The northern part of the Western Coastal Plain of India is also known as
Correct Answer:
(C)
Konkan
The western coastal plain is divided into 3 regions namely the Konkan Coast, the Kanara Coast, and the Malabar Coast. The northern portion of west coast is called 'Konkan' and southern portion 'Malabar'. The western coastal plain of India is narrow, and the east-coast is very wide.
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32
Which of the following islands of India has a volcanic origin?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Barren
The Barren Island is located in Andaman. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Island.
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33
Consider the following statements:
The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory.
Barren Island lies about 140 km. east of Great Nicobar.
The last time the Barren Island Volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(A)
1 only
The Barren Island is an island located in Andaman Sea, dominated by Barren Volcano, the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Hence statement 1 is correct.
It lies about 135 km, northeast of the Union territory's capital Port Blair and 540 km from Great Nicobar. Hence statement two is incorrect.
The volcano erupted for the first time (as per the records) in 1787. In 1991 there was another eruption that lasted for about six months and was particularly harmful to island's fauna. However, there were eruptions in 1994-95 and 2005-06, the latter considered to be linked to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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34
Sriharikota island is located in –
Correct Answer:
(C)
Near Pulicat lake
Sriharikota island is located near Pulicat Lake of Andhra Pradesh. It separates Pulicat Lake from the Bay of Bengal. Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located in Sriharikota.
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35
The Adam’s Bridge begins from –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Dhanushkodi
Adam Bridge is also known as 'Ram Setu'. It is spread as chain of shoals from Dhanushkodi tip of India's Pamban island to Sri Lanka's Mannar island. Pamban island is semi connected to Indian mainland by 2.2 km long Pamban Bridge.
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36
Addu Atoll, are situated in which ocean?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Indian Ocean
Addu Atoll, also known as seenu Atoll, is the southernmost atoll of the Maldives. So, it is situated in Indian Ocean.
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37
Where is Lakshadweep located?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Arabian Sea
Lakshadweep is a group of islands in the Arabian sea. The entire island group is built of coral deposits. There are approximately 36 islands out of which 10 are inhabited. Minicoy is the second largest island separated from other islands by 9o Channel. Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep. The largest island of Lakshadweep is Andrott. These islands are located at a distance of 220 - 440 km off the Kerala coast.
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38
Which of the following is a coral island?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is a coral island located in the Arabian sea and its capital is Kavaratti. It is located in South West of India.
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39
Which one of the following is one of the remotest islands from Indian coast.
Correct Answer:
(C)
Minicoy
Among the given options, Minicoy is one of the remotest islands from Indian Coast. Bhatkal, Arnala, and Henry come in the category of peninsular island.
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40
The Dhupgarh peak is situated in –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Satpura Range
Dhupagarh is the highest peak of the Satpura Range located in Pachmarhi (MP).