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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Correct Answer: D [ Alluvial soil generally comprise high percentage of clay and retain moisture for long time ]
Notes:
Fourth is not a correct statement.
2. Which among the following plateaus in India lie between Aravali & Vindhya region?
[A] Chota Nagpur Plateau
[B] Malwa Plateau
[C] Deccan Plateau
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Malwa Plateau]
Notes:
Malwa Plateau generally refers to the volcanic upland north of the Vindhya Range and Aravalli lies in north-west of this plateau.
3. The Jakham Dam is located in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Jakham Dam is located in Pratapgarh District in Rajasthan. It is built on the Jakham river, which originates from a small village Jakhamia in Chhoti Sadrisub division. The length of the Dam is 253 meters, out of which spill way is in 90 m in length.
4. In India the rainfall is mainly orographic. Which among the following follows the word in bold?
[A] The rainfall occurs when the moist air becomes saturate
[B] The rainfall occurs when the masses of air pushed by wind are forced up by large mountains
[C] The rainfall occurs on only one side of the mountains
[D] The rainfall is lesser in Rain shadow areas
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Correct Answer: B [The rainfall occurs when the masses of air pushed by wind are forced up by large mountains]
Notes:
The correct answer is that orographic rainfall occurs when moist air is forced to rise over large mountains, leading to cooling and condensation. This type of rainfall is common in India, particularly in the Western Ghats and the Himalayas. The windward side of the mountains receives heavy rainfall, while the leeward side, or rain shadow area, experiences importantly less precipitation. This phenomenon is crucial for understanding regional climates and agriculture in mountainous areas.
5. Zero Mile Stone is located in which city of India?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Nagpur
[C] Jabalpur
[D] Indore
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Correct Answer: B [Nagpur]
Notes:
Zero Mile Stone is a monument built by British during the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1907 in Nagpur. The Zero Mile Stone consists of a pillar made up of sandstone and another small stone representing the GTS Standard Benchmark, and four stucco horses that were added later.
6. Hirakud Dam, one of world’s longest earthen dams is located in which among the following states?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Karnataka
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Hirakud Dam is located in Odisha and is built across the Mahanadi River and is one of the longest dams in the world, with a length of over 4.8 kilometers (3 miles). The dam and its associated reservoir, known as the Hirakud Reservoir, are a major source of hydroelectric power and irrigation for the surrounding area.
7. Consider the following places:
1. Angul (Odisha)
2. Malanjkhand (Madhya Pradesh)
3. Ghatsila (Jharkhand)
Which among the following is the correct set of key minerals found at above places respectively?
[A] Aluminium, Copper, Magnesium
[B] Magnesium, Copper, Aluminium
[C] Aluminium, Copper, Copper
[D] Copper, Copper, Copper
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Correct Answer: C [ Aluminium, Copper, Copper]
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8. Identify the soil type with the help of given information:
- This type of soil has high moisture retention capacity
- Crops like sugarcane, citrus fruits and banana grow well on this soil
- The soil is sticky when wet and develops wide cracks when dry
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Black Soil
[B] Laterite Soil
[C] Red soil
[D] Alluvial soil
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Correct Answer: A [Black Soil]
Notes:
Black Soil is the correct answer here. The high moisture retention capacity as well as the suitability for growing sugarcane, citrus fruits and banana point towards black soil, since these crops require tropical climate and moisture retention. Additionally, the stickiness of the soil when wet and development of wide cracks when dry are distinctive properties of vertisols or black soils.
9. Which of the following rivers is located in Surat?
[A] Godavari
[B] Hooghly
[C] Tapi
[D] Adyar
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Correct Answer: C [Tapi]
Notes:
The Tapti River is a river in central India between the Godavari and Narmada rivers. It flows westwards over a length of 724 km before draining through the Gulf of Khambhat into the Arabian Sea. It flows at the bank of Surat.
10. Which city of India stands on the banks of River Gomati?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Agra
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: A [Lucknow]
Notes:
The Gomti, Gumti or Gomati River is a tributary of the Ganges. According to Hindu history, the river is the daughter of the Hindu sage Vashist; bathing in the Gomti on Ekadashi can wash away sins. Lucknow stands on the banks of River Gomati.
