21. Which among the following districts are the part of the Western Himalayan cold desert region?
1. Lahaul & Spiti
2. Kinnaur
3. Kargil
4. Leh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Western Himalayan region is the largest cold desert stretch in India. It consists of the district of Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur, Kargil and Leh.
22. The highest point of Andaman & Nicobar island, Saddle peak is located in which of the following part of the island?
[A] North Andaman
[B] Middle Andaman
[C] South Andaman
[D] Little Andaman
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Correct Answer: A [North Andaman]
Notes:
Saddle peak (732 meters) is located in North Andaman. The island is located 137 km north from Port Blair.
23. Which of the following foreign country is closer to the Andaman group of islands?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Indonesia
[C] Thailand
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [Myanmar]
Notes:
Myanmar is the closest country from the Andaman group of islands. Indonesia is closer to the Nicobar group of Islands.
24. Which of the following is the second biggest river island in Asia?
[A] Majuli Island
[B] Bhavani Island
[C] Peacock Island
[D] Nongkhnum River Island
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Correct Answer: D [Nongkhnum River Island]
Notes:
Nongkhnum River Island is the second biggest river island in Asia. It is the biggest island of Meghalaya and is formed by the river Wah Kynshi. Majuli is the biggest river island in Asia.
25. Bitarkanika Mangrove forest is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
Bitarkanika Mangrove forest is located in the state of Odisha. It has an extent of 650 km in the deltas of Brahmani and Baitarani river.
26. Someshwar Beach is located in which of the following states of India
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Someswar beach is located in the state of Karnataka. It was named after the Lord Somanatha temple. ‘Ottinene Hill’ is located very near to this beach.
27. Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of which of the following river?
[A] Alaknanda
[B] Sharda river
[C] Kali river
[D] Gomti river
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Correct Answer: C [Kali river]
Notes:
Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of the Kali River.
28. Arrange the following river basin of India as per the ascending order of their area coverage
1. Krishna
2. Ganga
3. Indus
4. Godavari
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 ,2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 4, 3, 2
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 2, 4, 1, 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 4, 3, 2]
Notes:
The correct ascending order- Krishna, Godavari, Indus, Ganga.
29. Which among the following matches of Waterfalls and the rivers are correct?
- Dudhsagar- Mandavi
- Gokak- Ghatprabha
- Duduma- Machhkund
- Jog- Sharavati
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:- Dudhsagar- Mandavi
- Gokak- Ghatprabha
- Duduma- Machhkund
- Jog- Sharavati.
30. Which of the following places in India is most likely to experience cyclones?
[A] Delhi
[B] Puri
[C] Mumbai
[D] Noida
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Correct Answer: B [Puri]
Notes:
Puri (Odisha) is the most likely to experience cyclones. Being a coastal state Odisha is the geographical location of low pressure most of the time and more prone to cyclones.