Quiznetik

Indian Geography | Set 12

1. Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographical areas in the world? [CDS 2011]

Correct : A. Tropical Sub-humid Forests

2. Which one is not located on National Highway-2 (NH-2)? [BPSC 2011]

Correct : B. Sasaram

3. Two important rivers - one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha - merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this? [CSAT 2011]

Correct : A. Bhitarkanika

4. The 'Grand Trunk Road' connects: [Asstt Comm PF 2002]

Correct : C. Kolkata and Amritsar

5. Which of the following towns is not on the "Golden Quadrilateral" being created for the roads infrastructure of the country ? [SSC Graduate 2003]

Correct : B. Hyderabad

6. Which from the following towns is not on the "Golden Quadrilateral" being created for the roads-infrastructure of the country? [SSC Graduate 2003)]

Correct : C. Jabalpur

7. With reference to National Highways Development Project (NHDP), consider the following statements: 1. Belgaum and Nellore lie on the Golden Quadrilateral. 2. Vadodara and Jhansi lie on the East - West Corridor. 3. Ambala and Kanpur lie on the North - South Corridor. Which of these statements is/are correct ? [CDS 2003]

Correct : D. 1 only

8. Put the following states in the decreasing order by length of surfaced roads: 1. Maharashtra 2. Karnataka 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Uttar Pradesh

Correct : C. 1, 3, 4, 2

9. What is the correct sequence of hill stations according to height above mean sea level in descending order?

Correct : B. Shimla, Darjeeling, Kodaikanal and Mahabaleshwar

10. Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level? [IAS 2003]

Correct : A. Bangalore