Indian Geography — Physical Features Quiz

Question 1

The Standard Meridian of India (82°30'E) passes through which city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mirzapur — India's Standard Meridian (82°30'E) passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. ‌​‍This determines Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.

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Allahabad

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Varanasi

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Lucknow

Question 2

Which is the longest river in Peninsular India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Godavari — Godavari (1,465 km) is the longest peninsular river, often called 'Dakshin Ganga' (Ganga of the South).‌​‍

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Krishna

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Narmada

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Cauvery

Question 3

The only active volcano in India is located at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Barren Island — Barren Island in the Andaman Islands has India's only active volcano. ‌​‍It last erupted in 2017.

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Lakshadweep

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Great Nicobar

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Little Andaman

Question 4

Which two peninsular rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narmada and Tapi — Narmada and Tapi are the only two major peninsular rivers that flow westward into the Arabian Sea. ‌​‍Most peninsular rivers flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal.

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Godavari and Krishna

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Cauvery and Mahanadi

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Krishna and Cauvery

Question 5

The highest peak in South India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamudi — Anamudi (2,695 m) in Idukki district, Kerala, is the highest peak in South India and the highest peak of the Western Ghats.‌​‍

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Doddabetta

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Mahendragiri

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Nilgiri Peak

Question 6

Chilika Lake is located in which state?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Odisha — Chilika Lake is in Odisha. ‌​‍It is the largest brackish water (coastal lagoon) lake in India.

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Kerala

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Tamil Nadu

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Andhra Pradesh

Question 7

The Palakkad Gap is a pass through the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Palakkad Gap is the only significant break in the Western Ghats, connecting Kerala with Tamil Nadu. ‌​‍It is about 30 km wide.

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Himalayas

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Eastern Ghats

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Vindhya Range

Question 8

Black soil (Regur soil) is most suitable for growing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cotton — Black soil (Regur) is ideal for cotton cultivation due to its moisture-retaining capacity. ‌​‍It is found in the Deccan Plateau region (Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP).

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Rice

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Wheat

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Tea

Question 9

The southernmost point of India (including islands) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indira Point — Indira Point on Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost point of India. ‌​‍Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of mainland India.

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Kanyakumari

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Rameswaram

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Minicoy Island

Question 10

Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jammu & Kashmir — Wular Lake is in Jammu & Kashmir. ‌​‍It is the largest freshwater lake in India. Sambhar Lake (Rajasthan) is the largest salt lake.

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Rajasthan

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Manipur

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Uttarakhand

Question 11

The Brahmaputra River is known as __________ in Tibet.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tsangpo — Brahmaputra is called Tsangpo in Tibet, Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh, and Jamuna in Bangladesh.‌​‍

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Padma

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Meghna

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Jamuna

Question 12

Which alluvial soil is newer and more fertile — Bhangar or Khadar?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khadar — Khadar is newer alluvial soil found in flood plains, renewed every year by floods. ‌​‍Bhangar is older alluvium found above the flood plain and is less fertile.

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Bhangar

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Both are equally fertile

Answer

Neither is alluvial

Question 13

The Hirakud Dam is built on which river?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahanadi — Hirakud Dam is on the Mahanadi River in Odisha. ‌​‍It is one of the longest dams in the world.

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Godavari

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Narmada

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Krishna

Question 14

India ranks _____ in the world by area.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7th — India is the 7th largest country by area (3.28 million sq km). ‌​‍The order: Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil, Australia, India.

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5th

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6th

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8th

Question 15

Laterite soil is predominantly found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats and Kerala — Laterite soil (rich in iron and aluminium) is found in areas of heavy rainfall like the Western Ghats, Kerala, and parts of Karnataka. ‌​‍It is suitable for tea, coffee, and cashew.

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Northern Plains

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Thar Desert

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Central Highlands

Indian Geography — Physical Features Quiz