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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71. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because
- it is the older river of India
- of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers
- there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks
- its length is nearly the same as that of the river Ganges
72. The scarcity or crop failure of which of the following can cause a serious edible oil crisis in India?
- coconut
- Groundnut
- Linseed
- Mustard
73. The pennines (Europe), Appalachians (America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of
- old mountains
- young mountains
- fold mountains
- block mountains
74. Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India? The decline in overseas market Inadequately supply of raw jute Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials Select the correct answer from the codes given below
- I and II
- I, II and III
- I and III
- II and III
75. Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades? Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies Deforestation in the catchment areas of the rivers Lack of marketing facilities Select the correct answer from the codes given below
- I, II and III
- I and II
- I and III
- II and III
76. Which State has the largest coastline in India?
- Gujarat
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
77. Which of the following latitudes passes through India?
- Equator
- Arctic Circle
- Tropic of Capricorn
- Tropic of Cancer
78. India is the seventh largest country in the world and it covers a total area of approximately:
- 2700000 sq. km
- 3000000 sq. km
- 3200000 sq. km
- 3600000 sq. km
79. Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following states in India? 1. Sikkim 2. Mizoram 3. Goa 4. Arunachal Pradesh
- 3, 1, 2, 4
- 1, 2, 3, 4
- 1, 2, 4, 3
- 1, 4, 2, 3
80. In which one of the following Islands of India is an active volcano found?
- Car Nicobar Island
- Nancowry Island
- Barren Island
- Maya Bunder Island