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Railway Geography Quiz

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Question 1
Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent?
- Himalayas Correct answer
- Aravallis
- Western Ghats
- Vindhyas
Explanation: The Himalayas form India's northern mountain barrier and extend across the northern part of the subcontinent.
Question 2
Which is the longest river that flows entirely within India?
- Godavari Correct answer
- Krishna
- Narmada
- Mahanadi
Explanation: The Godavari is the longest river whose entire course lies within India.
Question 3
The Narmada River flows into which body of water?
- Bay of Bengal
- Arabian Sea Correct answer
- Indian Ocean
- Gulf of Mannar
Explanation: The Narmada flows westward through a rift valley and empties into the Arabian Sea.
Question 4
Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga'?
- Krishna
- Godavari Correct answer
- Kaveri
- Tungabhadra
Explanation: The Godavari is popularly called the Dakshin Ganga because of its importance and large basin in peninsular India.
Question 5
Which Indian river originates near Amarkantak and flows westward?
- Narmada Correct answer
- Mahanadi
- Godavari
- Kaveri
Explanation: The Narmada rises near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and flows west to the Arabian Sea.
Question 6
Which plateau is rich in black soil and is especially important for cotton cultivation?
- Deccan Plateau Correct answer
- Chota Nagpur Plateau
- Malwa Plateau
- Meghalaya Plateau
Explanation: Large parts of the Deccan Plateau have regur or black soil, which is particularly suitable for cotton.
Question 7
Which soil type is most closely associated with the cotton-growing regions of the Deccan?
- Alluvial soil
- Black soil Correct answer
- Laterite soil
- Desert soil
Explanation: Black soil has high moisture-retention capacity and is widely associated with cotton cultivation in the Deccan.
Question 8
Which state is the principal producer of tea in India?
- Assam Correct answer
- Punjab
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
Explanation: Assam is one of India's leading tea-producing regions, especially noted for its extensive tea plantations.
Question 9
Which Indian state is famous for extensive coffee plantations in the Western Ghats?
- Karnataka Correct answer
- Bihar
- Haryana
- Odisha
Explanation: Karnataka is a major coffee-producing state, with plantations concentrated in the Western Ghats region.
Question 10
The Western Ghats run approximately parallel to which coast of India?
- Eastern coast
- Western coast Correct answer
- Northern coast
- North-eastern border
Explanation: The Western Ghats run roughly parallel to India's western coast.
Question 11
Which pass connects Srinagar with Leh through the traditional Srinagar-Leh route?
- Zoji La Correct answer
- Nathu La
- Bum La
- Shipki La
Explanation: Zoji La is a high mountain pass on the route between Srinagar and Leh.
Question 12
Which Indian state contains the Thar Desert's largest share?
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan Correct answer
- Haryana
- Punjab
Explanation: Most of the Thar Desert lies in Rajasthan, with extensions into neighboring states and Pakistan.