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Geological Heritage Sites of India

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the Geological Heritage Sites of India.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is not a Geological Heritage Site of India?

  1. Lonar Lake

  2. Rani ki Vav

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it is not a Geological Heritage Site.

The Lonar Lake in Maharashtra is a result of which geological phenomenon?

  1. Impact cratering

  2. Volcanic eruption

  3. Glacial erosion

  4. Wind erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lonar Lake is a meteorite impact crater, which is a rare geological feature.

The Rani ki Vav in Gujarat is an example of which type of architecture?

  1. Stepwell

  2. Temple

  3. Mosque

  4. Palace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rani ki Vav is a stepwell, which is a type of well with a series of steps leading down to the water.

The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra are famous for their intricate rock-cut sculptures. Which deity is primarily worshipped in these caves?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

The Deccan Traps in Maharashtra are a series of lava flows that cover an area of approximately how many square kilometers?

  1. 50,000

  2. 100,000

  3. 150,000

  4. 200,000


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Deccan Traps cover an area of approximately 500,000 square kilometers.

The Vindhyan Supergroup in central India is known for its rich fossil record. Which of the following is not a fossil found in the Vindhyan Supergroup?

  1. Stromatolites

  2. Trilobites

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Pterosaurs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dinosaurs are not found in the Vindhyan Supergroup, which is much older than the Mesozoic Era when dinosaurs lived.

The Aravalli Range in Rajasthan is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Approximately how old is the Aravalli Range?

  1. 1 billion years

  2. 2 billion years

  3. 3 billion years

  4. 4 billion years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Aravalli Range is approximately 2 billion years old.

The Western Ghats in India are a biodiversity hotspot. Which of the following is not a type of forest found in the Western Ghats?

  1. Tropical rainforest

  2. Temperate rainforest

  3. Deciduous forest

  4. Coniferous forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coniferous forests are not found in the Western Ghats.

The Eastern Ghats in India are a series of mountain ranges that run parallel to the Bay of Bengal. Which of the following is not a state through which the Eastern Ghats pass?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eastern Ghats do not pass through Karnataka.

The Himalayan Mountains are the highest mountain range in the world. Which of the following is not a state in India that is home to the Himalayas?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

West Bengal is not home to the Himalayas.

The Thar Desert in Rajasthan is one of the largest deserts in India. Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of the Thar Desert?

  1. Sand dunes

  2. Oasis

  3. Salt flats

  4. Glaciers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glaciers are not found in the Thar Desert.

The Sunderbans in West Bengal is a mangrove forest that is home to a variety of wildlife. Which of the following is not an animal found in the Sunderbans?

  1. Royal Bengal Tiger

  2. Ganges River Dolphin

  3. Saltwater Crocodile

  4. Snow Leopard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Snow Leopards are not found in the Sunderbans.

The Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to a large population of which animal?

  1. One-horned rhinoceros

  2. Asian elephant

  3. Bengal tiger

  4. Snow leopard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kaziranga National Park is home to a large population of one-horned rhinoceros.

The Manas National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to a variety of wildlife. Which of the following is not an animal found in the Manas National Park?

  1. Golden langur

  2. Pygmy hog

  3. Hispid hare

  4. Snow leopard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Snow leopards are not found in the Manas National Park.

The Nameri National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to a variety of wildlife. Which of the following is not an animal found in the Nameri National Park?

  1. White-winged wood duck

  2. Hispid hare

  3. Golden langur

  4. Snow leopard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Snow leopards are not found in the Nameri National Park.

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