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Which river is known as the 'Red River' due to the red silt it deposits?
Which river is known as the 'Red River' due to the red silt it deposits?
Which river runs parallel to the Vindhya mountains and flows through a rift valley?
Which river runs parallel to the Vindhya mountains and flows through a rift valley?
Which river does the Hirakud multipurpose project utilize?
Which river does the Hirakud multipurpose project utilize?
Which river is referred to as the 'Dakshin Ganga'?
Which river is referred to as the 'Dakshin Ganga'?
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Which river serves as a tributary to the Krishna river?
Which river serves as a tributary to the Krishna river?
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Which city is the capital of Haryana and Punjab states?
Which city is the capital of Haryana and Punjab states?
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Which oil field is considered the largest in India?
Which oil field is considered the largest in India?
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What is the capital city of Tamil Nadu?
What is the capital city of Tamil Nadu?
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Which city is known as the electronic capital of India?
Which city is known as the electronic capital of India?
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In which state is the renowned coal field located in the Damodar Valley?
In which state is the renowned coal field located in the Damodar Valley?
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Which city is known for its riverine port?
Which city is known for its riverine port?
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Which is the capital city of the Indian state of Telangana?
Which is the capital city of the Indian state of Telangana?
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Which city is located on the banks of the river Jhelum?
Which city is located on the banks of the river Jhelum?
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Which river is known as the lifeline of Pakistan?
Which river is known as the lifeline of Pakistan?
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Which tributary of the Ganga is known for its floods and is referred to as the 'sorrow of Bihar'?
Which tributary of the Ganga is known for its floods and is referred to as the 'sorrow of Bihar'?
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Which river flows through the city of Delhi?
Which river flows through the city of Delhi?
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Which river originates from the Chota Nagpur plateau and is known for its floods?
Which river originates from the Chota Nagpur plateau and is known for its floods?
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Which river is a tributary of the Indus and known for being the longest among its tributaries?
Which river is a tributary of the Indus and known for being the longest among its tributaries?
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Where is the city Srinagar located?
Where is the city Srinagar located?
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Which river is known as the longest in India?
Which river is known as the longest in India?
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Which river flows through four South Asian countries including India?
Which river flows through four South Asian countries including India?
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What is the primary characteristic of the Thar Desert?
What is the primary characteristic of the Thar Desert?
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Which latitude is known for being the northernmost limit of the overhead sun in India?
Which latitude is known for being the northernmost limit of the overhead sun in India?
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Which of the following water bodies is located in Kashmir?
Which of the following water bodies is located in Kashmir?
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What type of soil is primarily found in the western part of the Deccan plateau?
What type of soil is primarily found in the western part of the Deccan plateau?
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Which monsoon brings winter rainfall to the east coast of India?
Which monsoon brings winter rainfall to the east coast of India?
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Which of the following best describes the Gulf of Kutch?
Which of the following best describes the Gulf of Kutch?
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Which soil type is formed by the process of leaching?
Which soil type is formed by the process of leaching?
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What defines the Indian Standard Meridian?
What defines the Indian Standard Meridian?
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Which of the following lakes is the largest saltwater lake located on the east coast of India?
Which of the following lakes is the largest saltwater lake located on the east coast of India?
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Which winds are known to bring winter rain to northwestern India?
Which winds are known to bring winter rain to northwestern India?
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Which mountain range is known for K2, the second highest peak in the world?
Which mountain range is known for K2, the second highest peak in the world?
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What is the primary distinguishing feature of the Aravalli mountains?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of the Aravalli mountains?
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Which plateau is known for being a volcanic plateau rich in black soil?
Which plateau is known for being a volcanic plateau rich in black soil?
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Nathu La pass is located in which region of India?
Nathu La pass is located in which region of India?
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The Eastern Ghats are characterized by which of the following?
The Eastern Ghats are characterized by which of the following?
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Which mountain range serves as the southern boundary of the Malwa plateau?
Which mountain range serves as the southern boundary of the Malwa plateau?
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In which coastal region is Chilka Lake, the largest lagoon in India, found?
In which coastal region is Chilka Lake, the largest lagoon in India, found?
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Which hills are known as the Sahyadris?
Which hills are known as the Sahyadris?
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The Garo hills are located in which Indian state?
The Garo hills are located in which Indian state?
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Which of the following is the highest peak in the Himalayas?
Which of the following is the highest peak in the Himalayas?
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Which plateau is considered a storehouse of minerals like iron and coal?
Which plateau is considered a storehouse of minerals like iron and coal?
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What feature distinguishes the Kanara Coast?
What feature distinguishes the Kanara Coast?
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Which pass is located in the Karakoram mountains?
Which pass is located in the Karakoram mountains?
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Which mountain range has Anaimudi as its highest peak?
Which mountain range has Anaimudi as its highest peak?
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Study Notes
Map Marking Exercise - Clues
- Himalayas: World's highest mountain ranges, young fold mountains, located in the north of India. Contain the highest peak in the world.
- Karakoram: Young fold mountains in Kashmir and Ladakh. Contains K2, the second-highest peak.
- Aravalli: Hills in Rajasthan, residual mountains in northwest India. Contain Mt. Abu.
- Vindhyas: Mountains running north of the Narmada River, parallel to it. Form the southern boundary of the Malwa Plateau.
- Satpura: Hills located between the Narmada and Tapti Rivers. Known as "Seven Hills."
- Western Ghats: Hills parallel to the west coast of India. Form the western boundary of the Deccan Plateau. Highest peak is Anaimudi; also known as the Sahyadris.
- Eastern Ghats: Hills on the east coast of India, broken and discontinuous.
- Garo, Khasi, Jaintia: Located in Meghalaya, part of the Eastern Ghats. Garo – western, Khasi – middle, Jaintia – eastern. Cheerapunji – highest rainfall receiving place.
- Nilgiris: Hills where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet. Located in Tamil Nadu, known for tea cultivation.
- K2: Highest peak in Karakoram mountains, second highest peak in the world, located in Kashmir.
- Kanchenjunga: Highest peak in India, located in the Himalayas. Border between India and Nepal.
- Karakoram Pass: Pass located in the north of India, in the Karakoram mountains.
- Nathu La: Pass located in north east of India, on the eastern border of Sikkim, between India and China.
- Deccan Plateau: Peninsular plateau, bounded by the Eastern and Western Ghats. The oldest plateau, rich in black soil, and formed by volcanic activity. Mineral-rich; has the Damodar river.
- Chota Nagpur Plateau: Mineral-rich plateau where iron, coal, manganese, and limestone are found extensively. The largest number of integrated iron and steel plants.
- Ganga Plain: Largest fertile plain in North India. Formed by the Ganga River and its tributaries.
- Malabar Coast: Southernmost part of the western coastal plain; Kerala coast. Receives rain from the southwest (summer) monsoon.
- Kanara Coast: Central part of the western coastal plain; Karnataka coast. Receives rain from the southwest (summer) monsoon.
- Konkan Coast: Northern part of the western coast; Goa and Maharashtra. Receives rain from the southwest (summer) monsoon.
- Coramandel Coast: Southern part of the eastern coast. Receives rain from the retreating southwest and the northeast monsoons.
- Northern Circars: Northern part of the east coast, part of the Eastern coastal plain. Contains Chilka Lake.
- Thar Desert: Desert located in north western part of India, Western Rajasthan. Dry climate; rain shadow region.
- Digboi: Oil field in Assam, Brahmaputra Valley.
- Delhi: National capital of India, located on the banks of the Yamuna River.
- Mumbai: Commercial capital of India, Maharashtra state.
- Kolkata: Riverine port, West Bengal state.
- Chennai: Capital city of Tamil Nadu, east coast, rain from Northeast Monsoon.
- Hyderabad: Capital of Telangana, electronic city.
- Kochi: Port city of Kerala.
- Chandigarh: Capital of Punjab and Haryana.
- Srinagar: Capital of Kashmir, on the Jhelum River.
- Vishakapatnam: Port city in Andhra Pradesh.
- Bengaluru: Capital of Karnataka, an electronic city.
- Prayagraj/Allahabad: City of confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers; Indian Standard Meridian.
- Indus River: Longest westward-flowing river originating in Tibet, flows through India and Pakistan. Lifeline of Pakistan.
- Ravi, Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Satluj, Yamuna, Gomti, Ghagra, Gandak, Kosi, Chambal, Betwa, Son: Tributaries of the Indus or Ganga. Note their locations.
- Damodar, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Tapti/Tapi, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Cauveri/Kaveri: Other major rivers with unique origins and characteristics.. Note locations on the map.
Water Bodies
- Wular Lake: Lake in Kashmir, fed by the Jhelum River.
- Chilka Lake: Largest lagoon, on the east coast. Salt water lake.
- Andaman Sea: Sea east of the Andaman Islands.
- Gulf of Kutch: Gujarat coast, north of Kathiawar Peninsula.
- Gulf of Cambay: West coast of Gujarat; connects to the Arabian Sea.
- Gulf of Mannar, Palk Strait: Located between India and Sri Lanka
Climate
- South West Monsoon: Brings rain to the west coast.
- North East Monsoon: Brings rain to the East coast of India, especially the Coromandel coast. Northern circars, Tamilnadu.
- Western Disturbances: Winter rains to the northwest of India.
Soils
- Alluvial soil, Black soil, Red soil, Laterite soil: Soil types found across different regions of India, noted for their characteristics. (Specific details might be missing if not present in the text)
Minerals
- Iron Ore: Mined in Jharkhand.
- Coal: Largest coal field in India (Damodar Valley).
- Petroleum/oil/mineral oil (Mumbai High): Offshore oilfield in Maharashtra.
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Test your knowledge on Indian rivers, their significance, and the cities along their banks. This quiz covers various aspects including geographical importance, notable projects, and related capitals. See how well you know the lifelines of India!
