Miscellaneous Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#121] A rain shadow zone is present in India
Correct Answer

(B) Along the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats

Explanation

Solution: A rain shadow zone is present in India along the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. The eastern region of the Western Ghats which lie in the rain shadow, receive far less rainfall of about 100 centimetres.

[#122] Blue Mountain (peak) is located in ________.
Correct Answer

(C) Mizoram

Explanation

Solution: Blue Mountain (peak) is located in Mizoram. The highest peak in Mizoram, Phawngpui or the Blue Mountain is situated near the state’s south-eastern border overlooking the bend of the mighty Chhimtuipui River and the hill ranges of Myanmar.

[#123] The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in
Correct Answer

(B) Chilka Lake

Explanation

Solution: The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in Chilka Lake.

[#124] India's indigenous pigs generally give birth to ________ young ones at a time.
Correct Answer

(C) 4 to 6

Explanation

Solution: India's indigenous pigs generally give birth to 4 to 6 young ones at a time. Pig farming is very important component in North East India.

[#125] The Himalayas are considered as ________ type of mountains.
Correct Answer

(D) Tectonic

Explanation

Solution: The Himalayas are considered as Tectonic type of mountains. Himalayas are a type of young fold mountains. Fold mountains are formed due to collision of tectonic plates. When two tectonic plates collide they get compressed resulting in upliftment of Earth's crust.