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. 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.
2. Which among the following longitudes determines Indian standard Time?
[A] 85.5° E
[B] 83.5° E
[C] 82.5° E
[D] 84.5° E
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Correct Answer: C [82.5° E]
Notes:
IST was fixed in 1906 at 82.5°, or 5.30 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
3. In how many zones Indian Railway has been divided?
[A] 14
[B] 16
[C] 18
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: C [18]
Notes:
There are total 18 zones in Indian Railways.
4. What natural phenomenon is the Indian Ocean characterized by a greater frequency of?
[A] Tornados
[B] Cyclones
[C] Tsunamis
[D] Hurricanes
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Correct Answer: B [Cyclones]
Notes:
The Indian Ocean is primarily characterized by a higher frequency of cyclones. These are large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. This region is particularly prone to cyclones during the period of late summer and early fall. These cyclones cause significant damage and loss of life in coastal communities especially in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
5. What is the name of a channel that separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal?
[A] 9 Degree Channel
[B] 10 Degree Channel
[C] 11 Degree Channel
[D] 12 Degree Channel
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Correct Answer: B [10 Degree Channel]
Notes:
Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands from each other. This channel is 150 kilometres wide from north to south; and approximately10 kilometres from east to west. It is located on 10-degree line of latitude north of the equator, hence called 10 Degree Channel.
6. A vessel navigates from Kandla port on the western seaboard of India to Kolkata Port on the eastern coastline. Excluding Port Blair, which correctly outlines the sequence of significant Indian ports it encounters on its voyage?
[A] Mumbai, Cochin, Tuticorin, Ennore, Paradip
[B] Mumbai, Tuticorin, Ennore, Chennai, Vishakhapatnam
[C] Mumbai, Mormugao, Cochin, Ennore, Chennai
[D] Chennai, Vishakhapatnam, Haldia, Paradip
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai, Cochin, Tuticorin, Ennore, Paradip]
Notes:
As the ship sails from west to east coast, it happens across Mumbai, Cochin, Tuticorin, Ennore, and Paradip ports. Kandla port, a major port located in Gujarat, is predominantly used for bulk cargo. Mumbai port is among India’s oldest and busiest ones, recognized for its deep natural harbor. Cochin, renamed Kochi, is renowned for shipbuilding and repair facilities. ‘Thoothukudi’ port is crucial for Tamil Nadu’s fishing and salt production. The port of Ennore, was India’s first major port operating as a public-private partnership. Paradip port situated in Odisha is essential for exporting iron ore.
7. The Tungabhadra multipurpose project, a joint venture between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, stands along which river that serves as a tributary to?
[A] Krishna
[B] Cauvery
[C] Godavari
[D] Sabarmati
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna]
Notes:
The Tungabhadra River is a significant tributary of the Krishna River. This river is created through the convergence of the Tunga and Bhadra Rivers, which both have their sources at Gangamula, located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. The Tungabhadra is considered the most voluminous tributary feeding into the Krishna River.
8. Most common types of forests in India are __:
[A] Tropical deciduous
[B] Savanna and desert vegetation
[C] Equatorial evergreen
[D] Conifers and pines
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Correct Answer: A [Tropical deciduous]
Notes:
Tropical Deciduous Forests or Monsoon forests are most common forests. Important trees include Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.
9. Consider the following places:
1. Angul (Odisha)
2. Malanjkhand (Madhya Pradesh)
3. Ghatsila (Jharkhand)
Which among the following is the correct set of key minerals found at above places respectively?
[A] Aluminium, Copper, Magnesium
[B] Magnesium, Copper, Aluminium
[C] Aluminium, Copper, Copper
[D] Copper, Copper, Copper
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Correct Answer: C [ Aluminium, Copper, Copper]
Notes:
10. 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.
