1

Which of the following mountain ranges runs parallel to the western coast of India?

A

Vindhya Range

B

Aravalli Range

C

Satpura Range

D

Western Ghats

E

Answer

D, “Explanation: The Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India, stretching from Gujarat in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south. They are known for their rich biodiversity and play a crucial role in influencing the region's climate and ecology.”

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2

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Western Ghats of India?

A

Anamudi

B

Mullayanagiri

C

Doddabetta

D

Kalsubai

E

Answer

A, “Explanation: Anamudi, located in the Indian state of Kerala, is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India, with an elevation of approximately 2,695 meters (8,842 feet). It is known for its scenic beauty and biodiversity, attracting trekkers and nature enthusiasts from around the world.”

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3

Which of the following Indian states does not share a border with Myanmar?

A

Manipur

B

Nagaland

C

Tripura

D

Arunachal Pradesh

E

Answer

C, “Explanation: Tripura does not share a border with Myanmar. Therefore, Tripura is the option that does not share a border with Myanmar.”

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4

Which of the following Indian states has the highest percentage of forest cover relative to its total geographical area?

A

Mizoram

B

Arunachal Pradesh

C

Uttarakhand

D

Madhya Pradesh

E

Answer

A, “Explanation: Mizoram has the highest percentage of forest cover relative to its total geographical area among the given options. It is known for its dense forests and biodiversity, with approximately 85% of its land covered by forests.”

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5

Which of the following river basins in India is not classified as a part of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin?

A

Godavari

B

Krishna

C

Mahanadi

D

Kaveri

E

Answer

D, “Explanation: The Kaveri river basin is not classified as a part of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin. While the Godavari, Krishna, and Mahanadi rivers are all tributaries of the Bay of Bengal and contribute to the extensive Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin, the Kaveri river flows independently, draining into the Bay of Bengal in southern India.”

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6

Which of the following mountain ranges forms the natural boundary between Europe and Asia?

A

Rocky Mountains

B

Andesh Mountains

C

Ural Mountains

D

Himalayas

E

Answer

C, “Explanation: The Ural Mountains form the natural boundary between Europe and Asia. Stretching approximately 2,500 kilometers from the Arctic Ocean to the Ural River, they separate the European and Asian continents.”

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7

Which of the following mountain ranges is known as the "Roof of the World"?

A

Andesh Mountains

B

Himalayas

C

Alps

D

Rocky Mountains

E

Answer

B, “Explanation: The Himalayas, located in Asia, are often referred to as the "Roof of the World" due to their towering peaks, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. This mountain range spans several countries, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan.”

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8

Which of the following is the largest island in Japan?

A

Honshu

B

Hokkaido

C

Shikoku

D

Kyushu

E

Answer

A, “Explanation: Honshu is the largest island in Japan, covering approximately 227,960 square kilometres. It is the main island of Japan and is home to the country's capital, Tokyo, as well as other major cities such as Osaka and Kyoto.”

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9

Which of the following African countries does not have a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean?

A

Angola

B

Namibia

C

Gabon

D

Zambia

E

Answer

D, “Explanation: Zambia is the only landlocked country among the options provided, as it does not have a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. Angola, Namibia, and Gabon all have coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean.”

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10

Which of the following minerals is commonly associated with diamond deposits?

A

Quartz

B

Calcite

C

Kimberlite

D

Gypsum

E

Answer

C, “Explanation: Kimberlite is a type of volcanic rock that often contains diamonds. It is commonly associated with diamond deposits and is formed deep within the Earth's mantle.”

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