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 is an example of Piedmont plateau?
[A] Tibetan Plateau
[B] Bolivian Plateau
[C] Malwa Plateau
[D] Ladakh plateau
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Correct Answer: C [ Malwa Plateau ]
Notes:
A Piedmont plateau has a mountain on one side. Malwa plateau is a Piedmont plateau. Other examples of such plateaus are Patagonian plateau in Argentina, Piedmont plateau in America etc.
2. 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.
3. In which Indian state is the Indravati Hydro Electric Project situated?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Odisha
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The Indravati Hydro Electric Project, with its total installed capacity of 600 MW, is located in Odisha and has been functional since 1995. Thanks to the Indravati River, which the project uses for hydroelectric power generation, it plays a vital role in the state’s energy supply. Odisha is renowned for its abundant water resources, making it perfectly suited for hydroelectric projects.
4. 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.
5. The average width of which of the following ghats in India is more ?
[A] Western ghats
[B] Eastern Ghats
[C] both are almost of same width
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Eastern Ghats]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Eastern Ghats.” The Eastern Ghats are generally wider than the Western Ghats, averaging about 100-200 km in width, while the Western Ghats average around 30-50 km. The Eastern Ghats stretch from Odisha to Tamil Nadu, while the Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India. The Western Ghats are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their biodiversity.
6. Consider the following:
- The Gulf of Mannar
- The Gulf of Khambat
- The Gulf of Kutch
Which of the above gulfs is noted for the extreme rise and fall of its tides, making it an ideal location for Tidal energy?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Both the Gulf of Khambat and the Gulf of Kutch are known for their extreme tidal ranges, making them ideal for Tidal Energy exploitation.
7. Sahastradhara fall is situared on which River?
[A] Chambal
[B] Tapti
[C] Mahi
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: D [Narmada]
Notes:
The Sahastradhara Falls is in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh. Situated in Jalkoti, it is one of the popular waterfalls in Madhya Pradesh.
8. Which among the following is NOT a major manganese producing state in India?
[A] Odisha
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: D [ Jharkhand]
Notes:
Main deposits (of Mangnese) fall in Odisha, followed by Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa and Andhra Pradesh. Minor occurrences of manganese are in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Of the total production of manganese ore in 2009-10, Orissa contributed25%, Maharashtra 24%, Madhya Pradesh 25%, Karnataka 13% and Andhra Pradesh 10%. The remaining 2% was jointly shared by Goa, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Jharkhand.
9. Which of the following ports is the largest natural port of India?
[A] Vishakapatnam port
[B] Mumbai port
[C] Ennore port
[D] Kandla port
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai port]
Notes:
Mumbai port is located on the mainland of West mumbai. It is the largest port in India. It is a natural harbour and is 10-12 metre deep. It handles around one-fifth of India’s foreign trade.
10. Black soil is example of which among the following soil types?
[A] Zonal
[B] Azonal
[C] Intra-zonal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Zonal]
Notes:
The parent rock for the black soil is the basalt which flows during volcanic eruption. Black soils are very good for the production of cotton.
