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. Identify the incorrect statement among the following:
[A] Sutlej originates from Rakas Lake, connected to Mansarovar Lake
[B] Ravi originates from Rohtang pass in Himalayas
[C] Jhelum originates from the south eastern part of Kashmir
[D] Chenab originates from the confluence of two rivers, The Chandra and Beas
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Correct Answer: D [Chenab originates from the confluence of two rivers, The Chandra and Beas]
Notes:
The Chenab River in actual originates from the confluence of two rivers – the Chandra and Bhaga rivers, that start from either side of Bara Lacha Pass in Lahul, Himachal Pradesh. This river is also known as Chandrabhaga in Himachal Pradesh and flows parallel to the Pir Panjal Range, breaking through it near Kishtwar. It journeys into the Punjab plains near Akhnur and further gets joined by the rivers Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej in Pakistan.
2. The drainage basin of Gingee River forms a part of which of the following in India?
[A] Daman
[B] Diu
[C] Puducherry
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [Puducherry]
Notes:
There are two major rivers draining this region 1) the Gingee river, which traverses the region diagonally from north-west to south-east and 2) the Ponnaiyar (Penniyar) river, which forms the southern border of the region.
3. The Western Ghats region runs to a length of 1600 kilometers. Which among the following states are covered by the Western Ghats?
[A] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa
[C] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra , Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra , Gujarat]
Notes:
Western Ghats is spread in states of Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu with total area of 160,000 km². It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight hotspots of biological diversity in the world.
4. Which among the following was steel plant of India is sometimes called India’s First Swadeshi Steel Plant?
[A] Bengal Iron Works Company
[B] TISCO
[C] IISCO
[D] Bokaro Steel Plant
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Correct Answer: D [Bokaro Steel Plant]
Notes:
The correct answer is TISCO (Tata Iron and Steel Company), established in 1907 by J.R.D. Tata. It is often referred to as India’s first Swadeshi steel plant because it was founded with the vision of self-reliance and industrialization in India, promoting indigenous production. TISCO played a crucial role in India’s economic development and is now known as Tata Steel, one of the largest steel producers globally.
5. Which of the following states has the highest deposits of Tertiary coal in India?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Tertiary coal has low carbon content. It is mainly confined to Jammu & Kashmir & Arunachal region.
6. Identify the river based on the following characteristics:
- It originates from the sacred tank of Multai on the Satpura plateau.
- It flows between the Ajanta and Satpura ranges.
- It drains into the Gulf of Khambhat.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] Mahi
[B] Narmada
[C] Tapi
[D] Luni
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Correct Answer: C [Tapi]
Notes:
The Tapi (or Tapti) River originates at Multai in Madhya Pradesh, flows westward between the Ajanta and Satpura ranges, and empties into the Gulf of Khambhat. The Narmada follows a similar course but originates at Amarkantak, Mahi originates in Madhya Pradesh, and Luni flows through Rajasthan and ends in the Rann of Kutch.
7. Which of the following States has the largest coastal area in India? (UPSC Prelims 1982)
[A] Kerala
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Gujarat has the largest coastal area in India .It is around 1214.7 Km. Andhra Pradesh has the second largest coastal area after Gujarat. 973.7 Km.
8. North India gets rainfall due to which of the following winds? (UPSC Prelims 1982)
[A] Northern cold winds
[B] South-West monsoons
[C] North-East monsoons
[D] Western disturbances
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Correct Answer: B [South-West monsoons]
Notes:
The period June to September is referred to as the ‘Southwest Monsoon’ period. Southwest Monsoon period is the principal rainy season for the Indian subcontinent. The southwest monsoon flows from sea to land so it carries more moisture, and therefore causes more rain, than the northeast monsoon.
9. According to the ancient Indian geographical concept, ‘Bharatvarsha’ was a part of which of the following dweepas? (UPSC Prelims 1993)
[A] Pushkaradweepa
[B] Jambudweepa
[C] Kraunchadweepa
[D] Kushdweepa
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Correct Answer: B [Jambudweepa]
Notes:
The Jambudweepa and Bhartavarsha were part of same island as per Vedic cosmology. According to our Indian geography in the ancient times, the entire landmass in the northern hemisphere was encircled by ocean in all the directions. This giant land mass on earth was called Jambudvipa. In Sanskrit language dwipa means an Island. Jambudweep is the first Island among the innumerable concentric Islands of the Middle Universe.
10. Which of the following is the characteristic feature of Narmada Valley?
[A] Glacial origin
[B] Aeolian origin
[C] Structural origin
[D] Volcanic origin
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Correct Answer: C [Structural origin]
Notes:
Narmada valley creates the traditional boundary between North India and South India and has a structural origin.
