Question 1

Fort William is located in Kolkata on the banks of river………

Accepted Answer

Fort William is located in Kolkata on the banks of the Hooghly River, which is a distributary of the Ganges River.

Question 2

……………. project is built on the Chenab river.

Accepted Answer

The Salal project is built on the Chenab river in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 3

……………….. is the oldest oil field in India.

Accepted Answer

Digboi in Assam is recognized as the oldest oil field in India, where oil was discovered in the late 19th century.

Question 4

The Name "India" is derived from Sindhu (Indus), which is a river in the north-west.

Accepted Answer

The name "India" is derived from the River Indus (Sindhu in Sanskrit), as the areas surrounding the river were among the first to be inhabited and known to the outside world.

Question 5

Nanga Parbat peak is located in ………

Accepted Answer

Nanga Parbat is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, which is part of the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 6

…………….. is the largest producer of rubber in India.

Accepted Answer

Kerala is the largest producer of rubber in India, contributing to the majority of the country's production due to its suitable climate and geographical conditions.

Question 7

The ………………… is the largest mangrove forest not only in India but in the world.

Accepted Answer

The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, spanning parts of India and Bangladesh.

Question 8

……………also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, is the largest container port in India.

Accepted Answer

Nhava Sheva, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, is the largest container port in India.

Question 9

………………………. was an economic system where lower castes performed various functions for upper castes and in turn received grain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ………………………. was an economic system where lower...

Question 10

The Indian River Lagoon is a group of three lagoons: Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, and the Indian River.

Accepted Answer

The Indian River Lagoon is indeed comprised of three distinct lagoons: Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, and the Indian River, stretching along the eastern coast of Florida.

Question 11

The ………….. Corridor was created in 1947 after the partition of Bengal between India and Pakistan.

Accepted Answer

The Siliguri Corridor, also known as the Chicken's Neck, was created in 1947 after the partition of Bengal between India and Pakistan. It is a narrow stretch of land that connects the northeastern states of India with the rest of the country, with Nepal and Bangladesh lying on either side.

Question 12

Nathpa Jhakri hydel power project is located on ………………. river

Accepted Answer

The Nathpa Jhakri hydel power project is located on the Satluj River in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Question 13

……………. is the second largest brackish-water lake or lagoon in India.

Accepted Answer

Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish-water lake or lagoon in India, after Chilika Lake.

Question 14

Tornadoes (or andhis)are common in Punjab and haryana. The same are called …………………. in west bengal.

Accepted Answer

Tornadoes in West Bengal are commonly referred to as "Kalbaisakhis," a term used to describe the pre-monsoon or springtime nor'westers that occur in the region.

Question 15

Laterite Soil (which is red in colour) is mainly found in which of the Indian states:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Laterite Soil (which is red in colour)...

Question 16

The Indian Standard Time is a standard uniform time which is adopted everywhere in India regardless of their local time.

Accepted Answer

Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a time offset of UTC+05:30. India does not observe daylight saving time, so IST remains the same across the entire country throughout the year, regardless of local variations in sunrise and sunset times.

Question 17

Damodar and Sone river valley in India are depository of the ……………. rocks.

Accepted Answer

The Damodar and Sone river valleys in India are known for their deposits of Gondwana rocks, which are significant for containing extensive coal reserves.

Question 18

…………………. is a place where river meets sea.

Accepted Answer

An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater from rivers and streams meets and mixes with salt water from the ocean.

Question 19

…………………… is the longest lake in India.

Accepted Answer

Vembanad Kayal (Vembanad Lake) is the longest lake in India, located in Kerala. It is known for its vast expanse and is a significant tourist attraction in the region.

Question 20

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary in India is located in the state of ……………………

Accepted Answer

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located in the state of Kerala, India. It is a popular tourist attraction, known for its wide variety of bird species, including migratory birds that visit during certain seasons.

Quiz 2: Geography of India: Landmarks, Borders, and Rivers: Part B