Indian Geography Objective Questions and Answers | page-37

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Iron and steel, aluminum, cement. Iron, Steel, Aluminum and Cement are the industries which maximize savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials.

Answer: Option [B]

In India, ‘Yellow Revolution’ is associated with production of oilseeds. The Yellow Revolution started in 1986-1987 to multiply the production of vegetable oils, especially mustard and sesame seeds, to achieve independence known as the Yellow Revolution. Yellow Revolution targets nine oil seeds, namely peanuts, mustard greens, soybeans, saffron, sesame, sunflower, niger, flaxseeds, and castor.

Answer: Option [C]

The only ape of India found in hill forest of Assam and Nagaland is Gibbon. The hill forests of Assam and Nagaland are home to the only ape found in India. They are also known as Hoolock Gibbons. In Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, one can spot them.

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Karnataka. Bandipur National Park is a national park covering 868.63 km2 (335.38 sq mi) in Chamarajnagar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was established as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1973. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve since 1986.

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is Calcutta. Botanical Survey of India (BSI) located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was founded on 13 February 1890, is Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change's organization for survey, research and conservation of plant wealth of India, flora and endangered species of India, including by collecting and maintaining germplasm and gene bank of endangered, patent and vulnerable plant species.