Miscellaneous Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#186] What causes earthquakes?
Correct Answer

(B) Volcanic eruptions

Explanation

Solution: Volcanic eruptions causes earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions are caused when magma forces out of an opening in the Earth Crust and becomes lava on coming out of the opening of the Volcano. When magma forces out of the hole , then it causes a relative motion of the earth rptectonic plates or lithospheric plates. If this movement is caused in a vigorous manner , then it creates a tension force within the tectonic plates. After this tension force is released it leads to Eartquake.

[#187] The Grand Trunk road between Mumbai and Chennai passes through ________ and ________.
Correct Answer

(A) Pune and Bengaluru

Explanation

Solution: The Grand Trunk road between Mumbai and Chennai passes through Pune and Bengaluru.

[#188] India has the world's highest road which connects
Correct Answer

(B) Leh and Manali

Explanation

Solution: The Leh-Manali Highway is one of the highest roads in the world. Running between the Indian cities of Leh and Manali, it opens up an inhospitable part of the Himalaya Mountains. Be well prepared before you start, as you will cross several high mountain passes up to 5,325 m (17,470 ft).

[#189] ICF (Integral Coach Factory) is at
Correct Answer

(C) Chennai

Explanation

Solution: ICF (Integral Coach Factory) is at Chennai. The Integral Coach Factory is one of the earliest production units of independent India.

[#190] Which of the following is not one of the reasons why the northern mountains are of great importance to India
Correct Answer

(A) They protect the country from invasion

Explanation

Solution: The northern mountains are of great importance to India because they don't protect the country from invasion.