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 north-east trade winds cause which of the following in India?
[A] Winter rains in northwestern India
[B] Winter Rains in Chennai
[C] Dust storm in the Thar Desert
[D] Inclement conditions in the Indian Himalayas
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Correct Answer: B [ Winter Rains in Chennai ]
Notes:
The northeast trade winds cause winter rains in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. These winds blow from the sea to the land, bringing moisture from the Bay of Bengal to the Tamil Nadu coast. The winds cause rainfall in the southern parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
2. The word “Mangal” is used for which among the following kinds of vegetations?
[A] Aquatic Plants
[B] Algal Blooms
[C] Mangroves
[D] Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub
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Correct Answer: C [Mangroves]
Notes:
The term Mangal is used for the entire community of organisms in the mangrove forests including plants, fishes and other animals. The term mangrove is used only for plants.
3. In which state are the Satmala Hills situated?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Satmala Hills, known for their forested landforms and biodiversity, are located in the Nashik District of Maharashtra. They form a critical part of the Sahyadris range. The hills play a significant role in maintaining regional ecological balance due to their abundant flora and fauna, constituting a significant concentration of Maharashtra’s wildlife. Historically, this area has been the cradle of several tribal communities, contributing to its rich cultural diversity and heritage.
4. Paradip Port is located on the delta of which among the following?
[A] Rihand
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Baitarni
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Mahanadi]
Notes:
Paradip Port is located at confluence of river Mahanadi in Bay of Bengal in Odisha. It was the first major port on East Coast commissioned in independent India
5. The Khasi Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in which state of North east India ?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Megahalya
[C] Nagaland
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Megahalya]
Notes:
The Khasi Hills are located on the Shillong Plateau in Meghalaya and are part of the Garo-Khasi-Jaintia range. The Jaintia Hills are located further to the east from the Khasi Hills.
6. The Khadakwasla Dam is located in which state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Odisha
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Khadakwasla Dam is 1.6 km long and has been built on the Mutha River, 20 km from Pune in Maharashtra. This dam across the river Mutha created an attractive lake “Khadakwasla Lake”, which is the main source of water for Pune and its suburbs.
7. Krishna River flows through which of the following states ?
[A] Maharastra, Karnataka
[B] Maharastra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
[C] Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
[D] Maharastra, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.
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Correct Answer: B [Maharastra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.]
Notes:
Krishna River rises at Mahabaleswar in district Satara, Maharashtra in the west and meets the Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh, on the east coast. It flows through Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The delta of this river is one of the most fertile regions in India and was the home to ancient Satavahana and Ikshvaku Dynasty kings. Vijayawada is the largest city on the River Krishna.
8. Which among the following correspond to the maximum and minimum road length in India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar
[B] Madhya Pradesh and Lakshdweep
[C] Maharastra and Lakshadweep
[D] Maharastra and Damn & Diu
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Correct Answer: C [Maharastra and Lakshadweep]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Maharashtra and Lakshadweep.” Maharashtra has the longest road network in India, with over 250,000 kilometers of roads, facilitating extensive connectivity. In contrast, Lakshadweep, being a small group of islands, has the shortest road length, with limited infrastructure primarily due to its geographical constraints. This stark contrast highlights the vast differences in road development across Indian states.
9. The Minimum Mapping Unit (MMU) for the forest cover assessment in India is:
[A] One hectare
[B] Five hectare
[C] Ten hectare
[D] Fifty hectare
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Correct Answer: A [ One hectare ]
Notes:
Tree cover is defined as small tree patches and isolated trees outside the recorded forest area which are less than one hectare in extent. The Minimum Mapping Unit for the forest cover assessment in India is one hectare.
10. Consider the following dams / projects making news in recent times:
1. Maheshwar power project
2. Omkareshwar project
3. Jayakwadi Dam
Which among the following is the correct set of states in which they are located?
[A] Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
[C] Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Maharashtra
[D] Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maheshwar power project The 400-Mw Maheshwar power project in the Narmada valley in Madhya Pradesh is facing a possibility of cancellation, as the state government has been advised to scrap the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with them two decades ago. Omkareshwar project The Omkareshwar Project was conceived in 1965 as irrigation and power dam to be built in the Central Indian State of Madhya Pradesh. The Omkareshwar project lies along the bank of Narmada and the Cauvery River. It is one of the 30 large dams built in the Narmada Valley. Jayakwadi Dam In 2013, Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra Government to release Water into the Jayakwadi Dam. Jayakwadi Dam is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakawadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra state of India.’