Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#276] Zozila Pass connects ________
Correct Answer

(D) Leh and Srinagar

Explanation

Solution: Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar. Zoji La is a high mountain pass in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, located on National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range.

[#277] Why has the Green Revolution benefitted only a small section of India?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The Green Revolution had benefitted only a small section of India because large dependence on manual labour, poor storage facilities and poor farm management and administration.

[#278] Arrange the following hill ranges in order from north to south: I. Nallamala Hills II. Nilgiri III. Anaimalai IV. Cardamon Hills
Correct Answer

(B) I, II, III, IV

Explanation

Solution: The following hill ranges in order from north to south are Nallamala Hills, Nilgiri, Anaimalai and Cardamon Hills.

[#279] The highest mountain peak of peninsular India is
Correct Answer

(A) Anaimudi

Explanation

Solution: Anaimudi peak lies in Anamalai hills near Palghat gap. With an height of about 2695 m it is the highest mountain peak of peninsular India.

[#280] The Eastern Coastal Plain is also named as
Correct Answer

(C) Coromandel coastal plains

Explanation

Solution: The Eastern Coastal Plain is also named as Coromandel coastal plains. These plains lie between Eastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal. In ancient times Chola dynasty ruled over this region and the land was called Cholamandalam from where these plains derived the name Coromandel.