Indian Geography & Demographics
1. Where is the world's largest delta formed?
B) Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta (Sundarbans)
2. Which Indian state uses the highest amount of fertilizer per hectare/percentage?
B) Punjab
3. What is the current name of the ancient Indus River?
A) Sindh
4. What is the ancient name of the Gandak River?
D) Sadanira
5. Which city houses the headquarters of the Northern Railway zone?
A) Delhi
6. Where is the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway zone located?
C) Gorakhpur
7. Which is the largest Indian state in terms of geographical area?
B) Rajasthan
8. Which is the smallest Indian state by area?
A) Goa
9. Which source contributes the largest share to electricity generation in India?
B) Thermal Power Plants (Coal)
10. According to the 2011 Census (excluding Kerala), which of these states has the highest literacy rate?
A) Mizoram
11. The Siachen Glacier dispute is between which two countries?
B) India and Pakistan
12. In which state is the Tuirial Hydro Power Project located?
B) Mizoram
13. A wide inlet of the sea, usually concave in shape, is termed as a:
C) Gulf / Bay (Khadi)
14. In Punjab, inundation canals draw water from which river?
D) Sutlej
15. Which river is formed by the confluence of the two streams, Chandra and Bhaga, near Bara-lacha la pass?
B) Chenab
16. Chandipur/Wheeler Island has been renamed as:
B) Abdul Kalam Island
17. Which of the following rivers does NOT form a delta?
D) Tapti / Narmada