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How much do you know about Indian Geography? | Quiz

Here are some very interesting facts about Indian geography. Try it out.

A multiple-choice quiz by jyothishraj. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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jyothishraj

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5 mins

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330,284

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the highest dam in India? Hint

Tehri

Hirakud

Bhakra Nangal

Nagarjuna Sagar

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of India's first biosphere reserve? Hint

Eastern Himalayas

Gulf of Mannar

Nilgiris

Manas

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was India's first national park? Hint

Ranthambore

Nilgiri

Corbett

Manas

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which river is called the "Sorrow of Bihar"? Hint

Kosi

Damodar

Chambal

Betwa

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Kerala coast is famous for which of these nuclear fuels? Hint

plutonium

radium

uranium

thorium

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mount Kanchenjunga is the world's third highest mountain. In which part of India would you find it? Hint

Southeast

Southwest

Northeast

Northwest

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Indian state is famous for having many airports? Hint

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Kerala

Gujarat

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which state borders Assam and Nagaland, Burma, Bhutan, and the People's Republic of China? Hint

Assam

Arunachal Pradesh

Mizoram

Manipur

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these Indian states doesn't have a panchayat raj (i.e., political system meaning "assembly of five")? Hint

Nagaland

Meghalaya

Jharkhand

Tripura

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was India's name in ancient times, according to Sanskrit documents? Hint

Suvarnabhumi

Samridhyonapura

Bharatadesha

Aryavarta

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the highest dam in India?

Answer: Tehri

Tehri Dam is 260 m tall. It was completed in 2006, though construction began in 1978. Prior to 2006, Bhakra Nangal (226 m) was the tallest dam in India.

2. What was the name of India's first biosphere reserve?

Answer: Nilgiris

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is spread in three states: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. It has an area of 5520 km2.

3. What was India's first national park?

Answer: Corbett

The Jim Corbett National Park was named after Jim Corbett, a British conservationist. The park came to existence in 1936 and was originally called Hailey National Park.

4. Which river is called the "Sorrow of Bihar"?

Answer: Kosi

The Kosi River is called the "Sorrow of Bihar" due to its flooding, which has resulted in human suffering. The Kosi is 729 km long.

Incidentally, the Damodar River is called the "Sorrow of Bengal".

5. The Kerala coast is famous for which of these nuclear fuels?

Answer: thorium

Thorium is available in some parts of Kerala's coastline. Kerala is located in South India.

6. Mount Kanchenjunga is the world's third highest mountain. In which part of India would you find it?

Answer: Northeast

Mount Kanchenjunga can be found on the Indian border with Nepal in the country's northeast. An impressive 8,586 m (28,169 ft) above sea level, it wasn't climbed until 1955, two years after Everest's conquering.

7. Which Indian state is famous for having many airports?

Answer: Gujarat

Gujarat has at least twelve airports, including the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. It also has several domestic airports.

8. Which state borders Assam and Nagaland, Burma, Bhutan, and the People's Republic of China?

Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh was once referred to as NEFA, which is expanded as North East Frontier Agency. Arunachal Pradesh was established in February 1987.

9. Which of these Indian states doesn't have a panchayat raj (i.e., political system meaning "assembly of five")?

Answer: Nagaland

Nagaland is administered by the Governor of Nagaland, who is the head of state. In 1967, English became designated as the official language of Nagaland.

10. What was India's name in ancient times, according to Sanskrit documents?

Answer: Aryavarta

The name "Aryavart" is believed to have been derived from the coming of the Aryans. Modern India is called "Bharat" in the Hindi language, among others.

Source: Author jyothishraj

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