Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#186] Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhya ranges?
Correct Answer

(A) Malwa Plateau

Explanation

Solution: In the north-west are the Aravali range, running in south-west, north-east direction forming a discontinuous ridge. Thar Desert lies to the west of Aravali ranges. The southern boundary is demarcated by the Vindhya Range with Kaimur Hills in the eastern extent. The Malwa plateau lies between Aravalis and Vindhyas.

[#187] Green Index has been developed by:
Correct Answer

(C) United Nations Environment Programme

Explanation

Solution: Green Index has been developed by United Nations Environment Programme.

[#188] Ken, Betwa and Chambal are the rivers which merge with:
Correct Answer

(B) Yamuna

Explanation

Solution: Chambal and Betwa join Yamuna at the Etawah district and Hamirpur town in Uttarpradesh. As we move to the East, Yamuna Joins Ganga at Triveni Sangam, Allahabad.Son River joins River Ganga near Patna, Bihar.

[#189] Project Tiger in India was started in:
Correct Answer

(D) The year 1973

Explanation

Solution: One of the most intensive conservation efforts in India, Project Tiger was launched in 1973. It envisaged the setting up of tiger reserves to help in maintaining the population of tigers. As per estimates, the number of tigers was about 40,000 at the beginning of the 20th century.

[#190] A river drains the water collected from a specific area which is called its:
Correct Answer

(A) Catchment Area

Explanation

Solution: A river drains the water collected from a specific area, which is called its 'catchment area'. An area drained by a river and its tributaries is called a drainage basin. The boundary line separating one drainage basin from the other is known as the watershed.