India - Location, Relief and Drainage Book Back Questions & Answers

1. The north-south extent of India is

a. 2,500 km

b. 2,933 km

c. 3,214 km

d. 2814 km

Correct answer: c. 3,214 km

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2. The Southern most point of India is

a. Andaman

b. Kanniyakumari

c. Indira Point

d. Kavaratti

Correct answer: c. Indira Point

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3. The extent of Himalayas in the east-west is about

a. 2,500 km

b. 2,400 km

c. 800 km

d. 2,200 km

Correct answer: a. 2,500 km

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4. _________ River is known as Sorrow of Bihar.

a. Narmada

b. Godavari

c. Kosi

d. Damodar

Correct answer: c. Kosi

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5. Deccan Plateau covers an area of about __________ sq.km.

a. 8 lakh

b. 6 lakh

c. 5 lakh

d. 7 lakh

Correct answer: d. 7 lakh

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6. A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as _________.

a. Coast

b. Island

c. Peninsula

d. Strait

Correct answer: c. Peninsula

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7. The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar separates India from _______

a. Goa

b. West Bengal

c. Sri Lanka

d. Maldives

Correct answer: c. Sri Lanka

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8. The highest peak in South India is

a. Ooty

b. Kodaikanal

c. Anaimudi

d. Jindhagada

Correct answer: c. Anaimudi

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9. _____________ Plains are formed by the older alluviums.

a. Bhabar

b. Tarai

c. Bhangar

d. Khadar

Correct answer: c. Bhangar

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10. Pulicat Lake is located between the states of

a. West Bengal and Odisha

b. Karnataka and Kerala

c. Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

d. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

Correct answer: d. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

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1. Tsangpo

Correct answer: River Brahmaputra in Tibet

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2. Yamuna

Correct answer: Tributary of River Ganga

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3. New alluvium

Correct answer: Khadhar

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4. Mt. Godwin Austen (K2)

Correct answer: Highest peak in India

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5. Coromandel Coast

Correct answer: Southern part of East Coastal Plain

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