Indian Geography

31. Which among the following is a west flowing river?

Which among the following is a west flowing river?

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Teesta
Tapti
Subarnarekha
Betwa
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The correct answer is Tapti.
– Most major rivers in India flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal.
– Tapti (or Tapi) is one of the few major rivers that flows westward into the Arabian Sea.
– Other major west-flowing rivers in India include the Narmada, Indus, Mahi, Periyar, and Mandovi.
– The Teesta flows south and then east, joining the Brahmaputra.
– The Subarnarekha flows generally east into the Bay of Bengal.
– The Betwa flows north-east, joining the Yamuna (a tributary of the Ganges, which flows east).

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32. In India, the largest reserve of Bauxite is found in

In India, the largest reserve of Bauxite is found in

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Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Jharkhand
Odisha
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The correct answer is Odisha.
– Odisha holds the largest reserves of Bauxite, which is the principal ore of aluminium.
– The state accounts for more than half of India’s total bauxite resources.
– Major bauxite mining areas in Odisha include the districts of Koraput, Kalahandi, Rayagada, and Balangir.
– Other states with significant bauxite reserves include Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra.

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33. The railway network in India is divided into

The railway network in India is divided into

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8 zones.
10 zones.
17 zones.
20 zones.
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The railway network in India is divided into administrative zones. While the number has changed slightly over time, 17 zones was the established number for a significant period and is typically referred to in many contexts. As of recent updates, the number is 18. However, given the options, 17 is the most appropriate answer reflecting the standard structure known for a long time.
Indian Railways is organized into functional zones for efficient administration and operation of the vast railway network.
The 17 zones (before the 18th was created in 2019) included Central, Eastern, East Central, East Coast, Northern, North Central, North Eastern, Northeast Frontier, North Western, Southern, South Central, South Eastern, South East Central, South Western, Western, West Central, and Metro Railway (Kolkata). The 18th zone is the South Coast Railway (Visakhapatnam). Assuming the question refers to the structure prior to the most recent addition, 17 is the correct choice among the given options.

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34. The East-West Corridor National Highway connects which of the followin

The East-West Corridor National Highway connects which of the following ?

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Silchar to Porbandar
Jorhat to Jaisalmer
Agartala to Ahmedabad
Itanagar to Mapusa
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The East-West Corridor of India’s National Highways Development Project (NHDP) connects Silchar in Assam (East) to Porbandar in Gujarat (West).
The East-West Corridor is a major national highway project aimed at improving connectivity across the length of India.
Along with the North-South Corridor (connecting Srinagar and Kanyakumari), the East-West Corridor forms a significant part of the NHDP’s Golden Quadrilateral and corridor projects.

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35. Guru Ghasidas National Park is situated in

Guru Ghasidas National Park is situated in

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Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
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Guru Ghasidas National Park is located in Chhattisgarh. It was formerly part of the Sanjay National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Following the bifurcation of Madhya Pradesh in 2000, the part of Sanjay National Park that fell into the newly formed state of Chhattisgarh was renamed Guru Ghasidas National Park. It is situated in the Koriya and Surguja districts of Chhattisgarh.
The park is named after Guru Ghasidas, a prominent saint and social reformer of the Satnami sect. National parks are areas designated for the protection of wildlife and their habitats.
Guru Ghasidas National Park is part of the Sanjay-Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve, which was declared in 2021, becoming the fourth Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh. The region is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including tigers, leopards, sambar, chital, and various bird species.

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36. Which one of the following observations regarding rivers is not made b

Which one of the following observations regarding rivers is not made by the Central Water Commission operating through its network of hydro-meteorological stations?

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Water level (gauge)
Silt
Water quality
Shifting in river channel
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The Central Water Commission (CWC) operates a network of hydro-meteorological stations primarily for monitoring river behavior in terms of water quantity and quality. Routine observations from these stations typically include Water Level (Gauge), Silt content (Sediment load), and Water Quality parameters. While CWC may conduct specific studies on river morphology and channel changes, “Shifting in river channel” is generally not a parameter for routine, continuous observation from fixed hydro-meteorological stations in the same way as gauge, silt, or water quality.
– CWC monitors key river parameters through hydro-meteorological stations.
– Standard routine observations include water level, silt/sediment load, and water quality.
– Shifting of the entire river channel is a larger geomorphological process, less amenable to continuous monitoring from a fixed station.
CWC’s mandate includes planning and coordination for water resources development and management, flood forecasting, and monitoring. Data collected from hydro-meteorological stations are crucial for flood forecasting, water management, and planning. While river morphology is studied, especially in the context of river training and flood control works, routine data collection focuses on the properties and flow of water itself at specific points.

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37. Hirakud Dam is built across which river?

Hirakud Dam is built across which river?

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Kaveri
Mahanadi
Krishna
Godavari
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The Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River in the state of Odisha, India. It is one of the earliest major multipurpose river valley projects undertaken after India’s independence.
– Hirakud Dam is located in Odisha, India.
– It is constructed on the Mahanadi River.
– It is a multipurpose project serving irrigation, power generation, and flood control.
Completed in 1957, the Hirakud Dam is one of the longest earth dams in the world. The reservoir formed by the dam, also known as Hirakud Reservoir, is one of the largest artificial lakes in Asia. The dam helps regulate the flow of the Mahanadi, mitigating floods in the delta region and providing irrigation water to large areas.

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38. Which one of the following crops is not a Kharif crop?

Which one of the following crops is not a Kharif crop?

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Rice
Maize
Wheat
Soya bean
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Wheat is a Rabi crop, not a Kharif crop.
Kharif crops are sown during the monsoon season (roughly June-July) and harvested in autumn (September-October). Rabi crops are sown in winter (October-November) and harvested in spring (March-April). Rice, Maize, and Soya bean are typical examples of Kharif crops grown during the monsoon season in India.
Major Rabi crops include Wheat, Barley, Gram, Mustard, and Peas. Other Kharif crops include Jowar, Bajra, Cotton, Jute, Groundnut, etc.

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39. The Silent Valley is located in which one of the following States?

The Silent Valley is located in which one of the following States?

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Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Kerala
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The Silent Valley National Park is located in the state of Kerala, India.
Silent Valley is located in the Nilgiri Hills and is known for its unique evergreen forests and biodiversity. It gained prominence due to a major environmental movement in the 1970s and 1980s to protect it from a proposed hydroelectric project.
It is part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is home to many endangered species, including the Lion-tailed Macaque.

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40. The Central Potato Research Institute is located at

The Central Potato Research Institute is located at

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Almora
Shimla
Noida
Murshidabad
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The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) is located at Shimla.
– The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) is a premier research institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
– It was established in 1949 and its headquarters are located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
– CPRI conducts research on various aspects of potato cultivation, breeding, pest and disease management, and post-harvest technology.
Shimla is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and provides a suitable environment for potato research, especially regarding hill agriculture. CPRI has several regional research stations across India to cater to different agro-climatic conditions suitable for potato cultivation.

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