geography
jkssb geography set 2 mcqs
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Question 181
Discuss
Identify the incorrect pair (River and its origin) from the following.
Answer & Explanation
Correct Option: B
The Narmada River does not originate from Gangotri; it rises from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh. Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri originate from Trimbakeshwar, Mahabaleshwar, and the Brahmagiri hills, respectively.
Question 182
Discuss
The Rourkela Steel plant was set up in the year in Odisha state.
Answer & Explanation
Correct Option: B
Established with robust technical collaboration from West Germany, the Rourkela Steel Plant became operational in 1959. It holds the distinction of being the first integrated steel plant in the public sector in India.
Question 183
Discuss
Which of the following trees is NOT found in the tropical evergreen forests of India?
Answer & Explanation
Correct Option: A
Teak is arguably the most dominant and commercially valuable species found in tropical deciduous (monsoon) forests, rather than evergreen forests. Conversely, Ebony, Mahogany, and Rosewood thrive in the high-rainfall environment of tropical evergreen forests.
Question 184
Discuss
The National Waterway (NW) - 3 is located in which of the following states?
Answer & Explanation
Correct Option: B
National Waterway 3 (NW-3), also known as the West Coast Canal, is an inland waterway that runs exclusively through the southern state of Kerala, connecting Kottapuram to Kollam.
Question 185
Discuss
Which of the following is an example of formation of metamorphic rocks?
Answer & Explanation
Correct Option: B
Slate is a classic example of a metamorphic rock, formed when existing sedimentary rocks like shale or mudstone are subjected to intense heat and tectonic pressure deep within the Earth's crust.
Question 186
Discuss
Match the following dams with the rivers on which they are built. | List I (Dam) | List II (River) |
| ------------------ | --------------- |
| a. Bhakra Nangal | i. Godavari |
| b. Hirakud | ii. Krishna |
| c. Nagarjuna Sagar | iii. Mahanadi |
| d. Sardar Sarovar | iv. Sutlej |
| e. Jayakwadi | v. Narmada |
Answer & Explanation
Correct Option: A
Bhakra Nangal → Sutlej (iv)
Hirakud → Mahanadi (iii)
Nagarjuna Sagar → Krishna (ii)
Sardar Sarovar → Narmada (v)
Jayakwadi → Godavari (i)
Hirakud → Mahanadi (iii)
Nagarjuna Sagar → Krishna (ii)
Sardar Sarovar → Narmada (v)
Jayakwadi → Godavari (i)