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Indian Geography MCQs with Answers & AI Explanation
Practice exam-level Indian Geography MCQs for SSC, UPSC, Railways, Banking, TPSC/APSC/WBPSC/State PSC and other competitive exams. Each solution can be generated and saved automatically for future visitors. This page covers questions 2239–2250 of the 523-question set (page 26 of 53).
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Q251. Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral?
👁 1 viewsGypsum is a non-metallic mineral because it is a hydrated calcium sulfate (CaSO4·2H2O) and does not contain metallic elements in metallic form. It is widely used in plaster and drywall. Bauxite is an ore of aluminum (a metal), magnesium is a metallic element, and manganese is a metal used in steelmaking. Thus, among the options, gypsum is the non-metallic mineral.
Gypsum can be cast as plaster of Paris, which has been used in construction and sculpture for centuries.
Gypsum = non-metallic mineral (CaSO4·2H2O); others listed are metallic minerals/ores.
Q252. Khasi and Garo tribes mainly live in
👁 0 viewsQ253. The Jawar mines of Udaipur are famous for:
👁 0 viewsQ254. Which one of the following Indian rivers does not have a delta at its egress?
👁 0 viewsthe rivers Tapti and Narmada rivers form the estuary.
Q255. Kanha Tiger Reserve is situated in Mandla district of:
👁 0 viewsQ256. Which of the following places in India does not have a nuclear power plant?
👁 0 viewsQ257. Which of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
👁 2 viewsHyderabad is known as the 'Pearl City' because historically it was a major hub for the pearl and diamond trade, especially during the Golconda era. Merchants sourced pearls and precious stones, and the city developed a reputation for these luxury commodities. This nickname highlights its long-standing association with pearl cutting, trading, and polishing, which contributed to its economic and cultural prominence. The other options—Kandla, Tuticorin, and Kochi—are known for different trade profiles (port cities with distinct historical associations) and do not carry this nickname.
Hyderabad's pearl trade dates back to the era of the Golconda diamonds and pearl merchants who connected the city to pearl sources in the Arabian Sea.
Hyderabad = Pearl City due to its historic pearl and diamond trade significance.
Q258. Which of the following is NOT a plantation crop?
👁 0 viewsQ259. Which of the following is grown in the cold climate of Kashmir?
👁 1 viewsSaffron is the dried stigmas of the crocus flower (Crocus sativus). It grows best in cool, high-altitude climates like Kashmir, where winters are cold and soils are well-drained. This environment supports the delicate stigmas to develop without rotting. The other options are crops suited to warmer or different climates: palm and coconut require tropical conditions, while jute grows in warm, humid weather.
Saffron comes from the dried stigmas of the crocus flower (Crocus sativus).
Saffron grows in cool, high-altitude climates like Kashmir; other options need warmer tropical conditions.
Q260. "Indira Gandhi Canal", which is around 450 km long, provides irrigation facility mainly to which of the following states?
👁 4 viewsThe Indira Gandhi Canal primarily serves the state of Rajasthan. It runs through arid western Rajasthan, providing much-needed irrigation to desert areas and enabling agricultural development in districts along its route. The other states listed (Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat) are not the main beneficiaries of this canal.
The canal is named after Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India.
Indira Gandhi Canal mainly irrigates western Rajasthan.