Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#191] With which of its neighbouring country India has Kalapani territorial dispute?
Correct Answer

(A) Nepal

Explanation

Solution: Kalapani is an area of 400 sq. km and is bone of contention between India and Nepal. In India, it lies in pithoragarh district of Uttrakhand.

[#192] The nations, separated by McMahon line are
Correct Answer

(C) China and India

Explanation

Solution: McMahon line separates India from China. It stretches from eastern border of Bhutan to Brahamputra Gorge in the easternmost part of India near Namcha Barua.

[#193] With which country India has signed a bilateral contract for development and operations of
Chabahar port?
Correct Answer

(B) Iran

Explanation

Solution: Chabahar seaport is a port located in Gulf of Oman. India has signed a bilateral agreement with Iran to develop and operate this port. Development of this port will reduce India's dependency on Pakistan in terms of contact with Central Asia.

[#194] Which of the following state does not share boundary with Myanmar?
Correct Answer

(A) Assam

Explanation

Solution: Assam does not share boundary with Myanmar. The states bordering Myanmar are Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram.

[#195] The Portuguese possessions Goa, Daman and Diu were liberated in ________.
Correct Answer

(A) 1961

Explanation

Solution: The Portuguese possessions Goa, Daman and Diu were liberated in 1961. The Annexation of Goa was the process in which the Republic of India annexed the former Portuguese Indian territories of Goa, Daman and Diu, starting with the "armed action" carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in December 1961. Depending on the view, this action is referred as the "Liberation of Goa" or the "Invasion of Goa". Following the end of Portuguese rule in 1961, Goa was placed under military administration headed by Kunhiraman Palat Candeth as Lieutenant Governor.