51. Which port is known as the 'Gateway of India'?
Mumbai Port: Mumbai Port has historically been a significant point of entry and exit for trade and passengers in India.
52. The 'Eastern Coastal Plains' are broader than the 'Western Coastal Plains' primarily due to: Formation of deltas by large eastward-flowing rivers:
Rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri form extensive deltas on the Eastern Coast, making the plains wider.
53. Which Himalayan range lies between the Greater Himalayas and the Shivaliks?
Lesser Himalayas (or Himachal): The Lesser Himalayas are located south of the Greater Himalayas and north of the Outer Himalayas (Shivaliks).
54. The 'Indira Point' is the southernmost point of the Indian Union and is located in:
Great Nicobar Island: Indira Point is located on Great Nicobar Island, making it the southernmost point of Indian territory.
55. Which river flows through a rift valley in India?
Narmada and Tapi (Tapti): Both Narmada and Tapi rivers flow westwards through rift valleys, between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
56. The Kavery River dispute is primarily between which two Indian states?
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu: The dispute over the sharing of Kaveri river waters has been a long-standing issue between these two states.
57. Which city is known as the 'Detroit of India' due to its thriving automobile industry?
Chennai: Chennai is a major hub for the automotive industry in India, earning it this nickname.
58. The 'Luni River' is unique because it: Is an inland drainage river that drains into the Rann of Kutch:
The Luni is the only major river in Rajasthan that flows west and drains into the inland marshy lands of the Rann of Kutch, rather than flowing into the sea.
59. Which type of soil is best suited for cotton cultivation?
Black Soil (Regur Soil): Black soils are ideal for growing cotton due to their moisture-retentive properties and rich mineral content.
60. The 'Gulf of Khambhat' (Cambay) is located off the coast of which state?
Gujarat: The Gulf of Khambhat is an inlet of the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in the state of Gujarat.
61. Which state in India has the highest population density?
Bihar: As per the 2011 Census, Bihar has the highest population density among Indian states.
62. The 'Shivalik Hills' are also known as the:
Outer Himalayas: The Shivalik Range forms the southernmost and geologically youngest east-west running chain of the Himalayas.
63. The 'Bhutan Gate' serves as the primary entrance to Bhutan from which Indian town?
Jaigaon, West Bengal: Jaigaon, in Alipurduar district of West Bengal, is a border town adjacent to Phuentsholing, Bhutan, with the Bhutan Gate serving as the entry point.
64. Which Indian city is known as the 'Tea City of India'?
Dibrugarh, Assam: Dibrugarh is a major tea-producing region and a commercial hub in Assam.
65. The Silent Valley National Park, known for its rich biodiversity, is located in which state?
Kerala: Silent Valley National Park is a protected area in the Nilgiri Hills of Kerala, famous for its pristine tropical evergreen forests.
66. Which Indian state is the largest producer of natural rubber?
Kerala: Kerala accounts for the majority of India's natural rubber production.
67. The 'Dudhwa National Park' is famous for its population of:
Swamp Deer (Barasingha) and Tigers: Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh is known for its diverse wildlife, including a significant population of swamp deer and tigers.
68. The 'Rohtang Pass' connects the Kullu Valley with which other valley?
Lahaul and Spiti Valleys: Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, connecting Kullu with the Lahaul and Spiti valleys.
69. Which Indian state is the largest producer of groundnuts?
Gujarat: Gujarat is the leading state in groundnut production in India.
70. The 'Salt Lake City' area is a prominent IT hub in which Indian city?
Kolkata: Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar) in Kolkata is a major planned satellite town and IT hub.
71. Which river originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Himalayas?
Yamuna River: The Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges, originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.
72. The 'Sagarmatha National Park' (Mount Everest) is located in Nepal, but its eastern border is adjacent to which Indian state?
Sikkim: The Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim shares a border with Sagarmatha National Park.
73. Which state is known as the 'Fruit Bowl of India'?
Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh is famous for its apple orchards and other fruit cultivation, earning it this nickname.
74. The 'Sardar Sarovar Dam' is built on which river?
Narmada River: The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a massive concrete gravity dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat.
75. The 'Great Nicobar Island' is home to which indigenous tribe?
Shompens: The Shompens are one of the indigenous tribal communities inhabiting the Great Nicobar Island.
76. Which Indian city is known as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its textile industry? Coimbatore: Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu is a major textile and industrial hub.
77. The 'Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve' is located in which state?
Uttarakhand: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, including Nanda Devi National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uttarakhand.
78. The 'Chilika Lake' is the largest brackish water lagoon in India and is located in which state?
Odisha: Chilika Lake is a major brackish water lagoon situated on the east coast of India, in Odisha.
79. Which Indian state shares its border with the maximum number of other Indian states?
Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh shares borders with eight other Indian states (Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttarakhand) and one Union Territory (Delhi).
80. The 'Bandipur National Park' is located in which state?
Karnataka: Bandipur National Park is one of India's premier tiger reserves located in Karnataka.
81. Which is the longest glacier in India?
Siachen Glacier: The Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram Range is the longest glacier in the Himalayas and the second-longest in the non-polar regions.
82. The 'Kaziranga National Park' is famous for its population of:
One-horned Rhinoceros: Kaziranga National Park in Assam is home to two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses.
83. Which city is known as the 'City of Seven Islands'?
Mumbai: Mumbai was originally an archipelago of seven islands that were gradually reclaimed and joined to form the present-day city.
84. The 'Narmada River' flows into which body of water?
Arabian Sea (Gulf of Khambhat): The Narmada is one of the few major rivers in peninsular India that flows west and drains into the Arabian Sea.
85. Which mountain range separates North India from South India?
Vindhya Range: The Vindhya Range generally serves as a traditional geographical divider between North and South India.
86. The 'Bara-lacha La Pass' is located in which state/UT?
Himachal Pradesh: Bara-lacha La is a high mountain pass in the Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh.
87. Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?
Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh is the largest sugarcane-producing state in India.
88. The Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills are located in which northeastern state?
Meghalaya: These prominent hill ranges are located in Meghalaya, and are known for their high rainfall.
89. Which Indian city is known as the 'Orange City'?
Nagpur: Nagpur in Maharashtra is famous for its oranges and is a major trade center for citrus fruits.
90. The 'Godavari River' originates from which mountain range?
Western Ghats (Trimbakeshwar, Nashik): The Godavari originates near Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, within the Western Ghats.
91. Which Union Territory has its capital as Daman? Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu:
Following the merger of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman serves as the capital of the combined Union Territory.
92. The 'Brahmaputra River' is known by what name in Tibet before entering India?
Tsangpo: In Tibet, the Brahmaputra River is known as Yarlung Tsangpo.
93. Which Indian state is the largest producer of spices?
Kerala (often), or Rajasthan/Gujarat for some specific spices: While Kerala is the 'Spice Garden', states like Rajasthan and Gujarat are major producers of spices like cumin, coriander, and fenugreek. Kerala is generally noted for whole spices like cardamom, pepper, and cloves.
94. The Silent Valley National Park is an example of which type of forest?
Tropical Evergreen Rain Forest: The Silent Valley is known for its pristine tropical evergreen forests, which are among the best preserved in India.
95. Which state is known for its 'Chilika Lake', a major wetland for migratory birds?
Odisha: Chilika Lake is a very important habitat for migratory birds during winter.
96. The Barren Island volcano is part of which island group?
Andaman Islands: Barren Island is one of the islands in the Andaman archipelago.
97. Which Indian state is the largest producer of crude oil (onshore)? Rajasthan (currently):
While Assam traditionally was, Rajasthan has emerged as the largest onshore crude oil producer in India.
98. The 'Karakoram Range' is located in which part of the Himalayas?
Trans-Himalayan Region (Northernmost): The Karakoram Range is part of the Trans-Himalayan mountain system, located to the north of the main Himalayan ranges.
99. The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers converge at which important pilgrimage site to form the Ganges?
Devprayag: Devprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of the Alaknanda River, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form the Ganges River.
100. Which state has the lowest population density in India?
Arunachal Pradesh: As per the 2011 Census, Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density in India.
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