General Knowledge : Geographical features of India

Here are 50 question-answer pairs on various geographical features of India:

How many states are there in India?
- India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
Which is the largest state in India by area?
- Rajasthan is the largest state by area.
Which is the smallest state in India by area?
- Goa is the smallest state by area.
Which Indian state has the highest population?
- Uttar Pradesh has the highest population.
Which is the newest state in India?
- Telangana, formed in 2014, is the newest state.
Which Indian state shares the longest international border?
- West Bengal, which shares borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.
Which state is known as the ‘Land of Five Rivers’?
- Punjab, as it is home to five major rivers.
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
- Gujarat, with a coastline of around 1,600 km.
Which state has the highest literacy rate?
- Kerala, with a literacy rate of around 96.2%.
Which state is known as the ‘Spice Garden of India’?
- Kerala, due to its extensive spice plantations.

Which is the longest river in India?
- Ganga River, with a length of 2,525 km.
Which is the largest river in South India?
- Godavari River, also called the ‘Dakshina Ganga’.
Which river is called the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?
- Kosi River, due to frequent floods.
Which river flows through the most Indian states?
- Ganga River, passing through 11 states.
Which Indian river has the largest delta?
- Sundarbans Delta, formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra.
Which river is called the ‘Lifeline of Gujarat’?
- Narmada River.
Which is the only river in India that flows westward into the Arabian Sea?
- Narmada and Tapi rivers.
Which river originates from the Mansarovar Lake?
- Brahmaputra River.
Which river is considered the holiest in India?
- Ganga River.
Which is the second-longest river in India?
- Godavari River.

Which ocean lies to the south of India?
- Indian Ocean.
Which sea is located to the west of India?
- Arabian Sea.
Which sea is located to the east of India?
- Bay of Bengal.
What is the name of the group of islands in the Arabian Sea?
- Lakshadweep Islands.
What is the name of the group of islands in the Bay of Bengal?
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which ocean current influences the Indian climate?
- Indian Ocean Dipole and Monsoon Currents.
Which is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean?
- Sunda Trench.
Which strait separates India and Sri Lanka?
- Palk Strait.
What is the largest coral reef system in India?
- Lakshadweep Coral Atoll.
Which Indian port is the largest natural port?
- Mumbai Port.

Which is the highest mountain peak in India?
- Kangchenjunga (8,586 m).
Which mountain range is the oldest in India?
- Aravalli Range.
Which plateau is the largest in India?
- Deccan Plateau.
Which range is called the ‘Roof of the World’?
- Karakoram Range.
Which is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?
- Anamudi Peak (2,695 m).
Which is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats?
- Arma Konda (1,680 m).
Which mountain pass connects Leh and Manali?
- Rohtang Pass.
Which plateau is famous for black soil?
- Deccan Plateau.
Which is the longest mountain range in India?
- Himalayas.
Which plateau is called the ‘Mineral Belt of India’?
- Chhota Nagpur Plateau.

Which is the largest desert in India?
- Thar Desert.
Which state has the highest forest cover in India?
- Madhya Pradesh.
Which is the largest saltwater lake in India?
- Chilika Lake (Odisha).
Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
- Wular Lake (Jammu & Kashmir).
Which forest in India is famous for mangroves and tigers?
- Sundarbans.
Which plains are the most fertile in India?
- Indo-Gangetic Plains.

Which type of climate does most of India experience?
- Tropical Monsoon Climate.
Which is the coldest place in India?
- Dras, in Ladakh.
Which state receives the highest rainfall in India?
- Meghalaya (Mawsynram).
What are the four main seasons of India?
- Winter, Summer, Monsoon, and Post-Monsoon (Autumn).

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