Land Reforms and Land use pattern MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Land Reforms and Land use pattern - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is 'Allahabad (Prayagraj)'.

Key Points

• The Board of Revenue was established at Allahabad in the year of 1831.
• The Board had been functioning as Chief Revenue Authority, both Administrative and Judicial.
• The Board of Revenue was the highest Revenue Judiciary in the State with incidental executive functions requiring control over Commissioners and Collectors.
• Before independence, it exercised almost the same powers and prestige as the High Court.
• After the emergence of responsible Government and welfare state, both of these functions of the Board of Revenue led to greater centralization with respect to policy formulation and policy implementation.
• To a great extent, the administrative power exercised by the Board of Revenue was taken by the State Government.

The Banihal Pass is situated in Pir Panjal Himalayan Range.

Key Points

• The Pir Panjal Range is a range of Inner Himalayan mountains stretching from east-southeast (ESE) to west-northwest (WNW) through Himachal Pradesh, Indian state, and Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Union Territory.
• Pir Panjal is the greatest range of the Lesser Himalayas.
• The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, a rail tunnel of 11,215 meters passes through Jammu and Kashmir's Pir Panjal Range.
• The tunnel was opened to regular service on 26 June 2013.
• It is the longest railway tunnel in India and the fourth-longest tunnel in Asia.

The correct answer is Andes.

Key Points

• The longest continental mountain range in the world is the Andes and it forms a continuous highland along the western edge of South America.
• This range is about 7,000 km (4,300 mi) long, about 200 to 700 km (120 to 430 mi) wide (widest between 18° south and 20° south latitude), and of an average height of about 4,000 m (13,000 ft).
• The Andes extend from north to south through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina.
• The Andes is the location of several high plateaus - some of which host major cities such as Quito, Bogotá, Arequipa, Medellín, Sucre, Mérida and La Paz.

• 'Saddle Peak' the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in  Diglipur, a town in North Andaman Island.
• It is the highest point of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal with a length of 731 meters (2,418 feet) followed by Mount Thullier at 2,106 feet (642 meters) on Great Nicobar and Mount Harriet at 1,197 feet (365 meters) on South Andaman.
• It is surrounded by Saddle Peak National Park.

Key Points

• Karewa soil is a type of lacustrine soil found in the valley of Kashmir and is famous for its fertility.
• Saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world, is primarily cultivated in the Karewa region.
• The Karewa soil is rich in clay, silt, and organic matter, making it highly fertile for saffron cultivation.
• The saffron cultivated in the Karewa region of Kashmir is renowned for its unique aroma and flavor, making it highly sought after globally.

Additional Information

• Citrus Fruits: Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are typically grown in regions with subtropical climates. 
• Floriculture: Floriculture refers to the cultivation of flowers and ornamental plants for decorative purposes. 
• Coarse Grains: Coarse grains, such as millet, sorghum, and maize, are primarily grown in dry and semi-arid regions. 

• 'Saddle Peak' the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in  Diglipur, a town in North Andaman Island.
• It is the highest point of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal with a length of 731 meters (2,418 feet) followed by Mount Thullier at 2,106 feet (642 meters) on Great Nicobar and Mount Harriet at 1,197 feet (365 meters) on South Andaman.
• It is surrounded by Saddle Peak National Park.

The Banihal Pass is situated in Pir Panjal Himalayan Range.

Key Points

• The Pir Panjal Range is a range of Inner Himalayan mountains stretching from east-southeast (ESE) to west-northwest (WNW) through Himachal Pradesh, Indian state, and Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Union Territory.
• Pir Panjal is the greatest range of the Lesser Himalayas.
• The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, a rail tunnel of 11,215 meters passes through Jammu and Kashmir's Pir Panjal Range.
• The tunnel was opened to regular service on 26 June 2013.
• It is the longest railway tunnel in India and the fourth-longest tunnel in Asia.

The correct answer is the Narmada river.

Key Points

• Amarkantak is the place from where the Narmada river originates.
• It rises from the Maikal ranges at the height of 1057 meters above sea level.
• Narmada river mainly flows in central India.
• It flows through the states of MP, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
• It flows into the Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea).
• Its total length is 1,312 km.

Additional Information

• Sardar Sarovar Dam of Gujarat is built on the Narmada river.
• Four states i.e Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan receive water and electricity from the dam. 

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Three

Key Points

The three parallel ranges of Himalayas are:

Himadri (Great or Inner Himalayas)

• It is the most continuous range with an average height of 6000 meters.
• It remains covered with snow throughout the year.
   

Himachal (Lesser Himalayas) 

• It lies to the south of Himadri.
• The average height of these mountains is between 3,700 to 4,500 meters.
• Famous ranges are: Pir Panjal range, Dhaula Dhar and Mahabharat ranges.
• Famous valleys like Kangra, Kullu, and Kashmir are situated in this valley.
   

​Shivalik (Outer Himalayas)

• These are outermost ranges of Himalayas and have an average height between 900 to 1100 meters. 
• These ranges are mainly composed of unconsolidated rock material, so these ranges are prone to earthquakes and landslides.
• The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and Shiwaliks are called ‘Duns’ like Dehra Dun, Kotli Dun, and Patlin Dun, etc.

The correct answer is Crop lands.

Key Points

• India devotes more than 50% of its area to crop land. Hence option 1 is correct.
• Only 4-5% is for pastures and nearly 23% for forests (official forest cover).

Important Points

• The use of land is determined by physical factors such as topography, soil, climate, minerals, and availability of water.
• Human factors such as population and technology are also important determinants of land use patterns.
• So, given the majority of the population engaged in agriculture; high food demand, etc more than 50% area is devoted to agricultural practices.

• The Himalayas are classified into different divisions on the basis of the Rivers flowing between them.

• Dihang River/Siang River is the name given to Brahmaputra River in Arunachal Pradesh.

The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh.Key Points 

• Bum La/Bomdila Pass is located in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
• This pass connects India and China.
• Through this pass, the Chinese army invaded India during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
• It is one of the five officially agreed Border Personnel Meeting points between the Indian Army and the People's Liberation Army of China.

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  2. दि——-दिफू दर्रा
  3. या——-यांग्याप दर्रा

The correct answer is Coromandel Coast.

Key Points

The correct answer is Assam.

Key Points

• Umananda Island is situated in the Indian state of Assam.
  • Umananda Island is situated near Guwahati, Assam.
  • It is the smallest river island in the middle of the river Brahmaputra.
  • According to Hindu mythology, Shiva created the island for his wife Parvati's happiness and pleasure.
  • Guwahati is the largest city in the Indian state of Assam.
  • The Brahmaputra is called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet and Dihang River in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It flows through China, India, and Bangladesh.

Additional Information 

• 'Majuli' is the largest river island in the world.
• Majuli Island is a large river island located in the middle of the 'Brahmaputra River' in Assam.
• This island was formed due to a change in the direction of the 'Brahmaputra River' and its tributaries.

Correct Answer Himalayas

Key Points:

• The Himalayas is the youngest mountain (Fold Mountain) in India.
• Due to tectonic movement, the Gondwana land collided with Eurasian plate resulting in the formation of Himalayas.
• The Himalayas acts as a source for many rivers like the Ganges, the Yamuna, The Indus, The Brahmaputra etc.
• Mount Abu is in the Aravali mountain range (it is residual Mountain range).
• Satpura mountain range (Block Mountains) is in central India.
• Anaimudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.