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Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

Which among the following states of India have common borders with Pakistan?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan

  2. Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Gujarat

  3. Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan

  4. Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian states and union territories that share a land border with Pakistan are Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Himachal Pradesh does not share a border with Pakistan.

Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

Which of the following state shares boundary with Bangladesh?
1. Meghalaya

2. Tripura
3. Nagaland
4. Mizoram
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1, 2 and 4

  2. 1 and 2

  3. Only 1

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram all share international borders with Bangladesh. Nagaland is located further east and does not share a border with Bangladesh.

Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?
1. Bangladesh            2. Cambodia                  3. China                     

4. Myanmar               5. Thailand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation includes India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Bangladesh and China are not members of this cooperation.

Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

Consider the following statements about Survey of India (SOI).
1. It was established in 1767.
2. The department is responsible to fix the external boundary of India.
3. It also provides support to neighbouring countries in the field of survey education, transfer of technology and various other surveying technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 2

  4. Only 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Survey of India was established in 1767, is responsible for mapping and defining India's boundaries, and provides technical support to neighboring nations, making all three statements correct.

Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

Read the statements about the impact of forest rules on tribal communities in the $19th$ century. Which of the following statements are incorrect?
I. Jhum cultivators could carry out their activities in village forests.
II. Jhum cultivators took to plough cultivation with ease.
III. Tribal people could collect wood and graze cattle in the forests.
IV. Tripal people had access to protected forests for collecting wood for fuel and house building.

  1. I and II

  2. I and III

  3. II and III

  4. III and IV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the 19th century, colonial forest rules restricted tribal access to forests. Jhum cultivators were forced to stop their traditional practices, and they did not take to plough cultivation with ease, making statements I and II incorrect.