State Level Quiz Competition Organized By Department Of Geography, Kuk

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Hello and Welcome Dear Students,
We hope you all are fine. This Quiz is organized by Department of Geography, Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra. All participants are requested to attempt all questions with honesty.
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1.

Which of the following is greatest circle?
- A.
  
  Arctic Circle
- B.
  
  Equator
- C.
  
  Tropic of Cancer
- D.
  
  Tropic of Capricorn
Correct Answer
B. Equator

Explanation
The equator is the greatest circle among the options given. It is the circle that divides the Earth into two equal halves, the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. It is also the longest circle of latitude, with a circumference of approximately 40,075 kilometers. The Arctic Circle, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn are all smaller circles of latitude that are located at different distances from the equator.

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2.

Guwahati is situated on the bank of which river?
- A.
  
  Brahmaputra
- B.
  
  Ganga
- C.
  
  Yammuna
- D.
  
  Godavari
Correct Answer
A. Brahmaputra

Explanation
Guwahati is situated on the bank of the Brahmaputra river. The Brahmaputra is one of the major rivers in India and flows through the northeastern states, including Assam where Guwahati is located. The city's proximity to the river makes it an important commercial and transportation hub in the region. The Brahmaputra river is known for its immense size and power, and it plays a significant role in the lives of the people living in Guwahati and the surrounding areas.

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3.

The Gulf of Mannar is situated along the coast of which state in India?
- A.
  
  Karnataka
- B.
  
  Kerala
- C.
  
  Andhra Prdesh
- D.
  
  Tamilnadu
Correct Answer
D. Tamilnadu

Explanation
The Gulf of Mannar is situated along the coast of Tamilnadu in India. Tamilnadu is a state located in the southern part of the country, and the Gulf of Mannar is a large bay that lies between the southeastern coast of Tamilnadu and the western coast of Sri Lanka. It is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to numerous marine species, coral reefs, and mangrove forests.

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The length of the Indian coast line is 5000 ?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement is false. The length of the Indian coastline is not 5000. The correct length of the Indian coastline is approximately 7516.6 kilometers, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences in India. The Indian coastline is surrounded by the Arabian Sea in the west and the Bay of Bengal in the east, making it one of the longest coastlines in the world.

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How many National waterways are there in India ________

Correct Answer
9, Nine

Explanation
There are a total of nine national waterways in India.

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6.

Which of the following rivers have almost the same emerging point ?
- A.
  
  Brahmaputra and Ganga
- B.
  
  Tapi and Beas
- C.
  
  Brahmaputra and Indus
- D.
  
  Indus and Ganga
Correct Answer
C. Brahmaputra and Indus

Explanation
The Brahmaputra and Indus rivers have almost the same emerging point. Both rivers originate from the northern slopes of the Himalayas, with the Brahmaputra originating in Tibet and the Indus in western Tibet. They both flow in a similar direction, with the Brahmaputra flowing eastwards and then turning southwards through India and Bangladesh, while the Indus flows southwards through Pakistan. The proximity of their emerging points suggests that they have a similar geographical origin and share a common source in the Himalayas.

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State Level Quiz Competition Organized By Department Of Geography, Kuk

Which of the following is greatest circle?

Guwahati is situated on the bank of which river?

The Gulf of Mannar is situated along the coast of which state in India?

The length of the Indian coast line is 5000 ?

How many National waterways are there in India ________

Which of the following rivers have almost the same emerging point ?