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Geology and Tourism in India

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the geological features of India and their significance in tourism.
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Which of the following is not a major geological feature of India?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Deccan Plateau

  3. Gangetic Plain

  4. Western Ghats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Western Ghats are located in the western part of India, while the Himalayas, Deccan Plateau, and Gangetic Plain are located in the northern, central, and eastern parts of the country, respectively.

The Himalayas are formed due to the collision of which two tectonic plates?

  1. Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate

  2. African Plate and Eurasian Plate

  3. Indian Plate and Pacific Plate

  4. Australian Plate and Eurasian Plate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are formed due to the collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate.

Which of the following is the highest peak in India?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kanchenjunga

  4. Nanda Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Everest is the highest peak in India, with an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,032 feet).

The Deccan Plateau is formed by the:

  1. Lava flows

  2. Sedimentary rocks

  3. Metamorphic rocks

  4. Igneous rocks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deccan Plateau is formed by lava flows that erupted from volcanoes millions of years ago.

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Indus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges is a major river that flows through the Gangetic Plain.

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in the state of Maharashtra, India.

The Taj Mahal is built using which type of rock?

  1. Marble

  2. Granite

  3. Sandstone

  4. Limestone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal is built using marble, a type of metamorphic rock.

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in India known for its hot springs?

  1. Manali

  2. Shimla

  3. Darjeeling

  4. Srinagar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manali is a major tourist destination in India known for its hot springs.

The Elephanta Caves are located on an island in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Goa

  3. Gujarat

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located on an island in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in India known for its rock-cut temples?

  1. Hampi

  2. Badami

  3. Pattadakal

  4. Aihole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hampi is a major tourist destination in India known for its rock-cut temples.

The Konark Sun Temple is located in which state of India?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is located in the state of Odisha, India.

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in India known for its waterfalls?

  1. Jog Falls

  2. Dudhsagar Falls

  3. Shivanasamudra Falls

  4. Hogenakkal Falls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jog Falls is a major tourist destination in India known for its waterfalls.

The Khajuraho Temples are located in which state of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples are located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in India known for its sand dunes?

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Bikaner

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Udaipur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaisalmer is a major tourist destination in India known for its sand dunes.

The Rann of Kutch is located in which state of India?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Haryana

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rann of Kutch is located in the state of Gujarat, India.

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