Indian Geography MCQs
Indian Geography Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Quiz for State and UPSC Civil Services Examinations. Objective Questions on Indian Geography for competitive examinations.
1. Which of the following countries is not larger than India in terms of geographical area?
[A] Australia
[B] Brazil
[C] Canada
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: D [Indonesia]
Notes:
In terms of area, India ranks seventh in the world after Russia, Canada, US, China, Australia and Brazil.
2. Which of the following is NOT a petrochemical centre of India?
[A] Koyali
[B] Jamnagar
[C] Mangalore
[D] Rourkela
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Correct Answer: D [ Rourkela ]
Notes:
Rourkela is correct answer. Rourkela in Odisha is known as Ispat Nagar and has one of the largest steel plants of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) [Rourkela Steel Plant].
3. The Basava Sagar Dam is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Basava Sagar Dam has been built across the Krishna River at Siddapur Village in Bijapur district of Karnataka. The reservoir that it impounds is known as Basava Sagar, and has a total storage capacity of 37.965 tmcft with 30.5 tmcft live storage. The full reservoir level is 492.25 m MSL and the minimum draw down level is 481.6 m MSL. The dam is 29 meters high and over 10 kilometres long and has 30 gates for water release.
4. All most all of Iron Ore Production of India (96%) is confined to which among the following five states of India?
[A] Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand
[B] Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
[C] Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Bihar & Jharkhand
[D] Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand.” India is one of the largest producers of iron ore globally, with these five states contributing importantly to the total production. Orissa (now Odisha) is the largest producer, accounting for about 50% of India’s iron ore output. Karnataka and Chhattisgarh also play crucial roles, while Goa is known for its high-grade iron ore. Jharkhand has rich iron ore deposits, contributing to the overall production.
5. The traditional agriculture communities called “Sunamani Paraja” with special knowledge to preserve traditional seed varieties are found in __?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The “Sunamani Paraja” is a traditional agricultural community known for their special knowledge and practices related to preserving traditional seed varieties. These communities are primarily found in the tribal regions of India, specifically in the state of Odisha. The Sunamani Paraja people have a rich cultural heritage and deep agricultural traditions that revolve around the cultivation and conservation of heirloom seeds and traditional crop varieties.
6. Mangar Bani forest has been in news frequently due to one or the other environmental concerns. In which Indian state is the forest located?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: D [ Haryana]
Notes:
Mangar Bani forest are located in Haryana state of India. The forest is under threat from real estate developers and urban expansion via faulty master plans.
7. Which of the following rivers is located in Surat?
[A] Godavari
[B] Hooghly
[C] Tapi
[D] Adyar
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Correct Answer: C [Tapi]
Notes:
The Tapti River is a river in central India between the Godavari and Narmada rivers. It flows westwards over a length of 724 km before draining through the Gulf of Khambhat into the Arabian Sea. It flows at the bank of Surat.
8. Punjab, a state in northern India, is known as the land of which of the folowing 5 Rivers?
[A] Gomati, Son, Gandak, Damodar, Yamuna
[B] Krishna, Tungabhadra, Godavari, Bhima, Vaigai
[C] Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati, Luni, Mahi
[D] Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Jhelum, Sutlej
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Correct Answer: D [Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Jhelum, Sutlej]
Notes:
The Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Jhelum, and Sutlej are the ‘Five Rivers of the Punjab’ and are responsible for feeding the crops of the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. These rivers help the Indian state of Punjab have a very high productivity level in the agricultural sector, and are the reason for it being self-sufficient with the staple cereal, ie, wheat.
9. Apart from Tamil Nadu (Neyveli), lignite is found at which of the following places?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Orissa
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
Gujarat is the second largest producer of lignite and crude petroleum.
10. Which river is called Sorrow of Bengal?
[A] Ganga
[B] Teesta
[C] Damodar
[D] Thora
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Correct Answer: C [Damodar]
Notes:
Damodar river is called the “Sorrow of Bengal”. It flows across Jarkhand and Bihar.