Geography Of India (Part-II) (Railway)

41. From which of these places does the Narmada river originate? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Amarkantak
(2) Malwa plateau
(3) Baghelkhand
(4) Bundelkhand

Correct Answer: (1) Amarkantak

Solution:The Narmada river is the largest west flowing river of the peninsula India.

• It originates in the Amarkantak plateau of the Maikal a range in the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh at 1057 meters above mean sea level.

42. On which river is the highest waterfalls of India located? [RRB RPF Constable Exam. 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Kaveri
(2) Pertyar
(3) Damodar
(4) Sharawati

Correct Answer: (4) Sharawati

Solution:Jog waterfall on the Sharavati river located in the Western Ghats near Sagar Taluka of Shivamogga District, Karnataka.

• It is the second highest plunge waterfall in India.

• According to question Jog waterfall is the highest waterfall of India.

• Now, Kunchikal waterfall (Karnataka) is the highest waterfall of India. It is situated on the bank of Varani river. The height of the water fall is 455m.

43. The red colour of red soil is due to_________. [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Ferric Oxide
(2) Phosphor Oxide
(3) Silicon Oxide
(4) Potassium Oxide

Correct Answer: (1) Ferric Oxide

Solution:Red soil is red in color because of high content of Iron Oxide (FeO).

• They are mainly found in the Peninsular India from Tamil Nadu in the south to Bundelkhand in the north and RajMahal in the east to Kathiawad in the west.

44. ________is the world's hightest peak. [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Kanchanganga Mountains
(2) Kilimanjaro Mountains
(3) Nanda Devi Mountain
(4) Mount Everest

Correct Answer: (4) Mount Everest

Solution:Mt. Everest with the elevation of 8848 metres is the highest peak on Earth.

• It is located in the Himalayas between China and Nepal with their borders running across its summit point.

45. Which of the following is a rabi crop? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Rice
(2) Wheat
(3) Maize
(4) Sugarcane

Correct Answer: (2) Wheat

Solution:Wheat is a rabi crop. It is shown is October November and harvest March April.

• Rabi crop also known as winter crop.

• Barely, oats, mustard, lentil, are the example of rabi crop.

46. Javadi and Shevaroy hills are located in which Indian state? [RRB RFF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Kerala
(2) Karnataka
(3) Tamil nadu
(4) Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: (3) Tamil nadu

Solution:The Shevaroy Hills are a towering mountain range (1620 m) near the city of Salem, in Tamil Nadu.

• The Javadi Hills are an extension of the Eastern Ghats spread across parts of Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts in the northern part of Tamil Nadu.

47. Thal Ghat connects Mumbai and_________. [RRB RPF Constable Exam. 17.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Nashik
(2) Surat
(3) Pune
(4) Goa

Correct Answer: (1) Nashik

Solution:The Thal Ghat or Kasara Ghat connects Mumbai to Nashik.

• Bhor Ghat links Mumbai to Pune and Pal Ghat connects Kerala to Tamil Nadu (link Kochi to Chennai).

48. Which one of the following is a river port? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Ennore
(2) Chennal
(3) Kolkata
(4) Haldia

Correct Answer: (3) Kolkata

Solution:Kolkata port is a example of river harbor. It is situated on the bank of Hugli river. The new name of Kolkata port is Shayama Prasad Mukherjee port.

• Major export item of Kolkata port is iron ore, leather and cotton textile.

49. According to the Census 2011, what percentage of total population constitutes urban population? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) 31.16%
(2) 10%
(3) 65%
(4) 50.1%

Correct Answer: (1) 31.16%

Solution:The total urban population in the country as per the Census 2011 is more than 377 million constituting 31.16% of the total population.

50. Which of the following crops is a rabi crop? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 20.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Millet
(2) Jowar
(3) Rice
(4) Maize

Correct Answer: (2) Jowar

Solution:Rabi crops are sown in winter from October - November and harvested in Summer from April to May.

Important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram, and mustard.