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. India shares land borders with how many countries?
[A] Six
[B] Seven
[C] Eight
[D] Nine
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Correct Answer: B [Seven]
Notes:India has 15,106.7 Km of land border and a coastline of 7,516.6 Km including island territories. India shares land borders with seven neighboring countries viz. Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan and Afghanistan. We note here that since India claims all of Kashmir including PoK, India technically considers itself to have a 106 km border with Afghanistan. However, in fact, this border passes through Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan in Kashmir and the Wakhan Corridor on the Afghan side. The borders length of India with neighboring countries as per Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India is as follows:
| Name of the country |
Length of the border (in Km) |
| Bangladesh |
4,096.7 |
| China |
3,488 |
| Pakistan |
3,323 |
| Nepal |
1,751 |
| Myanmar |
1,643 |
| Bhutan |
699 |
| Afghanistan |
106 |
| Total |
15,106.7 |
2. In which among the following states of India are located the “Namchik-Namphuk” Coal Fields?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Meghalay
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Namchik-Namphuk, the lone coalfield of Arunachal Pradesh and is located in Changlang district.
3. In which among the following states, the Jharia, Raniganj, Talchar, Korba coal fields are located respectively?
[A] Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Jharkhand, West Bengal
[B] Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa, Chhattisgarh
[C] West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh
[D] West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa, Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa, Chhattisgarh.” – Jharia coal field is in Jharkhand, known for its high-quality coking coal. – Raniganj coal field is in West Bengal, one of the oldest coal fields in India. – Talchar coal field is in Odisha, important for its lignite reserves. – Korba coal field is in Chhattisgarh, a major thermal coal producer. These coal fields are crucial for India’s energy and industrial sectors.
4. Which among the following is the only tributary river of Ganga that rises in the plains and not in hills?
[A] Gandak
[B] Gomiti
[C] Ramganga
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Gomiti]
Notes:
Gomti River is a monsoon- and groundwater-fed river which originates from Gomat Taal near Madho Tanda, Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh. It is the only tributary river of Ganga that rises in the plains and not in hills.
5. In which of the following Himalaya , high peaks are very rare?
[A] Kashmir Himalaya
[B] Punjab Himalaya
[C] Kumaon Himalaya
[D] Trans Himalayas
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab Himalaya]
Notes:
Pira Panjal is in kashmir Himalaya,
Nanda devi Kamet, Trishul, Badrinath & kedarnath are in Kumaon Himalayas,
Mount Everest, Makalu, Kanchanjanga, Daulagiri, Annapurna etc are in central Himalays,
K2, nangaparbat, harmosh etc. are in trans Himalaya,
Naga Hills and Patkai Bum Hills are in Assam Himalaya.
High Peaks are rare in Punjab Himalayas.
6. To which of the following neighbor country, India ceded Kachchatheevu island in 1974?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Myanmmar
[D] Maldives
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Katchatheevu island is a 163-acre uninhabited island currently administered by Sri Lanka. It was claimed by India till 1976. It was ceded to Sri Lanka by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi under the 1974 Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime agreement.
7. Khasi and Garo languages are mostly spoken in which of the following states of India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Nagaland
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Tripura
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Khasi and Garo languages are mostly spoken in the state of Meghalaya. Meghalaya is a hilly state situated in north-eastern India. The name means “the abode of clouds” in Sanskrit.
8. 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.
9. Which among the following country administers “Coco Islands” located in Andaman sea?
[A] India
[B] Myanmar
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
Notes:
The Coco Islands are located in the northeastern Bay of Bengal, and are are part of the Yangon Region of Myanmar. To the north of this island group lies Preparis Island also belonging to Myanmar, and to the south lies the Landfall Island belonging to India.
10. Where can popular tourist attractions such as Chatham Saw Mill, Wandoor Beach, Mount Harriet and Limestone Caves be found?
[A] Goa
[B] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Andaman and Nicobar Islands]
Notes:
The tourist attractions mentioned, including the Chatham Saw Mill, which is one of the oldest and largest saw mills in Asia, and the scenic Wandoor Beach, along with Mount Harriet, the third highest peak in the Andamans offering stunning views, and the intrigue-filled Limestone Caves are all located in the beautiful Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This Indian Union Territory in the Bay of Bengal is rich in natural beauty and historical significance.