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 type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India?
[A] Tropical deciduous
[B] Savanna and desert vegetation
[C] Equatorial evergreen
[D] Tropical Rainforests
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Correct Answer: A [ Tropical deciduous ]
Notes:
Tropical Deciduous Forests: They are also called the “Monsoon forests”. They grow in the areas with annual rainfall of 70-200 cm. Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo are important species of trees. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.
2. In which of the following states, the Sharavati Project is located?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Sharavati is the name of the river that flows entirely in Karnataka. India’s famous Jog falls is created by this river.
Other name of Jog falls- Gerosoppa falls.
3. If a match live commentary in Delhi commences at 10.00 am, at what time the viewer at London should tune into?
[A] 4.00 a.m.
[B] 4.30 a.m.
[C] 4.45 a.m.
[D] 4.50 a.m.
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Correct Answer: B [4.30 a.m.]
Notes:
The time difference between GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, followed by London) and IST (Indian Standard Time, followed by Delhi) is 5.30 hours. This infers that when it’s 10.00 am in Delhi, it will be 4.30 am in London.
4. 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]
Notes:
The Grand Trunk Road, one of the oldest and longest roads in South Asia, historically connects India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It dates back to ancient times, originally built by the Mauryan Empire and later expanded by the Mughal Empire. The road has served as a vital trade route, facilitating commerce and cultural exchange across these regions. Today, it spans approximately 2,400 kilometers, linking major cities and contributing importantly to the economies of the countries it traverses.
5. Shiva Crater is located near which of the following places in India ?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Cochin
[D] Puri
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
Shiva Crater, discovered by Sankar Chatterjee and colleagues is a 500-kilometre diameter asteroid impact structure located in Arabian sea west of Mumbai. This crater was formed around 65 million years ago due to a comet or asteroid 40 kilometers wide. Due to this impact, hot material from Earth’s mantle flooded south Indian region with vast amount of lava, creating a plateau known as the Deccan Traps.
6. Which among the following country administers “Coco Islands” located in Andaman sea?
[A] India
[B] Myanmar
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
Notes:
The Coco Islands are located in the northeastern Bay of Bengal, and are are part of the Yangon Region of Myanmar. To the north of this island group lies Preparis Island also belonging to Myanmar, and to the south lies the Landfall Island belonging to India.
7. Which among the following is the correct location of Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI)?
[A] Jodhpur
[B] Jabalpur
[C] Midnapore
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Jabalpur]
Notes:
Tropical Forest Research Institute is situated in Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). It functions under Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
8. Which of the following state is not the beneficiary of Narmada River water sharing as per Tribunal constituted?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Chhatishgarh
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Correct Answer: D [Chhatishgarh]
Notes:
Chhattisgarh is not a beneficiary of the Narmada River water sharing as per the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal. The tribunal, established in 1969, allocated water primarily among Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Chhattisgarh, formed in 2000 from Madhya Pradesh, does not have direct entitlements from the Narmada, which flows primarily through Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
9. River Luni drains into which of the following regions?
[A] Ganga delta
[B] Kerala coast
[C] Rann of Kutchh
[D] Godavari delta
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Correct Answer: C [Rann of Kutchh]
Notes:
Luni is a river in Rajasthan. It originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near Ajmer, passes through the southeastern portion of the Thar Desert, and ends in the marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, after travelling a distance of 495 km.
10. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. Himalayan mountain chain was part of Laurasia or Angaraland geological divisions
2. Peninsular India was part of Gondwanaland of Geological divisions
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 & 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1 & 2]
Notes:
From the geological history of India, the two main structural divisions are Himalayan mountain chain, which is a part of Laurasia/Angaraland and the southern part called Gondwanaland of which peninsular India formed one of the blocks.