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GeographyEasyAsked in: SSC GD Constable · 06 Feb 2023, Shift 1

Which of the following is NOT a freshwater lake in India?

  1. A.Bhimtal
  2. B.Loktak
  3. C.Barapani
  4. D.Sambhar

Correct answer

D. Sambhar

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Sambhar. Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan is a saltwater lake, in fact the largest inland salt lake in India, so it is the odd one out. It lies near Jaipur, and its brine has been used to make salt for centuries. It was declared a Ramsar wetland in 1990 and draws flamingos in winter. Most salt lakes in India lie in dry Rajasthan, where evaporation is high and the water does not drain out to the sea. A is wrong because Bhimtal in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand is a freshwater lake. B is wrong because Loktak in Manipur is the largest freshwater lake in north-east India, famous for its floating 'phumdis' and the Keibul Lamjao National Park. C is wrong because Barapani, also called Umiam Lake, near Shillong in Meghalaya, is a freshwater reservoir. Exam tip: Sambhar is India's largest inland salt lake, while Chilika in Odisha is the largest brackish-water lagoon.

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Q2.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Himalayan rivers have their origin in the snow-covered areas, hence are dry in winter season. 2. Rivers of the Peninsular Plateau have reached maturity. 3. Himalayan rivers depict all the three stages of normal cycle of erosion. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.2 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: C. 2 and 3 only

Himalayan rivers are perennial, so statement 1 is wrong, while statements 2 and 3 are correct. Himalayan rivers such as the Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra rise from glaciers and snowfields and also get monsoon rain, so they flow all year round, including in winter.

Q3.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following statements related to latitude are true? 1. Rainfall, temperature and vegetation vary with latitude. 2. The difference between the longest day and the shortest day increases with latitude. 3. Indira Point is located approximately at 6°45' N latitude. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

All three statements about latitude are true. Latitude decides how directly the Sun's rays strike a place, so temperature, rainfall and the type of vegetation change from the equator towards the poles, from hot, wet rainforests to cold tundra.

Q4.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following lakes is/are situated in Ladakh? 1. Tso Kar 2. Pangong Tso 3. Tsomgo 4. Tso Moriri Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1, 2 and 4
  4. D.2 and 4 only
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Correct answer: C. 1, 2 and 4

Tso Kar, Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri are high-altitude lakes of Ladakh, while Tsomgo lies in Sikkim. Pangong Tso, at about 4,350 metres, is a long, narrow lake that stretches from Ladakh into Tibet, and most of its length lies on the Chinese side.