Miscellaneous Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#156] The Valleys of Peninsular India are generally
Correct Answer

(A) U-Shaped

Explanation

Solution: The Valleys of Peninsular India are generally U-Shaped. U-shaped valleys are located all over the world, particularly in areas with high mountains, as this is where glaciers were able to form. Some examples of U-shaped valleys include Zezere Valley in Portugal, Leh Valley in India, and Nant Ffrancon Valley in Wales.

[#157] The McMohan Line is a boundary between
Correct Answer

(A) India and China

Explanation

Solution: The McMahon Line is the effective boundary between China and India.

[#158] Which of the following is a natural harbour?
Correct Answer

(B) Mumbai

Explanation

Solution: Mumbai is a natural harbour. The Mumbai Port is located in the mainland of west Mumbai on the West coast of India with natural deep-water harbor.

[#159] Which one of the following pairs is not correct?
Correct Answer

(B) Hurricane - China Sea

Explanation

Solution: Many of the Eastern Pacific tropical cyclones originate, at least in part, from tropical waves coming off Cape Verde in Africa. Many of these waves traverse the entire Atlantic Ocean without generating storm development until after crossing Central America and entering the warm Eastern Pacific waters.

[#160] Where are the Lepchas mainly to be found staying?
Correct Answer

(C) Sikkim

Explanation

Solution: The lepchas mainly to be found staying in Sikkim. Lepchas are the original inhabitants of Sikkim, formerly an independent kingdom situated in the Himalayas between Nepal and Bhutan. Lepcha is the name given to this group by their Nepali neighbors and is interpreted by some as a derogatory word meaning "nonsense talkers."