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Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 1

When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:
1. Deep gorges
2. U-turn river courses
3. Parallel mountain ranges
4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding

Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 1

When you travel in The Himalayas, you will see the Deep gorges, U-turn river courses, Parallel mountain ranges and Steep gradients causing land-sliding.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 2

With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:
1. The country’s total geographical ar ea under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
2. In India, the total geographical area of  coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 2

The country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is more in Gujarat as compared to other states. India has 60% of in land wetland out of total wetland.

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Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 3

A particular State in India has the following characteristics :
1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan.
2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover.
3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State.

Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 3
Answer:
The state in India that has all the mentioned characteristics is Arunachal Pradesh.
Explanation:
- Latitude: Arunachal Pradesh is located on the same latitude as northern Rajasthan.
- Forest cover: Arunachal Pradesh has over 80% of its area under forest cover.
- Protected Area Network: Over 12% of the forest cover in Arunachal Pradesh constitutes a Protected Area Network.
Hence, the correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh.
Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 4

A state in India has the following characteristics:
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central part produces cotton.
3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.

Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 4

Gujarat has the following characteristics:
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central parts produces cotton.
3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 5

The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow though narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its course to flow into India. This “U” turn is due to

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 5

Brahamputra originates near Mt. Kailash and is known to take a U turn near Mount Namcha Barwa. This U turn is also known as Great Bend. The U Turn is because of the 180° bend of the Himalayan structural trends.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 6

Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?    

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 6

The Ten Degree Channel is a channel that separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 7

The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 7

The low and deltaic plains of the Ganges is characterised by swamps and Sundarbans. So, the people out there grow Paddy and Jute.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 8

Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following ?
1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Opening a new canal across the Kra Isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 8

Opening a new canal in Kra Isthums can reduce the navigation time and distance. The first statement in this question requires an explanation. Its worth note that the Malacca strait is the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and links the India, China, Japan and South Korea. The issue of deepening of the Malacca strait is “linked” to its economic importance rather than “time of navigation and distance”. The issue is that most of the ships can not pass through it and the size of the biggest ships which can enter through it is called Malaccamax. Now the deepening of the strait would certainly help in “Increasing the volume of the business” because ships of larger sizes can pass through it, there is no significance of distance and navigation.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 9

The approximate representation of land use classification in India is:

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 9

The approximate representation of land use is classified as net area sown 46%, forests 23%, other areas 30%.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 10

The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through:

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 10

The latitude that passes through Sikkim also pass through Rajasthan.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 11

If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India?
1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.
2. Indo-gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.
3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 11

All the statements given in the question are correct.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 12

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 12

Kolleru lake is one of the largest shallow fresh water lakes in Asia, is located between Krishna delta and the Godavari in Andhra Pradesh.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 13

Which one of the following is the appropriate reason to considering the Gondwana rocks as most important of rock systems of India?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 13

More than 90% of India's coal reserves are found in Gondwana rock system.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 14

When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 14

Red soil in India is largely found in Deccan plateau. Red soil is less clayey and sandier in nature and has a rich content of iron and small amount of humus. Red soil is also known as yellow soil. The redness is the soil is due to Jerric oxide, is 2nd largest soil found in India from south of Bundelkhand to North of Raj mahal hill.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 15

Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are:

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 15

Rivers like Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and Yamuna passes through Himachal Pradesh.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 16

With reference to, the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 16

Luni river originates from Aravalli range and flows in south west direction through the hills and finally ends up in the marshy land of Rann of Kutch.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 17

In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 17

In India tropical moist deciduous forest occupies the largest area. It includes Deccan plateau, the north eastern region of Deccan plateau and the lower slopes of Himalayas and covers the part of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Bihar, Chhatisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Kerala.
In India, tropical moist deciduous forest covers 38% of the total forest area. It covers the region of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Kerala.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 18

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 18

Hoolak found in North eastern reigon of India. It covers 38% of the forest area. Hoolak Gibbon is found in North Eastern region of India.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 19

With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 19

Orissa has 90% natural resource of Nickel.

Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 20

Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C.

Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?

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Detailed Solution for Test: Geography Of India - 2 - Question 20

The above climate conditions are found in India in Western coastal area from Maharastra, Goa, Kerala, Coastal Karnataka including the Western Ghats, and hilly area of north east except some parts of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Virginia tobacco is cultivated in Andhra Pradesh and can be grown in dry weather. So Pepper should be the correct option.

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