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  1. Which is the longest river in India?

    Answer: Ganga

    The Ganga (Ganges) is the longest river in India, stretching approximately 2,525 km.

  2. Which Indian state has the largest area?

    Answer: Rajasthan

    Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area, covering approximately 342,239 sq km.

  3. The Western Ghats run along which coast of India?

    Answer: West coast

    The Western Ghats run parallel to India's western (Malabar) coast for about 1,600 km.

  4. Which Indian city is called the 'Silicon Valley of India'?

    Answer: Bengaluru

    Bengaluru (Bangalore) is called the Silicon Valley of India due to its large IT industry concentration.

  5. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

    Answer: 8

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, WB, Tripura, Mizoram.

  6. Which ocean surrounds India on three sides?

    Answer: Indian Ocean

    India is a peninsula surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west, Bay of Bengal on the east, and Indian Ocean to the south.

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