Marine Geography of India

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of the Marine Geography of India, including its coastline, major ports, and marine resources.
Number of Questions: 14
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What is the length of India's coastline?

  1. 6,100 km

  2. 7,517 km

  3. 8,900 km

  4. 9,500 km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India has a coastline of 7,517 km, making it the 17th longest coastline in the world.

Which is the largest port in India by cargo tonnage?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Port


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru Port, located in Navi Mumbai, is the largest port in India by cargo tonnage.

Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the longest coastline among all Indian states, stretching for approximately 1,600 km.

What is the name of the marine ecosystem located in the Gulf of Mannar?

  1. Coral Reefs

  2. Mangroves

  3. Seagrass Beds

  4. Salt Marshes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gulf of Mannar is home to one of the largest and most diverse coral reef ecosystems in India.

Which Indian city is known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kochi

  3. Visakhapatnam

  4. Surat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is often referred to as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' due to its strategic location and importance as a major port city.

What is the name of the island located in the Bay of Bengal known for its unique birdlife?

  1. Sriharikota

  2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  3. Lakshadweep Islands

  4. Diu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are known for their rich biodiversity, including a wide variety of bird species.

Which Indian state is home to the largest mangrove forest in the world?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

West Bengal is home to the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What is the name of the marine national park located in the Gulf of Kutch?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Sunderbans National Park

  3. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

  4. Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch is a protected area located in the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat.

Which Indian state has the largest number of lighthouses?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Kerala

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarat has the largest number of lighthouses among all Indian states, with over 50 lighthouses along its coastline.

What is the name of the underwater canyon located in the Bay of Bengal?

  1. Swatch of No Ground

  2. Chagos Trench

  3. Java Trench

  4. Mariana Trench


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Swatch of No Ground is a submarine canyon located in the Bay of Bengal, which is one of the largest submarine canyons in the world.

Which Indian city is known as the 'Pearl City'?

  1. Visakhapatnam

  2. Tuticorin

  3. Surat

  4. Mangalore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tuticorin is known as the 'Pearl City' due to its historical significance as a major pearl fishing center.

What is the name of the marine conservation area located in the Gulf of Mannar?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Sundarbans National Park

  4. Bhitarkanika National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is a protected area located in the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu.

Which Indian state has the largest number of islands?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Odisha

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Lakshadweep


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands, making it the Indian state with the largest number of islands.

What is the name of the marine national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Sundarbans National Park

  4. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is a protected area located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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