Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#306] Which of the following is the highest peak
Correct Answer

(C) Nangaparbat

Explanation

Solution: Nangaparbat is the highest peak. It is the ninth highest peak in the world, at 26,660 feet (8,130 m) high. In 1953, an Austrian German named Hermann Buhl was the first to climb it.

[#307] The piligrims of Kailash Mansarovar have to pass through which pass to enter into Tibet?
Correct Answer

(C) Lipu Lekh

Explanation

Solution: Lipu lekh pass in Uttarkhand is the way through which pilgrims of Kailash Mansarovar enters Tibet.

[#308] The group of languages spoken by the largest number of people in India is ________
Correct Answer

(B) Indo-Aryan

Explanation

Solution: The group of languages spoken by the largest number of people in India is Indo-Aryan. It is part of the Indo-European family of languages, which came to India with the Aryans. It is the biggest of the language groups in India and accounts for about 74% of the total Indian population.

[#309] What is the other name of Sahyadri Range?
Correct Answer

(C) Western Ghats

Explanation

Solution: Sahyadri range (Western Ghats) are mountain escarpments formed due to collapse of western side of India plateau during the formation of Himalayan mountain system.

[#310] The State with the largest area under waste land is ________
Correct Answer

(D) Rajasthan

Explanation

Solution: The state with the largest area under waste land is Rajasthan.