Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#46] If India adopts two time zones based on 75°E meridian for western India and 90°E meridian for eastern India, which one among the following states of eastern India will be benefited most?
Correct Answer

(C) Assam

Explanation

Solution: If India adopts two time zones based on 75°E meridian for western India and 90°E meridian for eastern India, Assam of eastern India will be benefitted most. Places located on the eastern side of India like Assam witness sunrise as early as 4.30 am due to single time zone. Sun rises very early in these eastern parts of India. Normally, there is a lag of about two hours in the sunrise of eastern part & the western part of India. In summer times, the sun rises 90 minutes earlier in the eastern part of India than the western part of India. Due to earlier sun rise & earlier sunset, these eastern states loose productivity because of the decrease in the office hours.

[#47] Which of the following arrangements is correct according to their locations from north to south mountain ranges of Jammu and Kashmir: 1. Karakoram 2. Ladakh 3. Zanskar 4. Pir Panjal
Correct Answer

(C) 1, 2, 3, 4

Explanation

Solution: The following arrangements that is correct according to their locations from north to south mountain ranges of Jammu and Kashmir, Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar and Pir Panjal.

[#48] Which of the following organization composes
Topographic Map of India
Correct Answer

(B) Survey of India

Explanation

Solution: A topographic map is characterized by large scale detail and quantitative representation of relief with the help of contour lines. It is prepared by Survey of India.

[#49] Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in ________
Correct Answer

(D) Nepal

Explanation

Solution: Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in Nepal. Mt Everest is highest peak of the world, located in a Northeastern part of Nepal. The elevation of Highest Peak Mount Everest has 8848m above the sea-level. Mount Everest is called “Sagarmatha” in Nepali or Chomolungma in Tibetan.

[#50] Which one of the following towns is situated easternmost?
Correct Answer

(D) Dibrugarh

Explanation

Solution: To determine the easternmost town, the geographical location (longitude) of each town must be compared. Kohima : Located in Nagaland at approximately 94.11° E longitude. Jorhat : Located in Assam at approximately 94.22° E longitude. Itanagar : Located in Arunachal Pradesh at approximately 93.62° E longitude. Dibrugarh : Located in Assam at approximately 94.90° E longitude. Among these, Dibrugarh has the highest longitude, making it the easternmost town. Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.