Indian Geography - Study Mode
[#1] Tilaiya Dam, Konar dam, Maithon Dam and Panchet Hill Dam have been constructed under:
Correct Answer
(B) The Damodar Valley Project
Explanation
Solution: Damodar Valley Corporation has a network of four major dams in Jharkhand, such as Maithon on Barakar river, Tilaiya on Barakar River, Konar Dam on Konar river,Panchet on Damodar river.
[#2] Tungbhadra Multipurpose Project is a joint undertaking of:
Correct Answer
(D) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Explanation
Solution: It is a joint undertaking by the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The project comprises a dam across the Tungabhadra River near Mallapuram. It is a power project of Gujarat equipped with power generating sets manufactured by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited was inaugurated on October 12,1977.
[#3] In 1990 India ratified the world Heritage Convention of 1977 identifying four natural sites of outstanding universal value namely:
Correct Answer
Kaziranga National park (Assam)
Explanation
Solution: In 1990 India ratified the world Heritage Convention of 1977 identifying four natural sites of outstanding universal value namely Kaziranga National park (Assam), Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan), Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve (West Bengal) and Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand).
[#4] A group of populations of different species living in the same habitat and interacting with one another is called:
Correct Answer
(A) Ecological Community
Explanation
Solution: Organisms live within an ecological community, which is defined as an assemblage of populations of at least two different species that interact directly and indirectly within a defined geographic area.
[#5] Which river is known as Sorrow of Bihar?
Correct Answer
(C) Kosi River
Explanation
Solution: The Kosi River is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" as the annual floods affect about 21,000 km 2 (8,100 sq mi) of fertile agricultural lands thereby disturbing the rural economy.