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. The Pir Panjal range is located in which of the following states or Union Territories?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Punjab
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [ Jammu and Kashmir ]
Notes:
The Pir Panjal ranges lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir in India as well as Pakistan Administered Kashmir in Pakistan, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m .
2. Which among the following Island of the Andaman & Nicobar islands contains the only known examples of mud volcanoes in India, called locally as “jalki”?
[A] Baratang Island
[B] Barren Island
[C] Car Nicobar
[D] Havelock Island
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Correct Answer: A [Baratang Island]
Notes:
Baratang Island, located in the Andaman Islands, contains the only known examples of mud volcanoes in India locally called as jalki.
3. Coir Industry is maximum concentrated in which among the following states of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
The Coir Industry is predominantly concentrated in Kerala, which is known as the “Land of Coconut.” Kerala produces about 60% of India’s coir fiber and is home to numerous coir processing units. The state has a rich tradition of coir production, dating back to the 19th century, and it plays a important role in the local economy, providing employment to thousands.
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. Indira Gandhi super thermal power project, is located in which of the following state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Haryana
[C] Punjab
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power Project is located in Jhajjar district of Haryana.
6. On which river, is the Bhakra Nangal Dam of India built?
[A] Ganga
[B] Sutlej
[C] Brahmaputra
[D] Yamuna
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Correct Answer: B [Sutlej]
Notes:
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The dam forms the Gobind Sagar reservoir. The dam, located at a gorge near the upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh of height 226 m.
7. Copper deposits in India are found in which of the following regions?
[A] Singhbhum
[B] Kolar
[C] Salem
[D] Karanpura
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Correct Answer: A [Singhbhum]
Notes:
Major copper ore deposits are located in Singhbhum district (Jharkhand), Balghat district (Madhya Pradesh) and Jhunjhunu and Alwar districts (Rajasthan).
8. Match the following :-
A. Lignite (i) Jharia
B. Coal (ii) Hazaribagh
C. Mica (iii) Neyveli
[A] A – (iii), B – (i), C – (ii)
[B] A – (i), B – (ii), C – (iii)
[C] A – (iii), B – (ii), C – (i)
[D] A – (i), B – (iii), C – (ii)
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Correct Answer: A [A – (iii), B – (i), C – (ii)]
Notes:
Types of materials abundantly found in-
Lignite- Neyveli
Coal- Hazaribagh
Mica- Jharia
9. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. Assam shares a border with Bangladesh and Bhutan
2. West Bengal shares a border with Bhutan and Nepal
3. Meghalaya shares a border with Bangladesh and Bhutan
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 2]
Notes:
Meghalaya shares a border only with Bangladesh (443 km) and the Indian state of Assam.
10. Arrange the following places from East to West?
1. Murshidabad
2. Gorakhpur
3. Bhopal
4. Bhavnagar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 2, 1, 4, 3
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notes:
The correct order from east to west- Murshidabad (West Bengal), Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bhavnagar (Gujarat).
