Indian geography miscellaneous


  1. Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?









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    Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.


    Correct Option: D

    Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.



  1. Which is called the “Lake District of India”?









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    Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the ‘Lake District of India.’ Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.

    Correct Option: A

    Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the ‘Lake District of India.’ Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.



  1. Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation?









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    According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy.Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are: l Rajasthan : 1047 MW; l Gujarat : 1000 MW; l Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; l Maharashtra : 363 MW; l Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.

    Correct Option: B

    According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy.Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are: l Rajasthan : 1047 MW; l Gujarat : 1000 MW; l Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; l Maharashtra : 363 MW; l Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.


  1. Which of the following cities is the new capital of Seemaandhra?









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    Amaravati will be the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh, known as Seemandhra. It is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The foundation stone for the planned city was laid on 22 October 2015, at Uddandarayunipalem area by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

    Correct Option: A

    Amaravati will be the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh, known as Seemandhra. It is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The foundation stone for the planned city was laid on 22 October 2015, at Uddandarayunipalem area by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.



  1. The Kovvada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be setup in which State?









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    Kovvada Atomic Power Project is a proposed 6,600 MW nuclear power station in Andhra Pradesh. U.Sbased Westinghouse Electric Corporation will supply AP-1000 nuclear reactors to Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for this prestigious project.Andhra Pradesh will get 50 per cent of the power to be produced at the atomic power plant.

    Correct Option: C

    Kovvada Atomic Power Project is a proposed 6,600 MW nuclear power station in Andhra Pradesh. U.Sbased Westinghouse Electric Corporation will supply AP-1000 nuclear reactors to Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for this prestigious project.Andhra Pradesh will get 50 per cent of the power to be produced at the atomic power plant.