Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#66] Jharkhand does not share boundary with ________
Correct Answer

(D) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: Jharkhand does not share boundary with Madhya Pradesh. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south, and West Bengal to the east.

[#67] Which one of the following gives the correct sequence of Himalayan peaks in the direction east to west?
Correct Answer

(D) Namcha Barwa, Kanchenjunga, Mt. Everest, Nanda Devi

Explanation

Solution: The following that gives the correct sequence of Himalayan peaks in the direction east to west are Namcha Barwa, Kanchenjunga, Mt. Everest, Nanda Devi.

[#68] The Northern plain of India has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely the Indus, the Ganga and the ________.
Correct Answer

(A) Brahmaputra

Explanation

Solution: The Northern plains of India are young depositional landforms. These are formed by interplay of Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra and various other small rivers.

[#69] Which state has smallest land area?
Correct Answer

(A) Goa

Explanation

Solution: Goa is the smallest state with land area of 3,702 sq km of land.

[#70] The percentage of literates in India is ________
Correct Answer

(C) Higher among males than females

Explanation

Solution: The percentage of literates in India is higher among males than females. The major reasons for higher literacy rate among the males than that among female are: Tradition: In Indian tradition education among males is encouraged. Women are generally kept confined in domestic sphere. However, this situation has been changing now.