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. Which of the following is not a correct statement:
[A] Both Khasi Hills and Mizo Hills are part of Patkai Range
[B] Phawngpui or ‘Blue Mountain is highest point of Mizo Hills
[C] Khasi Hills are also known as Lushai Hills in local language
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: C [ Khasi Hills are also known as Lushai Hills in local language ]
Notes:
The third statement is not correct. Lushai hills is an alternative name of Mizo Hills. Rest two statements are memorable points.
2. The northernmost point of India is known as:
[A] Indira Heights
[B] Indira Col
[C] Indira Point
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [ Indira Col ]
Notes:
The northernmost point of India lies in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and it is known as Indira Col. The Indira Col (altitude 5,764 metres) is a mountain pass located on the Indira Ridge in the Siachen Muztagh in the Karakoram Range.
3. “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.
4. Where is located the headquarters of the North East Zone Cultural Centre ?
[A] Guwahati
[B] Itanagar
[C] Aizawl
[D] Dimapur
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Correct Answer: D [Dimapur]
Notes:
There are Seven Zonal Cultural Centers functioning as autonomous bodies under the Ministry of Culture. They were set up in 1985 to 1986. A provision of Rs. 2159.00 Lakhs was made for them in 2009-10. The 7 centers and their headquarters are as follows: North Central Zone Cultural Centre – Allahabad, North Zone Cultural Centre – Patiala, West Zone Cultural Centre – Udaipur, North East Zone Cultural Centre – Dimapur, Eastern Zone Cultural Centre – Kolkata ,South Zone Cultural Centre – Thanjavur, South Central Zone Cultural Centre -Nagpur
5. “Chandipur-on-sea” is located in which among the following states?
[A] Odisha
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Tamilnadu
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
6. Indravati Hydro Electric Project belongs to which state?
[A] Tamil nadu
[B] Orissa
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Orissa]
7. The Grand Trunk Road or GT Road is one of South Asia’s oldest and longest major roads. It traverses through_______?
[A] India & Bangladesh Only
[B] India & Pakistan Only
[C] India, Pakistan & Bangladesh
[D] India & Bhutan
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Correct Answer: C [India, Pakistan & Bangladesh]
8. In which state Kudremukh which is famous for iron ore is located?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Bihar
[C] Odisha
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
9. What is the number of states in India sharing an international border?
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10. Blatter Herbarium in India is located in:
[A] Mumbai
[B] Kolkata
[C] Chennai
[D] Bangalore
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
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