INDIAN GEOGRAPHY QUIZ

It is a long narrow, deep, endorheic (landlocked) lake situated at a height of more than 14,000 ft in the Himalayas. It is known for its very high phosphate concentrations. It is also known as “High Grassland Lake”. The Line of Actual Control passes through the lake. Recently, a brief scuffle between Indian and Chinese troops took place near it. Which of the following lakes has been described above?

Pong Dam Lake

Pangong Tso Lake

Sheshnag Lake

Tsongmo Lake

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Which among the following are the cause of dispersed settlement?1. Mountainous or heavy forested area2. Poor soil fertility3. Adverse climatic region4. Less availability of arable landChoose the correct option from the codes given below :

2 & 4

1 & 2

1, 2 & 3

1, 2, 3 & 4

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Central Seed Testing and Referral Laboratory (CSTL) is located:

Lucknow

Bhopal

Dehradun

Varanasi

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The maximum length of NH-44 lies in which of the following states?

Rajasthan

Telangana

Tamil Nadu

Madhya Pradesh

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The Coonoor hill station is located in which one of the following states of India?

Tamil Nadu

Kerala

Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka

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Avalanches in Himalayas have been a reason behind many causalities of trekkers, soldiers etc. since long time. With this reference, consider the following statements:The Himalayan range experiences more avalanches than any other place on Earth.Snowmobiling is one of the major reasons for avalanches. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 & 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Pir Panjal Pass provides the easiest access between which of the following places?

Jammu and the valley of Kashmir

Kashmir and Kargil

Leh and Siachen Glacier

None of these

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Who is said to be the “Father of the Indian Space Program”?

Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai

Dr. K Kasturirangan

Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam

Prof Satish Dhawan

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Consider the following irrigation projects with rivers over which they are executed:Gosikhurd National Irrigation Project – KrishnaShahpur Kandi Project – RaviUkai irrigation Project – Tapti Which of the above is/are correctly matched?

Only 1 & 2

1, 2 & 3

Only 2 & 3

Only 1 & 3

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What type of irrigation is popular in the areas of Satluj-Ganga plain?

None of these

Wells & Tubewells

Canal

Tank

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