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 among the following is the origin of Damodar river ?
[A] Greater Himalaya
[B] Kumaon Himalaya
[C] Sahyadri hills
[D] Chota nagpur
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Correct Answer: D [Chota nagpur]
Notes:
Damodar River, which flows in Jharkhand and West Bengal, originates from a place called ChulhaPani in Lohardaga district, Chota Nagpur Plateau, Jharkhand and it ends in Hooghly River in West Bengal. It was once called Sorrow of Bengal due to devastating floods though now construction of several dams have controlled the floods to a great extent. It is one of the most polluted rivers of India.
2. Almatti dam project on the Krishna River was an issue between _______?
[A] Karnataka & Goa
[B] Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka & Tamilnadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh & Tamilnadu
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
he Almatti dam project on the Krishna River was an issue between the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The dam is located in the Bagalkot district of North Karnataka. The dam is also known as the Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam. The Brijesh Kumar Tribunal resolved the conflict between the states. Karnataka won the legal battle against Andhra Pradesh and was allowed to raise the height of the Almatti reservoir to 524 meters. The dam has a gross storage capacity of nearly 200 TMC and 26 radial spillway gates.
3. Which of the following tribal community of North East India is made of one language, but two religions?
[A] Naga
[B] Mizo
[C] Meitei
[D] Adi
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Correct Answer: C [ Meitei]
Notes:
The Meitei people live in Manipur. A unique feature of the Meitei is that their community is made of one language, but two religions. A majority of them are Hindus and have Mongoloid features, while a minority of them is Muslims and have Bengali features. In spite of this, there exists good harmony between them and they are proud of the common heritage of their mother tongue.
4. Which part of the Himalayas lies between Satluj and Kali rivers?
[A] Assam Himalayas
[B] Nepal Himalayas
[C] Kumaon Himalayas
[D] Punjab Himalayas
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Correct Answer: C [Kumaon Himalayas]
Notes:
The Kumaon Himalayas lie in Uttarakhand and extend from the Satluj to the Kali river. The Lesser Himalayas in Kumaon Himalaya is represented by the Mussoorie and Nag Tiba ranges.
5. Gujarat has experienced drought for four consecutive years because of which of the following reasons? (UPSC Prelims 1988)
[A] Subsiding air masses
[B] Successive monsoon failure
[C] Change in the direction of trade winds
[D] Western disturbances
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Correct Answer: B [Successive monsoon failure]
Notes:
Gujarat has experienced drought for four consecutive years because of Successive monsoon failure.
6. According to the ancient Indian geographical concept, ‘Bharatvarsha’ was a part of which of the following dweepas? (UPSC Prelims 1993)
[A] Pushkaradweepa
[B] Jambudweepa
[C] Kraunchadweepa
[D] Kushdweepa
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Correct Answer: B [Jambudweepa]
Notes:
The Jambudweepa and Bhartavarsha were part of same island as per Vedic cosmology. According to our Indian geography in the ancient times, the entire landmass in the northern hemisphere was encircled by ocean in all the directions. This giant land mass on earth was called Jambudvipa. In Sanskrit language dwipa means an Island. Jambudweep is the first Island among the innumerable concentric Islands of the Middle Universe.
7. The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is? (UPSC Prelims 2002)
[A] Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishana, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai
[B] Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai Pennar
[C] Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and vagai
[D] Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
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Correct Answer: A [Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishana, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai]
Notes:
The correct sequence of eastward flowing river of the peninsular India from north to south is Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai.
8. In which state Bansagar Canal project is located?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Bansagar or Ban Sagar Dam is a multipurpose river Valley Project on Son River situated in the Ganges Basin in Madhya Pradesh, India with both irrigation and 435 MW of hydroelectric power generation.
9. The undulating, aeolian, sandy deposit of the upper ganga plain is known as by which name?
[A] Bhur
[B] Dhaya
[C] Dhriyan
[D] Rohi
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Correct Answer: A [Bhur]
Notes:
The undulating, aeolian, sandy deposit of the upper Ganga plain is known as Bhur. It is considered as the unique feature of this plain and suitable for sugarcane cultivation.
10. The region lies between the Chota Nagpur Plateau on the West and the Ganges Delta on the East is known as which of the following?
[A] Dooars
[B] Rahr
[C] Tarai
[D] Bhabar
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Correct Answer: B [Rahr]
Notes:
The region lies between the Chota Nagpur Plateau on the West and the Ganges Delta on the East is known as Rahr plain. Soil erosion is a great problem in this area.
