Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Geography-GK

The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.

The scarcity or crop failure of Groundnut can cause a serious edible oil crisis in India. The peanut, also known as the groundnut, goober, or monkey nut, and taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, being important to both small and large commercial producers.

The pennines (Europe), Appalachians (America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of old mountains.

Factors that are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India are The decline in overseas market and Inadequately supply of raw jute.

Factors that are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades are Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies and Lack of marketing facilities.

The main minerals found in Karnataka are listed below: Gold: The Kolar Gold Fields in Kolar used to be one of the major producers of gold in India, before it shut down. Presently the gold mines of Hutti and Raichur produce almost 84% of the country's gold.

River Kaveri originates in the Brahmagiri hills in Kodagu, in a place called Talakaveri (head of Kaveri). It starts its journey from the small pond called as Kundike pond, later the two tributaries known as Kanake and Sujyoti joins it. All these three rivers meets at the point called Bhagamandala.

The largest lignite reserve in India is located at Neyveli in Tamil Nadu. At places, these coal seams are more than 15 metres thick. This coal has more than 35% carbon content. Neyveli Lignite Corporation has been set up for multipurpose use of this coal, after enrichment of its carbon content.

The Narmada, Periyar and Tapti are the only long rivers, which flow west and make estuaries. An Estuary is a partly enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea. Only West following rivers of India forms Estuary.

Because it seems In addition to being known as the evening star, Venus was also called the morning star because it could be seen for a few hours before the Sun grew too bright. The planet actually becomes brightest before the Sun rises or just after sunset.