Question 1

On the south side, India is bounded by the Indian Ocean, by the Arabian Sea on the southwest and the ……………..on the southeast.

Accepted Answer

The southeastern boundary of India is bordered by the Bay of Bengal.

Question 2

The Ganges is one of the longest river originating in India.

Accepted Answer

The Ganges originates in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and is one of the longest rivers in India, flowing through the Gangetic Plain of North India into Bangladesh.

Question 3

The Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands in India are classified as …………..

Accepted Answer

The Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are classified as union territories in India.

Question 4

The ………………. is the effective border between India and the People's Republic of China.

Accepted Answer

The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the effective border between India and the People's Republic of China.

Question 5

The first British colony was in ……… with English East India Company at Surat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first British colony was in ………...

Question 6

The Rann of Kutch is a marshy region located in northwestern Gujarat and the bordering Sindh province of ……………..

Accepted Answer

The Rann of Kutch is a marshy region located in northwestern Gujarat, India, and it borders the Sindh province of Pakistan.

Question 7

The Himalayan range is considered as the world's highest mountain range, with its tallest peak …………….. on the Nepal-China border.

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest, located on the Nepal-China border, is the tallest peak in the Himalayan range and the highest point on Earth above sea level.

Question 8

Many cities in India have undergone place name changes such as Baroda being renamed to ………….

Accepted Answer

Baroda was renamed to Vadodara. This change reflects efforts to use local, historically accurate names for places in India.

Question 9

The Aravali Range is the oldest mountain range in India, running across Rajasthan from northeast to southwest direction, extending approximately 800 km (497 mi).

Accepted Answer

The Aravali Range is indeed the oldest mountain range in India, running across Rajasthan from northeast to southwest and extending approximately 800 km, known for its geological features and history.

Question 10

The Brahmaputra is also called ……………………

Accepted Answer

The Brahmaputra River is known by various names in different regions. It is called Tsangpo-Brahmaputra in its entire course, Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, and Burlung-Buthur in local Assamese dialects. Therefore, all the given options are correct names for the Brahmaputra River.

Question 11

…………… is the first port that was developed after independence in Gujrat State.

Accepted Answer

Kandla port, now known as Deendayal Port, was the first port developed after India's independence in Gujarat State. It was developed in the 1950s to serve as a major port following the partition, which left the port of Karachi in Pakistan.

Question 12

……………. is the smallest state of India.

Accepted Answer

Goa is the smallest state in India in terms of area.

Question 13

Southern India is mostly a Deccan Plateau, which is separated from northern plain by the ………………….

Accepted Answer

The Vindhya Mountains separate the Deccan Plateau in southern India from the northern plains, acting as a geographical divide.

Question 14

Survey of India prepares the topographical maps of India.

Accepted Answer

The Survey of India is the principal mapping agency of the country responsible for producing topographical maps of India.

Question 15

……………… are tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Accepted Answer

The Onges are one of the indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Question 16

The …………………………….. was started in 1977-78 with the main aim of controlling desertification, restoring ecological balance and creating conditions to improve the economic level of people in desert areas.

Accepted Answer

The Desert Development Programme (DDP) was initiated in 1977-78 to combat desertification, restore ecological balance, and uplift the economic conditions of people living in desert areas.

Question 17

……………. is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka.

Accepted Answer

The Palk Strait is the body of water that lies between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.

Question 18

Which of the following countries share longest land boundary with india?

Accepted Answer

Bangladesh shares the longest land boundary with India, stretching over 4,096 kilometers.

Question 19

The length of river Brahmaputra is

Accepted Answer

The length of the Brahmaputra River is approximately 2,900 km.

Question 20

India's first jute mill was established in 1854 in

Accepted Answer

India's first jute mill was established in 1854 in Rishra, near Kolkata, marking the birth of the jute industry in the country.

Quiz 1: Geography of India: Landmarks, Borders, and Rivers: Part A