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 an example of Piedmont plateau?
[A] Tibetan Plateau
[B] Bolivian Plateau
[C] Malwa Plateau
[D] Ladakh plateau
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Correct Answer: C [ Malwa Plateau ]
Notes:
A Piedmont plateau has a mountain on one side. Malwa plateau is a Piedmont plateau. Other examples of such plateaus are Patagonian plateau in Argentina, Piedmont plateau in America etc.
2. Which among the following rivers rises from the Milam Glacier in Kumaon Himalaya?
[A] Sharda
[B] Ramganga
[C] Gori Ganga
[D] Yamuna
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Correct Answer: C [Gori Ganga]
Notes:
The principal source of Gori Ganga in Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand is the Milam Glacier near Nanda Devi.
3. Which among the following is not a western ghat river?
[A] Godavari River
[B] Krishna River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Palar River
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Correct Answer: D [Palar River]
Notes:
The Palar River is not a Western Ghats river. it originates in the Western Ghats but flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal, primarily through Tamil Nadu. In contrast, the Godavari and Krishna rivers both originate in the Western Ghats and flow eastward, making them true Western Ghats rivers. The Palar is notable for its intermittent flow and is often dry during the summer months.
4. For which of the following the Kiriburu and Meghahatuburu mines are famous?
[A] Magnesite
[B] Lime Stone
[C] Iron Ore
[D] Silica Sand
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Correct Answer: C [Iron Ore]
Notes:
Kiriburu is a town in Jharkhand mainly known for having big Iron-ore Mines KIOM (Kiriburu Iron-Ore Mine) & MIOM (Meghahatuburu Iron-Ore Mine)both governed by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
5. Which among the following is a riverine (Inland River) port?
[A] Chennai
[B] Kandla
[C] Kolkata
[D] Tutikorin
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Correct Answer: C [Kolkata]
Notes:
The correct answer is Kandla. Kandla Port, located in Gujarat, India, is a riverine port situated on the Gulf of Kutch. It was developed as a tidal port and is one of the largest ports in India, primarily handling bulk cargo. Unlike Chennai and Kolkata, which are coastal ports, Kandla serves as an inland port due to its location along the river system. Kolkata, while a major port, is also a coastal port but has riverine characteristics due to its proximity to the Hooghly River.
6. The Thummalapalle mine which is considered to have one of the world’s largest reserves of 1.50 lakh tonnes of uranium is located in which among the following Indian States?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Thummalapalle Mine is a uranium mine located in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the largest uranium mines in the country and is operated by the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL). The mine has significant uranium reserves and plays a crucial role in India’s nuclear energy program. Uranium extracted from Thummalapalle is used to fuel nuclear power plants, contributing to the country’s energy needs. The mine’s operation is subject to strict safety and environmental regulations due to the radioactive nature of uranium mining.
7. In which of the following states India’s first smart tribal village has been inaugurated?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Gujarat
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Habbi Village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir has been inaugurated as India’s First smart tribal village.
8. Consider the map given below:
The mean annual rainfall in the shaded parts of India varies from (UPSC Prelims 1993)
[A] 100 to 150 cm
[B] 150 to 200 cm
[C] 200 to 250 cm
[D] 250 to 300 cm
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Correct Answer: A [100 to 150 cm]
Notes:
The Konkan and Malabar Coast receives 100-250 cm of rainfall while the rain shadow region on the leeward side experience sharp decreases over 50-57 cm. In the northern plains and central uplands, annual rainfall ranges from 100-150 cm. However, it decreases towards west, from 75cm near Ahmedabad and Delhi to 36 cm near Jodhpur and 15cm at Jaisalmer as mentioned earlier. Rainfall also decreases towards north in the Kashmir valley region. Tamil Nadu, which experiences returning monsoon, receives a rainfall of 75-100 cm.
9. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states?
1. Gujarat
2. Chattisgarh
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Jharkhand
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The tropic of cancer passes through eight Indian states i.e, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. It does not pass through Uttar Pradesh.
10. Rohtang pass connects which of the following valleys?
[A] Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
[B] Kali and Dholi
[C] Kullu and Spiti
[D] Jhelam and Ravi
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Correct Answer: C [Kullu and Spiti]
Notes:
Rohtang Pass is situated in Himachal Pradesh. It connects the valley of Kullu with Spiti and Lahaul.
