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Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 2 January 2026 Shift 3 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q101. On which island is India's only active volcano located?

  1. (a) Minicoy Island
  2. (b) Barren Island
  3. (c) Kavaratti Island
  4. (d) Havelock Island
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Barren Island

Barren Island, located in the Andaman Sea (part of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands), is India's only confirmed active volcano. It is a stratovolcano and has erupted multiple times in recent decades, with notable activity in 1991, 1994–1995, 2005, 2010, and 2017.
(a) Incorrect: Minicoy Island is the southernmost island of Lakshadweep and has no volcanic activity.
(b) Incorrect: Kavaratti Island is the capital of Lakshadweep; it is a coral atoll with no volcanic activity.
(c) Incorrect: Havelock Island (now renamed Swaraj Dweep ) in Andaman is known for its beaches and coral reefs, not volcanic activity.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 2 January 2026 Shift 3 · Himalayas - ranges and peaks

Q102. The 'Karewa' soil formation found in Kashmir is famous for the cultivation of which crop?

  1. (a) Growing sugarcane
  2. (b) Cultivation of Saffron
  3. (c) Coal deposits
  4. (d) Bauxite deposits
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Cultivation of Saffron

Karewa (plural Karewas ) are ancient lacustrine (lake) deposits found as terraced formations in the Kashmir valley. Their unique soil composition and elevation provide ideal conditions for saffron (Kesar) cultivation. Kashmir saffron holds a GI (Geographical Indication) tag.
(a) Incorrect: Sugarcane cultivation requires tropical/subtropical lowland conditions and is not associated with the elevated Karewa formations.
(b) Incorrect: Coal deposits are formed from compressed organic matter in different geological conditions; Karewas are lacustrine deposits, not coal-bearing.
(c) Incorrect: Bauxite ( aluminium ore) is found in laterite soils in peninsular India; it is not associated with the Karewa formations of Kashmir.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 30 December 2025 Shift 1 · Extreme points and area facts

Q103. The southernmost point of the Indian Union, 'Indira Point', is located in?

  1. (a) Tamil Nadu
  2. (b) Lakshadweep Islands
  3. (c) Great Nicobar Island
  4. (d) Little Andaman
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Great Nicobar Island

Indira Point (also known as Pygmalion Point) is the southernmost tip of India, located on Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory. It lies at approximately 6°45'N latitude and was partially submerged after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
(a) Incorrect: Tamil Nadu's southernmost point is Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin); Indira Point is on Great Nicobar Island, not Tamil Nadu.
(b) Incorrect: Lakshadweep Islands are in the Arabian Sea, off India's west coast; Indira Point is in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
(d) Incorrect: Little Andaman is an island in the Andaman group, but Indira Point is specifically located on Great Nicobar Island, the southernmost island of the chain.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 29 December 2025 Shift 1 · Coastal plains

Q104. The southern part of the Eastern Coastal Plain, in Tamil Nadu, is known as the?

  1. (a) Konkan Coast
  2. (b) Northern Circars
  3. (c) Coromandel Coast
  4. (d) Malabar Coast
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Coromandel Coast

The southern part of the Eastern Coastal Plain that extends along Tamil Nadu is called the Coromandel Coast. It stretches from the Krishna delta in Andhra Pradesh to Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari) in Tamil Nadu.
(a) Incorrect: Konkan Coast is located on the western coastline of India (Maharashtra and Goa).
(b) Incorrect: Northern Circars refers to the northern part of Andhra Pradesh's coastal plain, not Tamil Nadu.
(d) Incorrect: Malabar Coast is the southern stretch of India's western coastline (Kerala).
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 29 December 2025 Shift 1 · Northern Plains

Q105. Which one of the following is identified as a characteristic feature of the Northern Plains that contributes to their very high population densities?

  1. (a) Hilly and rocky terrain
  2. (b) Moderate to low rainfall
  3. (c) Dissected terrain
  4. (d) Flat plains with fertile soils
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Flat plains with fertile soils

The Northern Plains are among the most densely populated regions in the world due to their flat, fertile alluvial land formed by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river systems. This favourable terrain supports extensive agriculture, easy transportation, and dense settlements.
(a) Incorrect: Hilly and rocky terrain discourages dense habitation.
(b) Incorrect: Low rainfall reduces agricultural productivity and population support.
(c) Incorrect: Dissected terrain makes agriculture and movement difficult.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 29 December 2025 Shift 3 · Location, extent and Standard Meridian

Q106. Which meridian has been designated as India's Standard Meridian?

  1. (a) 80°30'E
  2. (b) 82°30'E
  3. (c) 83°30'E
  4. (d) 84°30'E
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 82°30'E

India's Standard Meridian is 82°30'E longitude, passing through Mirzapur/Naini near Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC +5:30 hours. This meridian was chosen as it approximately bisects the country from north to south, ensuring a uniform time for all of India despite its longitudinal extent of about 29°.
(a) Incorrect: 80°30'E passes through western parts of the country and is not the Standard Meridian.
(c) Incorrect: 83°30'E is not India's Standard Meridian.
(d) Incorrect: 84°30'E passes through eastern regions; it is not the designated Standard Meridian.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 24 December 2025 Shift 2 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q107. How is the peninsular plateau of India different from the Himalayan region in terms of geological stability?

  1. (a) The Peninsular Plateau is young, reshaped by volcanic activity.
  2. (b) The Peninsular Plateau is ancient and stable; the Himalayas are younger and changing.
  3. (c) The Peninsular Plateau has mostly sedimentary rocks and lacks Himalayan minerals.
  4. (d) The Himalayas are stable, while the Peninsular Plateau is still forming.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The Peninsular Plateau is ancient and stable; the Himalayas are younger and changing.

The correct answer is The Peninsular Plateau is ancient and stable; the Himalayas are younger and changing (Option 2).
The Peninsular Plateau is one of the oldest landmasses on Earth, formed from Precambrian crystalline and metamorphic rocks (about 2.5 billion years old). It is geologically stable (part of the ancient Gondwana land) and has no seismic activity. In contrast, the Himalayas are young fold mountains formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates about 50 million years ago and are still rising.
Option 1 - Peninsular Plateau is young, reshaped by volcanic activity: The Plateau is ancient, not young. The Deccan Traps show ancient volcanic activity, but the plateau itself is very old and stable.
Option 3 - Mostly sedimentary rocks: The Peninsular Plateau is predominantly composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks, not sedimentary.
Option 4 - Himalayas are stable, Plateau still forming: This is the complete opposite of geological reality.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 23 December 2025 Shift 2 · Location, extent and Standard Meridian

Q108. Read the following statements and choose the correct option. Statement 1: The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India. Statement 2: The Tropic of Cancer lies mostly south of the Indian subcontinent.

  1. (a) Only Statement 1 is correct
  2. (b) Only Statement 2 is correct
  3. (c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
  4. (d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only Statement 1 is correct

The correct answer is Only Statement 1 is correct (Option 1).
Statement 1 is TRUE: The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N latitude) passes through the middle of India, crossing states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
Statement 2 is FALSE: The Tropic of Cancer does NOT lie mostly south of the Indian subcontinent. It passes through the central part of India, dividing the country into roughly two halves.
Option 3 - Both correct: Incorrect, as Statement 2 is false.
Option 4 - Neither correct: Incorrect, as Statement 1 is true.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 23 December 2025 Shift 3 · Northern Plains

Q109. What is the characteristic feature of the Bhabar region in the Northern Plains?

  1. (a) Dense forests with slow-moving streams and marshes
  2. (b) Narrow belt of alluvial deposits with fast-flowing rivers disappearing underground
  3. (c) Dry region with minimal river flow and rocky terrain
  4. (d) Mountainous area with thick forests and cliffs
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Narrow belt of alluvial deposits with fast-flowing rivers disappearing underground

The correct answer is Narrow belt of alluvial deposits with fast-flowing rivers disappearing underground (Option 2).
The Bhabar is a narrow belt (8-16 km wide) lying along the foothills of the Himalayas. Rivers descend from the mountains with steep gradients and deposit pebbles and boulders here. The rivers often disappear underground (become lost streams) in the Bhabar, only to reappear further south in the Terai region.
Option 1 - Dense forests with slow-moving streams and marshes: This describes the Terai region, which lies south of the Bhabar and is characterised by marshy, swampy terrain and thick forests.
Option 3 - Dry region with minimal river flow: The Bhabar receives rivers from the Himalayas; the rivers disappear underground rather than being absent.
Option 4 - Mountainous area with thick forests: This describes the Himalayan foothills or Shivaliks , not the Bhabar plain.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 3 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q110. The "Great Channel" is a maritime channel separating which territories, forming an important navigation route in the eastern Indian Ocean region?

  1. (a) India and Maldives
  2. (b) India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  3. (c) Nicobar Islands and Indonesia
  4. (d) Sri Lanka and Maldives
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nicobar Islands and Indonesia

The correct answer is Nicobar Islands and Indonesia (Option 3).
The Great Channel is a maritime strait separating India's Nicobar Islands (Great Nicobar Island) from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It serves as a crucial navigation route in the eastern Indian Ocean.
Option 1 - India and Maldives: The waters between mainland India and Maldives are part of the Arabian Sea/Laccadive Sea, not specifically the Great Channel.
Option 2 - India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands: The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands within the archipelago, not the Great Channel.
Option 4 - Sri Lanka and Maldives: These two nations are separated by the Eight Degree Channel, not the Great Channel.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 2 · Western and Eastern Ghats

Q111. The highest peak in South India is:

  1. (a) Doddabetta
  2. (b) Anaimudi
  3. (c) Nilgiri
  4. (d) Agasthyamalai
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Anaimudi

Anaimudi (2,695 m) in the Anaimalai Hills of Kerala is the highest peak in South India and also the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: Doddabetta (2,637 m) in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu is the highest peak in the Nilgiri range but is lower than Anaimudi .
Option 3 is wrong: Nilgiri is a mountain range, not a specific peak; the highest point in the Nilgiris is Doddabetta , which is lower than Anaimudi .
Option 4 is wrong: Agasthyamalai (1,869 m) in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (Kerala-Tamil Nadu border) is a notable peak but is much lower than Anaimudi .
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 1 · Thar Desert

Q112. What is the largest desert in India?

  1. (a) Thar Desert
  2. (b) Rann of Kutch
  3. (c) Ladakh Desert
  4. (d) Deccan Plateau
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Thar Desert

The Thar Desert, also known as the 'Great Indian Desert,' is the largest desert in India. It covers an area of approximately 200,000 sq km and extends across Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana. It is the 9th largest subtropical desert in the world.
Option (b) is incorrect: The Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh and seasonal wetland region in Gujarat, not a desert.
Option (c) is incorrect: The Ladakh Desert is a cold desert in northern India but is smaller in area than the Thar Desert.
Option (d) is incorrect: The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau region in peninsular India, not a desert.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 1 · Extreme points and area facts

Q113. Name the state having the longest coastline?

  1. (a) Gujarat
  2. (b) Maharashtra
  3. (c) Tamil Nadu
  4. (d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Gujarat

Gujarat has the longest coastline among all Indian states, approximately 1,600 km (including the coastlines of Saurashtra and Kutch regions). Its unique peninsular and bay geography gives it this extensive coastline along the Arabian Sea.
Option (b) is incorrect: Maharashtra has a coastline of approximately 720 km, which is less than half of Gujarat's.
Option (c) is incorrect: Tamil Nadu has a coastline of approximately 1,076 km, which is the second longest but still shorter than Gujarat's.
Option (d) is incorrect: Andhra Pradesh has a coastline of approximately 974 km, shorter than Gujarat's.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 2 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q114. The Vindhya Mountain Range separates which two regions of the country?

  1. (a) North and South India
  2. (b) East and West India
  3. (c) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
  4. (d) Himalayas and Deccan Plateau
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) North and South India

The Vindhya Range acts as a traditional geographical divide between North India (the Indo-Gangetic Plain) and the Deccan Plateau (South India). It runs across central India through Madhya Pradesh and has long been considered a cultural and geographical boundary between northern and peninsular India.
Option 2 is incorrect: The Vindhyas run roughly east-west, so they do not divide East from West India.
Option 3 is incorrect: The Western and Eastern Ghats are located along the coasts of peninsular India and are separate from the Vindhya Range.
Option 4 is incorrect: The Himalayas and Deccan Plateau are not separated by the Vindhya Range; they are distinct landforms at different latitudes.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 2 · Northern Plains

Q115. In the alluvial plains of the Ganga, which of the following physical features will NOT be found?

  1. (a) Oxbow lakes
  2. (b) Rapids
  3. (c) Meanders
  4. (d) Braided channels
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Rapids

Correct: Rapids.
Rapids are found in hilly/mountainous terrains where rivers flow swiftly over hard rock. In the flat alluvial plains of the Ganga, the river flows slowly and forms meandering channels, oxbow lakes (cut-off meanders), and braided channels (due to sediment deposition). Rapids require steep gradient — not present in plains.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 2 · Western and Eastern Ghats

Q116. Which of the following physiographic features acts as the principal water divide in Peninsular India?

  1. (a) Vindhya Range
  2. (b) Aravalli Hills
  3. (c) Western Ghats
  4. (d) Eastern Ghats
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Western Ghats

Correct: Western Ghats.
The Western Ghats act as the principal water divide of Peninsular India. Rivers flowing westward (Periyar, Sharavati ) drain into the Arabian Sea, while most major rivers (Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Mahanadi) originate from the Western Ghats and flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal. The Vindhyas and Aravallis are in the north; the Eastern Ghats are discontinuous and lower.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 1 · Western and Eastern Ghats

Q117. Anai Mudi and Doda Betta, two of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats, are located in:

  1. (a) Himachal Pradesh
  2. (b) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
  3. (c) Sikkim and Assam
  4. (d) Odisha and Chhattisgarh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu and Kerala (Option 2)
Anai Mudi (2,695 m) — the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India — is located in Kerala ( Eravikulam National Park, Munnar).
Doda Betta (2,637 m) — the second highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills — is located in Tamil Nadu (near Ooty/Udhagamandalam).
The Western Ghats run through Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu — not Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, or Chhattisgarh.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 2 · Thar Desert

Q118. Which of the following statements about the Indian Desert is/are correct?
1. It lies to the west of the Aravali Hills.
2. It receives an average annual rainfall of over 250 mm.

  1. (a) Only 1
  2. (b) Only 2
  3. (c) 1 and 2 both are correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1

Correct Answer: Only 1 (Option 1)
Statement 1 is CORRECT: The Thar Desert (Indian Desert) lies to the west and northwest of the Aravali Hills. The Aravali range acts as a barrier, preventing moisture-laden winds from reaching the desert region, contributing to its arid nature.
Statement 2 is INCORRECT: The Thar Desert receives very little rainfall — typically less than 150 mm per year in most parts, and in some areas (like Jaisalmer) as little as 100 mm. Receiving over 250 mm annually would not make it a desert by definition. The low rainfall is precisely what makes it the Great Indian Desert.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 1 · Himalayas - ranges and peaks

Q119. The Himachal range includes famous hill stations and valleys such as:

  1. (a) Munnar and Nilgiris
  2. (b) Ladakh and Nubra
  3. (c) Kullu , Kangra, and Kashmir
  4. (d) Darjeeling and Siliguri
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Kullu , Kangra, and Kashmir

Correct Answer: Kullu , Kangra, and Kashmir
The lesser Himalayas (Himachal range) includes the famous hill stations and valleys of Kullu , Kangra, Chamba, Shimla, and the Kashmir Valley. These are located in the middle Himalayan zone between the Shiwaliks and the Great Himalayas.
Option 1 (Munnar and Nilgiris): Incorrect. These are in South India (Kerala/Tamil Nadu).
Option 2 (Ladakh and Nubra ): Incorrect. Ladakh and Nubra Valley are in the Trans-Himalayan zone.
Option 4 (Darjeeling and Siliguri): Incorrect. These are in the Eastern Himalayas (West Bengal).
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 1 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q120. Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The northeastern extension of the Deccan Plateau is known for distinct hill ranges like the Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills.
Reason (R): These hills are part of the Chotanagpur Plateau, from which they are separated by a geological fault.

  1. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. (c) A is true, but R is false
  4. (d) A is false, but R is true
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false

Correct Answer: A is true, but R is false
Assertion (A) is TRUE: The Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya are indeed the northeastern extensions of the Deccan Plateau (peninsular block).
Reason (R) is FALSE: These hills are NOT part of the Chotanagpur Plateau. They are an extension of the old Gondwana landmass/Deccan Plateau. While they are separated from the main Deccan block, they are not a part of the Chotanagpur Plateau — they belong to a separate geological block (the Shillong Plateau).
Therefore, A is true but R is false.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 2 · Northern Plains

Q121. Read the statements given below carefully:
Statement 1: The Northern Plain is sparsely populated due to its frequent flooding and infertile soil.
Statement 2: The plain lies adjacent to the Himalayas and is made up of rocky and arid terrain.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1
  2. (b) Only 2
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Correct Answer: Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Statement 1 is FALSE: The Northern Plains (Indo-Gangetic Plains) are among the most DENSELY populated regions in India. The soil is extremely fertile (alluvial), ideal for agriculture. Flooding occurs but it is manageable and actually deposits fertile silt.
Statement 2 is FALSE: The Northern Plains are NOT rocky or arid. They are flat, made of deep alluvial deposits brought by Himalayan rivers. Rocky and arid terrain is found in the Thar Desert or Deccan Plateau.
Both statements are incorrect.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 1 · Thar Desert

Q122. Which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. The Indian Desert extends east of the Aravalli range.
2. The region has low annual precipitation.

  1. (a) Only 1
  2. (b) Only 2
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only 2

Statement 1 is INCORRECT: The Thar Desert lies to the WEST of the Aravalli range, not east.
The Aravalli range acts as a barrier, preventing the moisture-laden southwest monsoon winds from reaching the desert region, leading to very low rainfall.
Statement 2 is CORRECT: The Thar Desert receives extremely low annual precipitation, typically less than 25–30 cm per year in most areas.
Therefore, only Statement 2 is correct.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 2 · Thar Desert

Q123. Which of the following statements about the Indian Desert is correct?

  1. (a) The Indian Desert lies to the east of the Aravali Hills and receives moderate rainfall.
  2. (b) It is a rocky plateau covered with dense forests and seasonal rivers.
  3. (c) The Indian Desert is an undulating sandy plain with sand dunes and receives less than 150 mm of rainfall annually.
  4. (d) The region lies in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau and is rich in black soil.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The Indian Desert is an undulating sandy plain with sand dunes and receives less than 150 mm of rainfall annually.

Correct Answer: The Indian Desert is an undulating sandy plain with sand dunes and receives less than 150 mm of rainfall annually.
The Thar Desert (Indian Desert) lies to the WEST of the Aravali Hills in Rajasthan. It is a sandy, undulating plain characterized by shifting sand dunes. Annual rainfall is very low — generally less than 150 mm — making it one of the most arid regions in India.
Option 1: Incorrect. The desert lies to the WEST (not east) of the Aravallis ; it does not receive moderate rainfall.
Option 2: Incorrect. It is not a rocky plateau with forests.
Option 4: Incorrect. The region described is the Deccan Trap, not the Thar Desert.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 2 · Coastal plains

Q124. Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The eastern coastal plains of India are wider and flatter than the western coastal plains.
Reason (R): Large rivers like the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri have created extensive deltas along the eastern coast.

  1. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. (c) A is true, but R is false
  4. (d) A is false, but R is true
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
The Eastern Coastal Plains (Coromandel Coast) are indeed wider and flatter than the Western Coastal Plains (Malabar Coast). The reason is directly linked: major rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri flow eastward and have deposited large amounts of alluvial material, forming extensive deltas, which makes the eastern plains wider and flatter. R correctly explains A.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 7 December 2025 Shift 1 · Coastal plains

Q125. The Western Coastal Plains are narrower compared to the Eastern Coastal Plains because:

  1. (a) They receive less rainfall
  2. (b) They are less populated comparatively
  3. (c) They are older in formation
  4. (d) They are bordered by the Western Ghats
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) They are bordered by the Western Ghats

The Western Coastal Plains lie between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. Since the Western Ghats are located very close to the coast, the plains in this region remain narrow in width, varying roughly between 50 to 100 km. In contrast, the Eastern Coastal Plains, lying between the Bay of Bengal and the Eastern Ghats, are much broader because the Eastern Ghats lie farther inland, leaving a wider stretch of lowlands. Therefore, the narrowness of the Western Coastal Plains is directly due to their proximity and bordering by the Western Ghats. Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 7 December 2025 Shift 2 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q126. The highest rainfall in India gets recorded in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. In which state will you find these hills?

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Nagaland
  3. (c) Arunachal Pradesh
  4. (d) Meghalaya
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Meghalaya

The correct answer is option 4. The Khasi and Jaintia Hills are located in the state of Meghalaya. This region is world-famous for receiving the highest rainfall, with places like Mawsynram and Cherrapunji consistently recording record-breaking rainfall each year. The unique topography of the hills, combined with the moisture-laden southwest monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal, results in extremely heavy precipitation. This makes Meghalaya one of the wettest regions not only in India but also in the world.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 6 December 2025 Shift 2 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q127. Which of the following plateaus is located in the northeastern part of India?

  1. (a) Deccan Plateau
  2. (b) Malwa Plateau
  3. (c) Chota Nagpur Plateau
  4. (d) Shillong Plateau
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Shillong Plateau

The correct answer is Shillong Plateau. It is located in the northeastern region of India, mainly in the state of Meghalaya. This plateau is an extension of the Indian peninsular plateau but separated from the main peninsular block by the Garo- Rajmahal Gap. It is one of the oldest landforms in India, composed mainly of Precambrian rocks. The Shillong Plateau is famous for its high elevation, heavy rainfall, and natural beauty, and it plays an important role in the geography of Northeast India. The other plateaus like the Deccan, Malwa, and Chota Nagpur are located in central or southern India, not in the northeastern region.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 25 November 2025 Shift 1 · Extreme points and area facts

Q128. What is the newly revised official length (in km) of India's coastline?

  1. (a) 7516
  2. (b) 11098.8
  3. (c) 13065.6
  4. (d) 15035.5
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 11098.8

The Survey of India revised India's official coastline length to 11,098.8 km (announced in 2024), replacing the earlier figure of 7,516.6 km. The revision was made using modern satellite mapping and GIS technology, which provided a more accurate measurement.
The earlier figure of 7,516 km was based on older methods. 13,065.6 and 15,035.5 km are incorrect. The candidate incorrectly selected 7,516.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 13 November 2025 Shift 1 · Extreme points and area facts

Q129. About what percentage of India's land are covered under plateau region?

  1. (a) 5%
  2. (b) 12%
  3. (c) 27%
  4. (d) 59%
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 27%

Correct Answer: 27%
Approximately 27% of India's total land area is covered by the plateau region. The major plateau regions in India include the Deccan Plateau (the largest), Chota Nagpur Plateau, Malwa Plateau, and Meghalaya Plateau. The plateau region is characterised by a relatively flat terrain elevated above the surrounding land.
Why other options are wrong:
- 5%: Too small a percentage for India's vast plateau regions.
- 12%: Below the actual coverage of plateau regions in India.
- 59%: This is approximately the percentage covered by the peninsular plateau region more broadly; 27% is the standard figure for the plateau landform category.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 1 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q130. Assertion (A): India and Nepal continue to experience unresolved border tensions in regions like Kalapani and Susta, despite finalizing over 90% of their boundary strip maps.
Reason (R): The border dispute in Susta arises due to encroachments by Nepalese villagers across the international border marked by the Treaty of Sugauli of 1816.

  1. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. (c) A is true, but R is false
  4. (d) A is false, but R is true
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false

- Assertion A is TRUE: India-Nepal border disputes exist in Kalapani and Susta despite most boundary demarcation being complete.
- Reason R is FALSE: The Susta dispute arises primarily due to the shifting course of the Gandak river (natural boundary changes), not merely villager encroachments.
- Answer: A is true, R is false.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 1 · Northern Plains

Q131. Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion(A): The Northern Plains are one of the most agriculturally productive regions in India.
Reason(R): These plains are composed of rich alluvial soil, have a favourable climate, and receive adequate water supply from major rivers.

  1. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. (c) A is true, but R is false.
  4. (d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

- A is TRUE: Northern Plains (Indo-Gangetic) are highly productive agriculturally.
- R is TRUE and correctly explains A: alluvial soil + favourable climate + irrigation from rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, etc.) drive productivity.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 2 · Rock systems of India (Dharwar, Cuddapah, Vindhyan, Gondwana)

Q132. The Vindhyan system of rocks is known for the production of which of the following?

  1. (a) Manganese
  2. (b) Iron ore and coal
  3. (c) Limestones
  4. (d) Bauxite
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Limestones

The Vindhyan rock system is famous for sedimentary deposits, especially limestones used for cement industry, building stones, sandstones and slate s . Manganese and iron ore are mainly from Dharwar/Cuddapah systems; Bauxite is from laterite deposits.
Hence,Limestonesis the correct answer.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 3 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q133. Consider the following physiographic features.
1. Tors 2. Spurs 3. Block Mountains
Which of the feature/features given above is/are found in the peninsular plateau of India?

  1. (a) 1 and 3 only
  2. (b) 3 only
  3. (c) 2 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3

• Tors: Isolated rocky hills or boulders found in the peninsular plateau (e.g., in parts of Deccan). ✓
• Spurs: Projections of hills found along the edges of plateaus in peninsular India. ✓
• Block Mountains: Formed by faulting; the Vindhya and Satpura ranges are examples in the peninsular plateau. ✓
• All three features — Tors, Spurs, and Block Mountains — are found in the peninsular plateau.
• Answer: 1, 2, and 3
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 1 · Extreme points and area facts

Q134. India’s land area covers what percentage of the world’s total area?

  1. (a) 1.4%
  2. (b) 2.4%
  3. (c) 3.4%
  4. (d) 4.4%
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 2.4%

India’s total geographical area is about 3.287 million sq km, which is approximately 2.4 % of the world’s total land area.
However, India accommodates about 17 % of the world’s population.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 1 · Thar Desert

Q135. Which statementsaccuratelydescribe water bodies in the Indian Desert?
1. Streams are perennial and flow year-round.
2. Most streams disappear into the sand.

  1. (a) Only 1
  2. (b) Only 2
  3. (c) 1 and 2 both are correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only 2

Statement 1: Streams in the Indian (Thar) Desert are seasonal / ephemeral, fed by short monsoon rains; they do NOT flow year-round. Incorrect.
Statement 2: Most desert streams of the Thar lose their water by evaporation and infiltration and disappear into the sand without reaching any sea or major river. Correct.
Hence only statement 2 is accurate.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 12 September 2025 Shift 3 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q136. Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The Chotanagpur Plateau is considered an eastern extension of the Central Highlands.
Reason (R): The Chotanagpur Plateau is drained primarily by the Chambal and Betwa rivers.

  1. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. (c) A is true, but R is false
  4. (d) A is false, but R is true
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false

• Indian Geography:
• Assertion A: The Chotanagpur Plateau is indeed considered an eastern extension of the Central Highlands — TRUE.
• Reason R: The Chotanagpur Plateau is NOT drained by Chambal and Betwa rivers. It is drained by the Damodar, Subarnarekha, and Brahmani rivers. Chambal and Betwa drain the Malwa Plateau — FALSE.
• A is true, R is false → Option C
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 2 · Location, extent and Standard Meridian

Q137. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which two northeastern states of India?

  1. (a) Tripura and Mizoram
  2. (b) Tripura and Manipur
  3. (c) Nagaland and Mizoram
  4. (d) Tripura and Nagaland
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Tripura and Mizoram

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 2 · Western and Eastern Ghats

Q138. Which of the following is located in the northern part of the Eastern Ghats?

  1. (a) Anaimalai hills
  2. (b) Mahendragiri hills
  3. (c) Nilgiri hills
  4. (d) Doddabetta hills
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Mahendragiri hills

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 3 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q139. What type of rocks mainly compose the Peninsular Plateau of India?

  1. (a) Layers of limestone and sandstone from marine origin
  2. (b) Young sedimentary rocks formed in coastal plains
  3. (c) Old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks
  4. (d) Recent volcanic lava deposits from plate margins
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 1 · Northern Plains

Q140. Which state’s physiography is largely defined by the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

  1. (a) Jharkhand
  2. (b) Uttar Pradesh
  3. (c) Sikkim
  4. (d) Rajasthan
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Uttar Pradesh

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 2 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q141. Why is the Peninsular Plateau considered geologically stable?

  1. (a) It lies on an ancient shield area with low seismic activity.
  2. (b) It is part of a young fold mountain system with active faults.
  3. (c) It lies within the zone of frequent plate collisions.
  4. (d) It is formed by recent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) It lies on an ancient shield area with low seismic activity.

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q142. Which island group lies to the south-east of the Indian mainland?

  1. (a) Andaman and Nicobar
  2. (b) Minicoy
  3. (c) Lakshadweep
  4. (d) Agatti island
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Andaman and Nicobar

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · Northern Plains

Q143. The Northern Plains of India are primarily formed by the deposits of which rivers?

  1. (a) Narmada and Tapti
  2. (b) Krishna and Godavari
  3. (c) Yamuna and Chambal
  4. (d) Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 1 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q144. Which of the following plateaus lies between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats?

  1. (a) Malwa Plateau
  2. (b) Deccan Plateau
  3. (c) Chhota Nagpur Plateau
  4. (d) Meghalaya Plateau
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Deccan Plateau

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 2 · Himalayas - ranges and peaks

Q145. Which of the following is the highest Himalayan peak located in India (excluding POK)?

  1. (a) Kanchenjunga
  2. (b) Nanga Parbat
  3. (c) Dhaulagiri
  4. (d) Mount Everest
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kanchenjunga

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 3 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q146. Which of the following is located in the west of the Deccan Plateau?

  1. (a) Eastern Ghats
  2. (b) Mahadeo hills
  3. (c) Maikal range
  4. (d) Western Ghats
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Western Ghats

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 3 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q147. Which of the following countries does NOT share a land border with India?

  1. (a) Bhutan
  2. (b) Thailand
  3. (c) Afghanistan
  4. (d) Myanmar
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Thailand

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 1 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q148. Hills of Kaimur, the easternmost part of the Vindhya Range, which begins near Jabalpur districts of Madhya Pradesh, ends near which district of Bihar?

  1. (a) Rohtas
  2. (b) Munger
  3. (c) Patna
  4. (d) Nawada
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rohtas

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 2 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q149. Which of the following states shares its boundary with Bangladesh?

  1. (a) Nagaland
  2. (b) Tripura
  3. (c) Odisha
  4. (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tripura

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 3 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q150. Which of the following mountain ranges belongs to the Peninsular Plateau?

  1. (a) Zanskar range
  2. (b) Ajanta range
  3. (c) Karakoram range
  4. (d) Shivalik range
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ajanta range

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 3 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q151. Which Union Territory of India is located in the Arabian Sea?

  1. (a) Lakshadweep
  2. (b) Chandigarh
  3. (c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  4. (d) Puducherry
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Lakshadweep

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 1 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q152. Which fault in the Peninsular Plateau is known for recurrent seismic activity?

  1. (a) Malda Fault
  2. (b) Vindhya Fault
  3. (c) Bhima Fault
  4. (d) Narmada Fault
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Bhima Fault

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 2 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q153. What is the total number of inhabited islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as of May 2025?

  1. (a) More than 30
  2. (b) Less than 14
  3. (c) 22
  4. (d) 18
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) More than 30

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 3 · Location, extent and Standard Meridian

Q154. What is the actual mainland distance of India from east to west?

  1. (a) 3143 km
  2. (b) 3214 km
  3. (c) 2933 km
  4. (d) 3014 km
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 2933 km

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 3 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q155. The McMahon Line is the boundary between India and which country?

  1. (a) Myanmar
  2. (b) China
  3. (c) Afghanistan
  4. (d) Pakistan
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) China

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 3 · Coastal plains

Q156. The southern stretch of the Western Coast of India, sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, is referred to as the _________.

  1. (a) Kathiawar Peninsula
  2. (b) Kannad Plain
  3. (c) Konkan
  4. (d) Malabar Coast
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Malabar Coast

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 2 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q157. What is the general slope of the Deccan Plateau?

  1. (a) West to East
  2. (b) South to North
  3. (c) North to South
  4. (d) East to West
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) West to East

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 2 · Thar Desert

Q158. The largest area of the Great Indian Desert in India is located in which state?

  1. (a) Haryana
  2. (b) Rajasthan
  3. (c) Gujarat
  4. (d) Punjab
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Rajasthan

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q159. Which of the following pairs of Indian states share international borders with Bangladesh?

  1. (a) Manipur and Assam
  2. (b) Nagaland and Punjab
  3. (c) West Bengal and Tripura
  4. (d) Sikkim and Manipur
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) West Bengal and Tripura

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 1 · Western and Eastern Ghats

Q160. Through which of the following states do the Western Ghats pass?

  1. (a) Tamil Nadu
  2. (b) Bihar
  3. (c) Punjab
  4. (d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 3 · Himalayas - ranges and peaks

Q161. The Himalayan Mountain ranges stretch in a west-east direction from the Indus River to which major Indian river?

  1. (a) Yamuna
  2. (b) Brahmaputra
  3. (c) Ganga
  4. (d) Godavari
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Brahmaputra

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 3 · Coastal plains

Q162. The western coastal plains are an example of:

  1. (a) tectonic coast
  2. (b) submerged coast
  3. (c) emergent coast
  4. (d) volcanic coast
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) submerged coast

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 2 · Thar Desert

Q163. Which among the following state lies in the south of the Great Indian Desert?

  1. (a) Haryana
  2. (b) Gujarat
  3. (c) Madhya Pradesh
  4. (d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Gujarat

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 3 · Northern Plains

Q164. Which of the following refers to the newer and younger deposits of the floodplains in the Northern Plains of India, which are renewed almost every year and are therefore very fertile?

  1. (a) Khadar
  2. (b) Terai
  3. (c) Bhangar
  4. (d) Kankar
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Khadar

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 1 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q165. Which physical feature marks the northeastern boundary of the Peninsular Block?

  1. (a) Eastern Ghats
  2. (b) Malda fault
  3. (c) Aravalli Range
  4. (d) Western Ghats
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Malda fault

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 2 · Western and Eastern Ghats

Q166. The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats mark the western and the eastern edges of which plateau?

  1. (a) Chotanagpur Plateau
  2. (b) Malwa Plateau
  3. (c) Shillong Plateau
  4. (d) Deccan Plateau
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Deccan Plateau

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 2 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q167. Which islands of India are strategically important due to their location near the Malacca Strait?

  1. (a) Rameswaram Islands
  2. (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  3. (c) Gulf of Kutch Islands
  4. (d) Lakshadweep Islands
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 3 · Coastal plains

Q168. Which of the following coast lies in Karnataka and Kerala states?

  1. (a) Kathiawar coast
  2. (b) Malabar coast
  3. (c) Kachchh coast
  4. (d) Konkan coast
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Malabar coast

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 1 · Coastal plains

Q169. Which of the following options lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea?

  1. (a) Eastern Coastal Plain
  2. (b) Deccan Plateau
  3. (c) Malwa Plateau
  4. (d) Western Coastal Plain
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Western Coastal Plain

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 2 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q170. Which group of Indian islands lies in the Arabian Sea near the Malabar Coast and consists of coral islands?

  1. (a) Sundarbans
  2. (b) Lakshadweep Islands
  3. (c) Andaman Islands
  4. (d) Nicobar Islands
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Lakshadweep Islands

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 2 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q171. Which of the following countries shares the longest land border with India?

  1. (a) Bangladesh
  2. (b) Pakistan
  3. (c) Nepal
  4. (d) China
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Bangladesh

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 3 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q172. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by the ______.̲

  1. (a) 12° N parallel
  2. (b) 16° N parallel
  3. (c) 10° N parallel
  4. (d) 14° N parallel
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 10° N parallel

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 August 2025 Shift 1 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q173. Which of the following countries is located to the southeast of India?

  1. (a) Bhutan
  2. (b) Nepal
  3. (c) China
  4. (d) Sri Lanka
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Sri Lanka

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 August 2025 Shift 2 · Northern Plains

Q174. The Northern Plain of India is formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely the Indus, the Ganga and the _______, along with their tributaries.

  1. (a) Damodar
  2. (b) Mahanadi
  3. (c) Narmada
  4. (d) Brahmaputra
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Brahmaputra

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 August 2025 Shift 3 · Coastal plains

Q175. Why does the eastern coastal plain have fewer ports and harbours compared to the western coastal plain?

  1. (a) It has more tourist beaches
  2. (b) It is closer to the Equator
  3. (c) It is an emergent coast
  4. (d) It receives more rainfall
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) It is an emergent coast

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 August 2025 Shift 3 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q176. Bangladesh is located in which direction of India?

  1. (a) Northwest
  2. (b) North
  3. (c) East
  4. (d) West
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) East

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 1 · Western and Eastern Ghats

Q177. Which mountain range forms the eastern boundary of the Deccan Plateau?

  1. (a) Eastern Ghats
  2. (b) Vindhya Range
  3. (c) Western Ghats
  4. (d) Satpura Range
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Eastern Ghats

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 2 · Coastal plains

Q178. Which of the coastal plain is called the 'Hexadeltaic region' or the 'Gift of Six Rivers'?

  1. (a) Coastal plain of Karnataka
  2. (b) Coastal plain of Tamil Nadu
  3. (c) Coastal plain of Odisha
  4. (d) Coastal plain of Andhra Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Coastal plain of Odisha

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 2 · Himalayas - ranges and peaks

Q179. Which of the following Indian states has the highest elevation point in India (excluding POK)?

  1. (a) Uttarakhand
  2. (b) Himachal Pradesh
  3. (c) Arunachal Pradesh
  4. (d) Sikkim
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Sikkim

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 3 · Thar Desert

Q180. What geographic feature primarily controls the eastern boundary of the Indian Desert?

  1. (a) Vindhya Range
  2. (b) Satpura Hills
  3. (c) Western Ghats
  4. (d) Aravalli Hills
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Aravalli Hills

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 3 · Himalayas - ranges and peaks

Q181. Which of the following ranges separates the Kashmir Valley from the rest of the Himalayan region?

  1. (a) Ladakh
  2. (b) Zaskar
  3. (c) Karakoram
  4. (d) Pir Panjal
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Pir Panjal

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 14 August 2025 Shift 2 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q182. Which natural feature divides the Lakshadweep islands into two broad parts?

  1. (a) Equator
  2. (b) Ten Degree Channel
  3. (c) Tropic of Cancer
  4. (d) Nine Degree Channel
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Nine Degree Channel

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 14 August 2025 Shift 2 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q183. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by which water body?

  1. (a) Ten Degree Channel
  2. (b) Duncan Passage
  3. (c) Gulf of Mannar
  4. (d) Nine Degree Channel
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ten Degree Channel

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 14 August 2025 Shift 3 · Northern Plains

Q184. Which of the following characteristics is true about the Northern Plains?

  1. (a) Densely populated due to fertile soil
  2. (b) Low fertility due to rocky terrain
  3. (c) High elevation with steep slopes
  4. (d) Presence of volcanic plateaus
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Densely populated due to fertile soil

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 14 August 2025 Shift 3 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q185. Which water bodies flank the Peninsular Plateau on the east and west?

  1. (a) Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea
  2. (b) Arabian Sea and Andaman Sea
  3. (c) Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean
  4. (d) Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 August 2025 Shift 1 · Coastal plains

Q186. The northern part of the plains along the Bay of Bengal is referred to as the Northern Circar, while the southern part is known as the ___________.

  1. (a) Coromandel Coast
  2. (b) Utkal Plains
  3. (c) Southern Circar
  4. (d) Andhra Plains
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Coromandel Coast

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 August 2025 Shift 1 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q187. Which of the following belongs to the Lakshadweep group of islands?

  1. (a) Milo Island
  2. (b) Kannur Islands
  3. (c) Kamorta Island
  4. (d) Chowra Island
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kannur Islands

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 1 · Coastal plains

Q188. Which of the following is a feature of the Eastern Coastal Plain of India?

  1. (a) Wider and formed by alluvial deposits
  2. (b) Narrow and rocky
  3. (c) Presence of numerous estuaries
  4. (d) Located between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Wider and formed by alluvial deposits

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 1 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q189. The Gulf of Mannar lies between:

  1. (a) India and Maldives
  2. (b) Sri Lanka and Maldives
  3. (c) India and Sri Lanka
  4. (d) mainland India and Andaman Islands
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) India and Sri Lanka

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 1 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q190. Which of the following countries does NOT share a land border with India?

  1. (a) Sri Lanka
  2. (b) Myanmar
  3. (c) China
  4. (d) Afghanistan
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Sri Lanka

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 2 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q191. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep is a part of which island?

  1. (a) Rameswaram Island
  2. (b) Lakshadweep Islands
  3. (c) Andaman Islands
  4. (d) Majuli Island
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Andaman Islands

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 2 · Thar Desert

Q192. The typical landform seen in the Thar Desert is:

  1. (a) alluvial plains
  2. (b) sand dunes
  3. (c) river deltas
  4. (d) glacial moraines
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) sand dunes

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 3 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q193. Which of the following pairs of neighbouring countries are landlocked and share only land borders with India?

  1. (a) Sri Lanka and Maldives
  2. (b) Pakistan and China
  3. (c) Bangladesh and Myanmar
  4. (d) Nepal and Bhutan
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Nepal and Bhutan

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 3 · Location, extent and Standard Meridian

Q194. Which of the following represents the longitudinal extent of India?

  1. (a) 68°7'E and 97°25'E
  2. (b) 54°7'E and 77°25'E
  3. (c) 58°7'E and 94°25'E
  4. (d) 56°7'E and 87°25'E
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 68°7'E and 97°25'E

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 3 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q195. Which Indian state shares its border with China, Nepal and Bhutan?

  1. (a) Arunachal Pradesh
  2. (b) Sikkim
  3. (c) Uttarakhand
  4. (d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sikkim

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 1 · Islands (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)

Q196. Which of the following best explains why the Lakshadweep Islands have low biodiversity compared to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. (a) Higher altitude and colder temperatures
  2. (b) Higher human population density
  3. (c) Volcanic origin and infertile soil
  4. (d) Smaller land area and absence of forests
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Smaller land area and absence of forests

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 1 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q197. Which of the following states shares its border with Nepal?

  1. (a) Odisha
  2. (b) Himachal Pradesh
  3. (c) Bihar
  4. (d) Meghalaya
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Bihar

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 2 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q198. Which island nation lies to the south of the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. (a) Sri Lanka
  2. (b) Andaman Islands
  3. (c) Maldives
  4. (d) Mauritius
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Maldives

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 3 · Neighbouring countries and border states

Q199. Which neighbouring country of India is an island nation in the Indian Ocean?

  1. (a) Nepal
  2. (b) Myanmar
  3. (c) Maldives
  4. (d) Bhutan
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Maldives

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 August 2025 Shift 1 · Peninsular plateau and hills

Q200. Which of the following statements about the Peninsular Plateau of India is NOT correct?

  1. (a) The Peninsular plateau consists of three broad divisions, namely, the Northern Highlands, Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau.
  2. (b) The Deccan Plateau is a triangular landmass that lies to the south of the river Narmada.
  3. (c) The Peninsular plateau is a tableland composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks.
  4. (d) The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) The Peninsular plateau consists of three broad divisions, namely, the Northern Highlands, Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau.

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