10 MCQ's on Indian Geography GK 03/10/2022

1. Which of the following statements concerning alluvial soil is FALSE?

[A] Alluvial soil is most abundant type of soil found in India
[B] Alluvial soil is generally fertile
[C] Alluvial soil lacks nitrogen and tend to be phosphoric.
[D] Alluvial soil generally comprise high percentage of clay and retain moisture for long time

Answer - [D] Alluvial soil generally comprise high percentage of clay and retain moisture for long time

2.How many nations are India's land borders with?

Answer - [B] Seven

3. Which of the following locations is the location of India's first uranium mine?

Answer - [A] Jadugauda

4. Which port has the moniker "Queen of the Arabian Sea"?

Answer - [C] Kochi Port

5. Which of the following Indian states is connected to Myanmar by the India-Myanmar Friendship Road?

Answer - [B] Manipur

6. Which of these passes is traversed by National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the Himalayas?

Answer - [B] Zoji La Pass

7. Which of the following neighbors has contested ownership of "South Talpatti Island"?

Answer - [B] India Bangladesh

8. What is the alternate name for Nhava Sheva, the largest port in India and a hub for about 50% of its port traffic?

Answer - [C] Jawahar Lal Nehru Port

9. Which headstream joins the Ganges last among the following?

Answer - [D] Bhagirathi

10. .Which among the following part of Bombay (now Mumbai) is known as Old Woman’s Island?

Answer - [C] Colaba