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. Coir Industry is maximum concentrated in which among the following states of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
The Coir Industry is predominantly concentrated in Kerala, which is known as the “Land of Coconut.” Kerala produces about 60% of India’s coir fiber and is home to numerous coir processing units. The state has a rich tradition of coir production, dating back to the 19th century, and it plays a important role in the local economy, providing employment to thousands.
2. The Ganga-Brahmaputra river delta in India and Bangladesh which is one of the most fertile regions in the world is a____________?
[A] River dominated Delta
[B] Tide Dominated Delta
[C] Wave Dominated Delta
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Tide Dominated Delta]
Notes:
Most important tide dominated deltas of the world include those formed at the mouth of Ganga-Brahmaputra River, Indus River, Mekong River, Irrawaddy river etc. Some of them are world’s largest, for example, Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is world’s largest. These deltas are agriculturally rich and fertile.
3. 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.
4. Tumkur, where Geological Survey of India has found indications of Gold Reserves, is located in which among the following states?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil nadu
[D] Maharatsra
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Ajjanahalli mine is located in Tumkur District, Karnataka; and it is an Open-cast gold mine, active during 1995 to 2002.
5. 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.
6. Most of the peninsular rivers in India are seasonal in nature. Which among the following is the least seasonal among all the rivers of the peninsula?
[A] Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Kaveri
[D] Tungbhadra
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Correct Answer: C [ Kaveri]
Notes:
Because of a long rainy season in its basin, the Cauvery is the least seasonal among all the rivers of the peninsular region
7. Which state is the largest producer of Manganese in India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Odhisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odhisha]
Notes:
Odhisha is the largest manganese producing state of India. Odhisha’s manganese reserves constitute 44% of the total reserves and produces 37% of the total manganese ore in India.
8. Where are Ankleshwar and Kalol oil fields situated?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Gujarat
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
Oil fields in Ankleshwar is a city and a municipality in the Bharuch district and Kalol is a city and a municipality in Panchmahal district in the state of Gujarat, India.
9. Visvervaraya Iron and Steel plant is located in which of the following states?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Odhisha
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant, an unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a plant involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron. It is located in the city of Bhadravathi, Karnataka in India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraya.
10. Which one of the following rivers forms an estuary ?
[A] Narmada
[B] Kaveri
[C] Krishna
[D] Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: A [Narmada]
Notes:
The Narmada, Periyar and Tapti are the only long rivers, which flow west and make estuaries. Wastern rivers do not form Delta whereas they form Estuaries because Hard Rocks of Western ghat don’t allow Western flowing rivers to widen their mouth into sea, so these rivers form Estuaries whereas Eastern rivers flow through broken hills and mountain ranges.
