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. The highest peak in the Western Ghats in India, highest point in South India, and also the highest point in India outside the Himalaya-Karakoram system is _________?
[A] Anamudi, Kerala
[B] Cardamom Hills, Kerala
[C] Agastya Mala, Kerala
[D] Sahaydri
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Correct Answer: A [Anamudi, Kerala]
Notes:
The highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India is Anamudi, standing at 2,695 meters (8,842 feet). It is located in Kerala and is part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its biodiversity. Anamudi is important for its unique flora and fauna, including endangered species like the Nilgiri Tahr.
2. In which of the following Himalaya , high peaks are very rare?
[A] Kashmir Himalaya
[B] Punjab Himalaya
[C] Kumaon Himalaya
[D] Trans Himalayas
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab Himalaya]
Notes:
Pira Panjal is in kashmir Himalaya,
Nanda devi Kamet, Trishul, Badrinath & kedarnath are in Kumaon Himalayas,
Mount Everest, Makalu, Kanchanjanga, Daulagiri, Annapurna etc are in central Himalays,
K2, nangaparbat, harmosh etc. are in trans Himalaya,
Naga Hills and Patkai Bum Hills are in Assam Himalaya.
High Peaks are rare in Punjab Himalayas.
3. 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.
4. Which of the following mountain ranges form a dividing line between the Ganges Plain and the Deccan Plateau?
[A] Aravalli
[B] Vindhya and Satpura
[C] Eastern Ghats
[D] Shivalik
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Correct Answer: B [Vindhya and Satpura]
Notes:
Vindhya or Vindhyachal is a loosely defined discontinuous chain of mountain ridges, hill ranges, highlands and plateaus in west and central India. It runs roughly in the north of Narmada River and extends from Gujarat in west to Chhattisgarh in east. The Satpura range runs roughly parallels to the Vindhya Range in the south. Both Vindhya and Satpura divide Indian Subcontinent into the Indo-Gangetic plain of northern India and the Deccan Plateau of the south.
5. Which of the following state is not the beneficiary of Narmada River water sharing as per Tribunal constituted?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Chhatishgarh
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Correct Answer: D [Chhatishgarh]
Notes:
Chhattisgarh is not a beneficiary of the Narmada River water sharing as per the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal. The tribunal, established in 1969, allocated water primarily among Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Chhattisgarh, formed in 2000 from Madhya Pradesh, does not have direct entitlements from the Narmada, which flows primarily through Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
6. The major cause for increase in agricultural production in India in past decade is:
[A] Increase in agricultural land holding
[B] Conversion of barren land to farm land by planting trees
[C] Improvement in agricultural technology
[D] Large scale use of mixed farming and organic farming
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Correct Answer: C [ Improvement in agricultural technology]
Notes:
Third option is the correct answer
The major cause for increase in agricultural production in India in past decade is increase in irrigation facilities, especially in south India.
7. Which of the following is the January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and sub-tropical zones? (UPSC Prelims 1997)
[A] 21°C
[B] 18°C
[C] 12°C
[D] 15°C
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Correct Answer: B [18°C]
Notes:
The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and subtropical zones is 15°C.
8. Arrange the following states of India in descending order of their geographical area:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 3, 2, 4
[B] 2, 1, 4, 3
[C] 2, 3, 4, 1
[D] 1, 4, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: C [2, 3, 4, 1]
Notes:
Correct descending order- Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh.
9. Which of the following region is located in the very high-risk zone of earthquakes?
[A] Indian desert
[B] Himalayan region
[C] Coastal region
[D] Central Indian Highland
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Correct Answer: B [Himalayan region]
Notes:
The very high-risk earthquakes zone in India is zone 5, which is very severe in nature and high-intensity zone that is around Kashmir, Guwahati, the central and western part of the Himalayan region, northern and central Bihar and eastern India.
10. Which of the following parts of the Himalayas is known as “abode of gods”?
[A] The Himadri Himalaya
[B] The Himachal Himalaya
[C] The Kumayun Himalaya
[D] The Central Himalaya
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Correct Answer: A [The Himadri Himalaya]
Notes:
The Himadri Himalaya is also known as “abode of gods”. Some of the important peaks of that region are Nanga- Parbat, Nanda Devi, Trisul, Kamath.
