Indian geography miscellaneous


  1. Which one of the following is a coastal district of Tamil Nadu?









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    Kanyakumari, formerly known as Cape Comorin, is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Kanyakumari lies at the southernmost tip of mainland India. It borders the Laccadive Sea to the southwest, south, and to the south east. It is the confluence of the Western Coastal Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains.

    Correct Option: B

    Kanyakumari, formerly known as Cape Comorin, is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Kanyakumari lies at the southernmost tip of mainland India. It borders the Laccadive Sea to the southwest, south, and to the south east. It is the confluence of the Western Coastal Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains.


  1. Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?









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    Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.

    Correct Option: A

    Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.



  1. Which one of the following States does not use thermal electricity?









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    There is not even a single thermal plant in India's North East and most of the power needs in the region and also power source in North East Grid comes from hydro-projects. In Arunachal Pradesh, the entire electricity generation is hydro.

    Correct Option: C

    There is not even a single thermal plant in India's North East and most of the power needs in the region and also power source in North East Grid comes from hydro-projects. In Arunachal Pradesh, the entire electricity generation is hydro.


  1. Which one of the following is not a desert district of Rajasthan?









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    The Thar Desert or the Great Indian Desert encompasses about 70% of total landmass of Rajasthan and hence it is identified as the "Desert State of India". The Thar Desert embraces the districts of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur. Churu is a town in the desert region, known as gateway to the Thar Desert.

    Correct Option: A

    The Thar Desert or the Great Indian Desert encompasses about 70% of total landmass of Rajasthan and hence it is identified as the "Desert State of India". The Thar Desert embraces the districts of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur. Churu is a town in the desert region, known as gateway to the Thar Desert.



  1. Which one of the following states does not have a railway station?









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    Sikkim lacks significant railway infrastructure. The closest major railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri in neighbouring West Bengal. However, the New Sikkim Railway Project has been launched to connect the town of Rangpo in Sikkim with Sevoke. The project is expected to be complete by 2015.

    Correct Option: A

    Sikkim lacks significant railway infrastructure. The closest major railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri in neighbouring West Bengal. However, the New Sikkim Railway Project has been launched to connect the town of Rangpo in Sikkim with Sevoke. The project is expected to be complete by 2015.