Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#271] The longitudinal valley lying between Lesser Himalaya and the ________ are known as Duns.
Correct Answer

(C) Shiwaliks

Explanation

Solution: The Longitudinal valleys that lie between Lesser Himalayas and Outer Himalayas (Shivaliks) are known as Duns. Dehradun is an example such valley.

[#272] The Tropic of Cancer which passes through India is ________ to/of the equator.
Correct Answer

(B) To the North

Explanation

Solution: The Tropic of Cancer which passes through India is to the North of the equator. The Tropic of Cancer, also referred to as the Northern Tropic is 23°26′13.5″ (or 23.43708°) north of the Equator. It is the most northerly circle of latitude on the Earth at which the Sun can be directly overhead.

[#273] Arrange the following places from north to south of Kashmir region : 1. Srinagar 2. Gilgit 3. Kargil 4. Banihal
Correct Answer

(C) 2 - 3 -1 - 4

Explanation

Solution: Following places from north to south are Gilgit, Kargil, Srinagar and Banihal

[#274] Arrange the following Himalayan peaks in order as they occur from west to east: I. Kanchenjunga II. Mt. Everest III. Nanda Devi IV. Dhaulagiri
Correct Answer

(D) III, IV, II, I

Explanation

Solution: The Himalayan peaks in order as they occur from west to east are Nanda Devi, Dhaulagiri, Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga.

[#275] The southernmost point of India is located in ________
Correct Answer

(D) Great Nicobar

Explanation

Solution: The southernmost point of India is located in Great Nicobar. Indira Point is the name of the southernmost point of Republic of India. It is situated on Great Nicobar Island in the Nicobar Islands, which are located in the eastern Indian Ocean at 6°45'10″N and 93°49'36″E. This is not on the Indian mainland, but within the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.