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. 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”
2. Which among following is NOT an oil producing field?
[A] Bombay high
[B] Digboi
[C] Ankaleshwar
[D] Jamnagar
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Correct Answer: D [Jamnagar]
Notes:
Jamnagar in Saurashtra region is the place of world’s largest Oil Refining and Petrochemicals Complex.
3. Which among the following soil is rich in minerals?
[A] Alluvial soil
[B] Black soil
[C] Red soil
[D] Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: A [Alluvial soil]
Notes:
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.
4. 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.
5. Which of the following states has largest coastline?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Maharastra
[D] Tamilnadu
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
| State |
Coastline |
| Gujarat |
1915.29 |
| Andhra Pradesh |
1037 |
| Tamil Nadu |
864.73 |
| Kerala |
560 |
| Maharashtra |
510.31 |
| Orissa |
457.2 |
| West Bengal |
374 |
| Karnataka |
258.15 |
| Goa |
113.03 |
| Daman & Diu |
— |
| Total |
6089.71 |
6. “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.
7. 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.
8. Identify the agricultural zone of India with the help of given information:
- This is the largest agro-climatic zone in terms of area
- The soils of the region are shallow and medium in depth.
- Agricultural productivity is low in this region
- The topography is undulating with a slope of 1 to 10%.
- The average annual rainfall is about 1,350 mm
- Tank irrigation and irrigation by tube wells are very common
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Upper Gangetic Plains
[B] Eastern Plateau and Hills
[C] Eastern Himalayan Region
[D] Southern Plateau and Hills
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Correct Answer: B [Eastern Plateau and Hills]
Notes:
India has been divided into total of 15 agro-climatic zones viz. Western Himalayan Region; Eastern Himalayan region; Lower Gangetic Plains; Middle Gangetic Plains; Upper Gangetic Plains; Trans-Gangetic Plains; Eastern Plateau and Hills; Central Plateau and Hills; Western Plateau and Hills; Southern Plateau and Hills; East Coastal Plains and Hills; West Coastal Plains and Ghats; Gujarat Plains and Hills; Western Dry Region & Island Region. In the above given question, all given features are of Eastern Plateau and Hills. The eastern Plateau and Hills zone is further divided into five subzones: Sub-region of Wainganga, Madhya Pradesh Eastern Hills and Orissa inland; Orissa Northern and M.P. Eastern Hills and plateau; Chotanagpur North and Eastern Hills and plateau; Chotanagpur South and West Bengal Hills and Plateau; Chhattisgarh and South-Western Orissa Hills.
9. Which of the following states of India has the largest area?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan has the largest area (342,239 sq km).
10. Which among the following States are the largest and smallest respectively (in terms of geographical area)?
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Telangana
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Uttarakhand
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 3 & 4
[D] 3 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [3 & 4]
Notes:
The largest state (above mentioned) is Andhra Pradesh (160,205 sq km) and the Smallest state is Uttarakhand (53,483 sq km).
