CDS Indian Geography 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which is the highest peak in India?
- Kangchenjunga (Correct answer)
- Nanda Devi
- K2
- Mount Everest
Correct answer: Kangchenjunga
Kangchenjunga at 8,586 m is the highest peak entirely within India, located in Sikkim.
Question 2: The Sundarbans mangrove forest is located in which Indian state?
- West Bengal (Correct answer)
- Odisha
- Andhra Pradesh
- Gujarat
Correct answer: West Bengal
The Sundarbans delta mangrove forest is located in West Bengal and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Question 3: Which Indian state is the largest producer of tea?
- Assam (Correct answer)
- West Bengal
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
Correct answer: Assam
Assam is the largest tea-producing state in India, accounting for over 50% of the country's tea production.
Question 4: The Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert) is located primarily in which state?
- Rajasthan (Correct answer)
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Punjab
Correct answer: Rajasthan
The Thar Desert is located mainly in Rajasthan, with parts extending into Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana.
Question 5: Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' (Ganga of the South)?
- Godavari (Correct answer)
- Krishna
- Cauvery
- Mahanadi
Correct answer: Godavari
The Godavari is called 'Dakshin Ganga' because it is the longest river of peninsular India.
Question 6: Which state has the longest coastline in India?
- Gujarat (Correct answer)
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Maharashtra
Correct answer: Gujarat
Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching approximately 1,600 km along the Arabian Sea.
CDS Indian Geography 2
Which is the highest peak in India?