21. Which of the following hill station is referred to as the “Kashmir of South India”?
[A] Ranni
[B] Munnar
[C] Panchalimedu
[D] Soordelu
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Correct Answer: B [Munnar]
Notes:
Munnar hill station is referred to as the “Kashmir of South India”. It is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala.
22. The only mud volcano of India is evident in which of the following islands of India?
[A] North Andaman island
[B] Strait island
[C] Baratang island
[D] Outram island
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Correct Answer: C [Baratang island]
Notes:
The only mud volcano of India is evident in Baratang island. The recent eruptions occurred in 2005 the year recent. It was believed that the reason for the last ereption was because of the Indian Ocean earthquake in 2004.
23. Lakshadweep group of islands are separated from the Maldives by which of the following?
[A] 8° Channel
[B] 9° Channel
[C] 13° Channel
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [8° Channel]
Notes:
Lakshadweep group of islands are separated from the Maldives by 8° Channel. 8° Channel is actually located between Minicoy (Lakshadweep) and Thuraakunu (Maldives).
24. In the past, India and Bangladesh both countries claimed their sovereignty over which of the following islands?
[A] Ghoramara Island
[B] Henry Island
[C] New Moore Island
[D] Sagar Island
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Correct Answer: C [New Moore Island]
Notes:
In the past, India and Bangladesh both countries claimed their sovereignty over New Moore Island. The conflict was resolved in the year 2014 by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
25. Arrange the following plateau from East to West
1. Bundelkhand Plateau
2. Baghelkhand Plateau
3. Malwa Plateau
4. Chotanagpur Plateau
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 4, 1, 3, 2
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 4, 2, 1, 3
[D] 3, 1, 4, 2
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Correct Answer: C [4, 2, 1, 3]
Notes:
The correct order from east to west- Chotanagpur Plateau, Baghelkhand Plateau, Bundelkhand Plateau, Malwa Plateau.
26. Which among the following about the Deccan plateau are correct?
1. The average elevation of this plateau is about 600 meters
2. The slope of this plateau is from west to east
3. it has a rectangular shape
4. It is located between eastern ghat and western ghat range
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 4
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The Deccan plateau is located between eastern ghat and western ghat range. it has a triangular shape. The slope of this plateau is from west to east and that is why most of the rivers of this region are east flowing. The average elevation of this plateau is about 600 meters.
27. Which among the following plateau have a famous gold field?
[A] Karbi Anglong Plateau
[B] Karbi Meghalaya Plateau
[C] Kaas Plateau
[D] Kolar Plateau
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Correct Answer: D [Kolar Plateau]
Notes:
The famous Kolar Gold Field is located at Kolar Plateau. It is situated in the state of Karnataka. The region is also famous for woolen blankets, leather goods, hand-loomed silk, etc.
28. Which of the following sequence of the rivers from north to south is correct?
[A] Damodar-Mahanadi-Brahmani- Tungabhadra
[B] Brahmani-Tungabhadra-Damodar- Mahanadi
[C] Damodar-Brahmani-Mahanadi-Tungabhadra
[D] Damodar-Brahmani-Tungabhadra- Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: C [Damodar-Brahmani-Mahanadi-Tungabhadra]
Notes:
Damodar River is an important river in West Bengal and Jharkhand. It is rich in mineral resources, the valley is home to large-scale mining and industrial activity. The Brahmani River is a major seasonal river in Odisha. It is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel
rivers. The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. The Tungabhadra River is a river in India that flows along the border between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
29. Arrange the following rivers from Chennai to Kolkata when travelled by road through the shortest distance?
1. Penner
2. Mahanadi
3. Godavari
4. Krishna
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, 3, 4, 1
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Correct Answer: B [1, 4, 3, 2]
Notes:
From Chennai to Kolkata river list- Penneru, Krishna, Godavari, Mahanadi, Subarnarekha.
30. Which of the following rivers is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the Punjab region?
[A] Jhelum
[B] Chenab
[C] Sutlej
[D] Beas
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Correct Answer: C [Sutlej]
Notes:
The longest of the five rivers that flow through the Punjab region is Sutlej. It is originated from the Rakas Lake near Manas Sarovar.
