Location(s) MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Location(s) - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Anaimudi.

Key Points

• Anaimudi is the highest peak of the Indian Peninsula that is the Western Ghats and South India.
• It is located in the Idukki district of Kerala.
• This peak resembles the shape of the 'Elephant forehead'.
• It has a height of 2695 m.
• It is situated in the Eravikulam National Park.
• This peak is home to Asian Elephants, Nilgiri Tahrs and Gaurs.

Additional Information

• Ootacamund:
  • It is a city located in Tamil Nadu.
  • Now, it is known as Ooty.
  • It is a hill station in the Nilgiri Hills. 
• Dodabeta:
  • ​It is the highest peak of the Nilgiri Mountains (Blue Mountains).
  • It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.
  • It has a height of 2637 m.
• Mahabaleshwar:
  • It is a hill station located in Maharashtra.
  • It is situated in Satara district.
  • It is famous for Strawberries, Mulberries, and carrots.
  • The Krishna River originates from here.

The correct answer is 'Five'.

Key Points:Five Indian States share a border with Nepal. They are as follows:

• Uttarakhand
• Uttar Pradesh
• Bihar
• West Bengal
• Sikkim

Thus, the correct answer is Five.Hint:

The trick to remember the Indian States sharing a border with Nepal:

SUBBU

S - Sikkim

U - Uttar Pradesh

B - Bihar

B - Bengal (West Bengal)

U - Uttarakhand

The correct answer is Betwa.

• Betwa originates from the Vindhya Range.

Key Points

• Vindhya Range: 
  • The elevation of the Vindhyan Range is 300 to 650 m.
  • Vindhya Range is mostly composed of horizontally bedded sedimentary rocks of ancient age.
  • It acts as a watershed between the Ganga system and the river systems of South India.
  • Rivers like Chambal, Betwa, and Ken rise from Vindhya Range.
  • The Betwa river is a tributary of Yamuna.
  • Betwa river flows in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Additional Information 

• Kaveri originates in Brahmgiri Range in Western Ghats.
  • Harangi, Hemavati, Arkavati,  Kabini River, and Noyyal River are tributaries.
• Chenab originates from Bara Lacha Pass.
• Gomati river originates from Gomat Taal.

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The Correct answer is Himalayas.

Key Points

• The Himalayas are not part of the outer boundary of the Peninsular Plateau. The Peninsular Plateau is primarily confined to the southern part of India, while the Himalayas are located in the northern region.
• The Peninsular Plateau is a massive landmass that includes the Deccan Plateau, Malwa Plateau, and the Chota Nagpur Plateau.
• The Himalayas are young fold mountains formed due to the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate. They are geologically distinct from the Peninsular Plateau, which is considered one of the oldest landforms of India.
• The Peninsular Plateau is characterized by its stable geological structure, being part of the Indian Shield, whereas the Himalayas are tectonically active.
• The Himalayas act as a natural barrier between the Indian subcontinent and the rest of Asia. They are known for their high peaks, including Mount Everest, which is the highest peak in the world.
• Unlike the Peninsular Plateau, which is surrounded by rivers like the Godavari and Krishna, the Himalayas give rise to major perennial rivers such as the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus.

 Additional Information

• Rajmahal Hills
  • The Rajmahal Hills are located in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the state of Jharkhand.
  • These hills are part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which is a constituent of the Peninsular Plateau.
  • The region is known for its rich basaltic rocks, formed due to volcanic activity during the Cretaceous period.
• Delhi Ridge
  • The Delhi Ridge is the northernmost extension of the Aravalli Range.
  • It is an integral part of the Peninsular Plateau and acts as a green lung for the city of Delhi.
  • The ridge is significant for its ecological importance, helping maintain biodiversity and offering a natural barrier against desertification.
• Gir Range
  • The Gir Range is located in the state of Gujarat, forming part of the western region of the Peninsular Plateau.
  • It is home to the Gir National Park, which is the only habitat of the Asiatic lions.
  • Geologically, it is composed of ancient rocks and is surrounded by the Saurashtra Plateau.

The Correct answer is Gondwana Land.

Key Points

• Gondwana Land was a part of the supercontinent Pangaea, which existed during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras.
• It comprised the present-day landmasses of South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and the Indian subcontinent.
• The breakup of Gondwana Land led to the formation of the continents as we know them today.
• The Great Plateau of India, which includes the Deccan Plateau, is considered a part of Gondwana Land due to its geological history and the presence of ancient rocks.
• Gondwana rocks in India contain coal deposits and are significant for mineral extraction.
• The breakup of Gondwana Land is attributed to tectonic plate movements and continental drift.
• Its name is derived from the Gondwana region in India, which was identified as having rocks and fossils from this ancient landmass.
• Gondwana Land played a crucial role in the evolution of life, with fossils of early plants and animals found in its deposits.

 Additional Information

•  Angaraland
  • Angaraland was the northern counterpart of Gondwana Land, forming the other part of the supercontinent Pangaea.
  • It consisted of present-day Russia, Siberia, and parts of northern Europe.
  • Angaraland was separated from Gondwana Land by the Tethys Sea, which existed during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras.
  • It played a significant role in the geological evolution of the northern hemisphere.
• Pangaea
  • Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras.
  • It encompassed all of Earth's landmasses before they split into Laurasia and Gondwana Land.
  • Pangaea's breakup led to the formation of the continents due to tectonic plate movements.
  • The term "Pangaea" means "all lands" in Greek, highlighting its unified landmass.
• Laurasia
  • Laurasia was the northern part of the supercontinent Pangaea after its division.
  • It included the modern landmasses of North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Laurasia's separation from Gondwana Land marked the beginning of continental drift.
  • It contributed to the formation of the northern hemisphere continents and their geological features.

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim shares international boundaries with Bhutan, China, and Nepal.
• Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram share an international boundary with Myanmar.

The correct answer is the Zanskar Range.

Key Points:

Zoji La Pass:

• It is in the Zaskar range in the Indian union territory of Ladakh.
• The road route from Srinagar to Leh goes through this pass.
• It was formed by the Indus river.

Shortcut Trick

Himalayan Ranges from north to south-

• TRICK:- Kal Jana Padega Desh Se.
• K = Karakoram  J= Zaskar D = Dhauladhar S = Shiwalik

Main Passes tricks-

• Sikkim
  • Nathuram Sikkim Jail Gaya - Nathula, and Jelep La Pass
• Himachal Pradesh
  • Rohit barah bje ship lene gaya
    • Rohtang Pass, Barah Pass, Shipkila Pass
• Arunachal Pradesh
  • Dipu ne likha pyara patra
    • Dipu La, Likhapani and Pangsan pass

https://www.dangerousroads.org/asia/india/111-zoji-la-pass-india.html

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• The latitude approximately 23°27′ N of the terrestrial equator is called tropic of cancer.
• There are 16 countries through which the tropic of cancer passes.
• The tropic of cancer is the only latitude pass through India.
• The tropic of cancer passes through 8 Indian states.
• The 8 Indian states through which tropic of cancer passes through are:
  1. Gujarat.
  2. Rajasthan.
  3. Madhya Pradesh.
  4. Chhatisgarh.
  5. Jharkhand.
  6. West Bengal.
  7. Tripura.
  8. Mizoram.

Important Points

• Mahi River is the only river in India that cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice.
• "Bhopal (capital of Madhya Pradesh)” and “Gandhinagar (capital of Gujarat)” is also located fairly close to the “Tropic of Cancer”.  
• The only state capital in India situated on the Tropic of Cancer is Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand.
• Tropic of Cancer passes through 16 countries, 3 Continents, 6 water bodies.​

The correct answer is Kibithu.

Key Points

• Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state of India.
• The easternmost point in India is Kibithu.
  • Kibithu is a town in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh state.
  • It is located on the LAC (line of actual control).
• Gujarat is the westernmost state of India.
  • Ghuar Mota in the Kutch region of Gujarat is the westernmost point in India.
• Tamilnadu is the southernmost state of India.
  • Indira Point is the Southernmost point of land in the territory of India.
• Indira Col is the northernmost point of land in the territory of India. 
• Kanyakumari is the southernmost town in mainland India.

Additional Information

• The mainland of India extends between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitudes.
• The latitude of the northernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 37° 6'.
• The latitude of the southernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 8°4'.
• The mainland of India extends between 68°7'E and 97°25'E longitudes.
• The equator represents the zero degrees latitude.
• The equator is the longest latitude.
• All latitudes are parallel to the equator.

The correct answer is Lakshadweep Island.

• The 'Nine Degree Channel' is associated with Lakshadweep Island.

Key Points

• Minicoy Island is separated from the Lakshadweep by Nine degrees Channel. 
• The Union Territory of Lakshadweep is formed by islands like Kalpeni and Suheli Par, and Maliku Atoll and Amindivi.
•  It is so named because it lies on the 9-degree line of Latitude to the north of the equator.

Additional Information

• The Ten-degree channel separates the Andaman group from Nicobar.
• Duncan passage lies between South Andaman and Little Andaman group.
• Eight Degree Channel separates the islands of Minicoy and Maldives.

The Correct Answer is Seven.
Key Points

• India shares its border with seven countries
  • Afghanistan and Pakistan to the North-West
  • China, Bhutan, and Nepal to the North
  • Myanmar to the far East and Bangladesh to the East.

 Additional Information

• India is located latitudinally in the Northern Hemisphere and longitudinally in the Eastern Hemisphere.
• India has a land frontier of 15,200 km.
• The total length of the coastline of the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands is 7,516.6 km.
• Sri Lanka (from the South-East) and Maldives (from the South-West) are two countries with water borders.

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• Over 8 Indian states do the Deccan Plateau extend.
• The Deccan Plateau covers the majority of the southern part of the country.
  • It is located between three mountain ranges and extends over eight Indian states. 
    • Telangana
    • Maharashtra
    • Karnataka
    • Andhra Pradesh
    • Kerala 
    • Tamil Nadu
    • It also covers some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh.
  • These mountain ranges rise from their respective nearby coastal plains and nearly meet at the southern tip of India.
  • The plateau is very big and there are many habitats :
    • different Ecosystems with different sorts of vegetation, climate, geology, and animals.
  • The plateau covers 422,000 square kilometers (163,000 sq mi), 43 percent of India's landmass.

​Additional Information

• The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau that covers most of South India.
  • It is triangular, surrounded by three mountain ranges. 
• The plateau is located between two mountain ranges, the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
  • The Western Ghats mountain range is tall and blocks the moisture from the southwest monsoon from reaching the Deccan Plateau.
  • This is the reason that the Deccan Plateau region receives very little rainfall.

Map of Deccan Plateau:

The Correct Answer is Minicoy.

Key Points

• The Minicoy Island is the southern-most island of Lakshadweep.
• It is situated at a distance of 398 km (215 nautical miles) south-west of Kochi between 8° 15′ and 8° 20′ N latitude and 73° 01′ and 73° OS’ E longitude.
• It has an area of 4.80 sq km.
• This island lies near the 9 ⁰ Channel.

 Important Points

• Bitra Island is the smallest inhabited island of Lakshadweep with a land area of 0.105 sq km.
• Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
• Amini Island is at a distance of 407 km (220 nautical miles) from Kochi and located between Kavaratti Island in the south and Kadmat Island in the north.

The correct answer is Zoji La.

Key Points

• Zoji La is a mountain pass located in the Himalayas in Ladakh.
• Zoji La connects Srinagar and Leh.
• It connects the Kashmir Valley to its west with the Dras and Suru valleys to its northeast and the Indus valley further east.
• Zoji La pass is the lifeline that keeps the people of Ladakh in touch with the rest of the world.
• The elevation of Zoji La is 3,528m (11,575ft) above sea level.
• It is one of the most treacherous passes in the world.
• Zojila tunnel project was launched in 2018.

Additional Information

• Bara-Lacha-La Pass connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh with Leh district in Ladakh.
• Jelep La Pass connects Sikkim with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.
• Nathu La Pass connects Sikkim with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.
• Rohtang Pass connects Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh.
• Shipki La Pass connects the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e., Nilgiri.

• Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Mountains with a height of approximately 2637 m.
• Dodabetta is located approximately 10 km away from Ooty in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India.
• Anaimudi is the highest peak in the whole of southern India - 2695m.

Some of the mountain ranges in India are: