Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#236] Palakkad gap connects which of the following states
Correct Answer

(C) Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Explanation

Solution: It is a pass situated in Western Ghats between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is also known as Palghat gap. Other famous passes of Western Ghats are Thalghat and Bhorghat.

[#237] "Himadri" is the term by which the ________ are known.
Correct Answer

(D) Greater Himalayas

Explanation

Solution: "Himadri" is the term by which the Greater Himalayas are known. Greater Himalayas or Himadri or Himagiri comprises all major mountain ranges of the Himalayas. Greater Himalayas is also known as “Mahaan Himalaya”in Hindi.

[#238] The Coast line of India is
Correct Answer

(C) 7500km

Explanation

Solution: Length of coastline of Indian mainland is 6100 km whereas the length of coastline of India including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands is 7500km.

[#239] Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the age of formation-from the youngest to the oldest-of the given mountain ranges?
Correct Answer

(A) Himalayas, Vindhyas, Western Ghats, Deccan Traps

Explanation

Solution: The following is the correct sequence of the age of formation-from the youngest to the oldest-of the given mountain ranges are Himalayas, Vindhyas, Western Ghats and Deccan Traps.

[#240] Among the Union Territories which has the highest literacy rate?
Correct Answer

(A) Lakshadweep

Explanation

Solution: Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.