Indian Geography
Q.1
Easy
Which Indian state is the largest producer of spices and is known as the 'Spice Garden of India'?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Karnataka
C
Kerala
D
Telangana
Correct Answer:
C. Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala, located in South India, is the largest producer and exporter of spices, accounting for over 50% of India's spice production. It is historically known as the 'Spice Garden of India'.
Q.2
Easy
Neeraj Chopra won India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics at Paris 2024. In which event did he compete?
A
100m Sprint
B
Javelin Throw
C
Long Jump
D
Hammer Throw
Correct Answer:
B. Javelin Throw
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra won gold in the Men's Javelin Throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a throw of 89.45 meters, repeating his Tokyo 2020 Olympic success.
Q.3
Easy
Which Indian space agency successfully landed the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon's south polar region in August 2023?
A
ISRO
B
HAL
C
DRDO
D
CSIR
Explanation:
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) successfully landed Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's south polar region on August 23, 2023, making India the fourth nation to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.
Q.4
Easy
Which state produces the maximum amount of coffee in India?
A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Karnataka
D
Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer:
C. Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka produces approximately 70% of India's coffee, primarily in the Western Ghats region.
Q.5
Easy
Which plateau in India is known as the 'Roof of the World'?
A
Deccan Plateau
B
Tibetan Plateau
C
Chota Nagpur Plateau
D
Malwa Plateau
Correct Answer:
B. Tibetan Plateau
Explanation:
The Tibetan Plateau is known as the 'Roof of the World' due to its highest average elevation among world plateaus.
Q.6
Easy
Which Himalayan peak is located on the India-Nepal border and is the third highest in India?
A
Makalu
B
Kangchenjunga
C
Lhotse
D
Nanda Devi
Correct Answer:
B. Kangchenjunga
Explanation:
Kangchenjunga (8,586m) is the third highest peak in India and is located on the India-Nepal border in Sikkim.
Q.7
Easy
The Deccan Plateau is bordered by which mountain ranges?
A
Himalayas and Vindhyas
B
Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
C
Aravallis and Satpuras
D
Nilgiris and Cardamom Hills
Correct Answer:
B. Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau is bounded by the Western Ghats on the west and Eastern Ghats on the east.
Q.8
Easy
The Thar Desert is also known as which desert?
A
Great Indian Desert
B
Mohenjo-daro Desert
C
Rajasthan Sandy Desert
D
Cholistan Desert
Correct Answer:
A. Great Indian Desert
Explanation:
The Thar Desert, located in northwestern India, is also called the Great Indian Desert and spans Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab.
Q.9
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.
Q.10
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.
