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 among the following soil is predominantly found in Rarh Region of West Bengal ?
[A] Alluvial Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Black soil
[D] Acid sulfate soil
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Correct Answer: B [Red Soil]
Notes:
Rarh region is loosely located between Chota Nagpur Plateau and Ganges Delta on the East. One of the meanings of this name is the “land of red soil” or “land of laterite”. Most of Rarh region is in West Bengal while some part of it are also in Bihar and Jharkhand.
2. The National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the Himalayas traverses through which of these passes?
[A] Banihal Pass
[B] Zoji La Pass
[C] Chang La Pass
[D] Diphu Pass
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Correct Answer: B [Zoji La Pass ]
Notes:
Zoji La pass is located in Union Territory of Ladakh in Drass sector and connects Kashmir Valley to Dras and Suru valleys. National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range traverses through Zoji La pass.
3. 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.
4. For which of the following ores Baba Budan Hills in South India are famous?
[A] Iron
[B] Aluminum
[C] Silver
[D] Zinc
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Correct Answer: A [Iron]
Notes:
Baba Budan Hills in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka are famous for iron ore mining. The hills are also known for their extensive coffee plantations.
The Baba Budan Hills are located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. The highest peak in the hills is Mullayanagiri, which is 1930 meters tall. The hills are also home to the Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works.
The Baba Budan Hills are also known for their extensive coffee plantations. The Sufi saint Baba Budan is believed to have started the plantations by smuggling coffee out of Mocha, Yemen.
5. Every year Bulk of the rainfall received during the Monsoon seasons in almost all parts of India. Which among the following state is an exception to this?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The correct answer is Tamil Nadu. Unlike other states in India, Tamil Nadu receives the majority of its rainfall during the Northeast Monsoon (October to December) rather than the Southwest Monsoon (June to September). This is due to its geographical location and the influence of the Indian Ocean. Tamil Nadu’s unique climate pattern results in a important portion of its annual rainfall occurring later in the year compared to other states.
6. In which of the following state, “Jowai” a famous hill station is located?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Assam
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Jowai is the headquarters of the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya; and is important tourism, business and education hub in North-east India.
7. Which is the most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India?
[A] Brahmaputra valley
[B] Indo-Gangetic valley
[C] Deccan Plateau
[D] Rann of Kutch
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Correct Answer: C [Deccan Plateau]
Notes:
Deccan plateau is the most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in india. Because of the thick dark soil also known as regur soil which is widely found in Deccan plateau, this place is suitable for cultivation of cotton.
8. Which Indian city is known for its wonderful beaches?
[A] Bangalore
[B] Goa
[C] Mumbai
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
Goa, a former Portuguese colony, is the sunbather’s paradise. With famous beaches like the Vagator,Miramar,Calangute and beautiful churches,this is the ultimate tourist paradise.
9. Which of the following is the longitudinal difference between the eastern and western points of India?
[A] 10°
[B] 30°
[C] 50°
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [30°]
Notes:
The longitudinal difference between the eastern and western points of India is 30°. That is why Arunachal Pradesh witness the sunrise about two hours before than Surat.
10. Which of the following is the characteristic feature of Narmada Valley?
[A] Glacial origin
[B] Aeolian origin
[C] Structural origin
[D] Volcanic origin
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Correct Answer: C [Structural origin]
Notes:
Narmada valley creates the traditional boundary between North India and South India and has a structural origin.
