Q.71
Easy
Which mountain peak in India is also known as 'Sagarmatha' in Nepali?
A
K2
B
Kangchenjunga
C
Mount Everest
D
Nanda Devi
Correct Answer:
C. Mount Everest
Explanation:
Mount Everest (8,849m) is called Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan, straddling the India-Nepal border.
Q.72
Easy
The Deccan Plateau is primarily located in which part of India?
A
North India
B
South India
C
Northeast India
D
Western India
Correct Answer:
B. South India
Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in South India, located south of the Narmada River and covering parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Q.73
Easy
The Western Ghats run parallel to which coast of India?
A
Eastern coast
B
Western coast
C
Northern coast
D
Southern coast
Correct Answer:
B. Western coast
Explanation:
The Western Ghats are a mountain range running parallel to India's western coast, stretching from Gujarat to Kerala and recognized as a biodiversity hotspot.
Q.74
Easy
In which year did India successfully conduct the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission?
A
2022
B
2023
C
2024
D
2021
Explanation:
Chandrayaan-3 was successfully launched and landed on the Moon in 2023, making India the fourth country to land on the lunar south pole.
Q.75
Easy
The Aravalli Range runs through which Indian states?
A
Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana
B
Rajasthan and Maharashtra
C
Punjab and Haryana only
D
Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer:
A. Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range extends through Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana, spanning over 700 km from southwest to northeast.
Q.76
Easy
Which state in India is the largest producer of tea?
A
Assam
B
Darjeeling
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Assam is the largest tea-producing state in India, accounting for over 50% of India's total tea production.
Q.77
Easy
The Brahmaputra river originates from which mountain range?
A
Hindu Kush
B
Karakoram
C
Tibetan Plateau (Kailash range)
D
Aravalli Range
Correct Answer:
C. Tibetan Plateau (Kailash range)
Explanation:
The Brahmaputra originates from the Tibetan Plateau, specifically near Mount Kailash, and flows through Assam.
Q.78
Easy
Which Indian state has the maximum coastline length?
A
Kerala
B
Maharashtra
C
Gujarat
D
Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer:
C. Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, spanning approximately 1,214 km.
Q.79
Easy
The Western Ghats are mainly located in which part of India?
A
Central India
B
Western and Southern India
C
Northern India
D
Northeastern India
Correct Answer:
B. Western and Southern India
Explanation:
The Western Ghats run along the western coast of India, spanning from Gujarat to Kerala, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.80
Easy
The Chambal River is a tributary of which major Indian river?
A
Yamuna
B
Ganges
C
Indus
D
Sutlej
Correct Answer:
A. Yamuna
Explanation:
The Chambal River is the longest tributary of the Yamuna River, flowing through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
