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. The Desert National Park (DNP) is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Haryana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan ]
Notes:
The Desert National Park (DNP) is located near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan and covers an area of 3162 km². The park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert. The sand dunes form around 20% of the Park. It is home to desert fox, Bengal fox, desert cat, wolf, hedgehog, blackbuck and chinkara.
2. Which range does Indus river originates from?
[A] Rohtang pass Himalayas
[B] South eastern part of Kashmir
[C] Northern slopes of Kailash Range
[D] Eastern slopes of Kailash Range
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Correct Answer: C [Northern slopes of Kailash Range]
Notes:
The Indus originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. It follows a north-westerly course through Tibet. It enters Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Sundarbans in India is a fine example of which among the following kind of forests?
[A] Dry Forests
[B] Deciduous Forests
[C] Tidal Forests
[D] Wet Deciduous Forests
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Correct Answer: C [Tidal Forests ]
Notes:
Tidal forests grows mainly in the deltaic regions of the Ganga, Mahanadi, Godavari and Krishna which are flooded by tides and high sea waves. Mangrove is the representative of this type of vegetation. Sundari is the typical tree of tidal forests. It is found in abundance in the lower Ganga delta of West Bengal. This is the reason why it is popularly known as Sunderban. It is known for its hard and durable timber.
4. Garo & Khasi hills are a part of which of the following ranges?
[A] Satpura
[B] Vindhya
[C] Himalayas
[D] Eastern Ghat
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Correct Answer: C [Himalayas]
Notes:
The Garo and Khasi hills are a part of Eastern Himalaya and are in northeastern India, located in the state of Meghalaya.
5. Which of the following was the first Indian state to introduce the “Oak Tussar Industry”?
[A] Manipur
[B] Odisha
[C] Assam
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha was the pioneer state to introduce the “Oak Tussar Industry,” which is related to silk production from oak tasar silkworms. The wild silk derived from these silkworms is often regarded for its rich texture and natural gold colour. Today, Odisha remains a major producer of tasar silk, playing an essential role in India’s sericulture industry and contributing to the local economy.
6. 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.
7. Tulbul project is located in which state or Union Territory?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The Tulbul project (also known as the Wullar Barrage project) is located on the Jhelum River in the Bandipora district in the northern part of Jammu and Kashmir. The project aims to construct a barrage across the Jhelum River to store water which can be used to irrigate agricultural land in Jammu and Kashmir.
8. Which among the following is sometimes known as “Third Pole“?
[A] Hudson Highlands
[B] Rocky Mountains
[C] Severny Island ice cap
[D] Siachen Glacier
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Correct Answer: D [Siachen Glacier]
Notes:
The Siachen Glacier, located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas, is often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to its vast ice reserves, which are second only to those in Antarctica and Greenland. It spans approximately 76 kilometers and is a critical water source for rivers in the region. The term highlights its significance in global climate regulation and water supply.
9. Coral reefs in India are found only in limited locations along the mainland; despite India has a huge coast. Which among the following is most correct reason for that?
[A] Absence of shallow depths
[B] Frequent change in temperature
[C] Presence of major river systems
[D] Presence of Regular Shoreline
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Correct Answer: C [ Presence of major river systems]
Notes:
In India, Coral reefs occur along only a few sections of the mainland, such as Gulf of Kutch, off the southern mainland coast, and around a number of islands opposite Sri Lanka. Coral reefs are not found mostly on either side of southern Peninsula mainly because of presence of major river systems and the sedimentary regime on the continental shelf.
10. Singhbhum and Kendujhar are famous for:
[A] Limestone
[B] Iron ore
[C] Copper
[D] Mica
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Correct Answer: B [Iron ore]
Notes:
Kendujhar is a city and a municipality in Kendujhar District in the Indian state of Odisha. Kendujhar District is highly rich in mineral resources and has vast deposits of iron, manganese and chromium ores. Kendujhar is one of the premier mineral producing districts in Orissa. Singbhum district of Jharkhand is known for producing Iron ore of highest quality.
