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 NOT a correct statement about Alluvial soil?
[A] Alluvial soil is most abundant type of soil found in India
[B] Alluvial soil is generally fertile
[C] Alluvial soil lacks nitrogen and tend to be phosphoric.
[D] Alluvial soil generally comprise high percentage of clay and retain moisture for long time

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2. Which among the following state produces maximum raw silk in India?
[A] Bihar
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka

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3. Which range does Indus river originates from?
[A] Rohtang pass Himalayas
[B] South eastern part of Kashmir
[C] Northern slopes of Kailash Range
[D] Eastern slopes of Kailash Range

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4. India’s only active volcano is located at which among the following places?
[A] Car Nicobar
[B] Barren island
[C] Maya Bunder
[D] Lakshdweep

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5. Which among the following is the chief crop of Deccan Plateau?
[A] Wheat
[B] ground nut
[C] Pulses
[D] Cotton

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6. 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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7. The Jhamarkotra mines of Rajasthan are best known for which among the following minerals?
[A] Mica
[B] Zinc
[C] Rock Phosphate
[D] Lime Stone

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8. What is the position of Narmada river in respect to length of Rivers which entirely flow within India?
[A] 3rd
[B] 4th
[C] 5th
[D] 6th

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9. 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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10. Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?
[A] Dal Lake
[B] Powai lake
[C] Wular lake
[D] Chilka lake

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