Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#201] Which group of following states shares the boundary with Nagaland?
Correct Answer

(B) Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur

Explanation

Solution: States sharing their borders with Nagaland are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Manipur. Its capital is Kohima.

[#202] Which of the following Indian States broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
Correct Answer

(D) Madhya pradesh

Explanation

Solution: Madhya pradesh is broadly as large as the European nation Poland. Madhya Pradesh means middle province, and it is located in the geographic heart of India. Except for the valleys of the Narmada and the Tapti, Madhya Pradesh consists of a plateau with a mean elevation of 1600 ft above sea level, interspersed with the mountains of the Vindhya and the Satpura ranges.

[#203] For transporting large quantities of crude oil on land, over long distances the most economical mode is
Correct Answer

(A) By pipelines

Explanation

Solution: For transporting large quantities of crude oil on land, over long distances the most economic model is by pipelines. Pipelines are generally the most economical way to transport large quantities of oil, refined oil products or natural gas over land. For example, in 2014, pipeline transport of crude oil cost about $5 per barrel, while rail transport cost about $10 to $15 per barrel.

[#204] Which among the following districts is not situated in the terai of Uttar pradesh?
Correct Answer

(D) Hardoi

Explanation

Solution: Hardoi district of Lucknow administrative division does not fall in the terai of UP, Terai is a water logged region having small sized sediments good for agriculture and lies just below the Bhabar region.

[#205] Which of the following state is the member of "Seven Sisters"?
Correct Answer

(B) Tripura

Explanation

Solution: Orissa is the member of "Seven Sisters". Seven Sisters include Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalya and Assam.