Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#91] The 'Mahe region' located on the western coast of India is politically a part of the Union Territory of ________
Correct Answer

(D) Pondicherry

Explanation

Solution: The 'Mahe region' located on the western coast of India is politically a part of the Union Territory of Pondicherry. Mahe is situated on the Malabar coast on the Western Ghats surrounded by Kerala.

[#92] Which one of the following countries has the longest international boundary with India?
Correct Answer

(A) Bangladesh

Explanation

Solution: Bangladesh has the longest international boundary with India. Bangladesh and India share a 4,096-kilometer (2,545-mile) long international border, the fifth-longest land border in the world. West Bengal with 2,217 km share longest border with Bangladesh.

[#93] Among the following Union Territories of India, which one has the largest size?
Correct Answer

(A) Pondicherry

Explanation

Solution: Pondicherry has the largest size and has four administrative divisions: four districts, viz. Pondicherry , Mahé, Yanam and Karaikal. Pondicherry district has the largest area and population.

[#94] The oldest inhabitants of India are considered to be ________
Correct Answer

(B) Negritoes

Explanation

Solution: The oldest inhabitants of India are considered to be Negritoes. Perhaps they were the first of the racial groups that came to India. They got settled in the hilly areas of Kerala and the Andaman Islands. Kadar, Irula and Puliyan tribes of Kerala resemble to a great extent with the Negritos. They are related to Africa, Australia and their neighbouring islands. The Negritos have black (dark) skin, woolly hair, broad and flat nose and slightly protruded jaws.

[#95] Why is it that the Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources?
Correct Answer

(A) Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex

Explanation

Solution: Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex.