India Map Basics — Set 4
Geography · भारत का मानचित्र · Questions 31–40 of 60
Which Indian city is nearest to the Equator?
Correct Answer: C. Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland. Being at approximately 8°N, it is geographically the closest mainland city to the Equator. Thiruvananthapuram is also very close but slightly further north.
Which state is not touched by the Tropic of Cancer?
Correct Answer: C. Odisha
Odisha lies to the south of the Tropic of Cancer. The line passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. Map awareness is key to identifying its path.
The Gulf of Khambhat is located along the coast of which state?
Correct Answer: B. Gujarat
The Gulf of Khambhat is an inlet of the Arabian Sea along the state of Gujarat. It was formerly known as the Gulf of Cambay. Major rivers like Narmada and Tapti drain into this gulf.
Which state shares a border with both Pakistan and China?
Correct Answer: C. Ladakh
Ladakh is a Union Territory that shares international borders with Pakistan to the west and China to the east. It was separated from Jammu and Kashmir in 2019. It also shares a short border with Afghanistan.
The 'Ten Degree Channel' lies between which two islands?
Correct Answer: B. Andaman and Nicobar
The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately 150 kilometers wide. It lies on the 10-degree line of latitude north of the Equator.
Which state has the largest coastal area in South India?
Correct Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline in the southern part of the country. It stretches for about 974 kilometers along the Bay of Bengal. It is a major region for maritime trade and fisheries.
Which state is known as the 'Molasses Basin'?
Correct Answer: B. Mizoram
Mizoram is often called the Molasses Basin because it is made up of soft unconsolidated deposits. These deposits are geological formations resulting from sedimentary processes. The state is mostly mountainous with deep valleys.
The highest peak in India, K2, is located in which mountain range?
Correct Answer: C. Karakoram
K2, also known as Godwin-Austen, is part of the Karakoram range. It is the second-highest peak in the world. It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
Which river flows through the rift valley in India?
Correct Answer: A. Narmada
The Narmada river flows westwards through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. This rift was formed by geological faulting. It is one of the few large rivers in India that flows into the Arabian Sea.
Which is the largest district in India by area?
Correct Answer: D. Kutch
Kutch district in Gujarat is the largest district in the country. It covers an area of approximately 45,674 square kilometers. Leh is the second-largest district.