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Questions Related to geography

Many rivers rise in ____ flow westwards and join the Arabian Sea.

  1. North Maidan

  2. South Maidan

  3. Malnad

  4. Coastal plains


Correct Option: C

The main source of irrigation in Karnataka are wells, canals and _____.

  1. Tanks

  2. Dams

  3. Rivers

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Which district in Karnataka has the largest area under canal irrigation?

  1. Yadgir

  2. Raichur

  3. Koppal

  4. Ballari


Correct Option: B

Which is the highest waterfall in India?

  1. Godak falls

  2. Bandaje falls

  3. Unchalli falls

  4. Jog falls


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Jog Fall is India's highest waterfall. Its height is 830 feet and is located on Sharavati River in Karnataka.

Rivers flowing eastward in Karnataka are most suitable for _____.

  1. Inland navigation

  2. Rafting

  3. Power generation

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Most of these rivers flow out of Karnataka eastward into the Bay of Bengal. 
  • A large number of dams and reservoirs are constructed across these rivers which richly add to the Irrigation and Hydel power generation capacities of the state.

Shivanasamudra hydro-electric power station was established to supply power to _____.

  1. Gold mines in Kolar

  2. Gold mines in Dharwad

  3. Gold mines in Raichur

  4. Gold mines in Chitradurg


Correct Option: A

Where is tank irrigation maximum in Karnataka?

  1. Shivamogga

  2. Chikkamagaluru

  3. Hassan

  4. Mandya


Correct Option: A

Karnataka stands at the _____ position in India with regard to irrigation.

  1. 8th

  2. 9th

  3. 10th

  4. 11th


Correct Option: B

Where is the great opportunity for hydel power generation in India?

  1. Haryana

  2. Jammu & Kashmir

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: C

The credit for successful generation of hydro-electric power for the first time in India goes to _____.

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Punjab

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: D