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. India is located on north of equator between which of the following latitudes?
[A] Between 8°4′ and 37°6′
[B] Between 7°4′ to 39°6′
[C] Between 8°7′ to 36°6′
[D] Between 7°4′ to 40°6′
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Correct Answer: A [Between 8°4′ and 37°6′]
Notes:
India is located entirely north of the equator between 8°4′ to 37°6′ north latitude and 68°7′ to 97°25′ east longitude.
2. Which of the following is NOT a petrochemical centre of India?
[A] Koyali
[B] Jamnagar
[C] Mangalore
[D] Rourkela
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Correct Answer: D [ Rourkela ]
Notes:
Rourkela is correct answer. Rourkela in Odisha is known as Ispat Nagar and has one of the largest steel plants of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) [Rourkela Steel Plant].
3. Which among the following is considered to be the best soil for plant growth?
[A] Sand
[B] Clay
[C] Loam
[D] Silt
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Correct Answer: C [Loam]
Notes:
Loam soil is the mixture of sand, clay and humus. It has good water-retaining capacity and is sufficiently aerated. This soil contains enough mineral salts in it, and suited for growth of vegetation.
4. Which among the following was the first Deepwater block in India to start production?
[A] Krishna Godavari D-6
[B] Mahanadi deepwater block NEC-DWN-2002/1
[C] SB-11
[D] KG-DWN- 2005/2
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna Godavari D-6]
Notes:
In April 2009, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) had started pumping natural gas from its D-6 block in the Krishna-Godavari (K-G) basin and D-6 was the first deepwater block in India to start production.
5. In which Indian state is the Indravati Hydro Electric Project situated?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Odisha
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The Indravati Hydro Electric Project, with its total installed capacity of 600 MW, is located in Odisha and has been functional since 1995. Thanks to the Indravati River, which the project uses for hydroelectric power generation, it plays a vital role in the state’s energy supply. Odisha is renowned for its abundant water resources, making it perfectly suited for hydroelectric projects.
6. 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.
7. In which state of India, you will find Practice of “Puncha” cultivation?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kuttanad is the only region in India where farming is practiced below sea level. Located on the backwaters, it has several waterways which are integral to farming. Key crops are paddy, bananas, yam, and coconut cultivated on reclaimed lands. Practice of “Puncha” cultivation where land is reclaimed from backwaters for farming. As it lies below sea level, irrigation relies on monsoon rains and pumping of water. Farmers use various techniques like bunds, dykes to prevent flooding of fields. It is an ingenious method of cultivation that makes optimal use of the wetland ecosystem.
8. “Indira Gandhi super thermal power project” is located in which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Haryana
[C] Punjab
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power Project is located in Jhajjar district of Haryana.
9. After Uttar Pradesh, which among the following states has the maximum share in the total Route Kilometers of Indian Railways?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Maharastra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarath
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
10. Which of the following Mountain passes forms the ‘tri-junction’ of India,China and Myanmar?
[A] Nathu La
[B] Jelep La
[C] Bomdi La
[D] Diphu Pass
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Correct Answer: D [Diphu Pass]
Notes:
Diphu Pass is a mountain pass at the tripoint borders of India, China, and Myanmar. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh on McMahon Line.