Indian geography miscellaneous


  1. The most important uranium mine of India is located at :









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    The Jaduguda Mine is a uranium mine in Jaduguda village in the Purbi Singhbhum district of the Indian state of Jharkhand. It commenced operation in 1967 and was the first uranium mine in India. The deposits at this main were discovered in 1951. As of March 2012, India only possesses two functional uranium mines, including the Jaduguda Mine.

    Correct Option: D

    The Jaduguda Mine is a uranium mine in Jaduguda village in the Purbi Singhbhum district of the Indian state of Jharkhand. It commenced operation in 1967 and was the first uranium mine in India. The deposits at this main were discovered in 1951. As of March 2012, India only possesses two functional uranium mines, including the Jaduguda Mine.


  1. Which one of the following States produces the largest amount of spices?









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    The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.

    Correct Option: C

    The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.



  1. The most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India is









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    Deccan plateau is considered as the most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India. The lava soil of Deccan plateau is world renowned for cotton production and is popularly known as the black cotton soil. This is especially true of the central part of Deccan plateau, comprising Maharashtra, parts of Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

    Correct Option: B

    Deccan plateau is considered as the most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India. The lava soil of Deccan plateau is world renowned for cotton production and is popularly known as the black cotton soil. This is especially true of the central part of Deccan plateau, comprising Maharashtra, parts of Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.


  1. The blue revolution is related with









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    Blue Revolution is the water equivalent of the green revolution and primarily refers to the management of water resources, especially fish production. The Blue Revolution envisages transformation of the fisheries sector with increased investment, better training and development of infrastructure.

    Correct Option: A

    Blue Revolution is the water equivalent of the green revolution and primarily refers to the management of water resources, especially fish production. The Blue Revolution envisages transformation of the fisheries sector with increased investment, better training and development of infrastructure.



  1. The largest producer of Lac in India is









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    The leading producer of lacis Jharkhand, followed by the Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated species is Kerria lacca.

    Correct Option: B

    The leading producer of lacis Jharkhand, followed by the Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated species is Kerria lacca.