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Geology and Water Resources in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Geology and Water Resources in India. It covers various aspects such as the geological formations, water resources, and their significance in the country.
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Which of the following is the oldest geological formation in India?

  1. Dharwar Craton

  2. Aravalli Craton

  3. Chhotanagpur Plateau

  4. Cuddapah Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dharwar Craton is the oldest geological formation in India, dating back to the Archean Eon (3.8 billion years ago).

The Aravalli Range is primarily composed of which type of rocks?

  1. Gneiss and Schist

  2. Sandstone and Limestone

  3. Granite and Basalt

  4. Laterite and Alluvium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aravalli Range is composed primarily of gneiss and schist, which are metamorphic rocks formed from the transformation of pre-existing rocks under high temperature and pressure.

Which of the following is the largest river basin in India?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Narmada River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the largest river basin in India, covering an area of approximately 1.1 million square kilometers.

The Deccan Plateau is primarily composed of which type of rocks?

  1. Basalt and Lava

  2. Sandstone and Shale

  3. Limestone and Dolomite

  4. Granite and Gneiss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau is composed primarily of basalt and lava, which were formed by volcanic eruptions during the Cretaceous period.

Which of the following is the largest aquifer in India?

  1. Ganga-Brahmaputra Alluvial Aquifer

  2. Indus Alluvial Aquifer

  3. Narmada Alluvial Aquifer

  4. Krishna Alluvial Aquifer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga-Brahmaputra Alluvial Aquifer is the largest aquifer in India, covering an area of approximately 1.7 million square kilometers.

The Himalayan Mountains are primarily composed of which type of rocks?

  1. Sedimentary Rocks

  2. Metamorphic Rocks

  3. Igneous Rocks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Himalayan Mountains are composed of a variety of rock types, including sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, and igneous rocks.

Which of the following is the largest glacier in India?

  1. Siachen Glacier

  2. Gangotri Glacier

  3. Yamunotri Glacier

  4. Nanda Devi Glacier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Siachen Glacier is the largest glacier in India, located in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas.

The Thar Desert is primarily composed of which type of rocks?

  1. Sandstone and Limestone

  2. Granite and Gneiss

  3. Basalt and Lava

  4. Laterite and Alluvium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thar Desert is composed primarily of sandstone and limestone, which were deposited by ancient rivers and seas.

Which of the following is the largest lake in India?

  1. Wular Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Sunderbans is a delta formed by which two rivers?

  1. Ganga and Brahmaputra

  2. Indus and Ganges

  3. Narmada and Tapti

  4. Krishna and Godavari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sunderbans is a delta formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers in the state of West Bengal.

Which of the following is the largest waterfall in India?

  1. Jog Falls

  2. Dudhsagar Falls

  3. Shivanasamudra Falls

  4. Hogenakkal Falls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jog Falls is the largest waterfall in India, located in the state of Karnataka.

The Konkan Coast is primarily composed of which type of rocks?

  1. Basalt and Lava

  2. Sandstone and Limestone

  3. Granite and Gneiss

  4. Laterite and Alluvium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konkan Coast is composed primarily of basalt and lava, which were formed by volcanic eruptions during the Cretaceous period.

Which of the following is the largest river in India?

  1. Ganga River

  2. Indus River

  3. Brahmaputra River

  4. Narmada River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River is the largest river in India, flowing for a distance of approximately 2,525 kilometers.

The Chhotanagpur Plateau is primarily composed of which type of rocks?

  1. Gneiss and Schist

  2. Sandstone and Limestone

  3. Granite and Basalt

  4. Laterite and Alluvium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chhotanagpur Plateau is composed primarily of gneiss and schist, which are metamorphic rocks formed from the transformation of pre-existing rocks under high temperature and pressure.

Which of the following is the largest delta in India?

  1. Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta

  2. Indus Delta

  3. Mahanadi Delta

  4. Godavari Delta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta is the largest delta in India, covering an area of approximately 105,000 square kilometers.

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