Indian Geography Questions and Answers
General Knowledge Indian Geography Questions with Answers explore states, rivers, and climatic zones. Common in SSC, CDS, and UPSC exams, they enhance geographical awareness about India
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1. The Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-electric project, completed with the help of Japan, is on the river
- Ganga
- Cauvery
- Narmada
- Godavari
3. The southernmost point of peninsular India, that is, Kanyakumari, is
- north of Tropic of Cancer
- south of the Equator
- south of the Capricorn
- north of the Equator
4. The pass located at the southern end of the Nilgiri Hills in south India is called
- the Palghat gap
- the Bhorghat pass
- the Thalgat pass
- the Bolan pass
5. Which of the following factors are responsible for the rapid growth of sugar production in south India as compared to north India?
- Higher per acre field of sugarcane
- Higher sucrose content of sugarcane
- Lower labour cost
- Longer crushing period
6. The principal copper deposits of India lie in which of the following places?
- Hazaribag and Singbhum of Bihar
- Khetri and Daribo areas of Rajasthan
- Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh
- Siwaliks in Uttar Pradesh and in Karnataka
7. Which of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India? It is largely practiced in Assam It is referred to as 'slash and burn' technique In it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years
- I, II and III
- II and III
- I and II
- I and II
8. The Yarlung Zangbo river, in India, is known as
- Ganga
- Indus
- Brahmaputra
- Mahanadi
10. The only zone in the country that produces gold is also rich in iron is
- North-eastern zone
- North-western zone
- Southern zone
- None of the above