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 of the following is not a correct statement?
[A] Both Khasi Hills and Mizo Hills are part of Patkai Range
[B] Phawngpui or ‘Blue Mountain is highest point of Mizo Hills
[C] Khasi Hills are also known as Lushai Hills in local language
[D] All are correct statements
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Correct Answer: C [ Khasi Hills are also known as Lushai Hills in local language ]
Notes:
The third statement is not correct. Lushai hills is an alternative name of Mizo Hills. Rest two statements are memorable points.
2. 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.
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 peaks is known as “Five Treasures of Great Snow”?
[A] Lhotse
[B] Godwin Austen
[C] Kanchenjunga
[D] Dhaulagiri
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Correct Answer: C [Kanchenjunga]
Notes:
Kanchenjunga is known “Five Treasures of Great Snow”.
5. Through which of the following states Chambal river does not flow?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River. The river flows north-northeast through Madhya Pradesh, running for a time through Rajasthan, then forming the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh before turning southeast to join the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh state.
6. Which among the following is the chief crop of Deccan Plateau?
[A] Wheat
[B] ground nut
[C] Pulses
[D] Cotton
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Correct Answer: D [Cotton]
Notes:
The regur soil of Deccan plateau is suitable for cotton cultivation and so cotton is the chief crop of Deccan plateau. The black color of regur soil is due to its iron content which has derived from plutonic lava materials.
7. The same type of pattern of agriculture can be seen generally in which parts of India, which resembles the “Ladang” pattern of Indonesia?
[A] North East India
[B] Western India
[C] South India
[D] Central India
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Correct Answer: A [North East India]
Notes:
Ladang is a slash-and-burn agriculture that involves the cutting and burning of plants in a forest or woodland. Such type of farming is found in North East India.
8. 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.
9. The Basava Sagar Dam is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Basava Sagar Dam has been built across the Krishna River at Siddapur Village in Bijapur district of Karnataka. The reservoir that it impounds is known as Basava Sagar, and has a total storage capacity of 37.965 tmcft with 30.5 tmcft live storage. The full reservoir level is 492.25 m MSL and the minimum draw down level is 481.6 m MSL. The dam is 29 meters high and over 10 kilometres long and has 30 gates for water release.
10. Which state has the highest population of Indian ethnic group of Black African descent called Siddi?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
Siddi or Habeshi community is an ethnic community descended from Bantu peoples of Southeast Africa. At present population of Siddi people in India is 850,000 individuals with highest population in Karnataka, Gujarat and Hyderabad.
