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 state produces maximum raw silk in India?
[A] Bihar
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka accounted for as much as 60% of the country’s raw silk output
3. Which among the following is major source of Salt in India?
[A] Salt Pan
[B] Salt Lake
[C] Salt Rocks
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: A [Salt Pan]
Notes:
The major salt producing states in India are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Gujarat produces about 70 percent of the total salt, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. The main sources of salt in India are salt pans.
4. Which among the following longitudes determines Indian standard Time?
[A] 85.5° E
[B] 83.5° E
[C] 82.5° E
[D] 84.5° E
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Correct Answer: C [82.5° E]
Notes:
IST was fixed in 1906 at 82.5°, or 5.30 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
5. Pangong Lake is located in which state / Union Territory?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] Ladakh
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]
Notes:
Pangong Lake is located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. It’s about 170 km from Leh, the town in the Ladakh district. The lake is located in the Himalayas at an altitude of about 4,350 m. It’s the world’s highest saltwater lake and is known for its scenic beauty.
The lake is located in disputed territory claimed by both India and China. About 50% of the lake is in Tibet, 40% is in Ladakh, and the remaining 10% is disputed. The disputed territory acts as a buffer zone between India and China.
The name Pangong comes from the Tibetan word Banggong Co, which means “a narrow and enchanted lake”. In the Tibetan language, the lake is called “Cuomu Angla Renbo Tso”, which means “Long-Necked Crane Lake
6. Which among the following is not correctly matched?
[A] Mayurakshi – West Bengal
[B] Maudaka Dam- Uttar Pradesh
[C] Mukerian Hydro Electro Project – Punjab
[D] Kallada irrigation Scheme – Tamilnadu
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Correct Answer: D [Kallada irrigation Scheme – Tamilnadu]
Notes:
Kallada irrigation Scheme is in Kerala
7. To which of the following neighbor country, India ceded Kachchatheevu island in 1974?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Myanmmar
[D] Maldives
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Katchatheevu island is a 163-acre uninhabited island currently administered by Sri Lanka. It was claimed by India till 1976. It was ceded to Sri Lanka by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi under the 1974 Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime agreement.
8. Which among the following was the first port in India to be a Public Company?
[A] Ennore Port
[B] Tuticorin Port
[C] New Mangalore Port
[D] Mormugao Port
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Correct Answer: A [Ennore Port]
Notes:
Ennore Port, located near Chennai, was the first port in India to be established as a public company. It was commissioned in 2001 and is notable for being the first major port in India to be built in the 21st century. The port primarily handles coal, and its establishment aimed to reduce congestion at the Chennai Port.
9. 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.
10. On which of the following riverbank, is Goa located?
[A] Mandovi
[B] Ganga
[C] Gomati
[D] Sabarmati
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Correct Answer: A [Mandovi]
Notes:
The Mandovi River, also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei river, is described as the lifeline of the Indian state of Goa. The Mandovi and the Zuari are the two primary rivers in the state of Goa. Mandovi joins with the Zuari at a common creek at Cabo Aguada, forming the Mormugao harbour.
