Indian Geography MCQs

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Cooch Behar, located in West Bengal, is renowned for its silk industry. The area has a rich history tied to silk production and is known for producing high-quality silk, notably Muga silk, which is cherished for its durability and golden brilliance. This vibrant industry is a significant source of income for the local population, fostering economic growth in the region.

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Ladang is a slash-and-burn agriculture that involves the cutting and burning of plants in a forest or woodland. Such type of farming is found in North East India.

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The Alluvial soil is rich in minerals. It is highly fertile and very good for agriculture. It often contains gravel, sand and silt. The chemical content of the soil will depend on where it is located.

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Bhitarkanika Mangroves are located in the Brahmani River and Baitarani River deltas in Odisha. In 1975, an area of 672 sq. km. was declared Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and later in 1988, its core area of 145 sq. km. was declared Bhitarkanika National Park.

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The only state in India producing muga silk is Assam. Muga silk is a unique, golden silk known for its durability and natural sheen, and it is produced from the larvae of the Antheraea assamensis moth, which is native to Assam. This silk has been traditionally woven into garments like the Mekhela Chador and is integral to Assamese culture. Assam is also home to the Muga silk industry, which is protected by geographical indication (GI) status.

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Zawar Mines are located in the Udaipur district, Rajasthan. It it is one of the oldest zinc mines of the world and is declared as the National Geological Monument.

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The Uri Dam is a 480 MW hydroelectric power station on the Jhelum River near Uri in Baramula district of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). It is located very near to the Line of Control, the de facto border between India and Pakistan. The station is largely built under a hill with a 10 km tunnel. It is of the run-of-the-river type without a large dam, since the Indus Waters Treaty gives Pakistan the exclusive right to regulate the Jhelum River.

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India’s largest petrochemical complex is located in Gujarat, specifically at the Dahej and Hazira sites. Gujarat is a key hub for the petrochemical industry, hosting major companies like Reliance Industries and ONGC. The state benefits from its proximity to ports, facilitating the import of raw materials and export of finished products. Additionally, Gujarat’s favorable policies and infrastructure have attracted important investment in the petrochemical sector.

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The correct answer is Mahanadi. The Jonk, Ib, Ong, and Tel rivers are all tributaries of the Mahanadi River, which flows through central and eastern India. The Mahanadi is approximately 858 kilometers long and is known for its fertile delta and important role in irrigation and agriculture in the region. It is one of the major rivers in India, alongside the Godavari and Krishna.

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As per Census 2011, the population of Bhils is most in India, followed by Gond and Santhalis. The total population of Bhils and related scheduled tribes (Bhil Garasia, Bhil Mina, Dholi Bhil, Dungri Bhil, Dungri Garasia, Mewasi Bhil, Rawal Bhil, Tadvi Bhil, Bhagalia, Bhilala, Barela, Patelia Pawra, Vasava, Vasave) is 17,071,049 while that of Gond Tribes (Gond, Arakh, Arrakh, Agaria, Asur, Badi Maria, Bada Maria, Bhatola, Bhimma, Bhuta, Koilabhuta, Koliabhuti, Bhar, Bisonhorn Maria, Chota Maria, Dandami Maria, Dhuru, Dhurwa, Dhoba, Dhulia, Dorla, Gaiki, Gatta, Gatti, Gaita,Gond Gowari, Hill Maria, Kandra, Kalanga, Khatola, Koitar, Koya, Khirwar, Khirwara, Kucha Maria, Kuchaki Maria, Madia, Maria, Mana, Mannewar, Moghya, Mogia, Monghya, Mudia, Muria, Nagarchi, Nagwanshi, Ojha, Raj, Sonjhari, Jhareka, Thatia, Thotya, Wade Maria, Vade Maria, Daroi,Rajgond, Koitur) is 13,256,928. Population of Santhal is 6,570,807. Reference