Indian Geography

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Which of the following is the longest river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River, also known as Ganga, is the longest river in India, flowing for approximately 2,525 kilometers.

The highest mountain peak in India is:

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kanchenjunga

  4. Nanda Devi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kanchenjunga, located in the Himalayas, is the highest mountain peak in India, with an elevation of 8,586 meters.

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is located in which state?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Haryana

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thar Desert, covering an area of approximately 200,000 square kilometers, is primarily located in the state of Rajasthan.

Which of the following is the largest state in India by area?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, covering approximately 342,239 square kilometers.

The coastline of India is approximately how long?

  1. 7,517 kilometers

  2. 8,900 kilometers

  3. 10,233 kilometers

  4. 12,548 kilometers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's coastline stretches for approximately 7,517 kilometers, making it one of the longest coastlines in the world.

Which of the following is the capital of India?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. New Delhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

New Delhi is the capital of India, serving as the seat of the Indian government.

The Western Ghats, a mountain range along the western coast of India, is known for its:

  1. Dense forests

  2. Tea plantations

  3. Snow-capped peaks

  4. Volcanic activity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Western Ghats is renowned for its dense forests, which are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.

The Sunderbans, a mangrove forest in the Ganges Delta, is located in which state?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sunderbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the state of West Bengal.

Which of the following is the largest lake in India?

  1. Wular Lake

  2. Vembanad Lake

  3. Kolleru Lake

  4. Chilika Lake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chilika Lake, located in the state of Odisha, is the largest lake in India.

The Deccan Plateau, a large plateau in southern India, is known for its:

  1. Black soil

  2. Tea plantations

  3. Desert landscape

  4. Snow-capped peaks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau is famous for its black soil, which is ideal for agriculture.

Which of the following is the wettest place in India?

  1. Mawsynram

  2. Cherrapunji

  3. Agumbe

  4. Mahabaleshwar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mawsynram, located in the state of Meghalaya, is the wettest place in India, receiving an average annual rainfall of over 11,872 millimeters.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, is known for its:

  1. Coral reefs

  2. Tea plantations

  3. Desert landscape

  4. Snow-capped peaks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are famous for their coral reefs, which are home to a diverse marine ecosystem.

Which of the following is the largest city in India by population?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the largest city in India by population, with over 20 million residents.

The Lakshadweep Islands, a group of islands in the Arabian Sea, is known for its:

  1. Coral reefs

  2. Tea plantations

  3. Desert landscape

  4. Snow-capped peaks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lakshadweep Islands are famous for their coral reefs, which are home to a diverse marine ecosystem.

Which of the following is the highest mountain pass in India?

  1. Khardung La

  2. Rohtang Pass

  3. Nathu La

  4. Zoji La


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khardung La, located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, is the highest motorable mountain pass in the world, at an elevation of 5,602 meters.

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