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India Physical & Political Features Test - 14

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  • Question 1
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    The Nilgiri Hills are located in the state of
    Solution
    The Nilgiri Hills are located in the state of Tamil Nadu.The Nilgiri Mountains form part of the Western Ghats in western Tamil Nadu of Southern India. At least 24 of the Nilgiri Mountains' peaks are above 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), the highest peak being Doddabetta, at 2,637 metres (8,652 ft).
  • Question 2
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    Which rivers of southern India are west-flowing and flow into the Arabian Sea?
    Solution
    Narmada and Tapti are the rivers of southern India are west-flowing and flow into the Arabian Sea. The rivers Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri all flow eastward and drain in the Bay of Bengal. Narmada and Tapti rivers flow through the rift valleys which have a different gradient. So they flow westward. Rivers on the Indian peninsular plateau flow from West to East because of the gradient of the land.
  • Question 3
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    The Konkan Coast stretches between
    Solution
    The Konkan Coast stretches between Goa and Daman. The plain stretches approximately 330 miles (530 km) from the Daman Ganga River north of Mumbai (Bombay) to the Terekhol River between Maharashtra and Goa states and Daman and Diu union territory in the south.
  • Question 4
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    The boundary line between India and China is called
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    The boundary line between India and China is called Mc Mohan line. It is currently the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government. The line is named after Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of British India and the chief negotiator of the convention at Simla.
  • Question 5
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    Which of the following rivers flows into the Indian desert?
    Solution
    Luni (also known as Lonari, Lavanavari, Lavanavati, Salt river) is a river in Rajasthan. It originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near Ajmer, passes through the southeastern portion of the Thar Desert (Indian).
  • Question 6
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    Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir have common frontiers with
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    A frontier is a line or border separating some countries.
    States having common frontiers with Pakistan - Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat.
  • Question 7
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    The Purvanchal comprises
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    The Purvanchal range includes the hill ranges of the Patkai, Barail range, Manipur, Mizoram Mizo, and Naga Hills. The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills are part of Shillong Plateau, and not of the Purvanchal range.
  • Question 8
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    Which island is the administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep?
    Solution
    Kavaratti is the Administrative Headquarters of the whole Union Territory and Lakshadweep as well. All Islands are 220 to 440 km away from the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala state.
  • Question 9
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    Which of the following rivers rises in Tibet?
    Solution
    Indus river rises in Tibet. Indus river is one of the longest rivers in Asia. Originating in the Tibetan Plateau in the vicinity of Lake Manasarovar, the river runs a course through the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, towards the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan and the Hindukush ranges, and then flows in a southerly direction along the entire length of Pakistan, to merge into the Arabian Sea near the port city of Karachi in Sindh. It is the longest river and the national river of Pakistan.
  • Question 10
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    Name the islands that lie opposite the coast of Kerala.
    Solution
    Lakshadweep islands lie opposite the coast of Kerala. Lakshadweep, formerly known as the Laccadive, Minicoy, and Aminidivi Islandsis a group of islands in the Laccadive Sea, 200 to 440 km (120 to 270 mi) off the southwestern coast of India. The archipelago is a Union Territory and is governed by the Union Government of India.
  • Question 11
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    What are the Coastal Plains along the Arabian Sea in the south are called as?
    Solution
    The Coastal Plains along the Arabian Sea in the south are called as Malabar. Malabar region refers to the historic and geographic area of southwest India, covering the state of Kerala along with Kanyakumari district, Tulu Nadu and Kodagu district. It lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
  • Question 12
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    Which Valley is bounded by the Vindhyas on the North and the Satpura in the South?
    Solution
    Narmada Valley is bounded by the Vindhyas on the North and the Satpura in the South. The Narmada, also called the Rewa and previously also known as Nerbudda, is a river in central India after the Godavari, and the Krishna. It is also known as "Life Line of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh" for its huge contribution to the state of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in many ways. It is one of only three major rivers in peninsular India that run from east to west (longest west flowing river), along with the Tapti River and the Mahi River. It is one of the rivers in India that flows in a rift valley, flowing west between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges. The other rivers which flow through rift valley include Damodar River in Chota Nagpur Plateau and Tapti. Hence option (1) is correct.
  • Question 13
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    Which of these lakes is a result of tectonic activity?
    Solution
    The Wular lake is integral to the hydrological system of the Kashmir valley. It is India's largest freshwater lake and was formed as a result of the tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum river.

    As a result of it, the flood buffering capacity of the wetland has been severely compromised.

    So, option 3 is the correct answer here.
  • Question 14
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    Which of the following rivers has the largest drainage basin?
    Solution
    The Godavari is the biggest of the east-flowing rivers of peninsular India and the largest river draining in India.
    Godavari basin drains about 9.5% of India's total geographical area.
    So, option 1 is the correct answer here.
  • Question 15
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    Which is the largest peninsular river?
    Solution
    Most Deccan plateau rivers flow south. Most of the northern part of the plateau is drained by the Godavari River and its tributaries, including the Indravati River, starting from the Western Ghats and flowing east towards the Bay of Bengal.

    So, it is clear that "Godavari" is the largest peninsular river.

    Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer.
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