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Geology and Tourism in India

This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the geological features of India and their significance in tourism.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major geological feature of India?

  1. Himalayas
  2. Deccan Plateau
  3. Gangetic Plain
  4. Western Ghats
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Himalayas are formed due to the collision of which two tectonic plates?

  1. Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate
  2. African Plate and Eurasian Plate
  3. Indian Plate and Pacific Plate
  4. Australian Plate and Eurasian Plate
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the highest peak in India?

  1. Mount Everest
  2. K2
  3. Kanchenjunga
  4. Nanda Devi
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Deccan Plateau is formed by the:

  1. Lava flows
  2. Sedimentary rocks
  3. Metamorphic rocks
  4. Igneous rocks
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Ganges
  2. Yamuna
  3. Brahmaputra
  4. Indus
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Karnataka
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Andhra Pradesh
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Taj Mahal is built using which type of rock?

  1. Marble
  2. Granite
  3. Sandstone
  4. Limestone
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in India known for its hot springs?

  1. Manali
  2. Shimla
  3. Darjeeling
  4. Srinagar
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Elephanta Caves are located on an island in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Goa
  3. Gujarat
  4. Karnataka
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in India known for its rock-cut temples?

  1. Hampi
  2. Badami
  3. Pattadakal
  4. Aihole
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Konark Sun Temple is located in which state of India?

  1. Odisha
  2. West Bengal
  3. Bihar
  4. Jharkhand
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in India known for its waterfalls?

  1. Jog Falls
  2. Dudhsagar Falls
  3. Shivanasamudra Falls
  4. Hogenakkal Falls
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Khajuraho Temples are located in which state of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh
  2. Uttar Pradesh
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Gujarat
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in India known for its sand dunes?

  1. Jaisalmer
  2. Bikaner
  3. Jodhpur
  4. Udaipur
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Rann of Kutch is located in which state of India?

  1. Gujarat
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Haryana
  4. Punjab
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