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Which of the following is the largest Delta in the world?
A) Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
B) Yellow River Delta
C) Mahanadi Delta
D) Nile River Delta
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Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, also known as Sunderbans Delta is the largest delta in the world. It is formed by rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and their tributries. It is located in West Bengal (India) and Bangladesh.
Sunderbans delta is also the largest mangrove forest in the world.
Which of the following river flows between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges?
A) Mahe
B) Narmada
C) Mahanadi
D) Son
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Narmada river flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. The river rises from Maikala Range in eastern Madhya Pradesh and drains into Gulf of Khambhat. Hindus believe the Narmada River sprang from the body of the god Shiva and is considered a sacred river.
The 'Tropic of Cancer' pass through which of the following states?
A) Punjab
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tripura
D) Bihar
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Amongst the states listed above, the 'Tropic of Cancer' pass through Tripura. The 'Tropic of Cancer' passes through eight Indian states - Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
What is the longitudinal extent of India?
A) 8°4' S to 37°6' S
B) 8°4' N to 37°6' N
C) 68°7' E and 97°25' E
D) 68°7' W and 97°25' W
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According to longitudinal position, India is located in eastern hemisphere and its longitude extends from 68°7' E and 97°25' E.
Bhakra-Nangal dam project is built on which of the following rivers?
A) Godavari
B) Satluj
C) Jhelum
D) Yamuna
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Bhakra-Nangal dam project is built on Satluj river in Himachal Pradesh. It is used for hydroelectric purpose and provides water for irrigation in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Which of the following state capitals serve as the capital of two states?
A) Thiruvananthapuram
B) Patna
C) Hyderabad
D) Bangalore
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Hyderabad is the capital of two states Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It was the capital of Andhra Pradesh before the creation of Telangana and became capital of both these states after bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.
Which state of India has largest number of other states as its neighbour?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Telangana
C) Assam
D) Chhattisgarh
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Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) has maximum number of neighbouring states. It has 8 states and 1 UT as its neighbour - Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi (UT).
Which is the longest tunnel (consider both rail and road tunnels) in India?
A) Karbude Tunnel
B) Jawahar Tunnel
C) Chenani-Nashri Tunnel
D) Rohtang Tunnel
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Chenani-Nashri road tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway is a 9.2 km tunnel connecting Chenani and Nashri. It was inaugurated in 2017 and has reduced the distance between Jammu and Srinagar by almost 30 Kms.
Pir Panjal railway tunnel is a 11.0 km under construction tunnel, which will become the longest tunnel in India upon its completion.
What is the name of the strait where 'Admas Bridge' situated?
A) Bering Strait
B) Cook Strait
C) Palk Strait
D) Taiwan Strait
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The name of the strait where Adams bridge situated is Palk Strait. It is located in Coromandal coast region, between the Tamil Nadu state of India and Sri Lanka.
Which is the longest bridge in India?
A) Bandra Worli Sea Link
B) Mahatma Gandhi Setu
C) Dhola-Sadia Bridge
D) Arrah-Chhapra Bridge
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Dhola-Sadia bridge (also named Bhupen Hazarika Setu) in Assam, which is built across the Lohit river (a tributary of Brahmputra river) and having a length of 9.15 km, is the longest bridge in India.
It connects the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and it was inaugurated in the year 2017.
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