Miscellaneous Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#171] Which of the following is grown in the cold climate of Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) Saffron

Explanation

Solution: Saffron is grown in the cold climate of Kashmir. Saffron needs extreme heat and dryness in summer and extreme cold during winter. Maximum vegetative growth takes place during winter.

[#172] The States involved In the Dandakaranya Project are
Correct Answer

(C) Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: The States involved In the Dandakaranya Project are Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Extending over an area of about 35,600 square miles (92,300 square km), it includes the Abujhmar Hills in the west and borders the Eastern Ghats in the east. The Dandakaranya includes parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh states.

[#173] The first shore based integrated steel project in India is coming up at
Correct Answer

(C) Visakhapatnam

Explanation

Solution: The first shore based integrated steel project in India is coming up at Visakhapatnam. Vizag Steel Plant is the only Indian shore-based, modern and integrated steel plant and is situated on 33,000 acres and is poised to expand to produce up to 20 MT in a single campus.

[#174] What is Gomia in Jharkhand famous for?
Correct Answer

(D) Explosives factory

Explanation

Solution: Gomia in Jharkhand famous for Explosives factory. Gomia took shape around the year 1956, when the Imperial Chemical Industries, a Britsh company, set up Indian Explosive Limited (IEL) factory here.

[#175] India's land border with the neighboring countries is, in length, approximately
Correct Answer

(B) 15 thousand km

Explanation

Solution: India's land border with the neighboring countries is, in length, approximately 15 thousand km.