JKSSB mcqs on indian geography Test 11 | JKSSB Mock Test
MCQs on Geography Test 11 | JKSSB Mock Test – Explanations
- Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' because of the distinctive pink color of its buildings, originally painted to welcome Prince Albert in 1876.
- The Sundarbans delta is formed by the confluence of the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers.
- Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest national park in India by area.
- Uttar Pradesh is the largest milk producer in India, contributing significantly to India's White Revolution.
- The Brahmaputra River is known as 'Tsangpo' in Tibet.
- Dhanbad in Jharkhand is called the 'Coal Capital of India' due to its extensive coal mines.
- Limestone is a sedimentary rock formed from mineral and organic particles under pressure over time.
- Indira Point in the Nicobar Islands is the southernmost point of India.
- The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by volume of water discharged.
- The Indravati River flows through the Dandakaranya region, which spans parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
- Andhra Pradesh leads in turmeric production due to suitable climate and soil conditions.
- Indore has been consistently ranked the cleanest city in India under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
- The Purvanchal Hills include Eastern Hills of India like the Patkai, Naga, and Lushai Hills.
- Brahmaputra is also called 'Sangpo' in Tibet and becomes Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Gorakhpur railway station in Uttar Pradesh has the longest railway platform in India.
- Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of mica in India due to abundant deposits.
- Jodhpur is called the 'Blue City' because many houses in the old city are painted blue.
- Godavari River is the longest river in South India.
- The Feni River forms part of the boundary between India (Tripura) and Bangladesh.
- Kerala is the leading producer of cardamom in India due to its tropical climate and hilly terrain.
- Himachal Pradesh has the highest number of hot springs due to its geothermal activity in the Himalayan belt.
- Jhelum is a major tributary of the Indus River, flowing through Kashmir.
- Indira Gandhi Canal is the main source of irrigation water in Rajasthan.
- Kochi in Kerala is known as the 'Queen of Arabian Sea' for its historical trade and maritime significance.
- Rajasthan is the largest producer of pearl millet (bajra), a drought-resistant crop.
- Narmada, Tapi, and Son all originate from Madhya Pradesh, hence "All of the above" is correct.
- Assam is known for growing Bhut Jolokia, one of the hottest chilies in the world.
- Agra is located on the banks of the Yamuna River and is home to the Taj Mahal.
- Karnataka leads in sunflower seed production due to favorable climate and agricultural policies.
- Mysuru in Karnataka is renowned for its sandalwood oil and products.
- Gulf of Mannar in Tamil Nadu is home to the largest coral reef ecosystem in India.
- Andhra Pradesh is the largest granite producer due to rich natural reserves.
- Nathu La is a strategic mountain pass connecting Sikkim with Tibet, used for trade and military access.
- Jammu & Kashmir is the largest producer of apples in India, particularly in the Kashmir Valley.
- Sundarbans is a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve known for mangrove forests and Bengal tigers.
- Penna River forms the Grand Canyon of India at Gandikota in Andhra Pradesh.
- Kerala is the leading producer of black pepper due to its tropical wet climate.
- Kandla Port in Gujarat is a major port handling imports and exports on the western coast.
- Narmada River forms the Dhuandhar Falls near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh.
- Jaisamand Lake is the largest artificial lake in Rajasthan, though Sambhar Lake is the largest saltwater lake.
- Meerut is known as the 'Sports Capital of India' due to its large-scale production of sports goods.
- Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau in India, covering most of South and Central India.
- Lonar Crater is a unique lake formed by a meteorite impact and has no river flowing through it.
