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 countries is not larger than India in terms of geographical area?
[A] Australia
[B] Brazil
[C] Canada
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: D [Indonesia]
Notes:
In terms of area, India ranks seventh in the world after Russia, Canada, US, China, Australia and Brazil.
2. Cooch Behar in West Bengal is famous for which among the following industries?
[A] Cotton Cloth Industry
[B] Silk Industry
[C] Petroleum Industry
[D] Glass Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Silk Industry]
Notes:
Cooch Behar, located in West Bengal, is renowned for its silk industry. The area has a rich history tied to silk production and is known for producing high-quality silk, notably Muga silk, which is cherished for its durability and golden brilliance. This vibrant industry is a significant source of income for the local population, fostering economic growth in the region.
3. Which among the following soil has formed by the weathering of ancient metamorphic and crystalline rocks and is rich in Iron content ?
[A] Black Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Alluvial Soil
[D] Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: B [Red Soil]
Notes:
Red soil has formed by the weathering of ancient metamorphic and crystalline rocks. It is very rich in Iron.
4. Sundarbans in India is a fine example of which among the following kind of forests?
[A] Dry Forests
[B] Deciduous Forests
[C] Tidal Forests
[D] Wet Deciduous Forests
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Correct Answer: C [Tidal Forests ]
Notes:
Tidal forests grows mainly in the deltaic regions of the Ganga, Mahanadi, Godavari and Krishna which are flooded by tides and high sea waves. Mangrove is the representative of this type of vegetation. Sundari is the typical tree of tidal forests. It is found in abundance in the lower Ganga delta of West Bengal. This is the reason why it is popularly known as Sunderban. It is known for its hard and durable timber.
5. Which among the following is the latest refinery established?
[A] Digboi
[B] Panipat
[C] Trombay
[D] Vishakapatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Panipat]
Notes:
Digboi is India’s first oil refinery. It was established in 1899 whereas Panipat in 2002, Trombay in 1955 and vishakha-patnam in 1957.So Panipat is latest among them.
6. “Ambassa” was in news as the Geological Survey of India has found huge reserves of coal. In which state Ambasa is located?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Tripura
[C] Assam
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
Ambassa is a Census town in Tripura state.
7. Pattiseema Project is associated with integration of which of the following rivers?
[A] Krishna and Godavari
[B] Krishna and Kaveri
[C] Godavari and Mahanadi
[D] Ganga and Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna and Godavari]
Notes:
Pattiseema is a village in Polavaram mandal of West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme (PLIS) is a temporary substitute to the proposed Polavaram project across the Godavari.
8. India’s first shale gas exploratory well has been drilled in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [ Gujarat ]
Notes:
ONGC has successfully drilled the country’s first shale gas exploratory well near Jambusar about 60 km from Vadodara and has decided to drill more wells in Cambay region of Gujarat. The estimated shale gas potential of the well is about 20 TCF. Shale gas is natural gas trapped within the non porous layers of shale rock and can be utilised as cooking gas and for other commercial purposes. ONGC estimates India’s shale gas reserve in the range of 500 to 2000 trillion cubic meters. A part from the Cambay basin, the ONGC will also explore Krishna-Godavari, Cauvery and Vindhyan sedimentary basins for shale gas.
9. Which crop grows in alluvial soil and needs 150 cm rainfall? (UPSC Prelims 1979).
[A] Wheat
[B] Rice
[C] Groundnut
[D] Sugarcane
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Correct Answer: B [Rice]
Notes:
Geographical conditions for the rice cultivation:
• Temperature: 16°C – 27°C
• Rainfall: 100 cm to 200 cm
• Soil: rice is grown well on the alluvial soil or on the fertile river basins
• Land: Plain lands or gentle slopes are suitable for the production of rice
In the areas of less rainfall, it grows with the help of irrigation. Rice is grown in the plains of north and north-eastern India, coastal areas and the deltaic regions.
10. ‘Lushai’ is the name given to tribal population living in which of the following states? (UPSC Prelims 1987)
[A] Nagaland
[B] Manipur
[C] Tripura
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: C [Tripura]
Notes:
Lushai’s are commonly known as Mizos. Racially they are known to be under Mongoliod origin. Their main concentration is under Kanchanpur Sub-Division of North Tripura District.
