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51. What is the approximate length of India's coastline, including island territories? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.07.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) 11516.6 kilometres
(b) 5516.6 kilometres
(c) 7516.6 kilometres
(d) 9516.6 kilometres

Correct Answer: (c) 7516.6 kilometres

Solution:The states with a sea line running along their borders are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.

52. Salsette Island is situated in which state of India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Kerala
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: (b) Maharashtra

Solution:Salsette Island is situated in the state of Maharashtra. It is one of the most densely populated Islands in the World.
Borivali National Park, also known as Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is situated in Salsette Island.

53. Where is the Dudhsagar Waterfalls located? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Goa

Correct Answer: (d) Goa

Solution:Dudhsagar Falls, also known as the Sea of Milk, is India's highest waterfall, approximately 310 metres high and 30 metres wide, located on the Mandovi River in the state of Goa.

54. Which of the following hill stations is NOT in Uttarakhand? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Nainital
(b) Mussorie
(c) Chakrata
(d) Daringbadi

Correct Answer: (d) Daringbadi

Solution:Daringbadi hill station is not located in Uttarakhand.
It is located in Odisha.
Hill stations like Nainital, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Ranikhet, Almora, Bhimtal etc, are located in Uttarakhand. Hence option (d) is the correct answer.

55. Varkala, Chowara, Chavakkad and Nattika are beaches in the state of [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 6.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala

Correct Answer: (d) Kerala

Solution:Varkala, Chowara, Chavakkad and Nattika ate beaches located in Kerala. Kerala is a popular tourist destination in India. Other famous places in Kerala include Ponmadi, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Idukki Dam, etc.

56. Which of the following is a beach in Goa? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shin-II)]

(a) Palolem
(b) Varkala
(c) Kudle
(d) Marinaac

Correct Answer: (a) Palolem

Solution:Palolem beach is located in Goa. Varkala beach in located in Kerala, Kadal beach in Puducherry and Marina beach in Tamil Nadu.

57. Which city is located on the banks of the river Chambal? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 18.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Ahmedabad
(b) Ayodhya
(c) Badrinath
(d) Kota

Correct Answer: (d) Kota

Solution:Among the given options, Kota (Rajasthan) is situated on the banks of river Chambal. Ahmedabad is located on the banks of river Sabarmati, Ayodhya is situated on the banks of river Saryu, and Badrinath is situated on the banks of river Alaknanda.

58. Which city is located on the banks of the river Mula-Mutha? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 1.02.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Surat
(b) Ahmedabad
(c) Nagpur
(d) Pune

Correct Answer: (d) Pune

Solution:Mula-Mutha River is formed by the confluence of the Mula and Mutha rivers in Pune. After the confluence of Mula and Mutha, the river flows and joins the Bhima river, a tributary of the Krishna river

59. Which city is located on the banks of the river Narmada? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 2.02.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Bharuch
(b) Bhopal
(c) Nagpur
(d) Kota

Correct Answer: (a) Bharuch

Solution:Among the given options, Bharuch (Gujarat) city is situated on the banks of river Narmada while Kota is situated on the banks of Chambal river.

60. Which city is located on the banks of the river Mahanadi? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 25.01.2017 (Shih-I)]

(a) Bengaluru
(b) Cuttack
(c) Badrinath
(d) Kota

Correct Answer: (b) Cuttack

Solution:According to the given question, Cuttack is situated on the banks of river Mahanadi, while Badrinath is squated on the banks of river Alaknanda and Kota is sinated on the banks of river Chambal.