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. Almatti Dam is on which of the following rivers?
[A] Krishna
[B] Cauvery
[C] Tungabhadra
[D] Malprabha
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Correct Answer: A [ Krishna ]
Notes:
The Almatti Dam is a dam project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India which was completed in 2005.
2. Khardung La mountain pass is located in which Indian state or Union Territory?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Khardung La is a mountain pass in the Ladakh region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Guru Shikhar Peak is located in which among the following states?
[A] Haryana
[B] Kerala
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Guru Shikhar, a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Rajasthan, is the highest point of the Aravalli Range. It rises to an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 meters). It is 15 km from Mount Abu and a road from there leads almost to the top of the mountain. A cave at the summit contains a temple of Dattatreya, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
4. What is the approximate time difference between the sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Saurashtra in India?
[A] 1 Hour
[B] 1 Hour 30 Minutes
[C] 2 Hours
[D] 2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Correct Answer: C [2 Hours]
Notes:
The approximate time difference between sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Saurashtra, India, is 2 hours. This is due to the vast longitudinal extent of the country, which spans about 30 degrees. Arunachal Pradesh lies in the extreme east while Saurashtra lies in the extreme west. This vast difference contributes to the time lag of about 2 hours in sunrise.
5. Which among the following is deepest port in India?
[A] Okha port
[B] Vizag port
[C] Paradip port
[D] Gangavaram Port,
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Correct Answer: D [Gangavaram Port,]
Notes:
Gangavaram Port, is located in Andhra Pradesh and is the deepest port in India. Please note that this port has opened in 2009 July by former chief minister of AP, Late Shri Y S Rajasekhara Reddy. In most GK Books Vishakhapatnam has been mentioned as deepest port, the info needs to be updated.
The largest container terminals in India are Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Mumbai) and Chennai Port. Largest in terms of cargo handling is Viskhapatnam, largest in terms of vessel traffic is Kolkata (Kolkata Dock System & Haldia Dock Complex)
6. Area wise, which among the following is the largest physiographic unit of India?
[A] Himalayan Mountains
[B] Thar Desert
[C] Deccan Plateau
[D] Great Plains of North India
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Correct Answer: C [Deccan Plateau]
Notes:
The correct answer is the Deccan Plateau. It is the largest physiographic unit in India, covering about 1.9 million square kilometers. The plateau is characterized by its volcanic origin and is bordered by the Western and Eastern Ghats. It plays a crucial role in India’s agriculture and mineral resources, contributing importantly to the economy. The Deccan Plateau is also home to diverse ecosystems and rich cultural history, including ancient rock-cut temples and forts.
7. 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.
8. Coral reefs in India are found only in limited locations along the mainland; despite India has a huge coast. Which among the following is most correct reason for that?
[A] Absence of shallow depths
[B] Frequent change in temperature
[C] Presence of major river systems
[D] Presence of Regular Shoreline
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Correct Answer: C [ Presence of major river systems]
Notes:
In India, Coral reefs occur along only a few sections of the mainland, such as Gulf of Kutch, off the southern mainland coast, and around a number of islands opposite Sri Lanka. Coral reefs are not found mostly on either side of southern Peninsula mainly because of presence of major river systems and the sedimentary regime on the continental shelf.
9. As per State Forest Report 2015, Out of the total forest cover, the maximum share is of:
[A] Very Dense Forest
[B] Moderate Dense Forest
[C] Open Forest
[D] Scrubs
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Correct Answer: B [Moderate Dense Forest]
Notes:
Out of the total forest cover, the maximum share is of Moderate Dense Forests, followed by Open Forests. The very dense forests in India are in just around 2.5% of total geographical area of the country. Moderate Dense Forests (9.59%), Open Forest (9.14%) & Very Dense Forest (2.61%).
10. Punjab, a state in northern India, is known as the land of which of the folowing 5 Rivers?
[A] Gomati, Son, Gandak, Damodar, Yamuna
[B] Krishna, Tungabhadra, Godavari, Bhima, Vaigai
[C] Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati, Luni, Mahi
[D] Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Jhelum, Sutlej
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Correct Answer: D [Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Jhelum, Sutlej]
Notes:
The Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Jhelum, and Sutlej are the ‘Five Rivers of the Punjab’ and are responsible for feeding the crops of the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. These rivers help the Indian state of Punjab have a very high productivity level in the agricultural sector, and are the reason for it being self-sufficient with the staple cereal, ie, wheat.
