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Question 61. The Southernmost point of India is
  1.    Rameshwaram
  2.    Indira Point
  3.    Point Calimere
  4.    Kanyakumari
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Indira Point
Answer: (b)
Question 62. Which of the following statements regarding southwest monsoon in India is/are correct?

  1. Monsoon reaches the Malabar coast first

  2. Rajasthan does not get rainfall from south-west monsoon

  3. South-west monsoon retreats when the permanent wind belts start shifting to the south


Select the correct answer using the code given below :
  1.    I and II only
  2.    III only
  3.    I and III only
  4.    I, II and III
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> I, II and III
Answer: (d)
The southwest monsoon brings rains towards the end of summer as the high pressure built in the Indian Ocean pushes the wind masses towards the low pressure formed on land.
It’s the temperature variation between the sea and the landmass – sea air being cooler and land being warmer – that causes the action.
Also, we have to take an important factor called Temperature Gradient into consideration. It is the Temperature Variation Between The landmass and the surrounding sea.
Question 63. The Greater Himalayas is otherwise called as
  1.    Sahyadri
  2.    Assam Himalayas
  3.    Siwaliks
  4.    Himadri
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Himadri
Answer: (d)
The Himalayas is divided into three major geographical entities, the Himadri (greater Himalaya), Himanchal (lesser Himalaya) and the Siwaliks (outer Himalaya).
These divisions extend almost uninterrupted throughout their length and are separated by major geological fault lines.
Question 64. Which one of the following lies at the junction of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu states?
  1.    Palani Hills
  2.    Nandi Hills
  3.    Nilgiri Hills
  4.    Anaimalai Hills
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Nilgiri Hills
Answer: (c)
Question 65. Which one of the following peaks is the highest?
  1.    Kanchenjunga
  2.    Godwin Austin
  3.    Nanga Parbat
  4.    Nanda Devi
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Godwin Austin
Answer: (b)Godwin Austen (K2) is the highest peak in the given options. It is the world’s second tallest peak It islocated in the Karakoram range of the Himalaya in Northern Kashmir. Its height is 8611m.
Question 66. Which of the following Passes lead to Leh?
  1.    Shipki La
  2.    Chumbi Valley
  3.    Banihal
  4.    Zozila
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Zozila
Answer: (d)
Question 67. If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?
  1.    7
  2.    8
  3.    9
  4.    6
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 7
Answer: (a)Let’s count the shortest route in the mapNagaland,KohimaAssamW.BengalOdishaAndhra PradeshKarnataka (or Tamilnadu)Kerala, KottayamTotal seven states.
Question 68. Chhotanagpur Plateau
  1.    is a pitfall
  2.    is a foothill
  3.    is a plain subland
  4.    is a front sloping
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> is a front sloping
Answer: (d)
Question 69. Which of the following divides India into northern and Southern parts?
  1.    Tropic of cancer
  2.    Tropic of capricorn
  3.    Arctic circle
  4.    Equator
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Tropic of cancer
Answer: (a)The Tropic of Cancer 23°30’ N divides India into almost two halves.
Question 70. Consider the following pairs. Hills Region
  1. Cardamom - Coromandel Hills Coast
  2. Kaimur Hills - Konkan Coast
  3. Mahadeo - Central India Hills
  4. Mikir Hills - North-East India
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
  1.    2 and 3
  2.    3 and 4
  3.    2 and 4
  4.    1 and 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 3 and 4
Answer: (b)

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