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 type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India?
[A] Tropical deciduous
[B] Savanna and desert vegetation
[C] Equatorial evergreen
[D] Tropical Rainforests
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Correct Answer: A [ Tropical deciduous ]
Notes:
Tropical Deciduous Forests: They are also called the “Monsoon forests”. They grow in the areas with annual rainfall of 70-200 cm. Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo are important species of trees. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.
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 states is largest producer of Coffee in India?
[A] Tamilnadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka is the largest producer of coffee in India, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka accounts for around 70% of India’s total coffee production, primarily growing both Arabica and Robusta varieties. Coffee cultivation in Karnataka is concentrated in the hilly regions of Kodagu (Coorg), Chikmagalur, and Hassan districts, which offer ideal climatic conditions for coffee growth.
4. Identify the incorrect statement among the following:
[A] Sutlej originates from Rakas Lake, connected to Mansarovar Lake
[B] Ravi originates from Rohtang pass in Himalayas
[C] Jhelum originates from the south eastern part of Kashmir
[D] Chenab originates from the confluence of two rivers, The Chandra and Beas
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Correct Answer: D [Chenab originates from the confluence of two rivers, The Chandra and Beas]
Notes:
The Chenab River in actual originates from the confluence of two rivers – the Chandra and Bhaga rivers, that start from either side of Bara Lacha Pass in Lahul, Himachal Pradesh. This river is also known as Chandrabhaga in Himachal Pradesh and flows parallel to the Pir Panjal Range, breaking through it near Kishtwar. It journeys into the Punjab plains near Akhnur and further gets joined by the rivers Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej in Pakistan.
5. Which among following is NOT an oil producing field?
[A] Bombay high
[B] Digboi
[C] Ankaleshwar
[D] Jamnagar
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Correct Answer: D [Jamnagar]
Notes:
Jamnagar in Saurashtra region is the place of world’s largest Oil Refining and Petrochemicals Complex.
6. Through which of the following pass the river Satluj enters India from Tibet?
[A] Shipki La
[B] Nama pass
[C] Tanglang La
[D] Zojila
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Correct Answer: A [Shipki La]
Notes:
Shipki La, located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, is a mountain pass and border post on India-China border. The river Sutlej (called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet) enters India near this pass.
7. The following two states are largest producers of Coal in India?
[A] Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh
[B] Madhya Pradesh & Orissa
[C] Bihar & West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are largest coal producing states of India.
8. In which of the following states / Union territories of India, most tribal follow a matrilineal system where lineage and inheritance are traced through women?
[A] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[B] Nagaland
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya is home to the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes which predominantly follow a matrilineal system where ancestry and property are passed down the female line. Children take the mother’s surname, ancestral property is inherited by the youngest daughter. Women have a prominent role in family affairs and society. The mother’s brother plays an important role in the lives of children. Other Indian states do not have a sizeable tribal population tracing descent and inheritance maternally.
9. Which of the following states is/are not a part of Western Ghats?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Both b and c
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, primarily run along the western coast of India, spanning Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Andhra Pradesh is not part of the Western Ghats, as it lies to the east of this mountain range. Thus, the correct answer is “Both b and c,” indicating that Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are not exclusively part of the Western Ghats.
10. Which of the following mountain ranges form a dividing line between the Ganges Plain and the Deccan Plateau?
[A] Aravalli
[B] Vindhya and Satpura
[C] Eastern Ghats
[D] Shivalik
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Correct Answer: B [Vindhya and Satpura]
Notes:
Vindhya or Vindhyachal is a loosely defined discontinuous chain of mountain ridges, hill ranges, highlands and plateaus in west and central India. It runs roughly in the north of Narmada River and extends from Gujarat in west to Chhattisgarh in east. The Satpura range runs roughly parallels to the Vindhya Range in the south. Both Vindhya and Satpura divide Indian Subcontinent into the Indo-Gangetic plain of northern India and the Deccan Plateau of the south.
