Top 100 Geography MCQs for all Competitive Exams | GK/GS 10 Minute Show by Namu Mam | SSC GD

Summary

In this 10-minute educational video, the host covers the top 100 geography questions most likely to appear in the SSC GD exam. Topics range from India's borders, its physical features, and key geographical points like the Tropic of Cancer and mountain ranges, to specific locations such as the McMahon Line and various rivers. The host provides valuable insights on India's geography, including its forests, soils, and climate, while also giving tips for the upcoming exam. The content is designed to prepare students for competitive exams and help them better understand important geographical concepts.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script focuses on providing top 100 geography questions commonly asked in SSC GD exams.
• 😀 Some questions about static data, like minerals, were excluded due to frequent changes in the information.
• 😀 The northernmost point of India is located at a latitude of 37° 6 minutes.
• 😀 Sikkim separates Nepal and Bhutan, making it crucial in Indian geography.
• 😀 India shares its international border with Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, and Nepal, with Bangladesh having the longest border.
• 😀 The McMahon Line is the boundary between India and China, specifically in Arunachal Pradesh.
• 😀 India’s Exclusive Economic Zone extends 200 nautical miles from its coastline.
• 😀 The Eastern Ghats meet the Western Ghats at the Nilgiri Mountains, with the highest peak being Doda Betta.
• 😀 India’s first nuclear power plant was established in Tarapur, Maharashtra.
• 😀 The Godavari River does not pass through Gujarat but flows through other states like Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
• 😀 The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states, including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal.

Q & A

Which of the following countries is smaller than India in terms of area?

The United States and Argentina are both smaller than India in terms of area. Brazil is also smaller but is at the fifth position in terms of area.

What is the latitude of the northernmost point of India?

The latitude of the northernmost point of India is 37° 6 minutes.

Which Indian state does not share a border with Pakistan?

Himachal Pradesh does not share a border with Pakistan. Other states that do share a border with Pakistan include Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.

What is the length of India's land border?

India shares a land border of 15,200 kilometers with seven different countries.

Which is the easternmost point of India?

Kibithu, located at the eastern extension of 97° 25 minutes, is the easternmost point of India.

Which state in India separates Nepal from Bhutan?

Sikkim separates Nepal from Bhutan.

What is the total length of the Indian coastline?

The total length of India's coastline is approximately 7,517 kilometers, including nine states and four union territories.

Where is the McMahon Line located and what does it separate?

The McMahon Line is located in Arunachal Pradesh and separates India from China.

Which mountain range is home to the world's second-highest peak, K2?

K2 is located in the Karakoram mountain range.

Which river forms the Majuli Island?

Majuli Island is formed by the Brahmaputra River in Assam.