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 a correct sequence of sea ports of India from “South to North”?
[A] Cochin – Thiruvananthapuram – Calicut – Mangalore
[B] Calicut – Thiruvananthapuram – Cochin – Mangalore
[C] Thiruvananthapuram – Cochin – Calicut – Mangalore
[D] Thiruvananthapuram – Calicut – Mangalore – Cochin
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Correct Answer: C [ Thiruvananthapuram – Cochin – Calicut – Mangalore ]
Notes:
Correct sequence will be Thiruvananthapuram – Cochin – Calicut – Mangalore
2. By which name the main branch of river Ganga is known as in Bangladesh?
[A] Jamuna
[B] Padma
[C] Meghana
[D] Kalindi
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Correct Answer: B [Padma]
Notes:
The main branch of the river Ganga in Bangladesh is known as the Padma. The Padma River is important as it is one of the major rivers in Bangladesh, merging with the Jamuna and Meghna rivers to form the world’s largest delta, the Sundarbans. The river is also crucial for agriculture and transportation in the region.
3. What is the approximate ratio of parts of Indian Coast belonging to Peninsular India to that belonging to Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands?
[A] 2:1
[B] 2.5:1
[C] 3:1
[D] 3.5:1
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Correct Answer: B [2.5:1]
Notes:
Total Coast – 7,517 kilometres,
Peninsular India – 5,423 kilometres,
Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands- 2,094 kilometres.
5423÷2094 – 2.59
4. Which among the following is major source of Salt in India?
[A] Salt Pan
[B] Salt Lake
[C] Salt Rocks
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: A [Salt Pan]
Notes:
The major salt producing states in India are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Gujarat produces about 70 percent of the total salt, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. The main sources of salt in India are salt pans.
5. Which among the following is the source of Brahamputra River?
[A] Mount Kailash in Tibet
[B] Manasarovar lake in Tibet
[C] Gangotri Glacier
[D] Angsi Glacier
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Correct Answer: D [Angsi Glacier ]
Notes:
Brahmaputra originates on the Angsi Glacier located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo River and flows southern Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges. Tsangpo enters India after taking a U turn at Namcha Barwa and flows in Arunachal Pradesh and here we call it Dihang River or Siang River.
6. Which among the following is not correctly matched?
[A] Ramakrishna Mission Beach – Andhra Pradesh
[B] Chandipur Beach – Orissa
[C] Golden Beach – Tamil nadu
[D] Marari Beach – Goa
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Correct Answer: D [Marari Beach – Goa]
Notes:
Marari Beach is in Kerala
7. Which of the following Monsoons account for most of the rainfall in India?
[A] North East Monsoon
[B] South West Monsoon
[C] South East Monsoon
[D] East Asia Monsoon
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Correct Answer: B [South West Monsoon]
Notes:
The southwestern summer monsoons occur from July through September. Most of the rainfall in India, particularly, North, West and East, occurs due to South West Monsoon.
8. How many states of India share its border with Bhutan?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: C [4]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal & Sikkim
9. Almost all of haematite resources of India is confined to which among the following five states of India?
[A] Odisha, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand
[B] Odisha, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Bihar & Jharkhand
[D] Odisha, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand]
Notes:
The total resources of iron ore as per UNFC are placed at 25,249 million tonnes as on 1.4.2005. Out of these, the iron ore (hematite) resources are placed at 14,630 million tonnes of which 13,916 million tonnes (95 per cent) resources are distributed mainly in Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Goa. The resources of very high grade ore are limited and are restricted mainly in Bailadila sector of Chhattisgarh and to a lesser extent in Bellary-Hospet area of Karnataka and Barajamda sector in Jharkhand and Odisha. Iron ore (magnetite) resources are placed at 10,619 million tonnes of which only 59 million tonnes constitute reserves located mainly in Goa, Rajasthan and Jharkhand. The remaining 10,500 million tonnes (99 per cent), magnetite resources are under remaining resources category mainly in Karnataka (74 per cent) and Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent). Other deposits are located in Goa, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Bihar, Maharashtra and Odisha. [India Year Book 2015]
10. Which of the following tree species in the Himalayan region was held responsible for the frequent forest fires?
[A] White oak
[B] Rhododendron
[C] Chir Pine
[D] Teak
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Correct Answer: C [ Chir Pine]
Notes:
Chir pine is the correct answer. Chir pine is one of the most useful tree species in the Himalayan region. It is mainly used as a timber and fuel wood. The Chir pine itself is highly resistant to fire due to thick bark but the fallen dry needles are highly inflammable and its open resin ducts are considered a main catalyst for fires in pine forests.
