Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#51] Kodaikanal, the famous hill-station of South India, is situated on ________
Correct Answer

(A) Palni hills

Explanation

Solution: Kodaikanal, the famous hill-station of South India, is situated on Palni hills. Its name in the Tamil language means "The Gift of the Forest". Kodaikanal is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination.

[#52] The most urbanised community in India is that of the ________
Correct Answer

(D) Zoroastrians

Explanation

Solution: The most urbanised community in India is that of the Zoroastrians. Zoroastrianism in India has significant history within the country. The initial migration following the Muslim conquest of Persia has been canonized as a religious persecution by invading Muslims. Zoroastrianism meanwhile suffered a decline in Iran after the conquests.

[#53] Which of the following passes and locations is/are wrongly matched? 1. Zojila and Burzil - Jammu & Kashmir 2. Bara Lapcha La and Shipki La - Uttar Pradesh 3. Thaga La, Niti Pass and Lipu Lekh - Himachal Pradesh 4. Nathu La and Jelep La - Sikkim
Correct Answer

(B) 2 and 3

Explanation

Solution: The following passes and locations that are wrongly matched are Bara Lapcha La and Shipki La - Uttar Pradesh and Thaga La, Niti Pass and Lipu Lekh - Himachal Pradesh. Bara-lacha la is a high mountain pass in Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, situated along the Leh–Manali Highway. The Shipki La Pass or Shipki Pass is a hill pass in India. It also serves as the boundary post on the frontier between China and India. Niti Pass is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.070m (16,633ft) connecting Uttarakhand, a state in the northern part of India and southern Tibet, an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China. Lipulekh is a Himalayan pass on the border between Uttarakhand, India and Tibet, China. The southern side of the pass is controlled by India but claimed by Nepal.

[#54] The capital of Lakshadweep is ________
Correct Answer

(D) Kavaratti

Explanation

Solution: Kavaratti is the capital of the union territory Lakshadweep in India. The Island of Kavaratti lies 360 Km of the coast of the State of Kerala at 10.57°N 72.64°E.

[#55] Out of the four southern States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States?
Correct Answer

(C) Each of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

Explanation

Solution: Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in southern shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States.