Largest, Longest and Highest in India Notes for SSC Exams
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"Which is the longest dam of India?" or "Which is the largest freshwater lake?" Questions on the largest, longest and highest in India are a regular part of SSC General Awareness. These largest, longest and highest in India notes for SSC put the records in tables, grouped by land, water, structures and wildlife.
Land and Mountains
| Record | Answer |
|---|---|
| Largest state by area | Rajasthan |
| Smallest state by area | Goa |
| Most populous state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Largest district by area | Kachchh (Gujarat) |
| Highest peak in India | Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) |
| Largest desert | Thar Desert (Rajasthan) |
| Largest glacier | Siachen Glacier |
| Largest river island | Majuli (Assam) |
| Largest delta | Sundarbans delta |
| State with the longest coastline | Gujarat |
Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls
| Record | Answer |
|---|---|
| Longest river in India | Ganga (about 2,525 km) |
| Longest peninsular river | Godavari |
| Largest freshwater lake | Wular Lake (Jammu and Kashmir) |
| Largest saltwater lagoon | Chilika Lake (Odisha) |
| Largest inland saltwater lake | Sambhar Lake (Rajasthan) |
| Highest waterfall | Kunchikal Falls (Karnataka) |
| Longest canal | Indira Gandhi Canal (Rajasthan) |
Dams, Bridges and Roads
| Record | Answer |
|---|---|
| Longest dam | Hirakud Dam (Odisha) |
| Highest dam | Tehri Dam (Uttarakhand), about 260 m |
| Longest national highway | NH 44 (Srinagar to Kanyakumari) |
| Longest river bridge | Dhola-Sadiya (Bhupen Hazarika) Bridge, Assam |
| Longest sea bridge | Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) |
| Longest road tunnel | Atal Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh (about 9 km) |
| Longest railway platform | Hubballi Junction (Karnataka), after Gorakhpur |
Buildings, Parks and Institutions
| Record | Answer |
|---|---|
| Largest stadium | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Largest museum | Indian Museum, Kolkata |
| Largest library | National Library, Kolkata |
| Largest planetarium | Birla Planetarium, Kolkata |
| Largest zoo by area | Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, Chennai |
| Largest national park | Hemis National Park (Ladakh) |
| Largest tiger reserve | Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) |
| Highest airport (civil) | Leh Airport (Ladakh) |
Tips to Remember
- Learn the records in groups, such as dams, lakes and bridges.
- Learn the difference between "largest freshwater lake" (Wular) and "largest lagoon" (Chilika).
- The longest dam (Hirakud) is different from the highest dam (Tehri).
- Check the latest records of bridges and tunnels, because new ones open often.
Quick Tips
- Learn the records in groups: land, water, structures and wildlife.
- Do not mix the longest dam (Hirakud) with the highest dam (Tehri).
- Do not mix Wular (freshwater), Chilika (lagoon) and Sambhar (inland salt lake).
- Check the latest records of bridges and tunnels before the exam.
Quick Revision Points
- Rajasthan is the largest state and Goa is the smallest.
- Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in India.
- Ganga is the longest river in India.
- Hirakud is the longest dam and Tehri is the highest dam.
- Wular is the largest freshwater lake and Chilika is the largest lagoon.
Practice Questions With Answers
- Which is the highest peak in India?
Answer: Kanchenjunga - Which is the longest river in India?
Answer: Ganga - Which is the longest dam in India?
Answer: Hirakud Dam - Which is the highest dam in India?
Answer: Tehri Dam - Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Answer: Wular Lake - Which is the largest lagoon in India?
Answer: Chilika Lake - Which is the largest river island in India?
Answer: Majuli - Which is the longest national highway in India?
Answer: NH 44 - Which is the largest national park in India?
Answer: Hemis National Park - Which is the largest stadium in India?
Answer: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
How to Practise This Chapter
Revise the tables every week and then test yourself with our practice papers and the previous year papers page. See all topics on the General Knowledge notes page, and also read the General Awareness notes and Current Affairs notes. Read the previous topic, Firsts in India, the next topic, International Organisations and Headquarters, and the Indian Geography notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the highest peak in India?
Kanchenjunga, at 8,586 metres, is the highest peak in India.
Which is the longest river in India?
The Ganga is the longest river of India, at about 2,525 km.
Which is the longest dam in India?
The Hirakud Dam in Odisha is the longest dam.
Which is the highest dam in India?
The Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand is the highest dam.
Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which is the largest lagoon in India?
Chilika Lake in Odisha.
Which is the longest bridge over a river in India?
The Dhola-Sadiya (Bhupen Hazarika) Bridge in Assam.
Which is the longest sea bridge in India?
Atal Setu, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link.
Which is the largest state by area?
Rajasthan is the largest state by area.
Which is the highest waterfall in India?
Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka.
Is this topic asked in SSC exams?
Yes. Records of India are asked often in SSC General Awareness papers.
How many questions come from this topic in SSC exams?
Usually one question, but the number changes from year to year.
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