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 regions in India represents lowest altitude?
[A] Kuttanad region in Kerala
[B] Saurashtra Region in Karnataka
[C] Coromandel of Tamil Nadu
[D] Malabar region of Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [ Kuttanad region in Kerala ]
Notes:
Kuttanad region in Kerala covering Alappuzha and Kottayam Districts represents India’s lowest altitudes.
2. Hirakud Hydel Power station is located on which River?
[A] Chambal
[B] Gandak
[C] Mahanadi
[D] Sonbhadra
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Correct Answer: C [Mahanadi]
Notes:
Hirakud dam is built across the Mahanadi river, the dam is one of the World’s longest earthen dam. It is located in the state of Odisha
3. In which of the following North Eastern states of India inhabit the Nishi tribe ?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Nagaland
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Principle Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh: Adi, Nishi, Apatani, Tagin, Mishmi, Khampati, Nocte, Wancho, Tangsha, Singpho, Monpa, Aka, Sherdukpen
4. “Kunchikal Falls”, highest tiered waterfalls in India is located in?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamilnadu
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Kunchikal Falls, the highest tiered waterfall in India, is located in Karnataka. It has a total height of 455 meters (1,493 feet) and is formed by the Varahi River. The falls are situated near the town of Agumbe, which is known for its biodiversity and is often referred to as the “Cherrapunji of the South” due to its heavy rainfall.
5. Which among the following is the correct location of Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI)?
[A] Jodhpur
[B] Jabalpur
[C] Midnapore
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Jabalpur]
Notes:
Tropical Forest Research Institute is situated in Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). It functions under Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
6. City of ‘Ujjain’ is situated on the bank of which River?
[A] Narmda
[B] Chambal
[C] Shipra
[D] Betwa
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Correct Answer: C [Shipra]
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. ‘Keoti waterfall’ is situated on which River?
[A] Tons
[B] Ken
[C] Beehad
[D] Mahana
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Correct Answer: D [Mahana]
Notes:
Keoti waterfall is on Mahana River a tributary to Tamsa River in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh.Its height is 98metres and is 24th highest in the country.
8. Which of the following tribal community of North East India is made of one language, but two religions?
[A] Naga
[B] Mizo
[C] Meitei
[D] Adi
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Correct Answer: C [ Meitei]
Notes:
The Meitei people live in Manipur. A unique feature of the Meitei is that their community is made of one language, but two religions. A majority of them are Hindus and have Mongoloid features, while a minority of them is Muslims and have Bengali features. In spite of this, there exists good harmony between them and they are proud of the common heritage of their mother tongue.
9. Which of the following islands is known as Peacock Island?
[A] Umananda Island
[B] Majuli Island
[C] Sagardwip Island
[D] Divar Island
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Correct Answer: A [Umananda Island]
Notes:
Umananda Island is the smallest river island in the midst of river Brahmaputra flowing through the city of Guwahati in Assam, a state in northeast India. The British named the island Peacock Island for its shape.
10. In which of the following states of India, you can meet all of the Limboo, Tamang, Bhutias and Lepchas tribes people?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Sikkim
[C] Odisha
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: B [Sikkim]
Notes:
The four tribal groups in Sikkim i.e. Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo and Tamang, were frequently in news due to proposal to increase the number of seats in the Sikkim Assembly from 32 to 40 to accommodate people of these tribes fair representation of communities as per rules laid down in constitution. As per constitutional provisions, the total number of seats for STs should be in proportion to the population. But as per the Delimitation Act, 2002, the number of seats in an Assembly of any State can only be readjusted on the basis of the first census conducted after 2026. Currently, the Bhutia tribal groups are fairing much better than the Limboo tribal groups when measured in terms of socio-political well being in the state.