yangoon” option2=”Kolkata to Chennai” option3=”Chennai to Port Blair” option4=”Mumbai to Colombo” correct=”option1″]

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Comparing the approximate distances of the given sea routes, the route from Kolkata to Yangon (Myanmar) is the shortest.
Approximate sea distances are:
– Kolkata to Yangon: ~630 nautical miles
– Kolkata to Chennai: ~740 nautical miles (via the coastal route)
– Chennai to Port Blair: ~760 nautical miles
– Mumbai to Colombo: ~840 nautical miles
Based on these distances, Kolkata to Yangon is the shortest among the given options.
Sea routes are typically measured in nautical miles. These distances can vary slightly based on the exact path taken, but the relative shortness is generally consistent.

289. Which of the following statements regarding the given rivers is/are co

Which of the following statements regarding the given rivers is/are correct?
1. Tsangpo crosses over into India under the name of Dihang.
2. Godavari has the second largest river basin covering about 10 percent of the area of India.
3. Rivers Chambal and Betwa are the important tributaries of river Ganga which join river Ganga directly in Uttar Pradesh.

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

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect.
Statement 1 is correct. The Brahmaputra River originates in Tibet where it is known as Tsangpo. It flows eastwards, makes a sharp turn south at the Namcha Barwa bend, and enters Arunachal Pradesh, India, where it is called Siang or Dihang. Statement 2 is correct. The Ganga basin is the largest river basin in India. The Godavari basin is the second largest, covering approximately 10% of the total geographical area of India. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Chambal and Betwa rivers are major tributaries of the Yamuna River. The Yamuna is a major tributary of the Ganga, joining it at Prayagraj (Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh. Therefore, Chambal and Betwa join the Yamuna, not the Ganga directly.
Major right-bank tributaries of the Ganga include the Yamuna, Son, and Damodar (though Damodar joins the Hooghly, a distributary). Major left-bank tributaries include the Ghaghara, Gandak, and Kosi.

290. Identify the Iron and Steel Plant on the basis of the given characteri

Identify the Iron and Steel Plant on the basis of the given characteristics :

  • 1. It receives coal from Jharia and iron-ore from Sundargarh and Kendujhar.
  • 2. Power for the electric furnaces is procured from Hirakund.
  • 3. Water is obtained from Koel and Sankh rivers.

Select the correct Iron and Steel Plant from the options given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”Bhilai Steel Plant” option2=”Durgapur Steel Plant” option3=”Rourkela Steel Plant” option4=”Bokaro Steel Plant” correct=”option3″]

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The characteristics describe Rourkela Steel Plant.
Rourkela Steel Plant, located in Odisha, is strategically situated to access raw materials. It receives coal from the Jharia coalfields in Jharkhand. Iron ore is sourced from nearby regions, including Sundargarh and Kendujhar districts in Odisha. Power for the plant is obtained from the Hirakud hydroelectric project, also in Odisha. The plant gets its water supply from the rivers Koel and Sankh, which merge near Rourkela to form the Brahmani River. These specific details precisely match the location and sourcing of the Rourkela Steel Plant.
Bhilai Steel Plant is in Chhattisgarh, Durgapur Steel Plant is in West Bengal, and Bokaro Steel Plant is in Jharkhand. Their sourcing patterns and water sources differ from those described.
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