Indian Geography

6. The principal copper deposits of India lie in which of the following places?

A. Hazaribag and Singbhum of Bihar
B. Khetri and Daribo areas of Rajasthan
C. Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh
D. Siwaliks in Uttar Pradesh and in Karnataka

Correct Answer: A. Hazaribag and Singbhum of Bihar

7. Which of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India?

I. It is largely practiced in Assam
II. It is referred to as ‘slash and burn’ technique
III. In it, fertility is exhausted in a few years

A. I, II and III
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. I and III

Correct Answer: A. I, II and III

8. The Yarlung Zangbo River, in India, is known as

A. Ganga
B. Indus
C. Brahmaputra
D. Mahanadi

Correct Answer: C. Brahmaputra

9. The Salal Project is on the river

A. Chenab
B. Jhelum
C. Ravi
D. Sutlej

Correct Answer: A. Chenab

10. The only zone in the country that produces gold is also rich in iron is

A. North-eastern zone
B. North-western zone
C. Southern zone
D. None of the above

Correct Answer: C. Southern zone

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