GK INFOPEDIA

[1] The most densely populated State in India is – A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar C. West Bengal D. Haryana Ans: Bihar Explanation : With an average density of 1,106, Bihar now ranks way ahead of West Bengal with 1,028, or Kerala which is at third place with 860. Uttar Pradesh occupies the fourth spot […]

[1] The longest river of peninsular India is – A. Narmada B. Godavari C. Mahanadi D. Cauvery Ans: Godavari Explanation : The Godavari is the longest river of peninsular India with a length of 1465 km. It is also the second longest river in India after the Ganges. It is due to its vast length, […]

[1] Though there is no single theory which can explain the origin of south west monsoon, however it is believed that the main mechanism is the differential heating of land and sea during: A. Winter months B. Summer months C. Cyclonic storms D. South-west trade wind flow Ans: Summer months Explanation : According to the […]

[1] Which is the smallest (in area) of the following Union Territories? A. Chandigarh B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli C. Daman and Diu D. Lakshadweep Ans: Lakshadweep Explanation : Lakshadweep is a group of islands in the Laccadive Sea, 200 to 440 km off the South Western coast of India. The islands form the smallest […]

[1] The highest mountain peak in Peninsular India is – A. Anaimudi B. Dodabetta C. Mahendragiri D. Nilgiris Ans: Anaimudi Explanation : The highest peak of Peninsular India is Anaimudi (2695 m) in Anaimalai Hills. It is located in Kerala in the Western Ghats. [2] The Greater Himalayas is other-wise called as – A. Himadri […]

[1] Nallamala hills are located in the state of – A. Orissa B. Meghalaya C. Andhra Pradesh D. Gujarat Ans: Andhra Pradesh Explanation : The Nallamalas are a sectionof the Eastern Ghats which stretch primarily over Kurnool, Mahabubnagar, Guntur, Prakasam and Kadapa districts of the state of Andhra Pradesh. They run in a nearly north-south […]

[1] Ethnic group Mongoloids are found in India in : A. Southern region B. South-central region C. North-western region D. North-eastern region Ans: North-eastern region Explanation : The presence of Mongoloid groups in North-East India had been attested as early as circa 500 BC in ancient Indian literature. The diverse Mongoloid groups which eventually settled […]

[1] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called? A. Percolation B. Conduction C. Leaching D. Transpiration Ans: Leaching Explanation : Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, […]

[1] ‘Tidal forest’ is otherwise called : A. Evergreen forest B. Monsoon forest C. Mangrove forest D. Coniferous forest Ans: Mangrove forest Explanation : Tidal forest is also called Mangrove forest. [2] Vergreen type Forests are found in – A. Mediterranean region B. Monsoon climatic area C. Desert region D. Equatorial region Ans: Equatorial region […]

[1] The west to east extension of the Himalayas is from – A. Indus gorge to Dihang gorge B. K2 to Chomoihari C. NangaParbat to Namcha Barwa D. Rakaposhi to Lohit river Ans: Indus gorge to Dihang gorge Explanation : The Himalayas, geologically young and structurally fold mountains stretch over the northern borders of India. […]