Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#61] Which of the following latitudes passes through India?
Correct Answer

(D) Tropic of Cancer

Explanation

Solution: Tropic of Cancer latitudes passes through India. The Tropic of Cancer divides India into almost two equal parts by passing through 8 states, namely- Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura & Mizoram. South of 22° north latitude, the country tapers off over 800 km into the Indian Ocean as a peninsula.

[#62] The Eastern Coast of India is known as ________
Correct Answer

(C) Coromandal Coast

Explanation

Solution: The Eastern Coast of India is known as Coromandal Coast. Coromandel Coast, broad coastal plain in eastern Tamil Nadu state, southern India. Extending over an area of about 8,800 square miles (22,800 square km), it is bounded by the Utkal Plains to the north, the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Kaveri delta to the south, and the Eastern Ghats to the west.

[#63] Which of the following is the highest peak in undisputed Indian territory
Correct Answer

(B) Kanchenjunga

Explanation

Solution: Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in undisputed Indian territory. Although highest peak in India is K2 i.e. Godwin Austin but it lies in the disputed POK region. After K2 it is Kanchenjunga with an elevation of about 8598m which is the highest peak in India.

[#64] Diu is an Island
Correct Answer

(C) Besides Gujarat

Explanation

Solution: Diu is an island besides Gujarat. Diu Island is an island off the southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110. It belongs to Diu district and lies 5 km to the east of Diu head. Diu is part of the union territory of Daman and Diu.

[#65] Aravalli ranges are an example of ________
Correct Answer

(C) Residual mountains

Explanation

Solution: Aravalli ranges are an example of Residual mountains. Residual mountains are those mountains which have been eroded by the agents of degradation such as winds, rain, frost and running water. The hard rocks that are left behind are called residual mountains.