Geography of India (Part -III) (UPSC)

41. Consider the following statements: [2007]

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

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Solution:Red Panda is found in mountains of Nepal, north-eastern India, China, Bhutan and Slow Loris lives in dense forest of north-east, dense forest of Assam.
Red Panda is found in Eastern Himalayas, China, Bhuan and slow loris in the dense forest of north-east Assam.

42. Which one among the following States of India has the lowest density of population? [2007]

(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Sikkim

Correct Answer: (c) Arunachal Pradesh

Solution:Population density of Arunachal Pradesh is 13, Himachal Pradesh is 109, Meghalaya is 103, and Sikkim is 76.

43. As per India's National Population Policy, 2000, by which one of the following years is it our long-term objective to achieve population stabilization? [2008]

(a) 2025
(b) 2035
(c) 2045
(d) 2055

Solution:As per India's National Population Policy - 2000, by 2045 India will achieve population stability which means that the size of population will not go up.

44. What is the approximate percentage of persons above 65 years of age in India's current population? [2008]

(a) 14-15%
(b) 11-12%
(c) 8-9%
(d) 5-6%

Correct Answer: (c) 8-9%

Solution:According to census 2001 the approximate percentage of persons above 65 years of age in India's is 8-9%.
The correct answer is (c)

45. Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population to its total population (on the basis of the Census, 2001)? [2008]

(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) Orissa
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (a) Himachal Pradesh

Solution:On the basis of 2001 census, 9.8% of population Himachal Pradesh, 10.5% of population of Bihar, 15% of population of Orissa & 20.8% of population of Uttar Pradesh live in rural areas.

46. Among the following, which one has the minimum population on the basis of data of Census of India, 2001? [2008]

(a) Chandigarh
(b) Mizoram
(c) Pondicherry
(d) Sikkim

Correct Answer: (d) Sikkim

Solution:Population of Sikkim is 54,0851. Population of Chandigarh is 901,000, Population of Pondicherry is 974000 and population of Mizoram is 889,000.

47. Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation? [2008]

(a) Juniper
(b) Mahogany
(c) Islver fir
(d) Spruce

Correct Answer: (b) Mahogany

Solution:Mahogany is a species of tree found throughout the Caribbean, central and south America but not in Himalayas.

48. Out of all the biosphere reserves in India, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them? [2008]

(a) Gulf of Mannar
(b) Kanchenjunga
(c) Nanda Devi
(d) Sunderbans

Correct Answer: (b) Kanchenjunga

Solution:Kanchenjunga has been listed in 2018. Biosphere Reserves: Nilgiri, 2000, Gulf of Mannar, 2001, Sunderban, 2001, Nanda Devi, 2004, Nokrek, 2009, Pachmarhi, 2009, Similipal, 2009, Achanakmar-Amarkantak, 2012, Great Nicobar, 2013, Agasthyamala, 2016, Khangchendzonga, 2018

49. With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated? [2008]

(a) Chambal
(b) Narmada
(c) Tapi
(d) Bhima

Correct Answer: (b) Narmada

Solution:Omkareshwar Project is associated with Narmada river.

50. In India, how many states share the coastline? [2008]

(a) 7
(b) 8
(c) 9
(d) 10

Correct Answer: (c) 9

Solution:9 states of India have a coastline. Gujrat, Maharastra, Karnataka, Kerla, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.