Subject: Indian Geography (55 Questions)

    Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23:

    • I.India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world.
    • II.More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India.
    • III.Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    Consider the following statements:

    • Statement I.In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect of extraction of minor minerals even though such minerals are located in their territories.
    • Statement II.In India, the Central Government has the power to notify minor minerals under the relevant law.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?

    Consider the following information: Waterfall Region River

    • 1.Dhuandhar Malwa Narmada
    • 2.Hundru Chota Nagpur Subarnarekha
    • 3.Gersoppa Western Ghats Netravati

    In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

    Consider the following airports:

    • 1.Donyi Polo Airport
    • 2.Kushinagar International Airport
    • 3.Vijayawada International Airport

    In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects?

    2023

    Consider the following statements:
    1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
    2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
    3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.
    How many of the statements given above are correct?

    2023

    Consider the following pairs:
    Port Well known as
    1. Kamarajar Port First major port in India registered as a company
    2. Mundra Port Largest privately owned port in India
    3. Visakhapatnam Port Largest container port in Port India
    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    2023

    Consider the following statements:
    1. India has more arable area than China.
    2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.
    3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.
    How many of the above statements are correct?

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