Geography Of India (Part-IV) (Railway)

Total Questions: 50

41. Which of the following mountain passes forms the 'tri-junction' of India, China and Myanmar? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 14.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(1) Imis La
(2) Pensi La
(3) Diphu
(4) Bum La

Correct Answer: (3) Diphu

Solution:Diphu Pass is a mountain pass around the area of the disputed tri point borders of India, China, and Myanmar.

• Diphu Pass is also a strategic approach to eastern Arunachal Pradesh in India. It lies on the McMahon Line.

42. There is a time lag of_______ from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh. [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 14.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(1) 1 hour
(2) 1.30 hours
(3) 2.30 hours
(4) 2 hours

Correct Answer: (4) 2 hours

Solution:The difference between the longitude of Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh is thirty degrees.

• Hence the time lag from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh is two hours.

43. What is the population density of India as per the 2011 Census? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 14.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(1) 282 persons per sq km
(2) 482 persons per sq km
(3) 382 persons per sq km
(4) 582 persons per sq km

Correct Answer: (3) 382 persons per sq km

Solution:382 persons per sq km

• The population density of India went up to 382 persons per square kilometre in 2011 from 325 persons per square kilometre in 2001.

• Bihar is the most thickly populated state (1106 persons/sq km.) followed by West Bengal 1028 and Kerala 860.

• Population density increased at the rate of 17.54 from 2001 to 2011.

44. Government grants 51 Tiger reserve status for sanctuaries spanning forests of_________. [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 14.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(1) Andhra Pradesh
(2) Madhya Pradesh
(3) Uttar Pradesh
(4) Tamilnadu

Correct Answer: (4) Tamilnadu

Solution:The Centre in February 2021 approved tiger reserve status for the sanctuaries spanning the forests of Meghamalai and Srivilliputhur in Tamil Nadu.

• The 1 lakh-hectare area, home to 63 mammal species and 323 bird species - will be India's 51st tiger reserve.

45. in which year was Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO) established in India? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 14.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(1) 1907
(2) 1900
(3) 1905
(4) 1904

Correct Answer: (1) 1907

Solution:Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) was founded by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata and established by Sir DorabJi Tata on 26 August 1907.

• It is an Indian multinational steel making company based in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

46. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 15.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Ujjain - Kshipra river
(2) Surat - Tapti river
(3) Jabalpur - Jhelum river
(4) Lucknow - Gomati river

Correct Answer: (3) Jabalpur - Jhelum river

Solution:Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh is situated on the bank of Narmada River.

• It lies just north of the Narmada River in a rocky basin surrounded by low hills that are dotted with lakes and temples.

• The city is known for its beautiful marble rocks on the river at Bhedaghat.

47. Which of the following Indian states has minimum area? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 15.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Uttar Pradesh
(2) Rajasthan
(3) Maharashtra
(4) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (1) Uttar Pradesh

Solution:With an area of 342,239 sq. km, Rajasthan is the largest state of India.

Madhya Pradesh (308,252 sq. km) come second, followed by Maharashtra (307,713 sq. km) at third and Uttar Pradesh (240,928 sq. km) at fourth position.

48. Kolkata metro rail was opened for commercial services in_______. [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 15.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) 1984
(2) 1980
(3) 2004
(4) 1992

Correct Answer: (1) 1984

Solution:January 26, 1950, is the day the Constitution of India came into effect.

• It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949.

49. The Kullu valley with the Lahaul and Spiti valleys in Himachal Pradesh is connected by the_________. [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 15.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Rohtang pass
(2) Nathula pass
(3) Bara -Lacha pass
(4) Mayali pass

Correct Answer: (1) Rohtang pass

Solution:Rohtang pass connects the link between Kullu valley with the Lahaul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh.

• It is located at an altitude of 3979 m.

• It is a high mountain pass on the eastern end of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas.

50. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was set up in: [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 15.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) 2014
(2) 1988
(3) 2002
(4) 1952

Correct Answer: (2) 1988

Solution:The NHAI was created through the promulgation of the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988.

• On 10 February 1995, NHAI came into operations and was formally made an autonomous body.

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