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 Kachin Hills make a boundary between India and which of the following neighbors?
[A] Bhutan
[B] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [ Myanmar ]
Notes:
Kachin Hills are located at the extreme northeastern area of the Kachin State of Myanmar and they make a boundary between India and Myanmar.
2. Which port is known as Queen of Arabian Sea?
[A] Vizag port
[B] Paradip port
[C] Kochi Port
[D] Mumbai Port
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Correct Answer: C [Kochi Port]
Notes:
Kochi Port is a natural Harbour, situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal, popularly known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”
3. Luni River, which originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range ends in which among the following?
[A] As a tributary to Sabarmati
[B] In the Rann of Katch
[C] In the Arabian Sea
[D] Near Mount Abu
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Correct Answer: B [In the Rann of Katch]
Notes:
Luni is a river in Rajasthan which originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range near Ajmer and ends in marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarath.
4. In which of the following only decade, India’s Population had shown negative growth?
[A] 1901-11
[B] 1911-1921
[C] 1921-1931
[D] 1931-1941
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Correct Answer: B [1911-1921]
Notes:
The period from 1901-1921 is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India’s population, since in this period growth rate was very low, even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921
5. Which among the following states produces 60% Salt of India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Odisha
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
With around 160 Lakh tons of production, India is the third largest salt producing country in the world. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu are 4 largest salt producing states in India.
6. Which among the following cities of Madhya Pradesh is located on the banks of Shipra River?
[A] Indore
[B] Ujain
[C] Gwalior
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Ujain]
Notes:
Shipra River raises in the kakri bardi hills Vindhya Range north of Dhar district, and flows north across the Malwa Plateau to join the Chambal River.It is sacred River to Hindus.Also, holy city of Ujjain is situated on its right bank were after every 12 years, the Kumbh Mela festival takes place.
7. Which soil horizon is commonly referred to as ‘Humus’?
[A] O Horizon
[B] A Horizon
[C] B Horizon
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [O Horizon]
Notes:
The ‘O Horizon’, also known as the organic horizon, is the topmost layer of soil that contains decomposed organic matter and is hence referred to as ‘Humus’. This layer is critical in the soil ecosystem as it contributes nutrients and promotes microbial activity. The ‘A’ and ‘B’ Horizons, although important in their respects, do not contain as much organic matter and therefore are not considered to be the ‘Humus’ layer.
8. Damodar and Sone river valley and Rajmahal hills in the eastern India are depository of the______?
[A] Cuddappa System Rocks
[B] Dharwar System Rocks
[C] Gondwana System Rocks
[D] Vindhyan System Rocks
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Correct Answer: C [Gondwana System Rocks]
Notes:
Gondwana Rock System comprises the major coal deposits of India. This system contains famous Damuda and Panchet series which are famous for coal deposits (discussed below). The important coal bearing areas of this series are Raniganj, Jharia, Karanpur, and Bokaro of the Damodar basin in Odisha, and the Pench valley in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the jhingurda coal seam (Chhattisgarh).
9. 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.
10. 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.
