Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#156] The range that acts as watershed between India and Turkistan is
Correct Answer

(C) Karakoram

Explanation

Solution: Karakoram forms India's frontiers with Afghanistan and China and acts as watershed between India and Turkistan.

[#157] Considering the location of mountains in India which one of the following is in right sequence from south to north?
Correct Answer

(B) Dodabetta, Vindhyachal, Dhaulagiri, Kailash

Explanation

Solution: Considering the location of mountains in India, the right sequence from south to north are Dodabetta, Vindhyachal, Dhaulagiri and Kailash.

[#158] A pass in Himachal Pradesh is
Correct Answer

(A) Shipkila

Explanation

Solution: Shipkila pass in Himachal Pradesh is a border post on India China border. The penetration of Sutlej river into India takes place through this pass.

[#159] Which of the following mountain passes lies outside India ?
Correct Answer

(A) Khyber

Explanation

Solution: Khyber passes lies outside India, most northerly and important of the passes between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The pass connects Kābul with Peshāwar. The pass has historically been the gateway for invasions of the Indian subcontinent from the northwest.

[#160] The length of India's coastline is about ________
Correct Answer

(D) 7500 km

Explanation

Solution: The length of India's coastline is about 7500 km. India measures 3,214 km (1,997 mi) from north to south and 2,933 km(1,822 mi) from east to west. It has a land frontier of 15,200 km (9,445 mi) and a coastline of 7,517 km (4,671 mi).