Indian geography miscellaneous
- Which State of India has the largest area?
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Rajasthan is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It covers 10.4 % of India. Next to follow in terms of area are: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Correct Option: D
Rajasthan is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It covers 10.4 % of India. Next to follow in terms of area are: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
- Which one of the following is not a Union Territory?
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Tripura is a state in Northeast India. The third smallest state of the country, it is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west; the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to its east.
Correct Option: D
Tripura is a state in Northeast India. The third smallest state of the country, it is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west; the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to its east.
- Which state is known for lvory and Sandalwood carvings?
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Karnataka is a land of elephants and hence a place which has excelled in the art of ivory carving. The ivory carving depicts mostly the images of god and goddess. Almost the entire state of Karnataka produces the sandalwood craft although special mention should be made of the highly skilled workers, the gudigar families of Shimoga, Uttara Kannad and Mysore districts.
Correct Option: C
Karnataka is a land of elephants and hence a place which has excelled in the art of ivory carving. The ivory carving depicts mostly the images of god and goddess. Almost the entire state of Karnataka produces the sandalwood craft although special mention should be made of the highly skilled workers, the gudigar families of Shimoga, Uttara Kannad and Mysore districts.
- Which of the following States in India has the highest net sown area?
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The pattern of net sown area varies greatly from one state to another. It is over 80% of the total area in Punjab and Haryana and less than 10% in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Andaman Nicobar Islands.
Correct Option: A
The pattern of net sown area varies greatly from one state to another. It is over 80% of the total area in Punjab and Haryana and less than 10% in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Andaman Nicobar Islands.
- Which of the following state is most famous for its beautiful sea beaches?
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According to the geographical location of the sea beaches in the North Goa district or the South Goa district, the picturesque beaches of the state are divided into the following: (a) North Goa Beaches: Anjuna, Baga, Candolim, Miramar, Dona Paula, Aguada, Arambol, Bambolim, Calangute, Morjim, Sinquerim, and Vagator; and (b) South Goa Beaches: Benaulim, Bogmalo, Colva, Majorda, Palolem, Agonda, Betul, Movor, etc.
Correct Option: B
According to the geographical location of the sea beaches in the North Goa district or the South Goa district, the picturesque beaches of the state are divided into the following: (a) North Goa Beaches: Anjuna, Baga, Candolim, Miramar, Dona Paula, Aguada, Arambol, Bambolim, Calangute, Morjim, Sinquerim, and Vagator; and (b) South Goa Beaches: Benaulim, Bogmalo, Colva, Majorda, Palolem, Agonda, Betul, Movor, etc.