Indian Geography general knowledge questions

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71. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because
A. it is the older river of India
B. of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers
C. there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks
D. its length is nearly the same as that of the river Ganges

Answer: Option B

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72. The scarcity or crop failure of which of the following can cause a serious edible oil crisis in India?
A. coconut B. Groundnut
C. Linseed D. Mustard

Answer: Option B

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73. The pennines (Europe), Appalachians (America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of
A. old mountains
B. young mountains
C. fold mountains
D. block mountains

Answer: Option A

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74. Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India?

  1. The decline in overseas market
  2. Inadequately supply of raw jute
  3. Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials

Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I and III
D. II and III

Answer: Option A

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75. Which of the following factors are responsible for India’s failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades?

  1. Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies
  2. Deforestation in the catchment areas of the rivers
  3. Lack of marketing facilities

Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. I and III
D. II and III

Answer: Option C

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