Indian geography miscellaneous


  1. Roads that link the important cities of various states are referred to as :









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    The National Highways Network of India, is a network of highways that is managed and maintained by agencies of the Government of India. India has 70,934 km of national highways (NH) connecting all the major cities and state capitals as of August 2011.

    Correct Option: B

    The National Highways Network of India, is a network of highways that is managed and maintained by agencies of the Government of India. India has 70,934 km of national highways (NH) connecting all the major cities and state capitals as of August 2011.


  1. The road that negotiates four high passes of the world in the Himalayas is









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    The Leh–Manali Highway is a highway in northern India connecting Leh in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir state and Manali in Himachal Pradesh state. The highway crosses some of the highest mountain passes in the world, including Rohtang La 3,978 m in Pir Panjal range and three passes in Zanskar range that separate Zanskar valley from Leh valley, namely, Baralacha La 4,892 m, Lachulung La 5,059 m and Taglang La 5,328 m.

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    The Leh–Manali Highway is a highway in northern India connecting Leh in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir state and Manali in Himachal Pradesh state. The highway crosses some of the highest mountain passes in the world, including Rohtang La 3,978 m in Pir Panjal range and three passes in Zanskar range that separate Zanskar valley from Leh valley, namely, Baralacha La 4,892 m, Lachulung La 5,059 m and Taglang La 5,328 m.



  1. Which of the following is an inland river port?









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    The term inland port is used in two different but related ways to mean either a port on an inland waterway or an inland site carrying out some functions of a seaport. By this standard, Kolkata is an inland river port.

    Correct Option: A

    The term inland port is used in two different but related ways to mean either a port on an inland waterway or an inland site carrying out some functions of a seaport. By this standard, Kolkata is an inland river port.


  1. In which State have Indian Railways introduced “Palace on Wheels” to promote tourism?









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    The Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train. It was launched by the Indian Railways to promote tourism in Rajasthan and has been highly popular since its launch. Palace on Wheels comprises 14 deluxe air-conditioned saloons, completely self-sufficient and tastefully equipped to impress modern travellers.

    Correct Option: C

    The Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train. It was launched by the Indian Railways to promote tourism in Rajasthan and has been highly popular since its launch. Palace on Wheels comprises 14 deluxe air-conditioned saloons, completely self-sufficient and tastefully equipped to impress modern travellers.



  1. Which of the following places are connected to the highest road of the world?









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    National Highway-1 (NH-1), also known as Srinagar-Leh Highway, is a National Highway entirely within the state of Jammu & Kashmir in North India that connects Srinagar to Leh in Ladakh and is maintained by Project Vijayak of the Border Roads Organization. It is one of the highest roads in the world. Running between the Indian cities of Leh and Manali, it opens up an inhospitable part of the Himalaya Mountains.

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    National Highway-1 (NH-1), also known as Srinagar-Leh Highway, is a National Highway entirely within the state of Jammu & Kashmir in North India that connects Srinagar to Leh in Ladakh and is maintained by Project Vijayak of the Border Roads Organization. It is one of the highest roads in the world. Running between the Indian cities of Leh and Manali, it opens up an inhospitable part of the Himalaya Mountains.