Indian Geography

41. 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
(Industry)
A. Kanpur 1. Silk
B. Sualkuchi 2. Cotton
C. Korba 3. Copper
D. Khetri 4. Aluminium

Code :

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

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The correct match for the places and industries is: Kanpur with Cotton, Sualkuchi with Silk, Korba with Aluminium, and Khetri with Copper.
– Kanpur is a major industrial city in Uttar Pradesh, historically known for its cotton textile industry.
– Sualkuchi in Assam is famous for its Muga silk production.
– Korba in Chhattisgarh is a significant site for aluminium production, housing a major plant of BALCO (Bharat Aluminium Company Limited).
– Khetri in Rajasthan is well-known for its copper mines and associated industry.
Matching the specific industries with their prominent locations is a common type of question testing geographical and industrial knowledge. Other important industrial centers in India include Mumbai (cotton textiles), Jamshedpur (iron and steel), Bengaluru (IT, aerospace), etc.

42. Which one of the following pairs of glaciers and locations is not corr

Which one of the following pairs of glaciers and locations is not correctly matched?

[amp_mcq option1=”Nubra Valley – Jammu and Kashmir” option2=”Milam Glacier – Uttarakhand” option3=”Bhaga Valley – Himachal Pradesh” option4=”Zemu Glacier – Arunachal Pradesh” correct=”option4″]

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The correct option is D) Zemu Glacier – Arunachal Pradesh.
Statement A is correct. Nubra Valley is located in Ladakh (formerly part of Jammu and Kashmir). Significant glaciers like Siachen are in this region.
Statement B is correct. Milam Glacier is located in the Kumaon Himalayas in Uttarakhand.
Statement C is correct. The Bhaga Valley is part of the Lahaul region in Himachal Pradesh, a glaciated area that forms one of the headwaters of the Chandrabhaga (Chenab) river.
Statement D is incorrect. The Zemu Glacier is located in Sikkim, India, on the eastern face of Kangchenjunga. It is the largest glacier in the Eastern Himalayas and is the source of the Teesta River. It is not located in Arunachal Pradesh.
Glaciers in the Himalayas are important sources of water for major river systems in India and surrounding countries. Knowing the location of major glaciers is relevant for understanding regional geography and environmental issues.

43. Which one of the following is the main ‘Rabi Season (winter season)’ c

Which one of the following is the main ‘Rabi Season (winter season)’ cereal crop of India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Paddy” option2=”Maize” option3=”Millets” option4=”Wheat” correct=”option4″]

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Wheat is the principal cereal crop grown in India during the Rabi season.
Rabi crops are planted in winter (October-December) and harvested in spring/summer (April-June).
Paddy (Rice) is primarily a Kharif crop, while Maize and Millets (like Jowar and Bajra) are also largely Kharif crops. Wheat is the staple cereal during the winter harvest.

44. Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the East

Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the East-West Corridor in India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Silchar and Porbandar” option2=”Mumbai and Nagpur” option3=”Mumbai and Kolkata” option4=”Nagpur and Siliguri” correct=”option1″]

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The East-West Corridor of India connects Silchar in Assam to Porbandar in Gujarat.
The East-West Corridor is part of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) in India, linking extreme points in the east and west of the country.
This corridor is approximately 3,300 kilometers long and is the second phase of the NHDP. It forms a crucial part of India’s efforts to upgrade and expand its national highway network, facilitating connectivity and economic development.

45. The Headquarters of Central Railway Zone of Indian Railways is located

The Headquarters of Central Railway Zone of Indian Railways is located at

[amp_mcq option1=”Jabalpur” option2=”Mumbai” option3=”Secunderabad” option4=”Allahabad” correct=”option2″]

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The Headquarters of the Central Railway Zone of Indian Railways is located in Mumbai.
The headquarters is specifically located at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai.
Indian Railways is divided into several zones for administrative purposes. Other major railway zone headquarters include Kolkata (Eastern and South Eastern), Chennai (Southern), New Delhi (Northern), Secunderabad (South Central), and Jabalpur (West Central).

46. Which one among the following is the oldest nuclear power plant in

Which one among the following is the oldest nuclear power plant in India?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kaiga” option2=”Tarapur” option3=”Kundankulam” option4=”Kakrapar” correct=”option2″]

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The oldest nuclear power plant in India is the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS).
TAPS was the first commercial nuclear power station built in India, commissioned in 1969.
Kaiga Atomic Power Station is located in Karnataka. Kundankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located in Tamil Nadu and is currently the largest in India. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is located in Gujarat.

47. The following are the major peaks of the Himalayas. Arrange them from

The following are the major peaks of the Himalayas. Arrange them from higher to lower altitudes :

  • 1. Kanchunjunga
  • 2. Nanga Parbat
  • 3. Nanda Devi
  • 4. Dhaulagiri

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

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To arrange the given Himalayan peaks from higher to lower altitudes, we need to know their approximate heights:
1. Kanchenjunga: Approximately 8,586 meters (world’s 3rd highest peak)
2. Nanga Parbat: Approximately 8,126 meters (world’s 9th highest peak)
3. Nanda Devi: Approximately 7,816 meters (highest peak entirely within India)
4. Dhaulagiri I: Approximately 8,167 meters (world’s 7th highest peak)

Arranging these from highest to lowest altitude:
– Kanchenjunga (8586 m)
– Dhaulagiri I (8167 m)
– Nanga Parbat (8126 m)
– Nanda Devi (7816 m)

The correct order according to the numbers given is 1-4-2-3.

– Knowledge of the approximate altitudes of major Himalayan peaks.
– Ability to compare and rank numbers.
All these peaks are located in the Himalayas. Kanchenjunga lies on the border between Nepal and India. Dhaulagiri and Nanga Parbat are in Nepal and Pakistan-administered Kashmir respectively. Nanda Devi is located entirely within the state of Uttarakhand, India.

48. Gir National Park is famous for

Gir National Park is famous for

[amp_mcq option1=”Tiger” option2=”Lion” option3=”Migratory birds” option4=”One-horn rhinoceros” correct=”option2″]

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Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, India, is globally renowned as the last and only abode of the Asiatic Lion (*Panthera leo persica*). While it also hosts other wildlife and birds, its primary fame comes from its successful conservation of the Asiatic Lion population.
– Gir National Park is specifically known for conserving the Asiatic Lion.
– Other wildlife parks in India are famous for different species (e.g., Kaziranga for One-horned Rhinoceros, Ranthambore/Corbett for Tigers).
The Asiatic Lion population in Gir had dwindled to very low numbers in the early 20th century but has significantly recovered due to conservation efforts. It is now the only wild population of Asiatic lions in the world.

49. 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 (City) List II (River)
A. Lucknow 1. Ganga
B. Jabalpur 2. Tapti
C. Surat 3. Narmada
D. Patna 4. Gomti

Code :

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

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The correct matching of cities with the rivers they are located on is:
– Lucknow is situated on the banks of the Gomti River.
– Jabalpur is located near the Narmada River.
– Surat is located on the Tapi (Tapti) River.
– Patna is located on the banks of the Ganga River.
Matching the List I (City) with List II (River):
A. Lucknow – 4. Gomti
B. Jabalpur – 3. Narmada
C. Surat – 2. Tapti
D. Patna – 1. Ganga
The correct sequence of matches is 4-3-2-1.
– Knowledge of the geographical locations of major Indian cities and the rivers flowing through them.
– Specific knowledge of the location of Lucknow (Gomti), Jabalpur (Narmada), Surat (Tapti), and Patna (Ganga).
Many significant Indian cities are located on river banks, which have historically been important for water supply, transport, and trade. Examples include Delhi (Yamuna), Kolkata (Hooghly/Ganga), Varanasi (Ganga), Ahmedabad (Sabarmati), Chennai (Cooum and Adyar), etc.

50. Which one among the following statements for black soil is *not*

Which one among the following statements for black soil is *not* correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is also known as ‘regur soil’.” option2=”It is generally clayey and impermeable.” option3=”It swells when wet and shrinks when dry.” option4=”It cannot retain water for long time.” correct=”option4″]

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The statement that is NOT correct about black soil is D. Black soil has a high clay content, which gives it excellent moisture retention capacity. It can retain water for a long time.
Black soil is known for its moisture retention capability due to its clayey nature. The other statements are correct characteristics of black soil.
Black soil is also called Regur soil or Black Cotton soil because it is ideal for cotton cultivation. It is rich in minerals like calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash, and lime, but poor in nitrogen and phosphorus. It develops cracks during dry periods, which helps in aeration.
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