Miscellaneous Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#166] India conducted its first nuclear explosion at
Correct Answer

(B) Pokharan

Explanation

Solution: India conducted its first nuclear explosion at Pokharan. The Indian government conducted its first nuclear test in the deserts of Pokhran, Rajasthan making it a peaceful nuclear explosion.

[#167] ________ is a planned city in India.
Correct Answer

(D) Chandigarh

Explanation

Solution: Chandigarh is a planned city in India. Chandigarh is India's first planned city and is known for its layout, which was 'designed for the people'. Chandigarh was created just for this. The project of creating a brand new city took on great significance because of the then Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's personal interest in it.

[#168] Coir, Copra, Coconut, Cashew are mainly exported from
Correct Answer

(B) Cochin

Explanation

Solution: Coir, Copra, Coconut, Cashew are mainly exported from Cochin because Kerala is the major producer of these products.

[#169] Which of the following is the name of very violent and serious type of winds which bring a lot of disaster?
Correct Answer

(B) Hurricane

Explanation

Solution: Hurricane is the name of very violent and serious type of winds which bring a lot of disaster. A hurricane is a storm with violent winds, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters. When a storm’s maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, it’s called a hurricane. The hurricane wind scale has a 1 to 5 rating, based on the sustained winds.

[#170] The Govt. of India has decided to increase the export of cashewnut. Which of the following is not a major cashewnut growing State?
Correct Answer

(B) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: Uttar Pradesh is not major cashewnut growing State. The major cashew nut producing states in India are Maharastra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa and West Bengal.