CDS Indian Geography 3

Question 1

Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?

Accepted Answer

Jaipur

Answer

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is called the Pink City because its old city buildings are painted pink.

Question 2

The Deccan Plateau is bounded on the east by which mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Ghats

Answer

The Eastern Ghats form the eastern boundary of the Deccan Plateau, running along India's eastern coast.

Question 3

Which Union Territory of India has the smallest area?

Accepted Answer

Lakshadweep

Answer

Lakshadweep, with an area of only 32 sq km, is the smallest Union Territory of India.

Question 4

The Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in northeastern India, is in which state?

Accepted Answer

Manipur

Answer

Loktak Lake is located in Manipur and is famous for its floating islands called phumdis.

Question 5

Which pass connects India and China through Sikkim?

Accepted Answer

Nathu La

Answer

Nathu La Pass in Sikkim connects India and China and was reopened for trade in 2006.

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