Question 1

……………….. river is also called lifeline of kerala.

Accepted Answer

The Periyar River is often referred to as the lifeline of Kerala due to its significant role in the state's water supply, agriculture, and hydroelectric power generation.

Question 2

Neyveli is a power generation township in ……………….. district of Tamil Nadu.

Accepted Answer

Neyveli is a significant power generation township located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, known for its large lignite mines and power plants.

Question 3

Cauvery is the source for an extensive irrigation system but is not used for hydroelectric power.

Accepted Answer

The Cauvery River is not only a source for an extensive irrigation system but also used for hydroelectric power generation, with several hydroelectric power plants located along its course.

Question 4

Chambal river joins with Yamuna river.

Accepted Answer

The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River, joining it in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Question 5

Which state touches maximum number of states in India?

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh (UP) touches the maximum number of states in India, sharing its borders with 8 other states (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar) and 1 union territory (Delhi).

Question 6

……………… is one of the 7 sacred cities of the Hindus and one of the four sites of Kumbh mela.

Accepted Answer

Ujjain is one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and is also one of the four sites where the Kumbh Mela, a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith, is held.

Question 7

Palakkad Gap is a ………………………. in State of Kerala.

Accepted Answer

Palakkad Gap is a mountain pass in the state of Kerala, India, that acts as a natural pass through the Western Ghats mountain ranges.

Question 8

………………… is also called "Teerthraj".

Accepted Answer

"Teerthraj" is a title given to Amarkantak, which is a pilgrim town in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is known for its religious significance and is the source of the rivers Narmada and Sone.

Question 9

The ……….. river has its source in the Amarkantak Hill.

Accepted Answer

The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Hill in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Question 10

…………………….. is India's smallest state by area.

Accepted Answer

Goa is India's smallest state by area. Chandigarh is a union territory, Panaji is the capital of Goa, and Bhutan is a separate country, not a state of India.

Question 11

Zuari is a river in India.

Accepted Answer

The Zuari River is indeed a river in India, flowing through the state of Goa.

Question 12

Tamil Nadu bordering states are …………………………..

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu shares its borders with Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh among the Indian states.

Question 13

In Nov 1949 Nathuram Godse (who shot Mahatma Gandhi) was hanged at ………………. Jail.

Accepted Answer

Nathuram Godse was hanged at Ambala Jail on November 15, 1949, for the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

Question 14

…………………… Island also known as Rameswaram Island, is located between peninsular India and Sri Lanka.

Accepted Answer

Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, is located between peninsular India and Sri Lanka. It is connected to mainland India by the Pamban Bridge.

Question 15

The Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located in ……………………….

Accepted Answer

The Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a primary spaceport used by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for launching satellites into space.

Question 16

Jammu and Kashmir is home to several valleys including ………………….

Accepted Answer

Jammu and Kashmir is home to several valleys including the Tawi Valley, Kashmir Valley, and Poonch Valley, making all of the options correct.

Question 17

Jhelum River is the only major Himalayan river flowing through the Kashmir valley.

Accepted Answer

The Jhelum River is the primary river flowing through the Kashmir Valley, originating from the Himalayas and traversing the region.

Question 18

The Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in …………….., India.

Accepted Answer

The Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in West Bengal, India. It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Question 19

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee of India started a program related to upgradation of highways, called …………….

Accepted Answer

The correct program is the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), initiated by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to upgrade, rehabilitate, and widen major highways in India.

Question 20

The war between Nepal and Britain is also known as ………………. War.

Accepted Answer

The war between Nepal and Britain is known as the Anglo-Gorkha War, which took place from 1814 to 1816.

Quiz 4: Geography of India: Landmarks, Borders, and Rivers: Part D