2. Match the pairs :
Column 'A'
(1) The southernmost point of India
(2) Origin of River Ganga
(3) The most urbanized state of India
() Railway station
Column "B"
(a) Goa
(b) Manmad
(c) Indira Point
(d) Gangotri
(e) Uttar Pradesh
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Answers
Answer:
southern most point of India - indirapoint
origin of ganga - gangotri
the most urbanised state of India - uttarpradesh
railway station - manmad
The correct answers are given below:
Explanation:
- (1) The southernmost point of India is (c) Indira Point.
Indira point is the southermost point of the India. It is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' Great Nicobar Island. It got drowned under the ocean due to the Tsunami which hit India in 2004. The southernmost point of Indian mainland is Cape Comorin or Kanyakumari.
- (2) The origin of River Ganga is (d) Gangotri.
Ganga River originates from an opening called Gomukh in the Gangotri Glacier. It is situated in the Uttarakhand's Uttar Kashi district. Initially, it takes the name of Bhagirathi. At Devprayag, Bhagirathi River merges with Alakananda River to form Ganga.
- (3) The most urbanised state of India is (a) Goa.
According to 2011 census, Goa is the most urbanised state in India with more than 60% of population living in urban areas.
- () Railway Station (b) Manmad.
Manmad is a hill station located in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.