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Land Reforms and Land use pattern Question 1:
The Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh was established in which of the following districts?
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Land Reforms and Land use pattern Question 1 Detailed Solution
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.
Land Reforms and Land use pattern Question 2:
In which of the following Himalayan ranges is the Banihal Pass situated?
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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.
Land Reforms and Land use pattern Question 3:
Which of the following is the longest mountain range in the world?
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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.
Land Reforms and Land use pattern Question 4:
'Saddle Peak' the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in _________.
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- '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.
Land Reforms and Land use pattern Question 5:
Which pass separates Kashmir valley to its west from Dras valley to its northeast?
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The correct answer is option 1, i.e, Zoji La Pass.
- Zoji La Pass separates Kashmir valley to its west from Dras valley to its northeast.
- It connects Srinagar with Kargil and Leh.
- It is located at an altitude of 3850 meters.
- It is a high mountain pass in the Himalayas in the Indian union territory of Ladakh.
- Aghil Pass lies north of the K2 Peak.
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'Saddle Peak' the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in _________.
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Download Solution PDF- '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.
In which of the following Himalayan ranges is the Banihal Pass situated?
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Download Solution PDFThe 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.
Which river originates from the Amarkantak plateau?
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Download Solution PDFThe 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.
There are ________ parallel ranges of the Himalayas.
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Download Solution PDFThe 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.
In India, greatest land area comes under which of the following categories?
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Download Solution PDFThe 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.
Kumaon Himalayas are part of the Himalayas that lie between________ Rivers.
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Land Reforms and Land use pattern Question 11 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- The Himalayas are classified into different divisions on the basis of the Rivers flowing between them.
Punjab/Kashmir Himalayas |
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Kumaon Himalayas |
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Nepal Himalayas |
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Assam Himalayas |
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Purvanchal/Eastern Himalayas |
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- Dihang River/Siang River is the name given to Brahmaputra River in Arunachal Pradesh.
Bum La Pass is located in ___________
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Land Reforms and Land use pattern Question 12 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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The coasts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are known by the name of ________.
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Land Reforms and Land use pattern Question 13 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Coromandel Coast.
Key Points
Name of Coast | States |
Konkan Coast | Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka |
Malabar Coast | Karnataka and Kerala |
Coromandel Coast | Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh |
Utkal Coast | Odisha |
Umananda Island is situated in the Indian state of ________.
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Download Solution PDFThe 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.
Which of the following is the youngest mountain of India?
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Download Solution PDFCorrect 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.