Anwer the following questions on Indian Geography:
The highest waterfall of India is in the state of
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Assam
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Karnataka
Solution: (d)
Kunchikal Falls are the highest waterfalls in India and second highest waterfalls in Asia. They are located near Agumbe in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka. Kumchikal falls are formed by Varahi River.
Which is the highest plateau in India?
(a) Deccan Plateau
(b) Chota Nagpur Plateau
(c) Ladakh Plateau
(d) Baghelkhand Plateau
Solution: (c)
The largest and highest plateau in India as well as the world is the Tibetan Plateau, called the “roof of the world”, which is still being formed by the collisions of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates. In all, the Tibetan plateau covers an area of some 2.5 million square kilometres, approximately 5000 m above sea level.
Metamorphism changes rocks’
(a) structure
(b) texture
(c) both (1) and (2)
(d) actual chemical composition
Solution: (c)
The word “Metamorphism” comes from the Greek: Meta = change, Morph = form, so metamorphism means to change form. The process of metamorphism is one that changes or alters either the mineralogy (structure) or the texture, but typically both, of some pre-existing rock. Metamorphic rocks are consequently rocks that have undergone a change or “metamorphosis” from a previous state as a sedimentary, igneous or even another metamorphic rock.
The two richest Eco-zones of India are
(a) The Himalayas and Vindhyas
(b) The Himalayas and Eastern Ghats
(c) The Himalayas and Western Ghats
(d) The Himalayas and Aravallis
Solution: (c)
The Himalayas and,the Western Ghats are known for rich biodiversity they support. Several species of eiidemic plant and animal are found in these zones. After Africa, Indian peninsula has the richest diversity of life forms on the face of the Earth.
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Mahadeo hills are in the west of Maikala hills.
(b) Mahadeo hills are the part of Karnataka Plateau.
(c) Mahadeo hills are in the east of Chhotahagpur Plateau
(d) Mahadeo hills are the part of Aravalli ranges.
Solution: (a)
The Mahadeo Hills are a range of hills in Madhya Pradesh which form the central part of the Satpura Range. As evident from the map given below, they are situated to the west of Maikal Hills.
