Consider the following clues about a State of India: 1. It is known as 'land of red river and blue hills'. 2. It contains three of the six physiographic divisions of India. 3. It covers about 2.39 percent of total areas of the country. Identify the State on the basis of the given clues.
- A.Karnataka
- B.Andhra Pradesh
- C.Assam
- D.Chhattisgarh
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Explanation
The correct answer is C, Assam. Assam is called the land of the red river and blue hills, the red river being the silt-laden Brahmaputra and the blue hills those that ring its valley.
Assam's area of about 78,400 square kilometres is roughly 2.39% of India. Within it lie three physiographic units: the Brahmaputra valley, part of the northern plains; the Karbi Anglong plateau, an extension of the old peninsular block; and the hills of the south such as the Barail and North Cachar Hills, linked to the north-eastern hill ranges. Its tea gardens, Kaziranga and Majuli island are other common clues.
A is wrong: Karnataka is a peninsular state with a far larger share of India's area.
B is wrong: Andhra Pradesh is a coastal peninsular state and is not known by this name.
D is wrong: Chhattisgarh lies on the peninsular plateau and is much larger than Assam.
Exam tip: Brahmaputra is the red river; Assam, land of red river and blue hills, about 2.39% of India's area.
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- B.Lakshadweep
- C.Chandigarh
- D.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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- B.Bombay High Court
- C.Delhi High Court
- D.Kerala High Court
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- B.Gujarat
- C.Goa
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- B.Daman
- C.Diu
- D.Dadra
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