Miscellaneous (Indian Geography)

Total Questions: 36

21. Which dam is called the Afghan India Friendship Dam? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 3.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Salma
Solution:The Salma Dam is also known as the Afghan-India Friendship Dam. The dam is built on the Chishti-e-Sharif river in the Herat province of western Afghanistan

22. What is the group of rural women solar engineers from African countries trained under India's developmental support for harnessing solar energy called? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 4.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Solar Mamas
Solution:As part of India's development cooperation, a group of rural women solar engineers from African countries, called 'Solar Mamas", are trained in harnessing solar energy.

23. What is the process of seepage of water in the land called? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 16.09.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Infiltration
Solution:Infiltration is the process by which ground surface water enters the soil. Through this process, the water-absorbing capacity of the soil is ascertained.

24. Match the following- [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

Rivers

Agreements with Neighboring Countries
A. Sindhu        1. Bangladesh
B. Ganga        2. Nepal
C. Kosi        3. Pakistan
Correct Answer: (b) A-3, B-1, C-2
Solution:Here is the correct match-

Rivers

Agreements with Neighboring Countries
A. Sindhu3. Pakistan
B. Ganga1. Bangladesh
C. Kosi2. Nepal

25. Which of the following is NOT a traditional water storage structure? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 23.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Haryali
Solution:Hariyali is not a traditional water storage structure.

26. A/an ____ is a natural geo-hydrological unit of land, which collects water and drains it through a common point by a system of streams. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 24.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Watershed
Solution:A watershed is a geographical area where the water of rain or melting snow flows through rivers, canals, and streams and collects at one place.

27. India's longest LPG pipeline is from Jamnagar to _____ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 09.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Loni
Solution:In the context of the question period, India's longest LPG pipeline (1410 km according to GAIL and 1414 km according to Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board) is from Jamnagar in Gujarat to Loni in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Presently India's longest LPG pipeline (2805 km) is being laid from Kandla Port to Gorakhpur in Gujarat. Some sources indicate the length of this pipeline as 2757 km.

28. Which is the largest of the following Duns with an approximate length of 35-45 km and a width of 22-25 km? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) DehraDun
Solution:Dehradun is the largest of all the dunes, with an estimated length of 35-45 km and a width of 22-25 km

29. The drainage pattern formed when rivers discharge their waters from all directions in a lake or depression is known as ______ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Centripetal
Solution:When rivers discharge their water from all directions into a lake or depression, the drainage pattern formed is said to be centripetal.

30. In which of the following states is the Stanley Reservoir located? [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 14.07.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu
Solution:Stanley Reservoir is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Situated across the river Kaveri, this reservoir is also known as Medoor Dam. It is one of the largest fishing reservoirs in South India.