Geography of India (Part -III) (UPSC)

31. Assertion (A): River Kalinadi is an east-flowing river in the southern part of India. [2007]

Reason (R): The Deccan Plateau is higher along its western edge and gently slopes towards the Bay of Bengal in the east.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: (d) A is false but R is true

Solution:River Kalinadi is a west flowing river in the southern part of India. So, the assertion is wrong. Deccan Plateau has elevation ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 ft and gently slopes towards the Bay of Bengal in the east. So, the reason is correct.

32. Which one of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa? [2007]

(a) NH 4
(b) NH 5
(c) NH 6
(d) NH 7

Correct Answer: (c) NH 6

Solution:National Highways (NH-6) passes through Gujarat. Maharashtra, Chhatisgarh, Orissa, Jharkhand and West Bengal. This road is 1,949 km long.

33. Consider the following statements: [2007]

1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines.

2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:Balaghat of Madhya Pradesh is known for its manganese mines. Majhgawan is famous for diamond.

34. Which one of the following rivers originates in Amarkantak? [2007]

(a) Damodar
(b) Mahanadi
(c) Narmada
(d) Tapi

Correct Answer: (c) Narmada

Solution:The Narmada river originates from a tank 1057 m high west of Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh. River Damodar originates from Chhota Nagpur plateau, Mahanadi originates from Bastar plateau and Tapti originates from Satpura hills.

35. Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located? [2007]

(a) Hyderabad
(b) Bhopal
(c) Lucknow
(d) Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Correct Answer: (c) Lucknow

Solution:Lucknow is the city most east in the list.

36. Out of the four southern States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States? [2007]

(a) Andhra Pradesh only
(b) Karnataka only
(c) Each of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
(d) Each of Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Correct Answer: (c) Each of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

Solution:Both Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka shares boundaries with maximum number of Indian states.

37. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [2007]

List-I (Aluminium Company)	List-II (Location)
A. BALCO	1. Hirakud
B. HINDALCO	2. Korba
C. Indian Aluminium Company	3. Koraput
D. NALCO	4. Renukoot

Option	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	1	4	2
(b)	2	4	1	3
(c)	3	4	1	2
(d)	2	1	4	3

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:

Aluminium Company	Location
BALCO	Korba
HINDALCO	Renukoot
Indian Aluminium Company	Hirakud
NALCO	Koraput

38. Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region? [2007]

(a) Bandhavgarh National Park
(b) Dandeli Sanctuary
(c) Rajaji National Park
(d) Indravati National Park

Correct Answer: (d) Indravati National Park

Solution:Indravati National Park is located in the Bastar region. The park is situated at the distance of 97.4 km Bastar.

39. In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peak located? [2007]

(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Maharashtra

Correct Answer: (a) Rajasthan

Solution:Guru Shikhar Peak is the highest point in Rajasthan. The altitude of peak 5676 feet (1722 mt).

40. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [2007]

List-I (Town)	List-II (River Nearer to it)
A. Betul	1. Indravati
B. Jagdalpur	2. Narmada
C. Jabalpur	3. Shipra
D. Ujjain	4. Tapti

Option	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	4	2	3
(b)	4	1	2	3
(c)	4	1	3	2
(d)	1	4	3	2