Brief Summary
Alright, so this video is all about general knowledge questions related to geography, rivers, mountains, and some famous landmarks around the world and in India. We're talking about the oldest mountain range in India, longest rivers, highest peaks, and important geographical boundaries. It's a quick rapid fire round of questions and answers.
- Aravalli Range is the oldest mountain range in India.
- Ganga is the longest river in India.
- Radcliffe Line is the boundary between India and Pakistan.
Oldest Mountain Range and Highest Peak
The oldest mountain range of India is the Aravalli Range. The highest peak of this range is Guru Shikhar, which is located in Rajasthan.
Longest Coastline and Border
Gujarat has the longest coastline in India. Jammu and Kashmir shares the longest border with Pakistan, followed by Rajasthan.
Famous Lala Post and Longest River in the World
The famous Lala Post between India and Pakistan is situated in Rajasthan. The longest river in the world is the Nile, which flows through 11 countries.
Longest and Widest Rivers in India
The longest river in India is the Ganga. While Brahmaputra is longer, only a small portion of it (96 km) is in India. The widest river in India is the Brahmaputra.
Origin of Brahmaputra and Longest River in Peninsular India
The Brahmaputra River originates from the Angsi Glacier, located in the Kailash Range near Mansarovar Lake. The longest river in Peninsular India is the Godavari, originating from Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
Smallest Country and Largest Inland Water Body
The smallest country in the world is Vatican City. The largest inland water body in the world is the Caspian Sea, bordered by Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia.
Highest Navigable Lake and Top Oil Exporting Country
The highest navigable lake in the world is Lake Titicaca. The highest oil exporting country in the world is Saudi Arabia.
Longest National Highway and Oldest Road in India
The longest National Highway in India is NH 44. The oldest road in India is the Grand Trunk Road.
Gir National Park and Strait Dividing Europe and Africa
Gir National Park in Gujarat is famous for lions. The Strait of Gibraltar divides Europe from Africa.
Suez Canal and Mount Etna
The Suez Canal is located in Egypt. It's an artificial sea-level waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes, is located in Italy.
Only Active Volcano in India and Longest Mountain Range
Barren Island is the only active volcano in India. The longest mountain range in the world is the Andes.
Karakoram Pass and Indian States Bordering Bhutan
The Karakoram Pass is located in Ladakh. Four Indian states, namely Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and West Bengal, share a border with Bhutan.
Largest Satellite of Saturn and Bhakra Nangal Dam
Titan is the largest satellite of Saturn. The Bhakra Nangal Dam is located on the Sutlej River. It's a concrete gravity dam in Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh.
Hirakud Dam and Highest Peak of Satpura Range
The Hirakud Dam is built on the Mahanadi River in Sambalpur, Odisha. It is the longest earthen dam in the world. The highest peak of the Satpura range is Dhupgarh Peak, located in Madhya Pradesh.
Palk Strait and Radcliffe Line
The Palk Strait separates Sri Lanka and India. The Radcliffe Line is the boundary between India and Pakistan.
