Geological Structure
Geological Structure
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quiz Questions
Q21
Which of the following lines separates India from Sri Lanka?
Radcliffe Line
McMahon Line
Palk Strait
Durand Line
Explanation
The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar separate the island nation of Sri Lanka from the Indian mainland.
Q22
The 'Kailash Range' is geographically located in which region?
Jammu & Kashmir
Tibet
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Explanation
The Kailash Range is a branch of the Trans-Himalayas located within the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Q23
The 'Zaskar Range' is bounded by which river to its north?
Jhelum
Indus
Chenab
Sutlej
Explanation
The Indus River flows northwest between the Ladakh Range to its north and the Zaskar Range to its south.
Q24
Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India?
Himalayas
Aravalli Range
Vindhya Range
Satpura Range
Explanation
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world, passing through Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Gujarat.
Q25
Which of the following passes connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh?
Shipki La
Rohtang Pass
Bara-lacha La
Mana Pass
Explanation
Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas that connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys.
Q26
The 'Deccan Trap' region of India is predominantly covered with which type of rock soil?
Granite rocks
Basaltic lava rocks
Sandstone rocks
Limestone rocks
Explanation
The Deccan Trap is a large volcanic province formed by basaltic lava flows, which weathered over time to form rich black soil.
Q27
Which of the following lines forms the effective border between India and China in the eastern sector?
Radcliffe Line
Durand Line
McMahon Line
Sir Creek Line
Explanation
The McMahon Line is the boundary line between the northeastern region of India and Tibet, negotiated in 1914.
Q28
The state of Sikkim shares its international borders with which group of countries?
Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh
Nepal, Bhutan, and China
Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
China, Pakistan, and Nepal
Explanation
Sikkim is bordered by Nepal to the west, Bhutan to the east, and China (Tibet) to the north.
Q29
The 'Amritsar' and 'Shimla' cities are located on almost the same latitude, but their climate differences are due to what?
Difference in their distance from sea
Difference in their altitude
Snowfall in Shimla
Pollution levels in Amritsar
Explanation
Despite being at the same latitude, Shimla is much colder than Amritsar due to its high altitude above sea level.
Q30
Which of the following passes connects Jammu with Srinagar across the Pir Panjal Range?
Zoji La
Banihal Pass
Shipki La
Niti Pass
Explanation
Banihal Pass is a popular mountain pass across the Pir Panjal Range that connects Jammu with Srinagar.