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. What fraction of Rajasthan’s total area is covered by Thar Desert?
[A] Around 30%
[B] Around 40%
[C] Around 60%
[D] Around 70%
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Correct Answer: C [ Around 60% ]
Notes:
The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, covers an area of approximately 200,000 square miles. It is located in the northwestern region of India and the southeastern region of Pakistan. The desert is one of the largest in the world and is known for its arid climate and sparse vegetation. Thar Desert is World’s 10th largest desert and covers 61% of Geographical area of Rajasthan.
2. The Dampier-Hodges line is related to which of the following?
[A] Bay of Cambay
[B] Palk Strait
[C] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[D] Sundarbans
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Correct Answer: D [ Sundarbans ]
Notes:
Dampier-Hodges line is an imaginary line drawn in 1829-1830 to mark the northern boundary of Sundarbans delta. It passes through 24 Parganas South and North districts of West Bengal.
3. 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
4. Tungabhadra Multipurpose project is an interstate project between which among the following states?
[A] Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka & Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka & Goa
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Tungabhadra Multipurpose project is a joint project between the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The project includes a dam across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. The dam was completed in 1953 and was built to promote power and irrigation for large areas of both states. The dam serves multiple purposes, including irrigation, electricity generation, and flood control.
5. 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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Correct Answer: C [Northern slopes of Kailash Range]
Notes:
The Indus originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. It follows a north-westerly course through Tibet. It enters Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir.
6. Which among the following states of India is also known as Dev Bhoomi?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Uttarakhand is known as the “dev bhoomi” or “land of the gods” because of the many Hindu temples and pilgrimage sites that are located there. The state is home to several important religious destinations, including the Char Dham, Haridwar, Rishikesh etc. and the source of the River Ganges.
7. Which among the following is the chief crop of Deccan Plateau?
[A] Wheat
[B] ground nut
[C] Pulses
[D] Cotton
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Correct Answer: D [Cotton]
Notes:
The regur soil of Deccan plateau is suitable for cotton cultivation and so cotton is the chief crop of Deccan plateau. The black color of regur soil is due to its iron content which has derived from plutonic lava materials.
8. Which among the following is India’s first Expressway?
[A] Mumbai-Pune Expressway
[B] Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway
[C] Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway
[D] Jaipur-Kishangarh Expressway
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai-Pune Expressway]
Notes:
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is India’s first six-lane, concrete, high-speed, tolled, access-controlled, 93 km (58 mi) long expressway.
9. Sundarbans in India is a fine example of which among the following kind of forests?
[A] Dry Forests
[B] Deciduous Forests
[C] Tidal Forests
[D] Wet Deciduous Forests
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Correct Answer: C [Tidal Forests ]
Notes:
Tidal forests grows mainly in the deltaic regions of the Ganga, Mahanadi, Godavari and Krishna which are flooded by tides and high sea waves. Mangrove is the representative of this type of vegetation. Sundari is the typical tree of tidal forests. It is found in abundance in the lower Ganga delta of West Bengal. This is the reason why it is popularly known as Sunderban. It is known for its hard and durable timber.
10. The average width of which of the following ghats in India is more ?
[A] Western ghats
[B] Eastern Ghats
[C] both are almost of same width
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Eastern Ghats]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Eastern Ghats.” The Eastern Ghats are generally wider than the Western Ghats, averaging about 100-200 km in width, while the Western Ghats average around 30-50 km. The Eastern Ghats stretch from Odisha to Tamil Nadu, while the Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India. The Western Ghats are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their biodiversity.
