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Indian Geography - General Knowledge Questions
A)
Nicobar Islands
B)
Andaman Islands
C)
Lakshadweep Islands
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Lakshadweep Islands

There are several islands in the Arabian Sea, with the most important ones being Lakshadweep Islands (India), Socotra (Yemen), Masirah (Oman) and Astola Island (Pakistan).

A)
Alwaye
B)
Kottayam
C)
Alleppey
D)
Ernakulam

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Ernakulam

Ernakulam is the mainland portion of the twin cities of Kochi-Ernakulam Kochi has been ranked the sixth best tourist destination in India.

A)
Drizzle
B)
Cyclones
C)
Earthquakes
D)
Rainfall

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Cyclones

Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to Cyclones. India is highly vulnerable to natural hazards especially earthquakes, floods, drought, cyclones and landslides.

A)
Red Fort Complex
B)
Qutub Minar
C)
Humayun's Tomb
D)
Mahabodhi Temple Complex

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Red Fort Complex

The Diwan-i-Khas, or Hall of Private Audiences, in the Red Fort of Delhi built in 1571 was the place where the Mughal emperor Akbar received courtiers and state guests. It was also known as the Shah Mahal.

A)
Karnataka
B)
Andhra Pradesh
C)
Tamil Nadu
D)
Kerala

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Karnataka

This theatre style is mainly found in all parts of Karnataka. Yakshagana is traditionally presented from dusk to dawn.

A)
Sikkim
B)
Rajasthan
C)
West Bengal
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - West Bengal

West Bengal has 42.45% of India's mangrove cover, followed by Gujarat 23.66% and A&N Islands 12.39%. Gujarat shows maximum increase of 37 sq km in mangrove cover [(over 9,000 acres)].

A)
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
B)
Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
C)
Karnataka and Kerala
D)
Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Cardamom hills are the most southern hills of India. It is situated at the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

A)
Kerala
B)
Assam
C)
Telangana
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Assam

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the State of Assam in North-East India, a biodiversity hotspot. Covering an area of 39,100 hectares, it spans the Manas river and is bounded to the north by the forests of Bhutan.

A)
Uttar Pradesh
B)
Madhya Pradesh
C)
Uttarakhand
D)
Kerala

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh  (Total Forest Cover in Sq kms 77,482)  has the largest forest cover in terms of area in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh. In terms of percentage of forest cover with respect to total geographical area, Mizoram has the highest forest cover followed by Lakshadweep. 

A)
68°7' E and 97°25' E
B)
68°7' W and 97°25' W
C)
68°7' N and 97°25' N
D)
68°7' S and 97°25' S

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 68°7' E and 97°25' E

Lying entirely in the northern hemisphere, the mainland extends between latitudes 8° 4′ and 37° 6′ north, longitudes 68° 7′ and 97° 25′ east and measures about 3,214 km from north to south between the extreme latitudes and about 2,933 km from east to west between the extreme longitudes.