Indian Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS and SSC Examinations
Indian Geography Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Quiz for State and UPSC Civil Services Examinations. Objective Questions on Indian Geography for competitive examinations.
1. Malwa Plateau does not make a part of which of the following states?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [ Maharashtra ]
Notes:
Malwa Plateau is spread in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
2. Narrow water area attached with a main land in the form of channels, known as “Kayals” are found in which among the following states of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
The Malabar coast has got certain distinguishing features in the form of ‘Kayals’ (backwaters), which are used for fishing, inland navigation
Every year the famous Nehru Trophy Vallamkali (boat race) is held in Punnamada Kayal in Kerala.
Kochchi Port situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal
3. Which among the following is considered to be the best soil for plant growth?
[A] Sand
[B] Clay
[C] Loam
[D] Silt
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Correct Answer: C [Loam]
Notes:
Loam soil is the mixture of sand, clay and humus. It has good water-retaining capacity and is sufficiently aerated. This soil contains enough mineral salts in it, and suited for growth of vegetation.
4. “Satmala Hills” are located in which among the following states?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Satmala hills runs across Nashik District in Maharashtra. They are an integral part of the Sahyadris range within Nashik.
5. In which state is located the Jongsong Peak?
[A] Sikkim
[B] West Bengal
[C] Manipur
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: A [Sikkim]
6. The Khasi Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in which state of North east India ?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Megahalya
[C] Nagaland
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Megahalya]
7. Ghagghar is the main and only seasonal river of which of the following state ?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: D [Haryana]
8. To which of the following neighbor country, India ceded Kachchatheevu island in 1974?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Myanmmar
[D] Maldives
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]
9. “Kapoori variety of Tobacco” is found in which of the following states of India?
[A] Bihar
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
10. In which year , first Hydro-electric Power station in Asia was set up at Shivanasamudra Falls in Karnataka?
[A] 1900
[B] 1902
[C] 1904
[D] 1906
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