Indian Geography

21. Which one of the following states is part of the Ganga Basin ?

Which one of the following states is part of the Ganga Basin ?

Himachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Assam
Odisha
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Himachal Pradesh is part of the Ganga Basin.
The Ganga basin is the largest river basin in India, draining areas in several states of North and East India, as well as parts of Nepal and Bangladesh.
While Himachal Pradesh is known for rivers of the Indus system (Sutlej, Ravi, Beas), its southern slopes drain into the Yamuna River, which is a major tributary of the Ganga. Therefore, parts of Himachal Pradesh fall within the Ganga basin (specifically the Yamuna sub-basin). Sikkim is part of the Brahmaputra basin. Assam is primarily in the Brahmaputra basin. Odisha is drained by rivers like Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, etc., and is not part of the Ganga basin.

22. Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, often discussed in media, is buil

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, often discussed in media, is built across which one of the following rivers ?

Cauvery
Godavari
Krishna
Penneru
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The correct answer is Godavari.
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is a massive multi-purpose irrigation project located in Telangana, India. It is designed to lift water from the Godavari river and its tributaries and distribute it to various parts of the state for irrigation, drinking water, and industrial use. The project involves a complex network of barrages, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, and canals. It is notable for its scale, particularly the extensive use of lift irrigation technology to raise water to higher elevations.
The Kaleshwaram Project is built at the confluence of the Godavari River and its tributary Pranahita River at Kaleshwaram, Telangana. It is considered one of the world’s largest lift irrigation projects. The project aims to provide irrigation water to lakhs of acres and drinking water to millions of people.

23. Which one of the following States does not make boundary with Chhattis

Which one of the following States does not make boundary with Chhattisgarh ?

Jharkhand
Bihar
Odisha
Telangana
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The correct answer is B. Chhattisgarh shares its borders with Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Bihar does not share a border with Chhattisgarh; it is located further north, separated by Jharkhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Knowledge of the geographical boundaries of Indian states is required.
Chhattisgarh was formed in 2000, carved out of Madhya Pradesh. Its neighbouring states are: Madhya Pradesh (North-West), Uttar Pradesh (North), Jharkhand (North-East), Odisha (East), Telangana (South-West), Andhra Pradesh (South), and Maharashtra (South-West).

24. Which one of the following rivers flows through the Shipki La Pass ?

Which one of the following rivers flows through the Shipki La Pass ?

Ravi
Jhelum
Beas
Satluj
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The correct answer is D. The Satluj (Sutlej) River enters India from Tibet through the Shipki La pass in Himachal Pradesh.
Shipki La is a mountain pass connecting India (Himachal Pradesh) with Tibet (China).
The Satluj is one of the major rivers of the Indus River System. It originates in Tibet and flows through Shipki La to enter India. The Ravi, Jhelum, and Beas rivers also flow through Himachal Pradesh or nearby regions but do not enter India through Shipki La.

25. Which one of the following river valleys is associated with the produc

Which one of the following river valleys is associated with the production of coal ?

Sone
Alaknanda
Chambal
Yamuna
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The correct answer is A. The Sone River valley (part of the Son-Mahanadi coalfield) is well-known for significant coal deposits in India, particularly in areas like Singrauli and Sohagpur.
Coal deposits in India are primarily concentrated in river valleys, particularly those of the Gondwana system.
Major coal-producing river valleys in India include the Damodar Valley, Mahanadi Valley, Son Valley, Godavari Valley, and Wardha Valley. The Alaknanda, Chambal, and Yamuna river valleys are not significant coal-producing regions.

26. Which one of the following are separated by Ten Degree channel ?

Which one of the following are separated by Ten Degree channel ?

Car Nicobar and Little Nicobar
Little Andaman and Middle Andaman
Car Nicobar and Little Andaman
Little Andaman and Great Nicobar
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The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands. Specifically, it separates Little Andaman Island (southernmost island of the Andaman group) from Car Nicobar Island (northernmost island of the Nicobar group).
– The channel is named after the 10-degree line of latitude, although it is slightly north of it.
– It is a significant maritime route in the Bay of Bengal.
Other important channels in the region include the Duncan Passage (separating Great Andaman and Little Andaman) and the Great Channel (separating Great Nicobar from Sumatra, Indonesia).

27. Neyveli, Singareni, Korba and Singrauli are mines, which produce

Neyveli, Singareni, Korba and Singrauli are mines, which produce

Mica.
Iron ore.
Bauxite.
Coal.
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The correct answer is Coal.
The locations listed are major coal mining areas in India:
– Neyveli (Tamil Nadu): Famous for its large deposits of lignite coal and the associated thermal power plant.
– Singareni (Telangana): The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is one of the largest coal mining companies in India, operating mines in Telangana.
– Korba (Chhattisgarh): A major coal-producing region and the location of large thermal power plants.
– Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh/Uttar Pradesh): Known as the “Energy Capital of India” due to its vast coal reserves and numerous super thermal power stations based on coal.

These locations are not primarily known for large-scale mining of Mica, Iron ore, or Bauxite, although these minerals are mined elsewhere in India.

Coal is a critical energy resource for India, powering a majority of its electricity generation through thermal power plants. India is one of the largest producers and consumers of coal globally. Key coalfields are concentrated in states like Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh, as well as lignite deposits in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan.

28. In which one of the following rivers is the Majuli river island situat

In which one of the following rivers is the Majuli river island situated ?

Ganga
Godavari
Brahmaputra
Kaveri
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The correct answer is Brahmaputra.
Majuli is a large river island located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It was the world’s largest river island for a period, though its size has decreased significantly due to erosion. The island is formed by the Brahmaputra river in the south and the Kherkutia Suti, an anabranch of the Brahmaputra, joined by the Subansiri River in the north.
Majuli is culturally significant as the hub of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture, with numerous Satras (monasteries) located there. The island faces severe environmental challenges, primarily riverbank erosion, which has led to a substantial reduction in its area over the past few decades. Efforts are ongoing for its conservation.

29. Which one among the following is the place of confluence of the rivers

Which one among the following is the place of confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi ?

Vishnuprayag
Karnaprayag
Devprayag
Rudraprayag
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The correct answer is Devprayag.
Devprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of the Alaknanda River. It is the confluence point where the Alaknanda River meets the Bhagirathi River. This confluence marks the point where the river officially gets the name “Ganga”.
– Vishnuprayag: Confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga.
– Karnaprayag: Confluence of Alaknanda and Pindar.
– Rudraprayag: Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini.
– Devprayag: Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi.
The Panch Prayag are significant pilgrimage sites located along the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand, India. These confluences are considered holy in Hinduism, marking key points in the journey of the Alaknanda before it merges with the Bhagirathi to form the main stem of the Ganges River.

30. Which one among the following is the northernmost located city of Indi

Which one among the following is the northernmost located city of India ?

Patna
Kolkata
Guwahati
Kohima
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The correct answer is Guwahati.
To determine the northernmost city among the given options, we need to compare their latitudes. Approximate latitudes are:
– Patna (Bihar): ~25.5° N
– Kolkata (West Bengal): ~22.6° N
– Guwahati (Assam): ~26.2° N
– Kohima (Nagaland): ~25.6° N

Comparing these values, Guwahati has the highest latitude (approximately 26.2° N), making it the northernmost city among the given options.

Latitudinal comparison is a standard method for determining the relative north-south position of places. It’s useful to have a general idea of the geographical location and approximate latitudes of major Indian cities, especially those mentioned frequently in geographical context.
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