Indian Geography - General Knowledge Questions

1 .

The himalayas are approximately ______ kilometer broad

350 to 600

300 to 500

200 to 300

150 to 400

Correct Answer : 150 to 400

2 .

Which state in India has the maximum number of wildlife sanctuaries?

Odisha

Madhya Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh state has the maximum number of wildlife sanctuaries in India. It has total of 36 wildlife sanctuaries. In India, there are total 96 national parks and 510 wildlife sanctuaries.

3 .

State game of Madhya Pradesh?

Kabaddi

Kho Kho

Mallakhamba

Lagori

Correct Answer : Mallakhamba

Malkhamb was declared as a state sport of Madhya Pradesh in april 2013.Malkhamb is an ancient sport of India and ensures exercise for every part of the body.Malkhamb players are expected to excel in any sports.

4 .

Bijapur is known for its what?

Severe Drought area

Statue of Gomateshwara

Gol Gumbaz

Heavy rainfall

Correct Answer : Gol Gumbaz

Bijapur is known for its Gol Gumbaz. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty.

What is Gol Gumbaz :

1. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah. This is the most famous monument in Bijapur.

2. It is the largest dome ever built in India.

3. A particular attraction in this monument is the central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times.

4. Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the Whispering Gallery, where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 metres away.

5 .

The Gandhi Sagar Dam is built on which river in Madhya Pradesh?

Chambal

Narmada

Tapti

None of the above

Correct Answer : Chambal

The Gandhi Sagar Dam is built on Chambal river and is located in the Mandsaur & Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh.

The dam’s reservoir area is the second-largest in India (after the Hirakud Reservoir), and attracts a large number of migratory and non-migratory birds throughout the year.

It is a masonry gravity dam, standing 62.17 metres (204.0 ft) high.

6 .

Which of the following is not a plantation crop?

coffee

coconut

rubber

Gram

Correct Answer : Gram

Gram is not a Plantation crop among the given options.

Plantation crops are known as cash crops. These crops are mostly grown at tropical and subtropical areas. These crops are grown for sale but not for local consumption. such crops include rubber, coffee, tea, various oil seeds, sugar cane,etc.

So, Gram is not a plantation crop.

7 .

Which of the following is "Blue Planet" ?

Mars

Earth

Saturn

Jupiter

Correct Answer : Earth

Planet Earth has been called the "Blue Planet" due to the abundant water on its surface. Here on Earth, we take liquid water for granted; after all, our bodies are mostly made of water. However, liquid water is a rare commodity in our solar system.

8 .

Where would you find Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds and Asurs?

Chhattishgarh

Jharkhand

Maharashtra

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Jharkhand

You can find Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds and Asurs in Jharkhand.

9 .

The worst affected state of India, by the menace of sea erosion is

Andhra Pradesh

Orissa

Kerala

Gujarat

Correct Answer : Kerala

The worst affected state of India by the menace of sea erosion is Kerala. Kerala is the state which is worst affected by coastal erosion in India. Efforts are being made to counter the menace of coastal erosion and to.

10 .

The Highest point in the Aravalli range is

Guru Sikhar

Panchmarhi

Doda Betta

Anaimudi

Correct Answer : Guru Sikhar

The highest of this peak is 1772 m.