Indian Geography Flashcards
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Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?
Answer: Jaipur
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is called the Pink City because its old city buildings are painted pink.
The Deccan Plateau is bounded on the east by which mountain range?
Answer: Eastern Ghats
The Eastern Ghats form the eastern boundary of the Deccan Plateau, running along India's eastern coast.
Which Union Territory of India has the smallest area?
Answer: Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep, with an area of only 32 sq km, is the smallest Union Territory of India.
The Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in northeastern India, is in which state?
Answer: Manipur
Loktak Lake is located in Manipur and is famous for its floating islands called phumdis.
Which pass connects India and China through Sikkim?
Answer: Nathu La
Nathu La Pass in Sikkim connects India and China and was reopened for trade in 2006.
Which river forms the boundary between Telangana and Maharashtra?
Answer: Godavari
The Godavari River forms a natural boundary between the states of Telangana and Maharashtra.
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