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. In which of the following states, the Sharavati Project is located?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Sharavati is the name of the river that flows entirely in Karnataka. India’s famous Jog falls is created by this river.
Other name of Jog falls- Gerosoppa falls.
2. Sutlej river originates from which of the following lakes?
[A] Lake Mansarovar
[B] Pangong Lake
[C] Ebi Lake
[D] Lake Rakshastal
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Correct Answer: D [Lake Rakshastal]
Notes:
Lake Rakshastal is located in close proximity of the Lake Manasarovar on its west side. Though its a salt water lake, the Sutlej river originates at the northwestern tip of lake Rakshastal.
3. Cooch Behar in West Bengal is famous for which among the following industries?
[A] Cotton Cloth Industry
[B] Silk Industry
[C] Petroleum Industry
[D] Glass Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Silk Industry]
Notes:
Cooch Behar, located in West Bengal, is renowned for its silk industry. The area has a rich history tied to silk production and is known for producing high-quality silk, notably Muga silk, which is cherished for its durability and golden brilliance. This vibrant industry is a significant source of income for the local population, fostering economic growth in the region.
4. What is the approximate time difference between the sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Saurashtra in India?
[A] 1 Hour
[B] 1 Hour 30 Minutes
[C] 2 Hours
[D] 2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Correct Answer: C [2 Hours]
Notes:
The approximate time difference between sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Saurashtra, India, is 2 hours. This is due to the vast longitudinal extent of the country, which spans about 30 degrees. Arunachal Pradesh lies in the extreme east while Saurashtra lies in the extreme west. This vast difference contributes to the time lag of about 2 hours in sunrise.
5. Garo & Khasi hills are a part of which of the following ranges?
[A] Satpura
[B] Vindhya
[C] Himalayas
[D] Eastern Ghat
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Correct Answer: C [Himalayas]
Notes:
The Garo and Khasi hills are a part of Eastern Himalaya and are in northeastern India, located in the state of Meghalaya.
6. Which state has the highest population of Indian ethnic group of Black African descent called Siddi?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
Siddi or Habeshi community is an ethnic community descended from Bantu peoples of Southeast Africa. At present population of Siddi people in India is 850,000 individuals with highest population in Karnataka, Gujarat and Hyderabad.
7. The drainage basin of Gingee River forms a part of which of the following in India?
[A] Daman
[B] Diu
[C] Puducherry
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [Puducherry]
Notes:
There are two major rivers draining this region 1) the Gingee river, which traverses the region diagonally from north-west to south-east and 2) the Ponnaiyar (Penniyar) river, which forms the southern border of the region.
8. Baba Budangiri Hills in Karnataka are the place of origin of which among the following plantation crops in India?
[A] Neelgiri Tea
[B] Coffee
[C] Rubber
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: B [Coffee]
Notes:
Dattagiri or Baba Budangiri is a mountain in the Dattagiri Hill Range / Baba Budan Giri Range of the Western Ghats in the Chikkamagaluru District of Karnataka. There is a shrine of Baba Budangiri which is a place of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Muslims. Baba Budangiri is known for Coffee Plantations. Legend has it that it is the place where seven coffee beans were planted by one Sufi savant Bababudan in 1670 AD after he “smuggled” the coffee from Yemen. Today it has a special place in the multi-billion-dollar Indian coffee industry.
9. Consider the following rivers:
1. Narmada
2. Brahamputra
3. Godavari
4. Krishna
Which among the following is the correct set of originating places of the above rivers?
[A] Amarkantak, Mansarovar, Trimbakeshwar, Mahabaleshwar
[B] Amarkantak, Jima Yangzong Glacier, Trimbakeshwar, Mahabaleshwar
[C] Dhebar,Jima Yangzong Glacier, Trimbakeshwar, Mahabaleshwar
[D] Amarkantak, Jima Yangzong Glacier, Mahabaleshwar, Trimbakeshwar
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Correct Answer: B [Amarkantak, Jima Yangzong Glacier, Trimbakeshwar, Mahabaleshwar]
Notes:
Narmada- Amarkantak Brahamputra – Jima Yangzong Glacier Godavari – Trimbakeshwar Krishna – Mahabaleswar Deber Lake is in Udaipur Rajasthan from where the Sabarmati lake rises.
10. Which of the following fish species was found as an invasive species causing decline of other species in the River Krishna?
[A] Feral Fish
[B] Silver carp
[C] Tilapia
[D] Gouramy
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Correct Answer: A [ Feral Fish ]
Notes:
Feral Fish is a fish species which has been reported to cause enormous damage to fish population in Krishna River.
