Indian Geography MCQs

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Son, Mahanadi and Narmada rivers originate from the Amarkantak region of Madhya Pradesh.

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Tapti does not drain into the Bay of Bengal. The river rises in the eastern Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh and flows into the Gulf of Cambay of the Arabian Sea.

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The deepest gorges of the Indus river is Gilgit. It has a height of 5,200 meters above the level of the water bed.

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Among the waterfalls listed, Kunchikal Falls in India has the most height. Kunchikal Falls is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka and is known for its impressive height. It stands at approximately 1,493 feet (455 meters), making it one of the tallest waterfalls in India and in Asia. So, the correct answer is:  [C] Kunchikal Falls

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A lake helps to regulate the flow of a river as well as prevents flooding during heavy rainfall and during the dry season, it helps to
maintain the normal flow of water. It also maintains the aquatic ecosystem.

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The example of lagoons- Chilika, Vembanad, Asthamudi, Pulicat.

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Most of the rainfall in India is due to the South-West monsoon. In South India, rainfall decreases away from the Western Ghats.

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Bishrampur is famous for Coal mines. It is situated in Chattisgarh.

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Ib valley coalfield is located in the state of Odisha beside Ib river (A tributary of Mahanadi). A total of 22.3 billion tonnes of coal is reserved in this place.

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The black revolution is related to the production of Crude oil.