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 Kachin Hills make a boundary between India and which of the following neighbors?
[A] Bhutan
[B] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [ Myanmar ]
Notes:
Kachin Hills are located at the extreme northeastern area of the Kachin State of Myanmar and they make a boundary between India and Myanmar.
2. Khardung La mountain pass is located in which Indian state or Union Territory?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Khardung La is a mountain pass in the Ladakh region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. The National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the Himalayas traverses through which of these passes?
[A] Banihal Pass
[B] Zoji La Pass
[C] Chang La Pass
[D] Diphu Pass
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Correct Answer: B [Zoji La Pass ]
Notes:
Zoji La pass is located in Union Territory of Ladakh in Drass sector and connects Kashmir Valley to Dras and Suru valleys. National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range traverses through Zoji La pass.
4. The same type of pattern of agriculture can be seen generally in which parts of India, which resembles the “Ladang” pattern of Indonesia?
[A] North East India
[B] Western India
[C] South India
[D] Central India
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Correct Answer: A [North East India]
Notes:
Ladang is a slash-and-burn agriculture that involves the cutting and burning of plants in a forest or woodland. Such type of farming is found in North East India.
5. Which geographical entity constitutes the layers termed as O Horizon, P Horizon, and A Horizon?
[A] Soils
[B] Rocks
[C] Atmosphere
[D] Oceans
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Correct Answer: A [Soils]
Notes:
In earth studies, horizons refer to specific layers or strata in soils or rocks. The given terms pertain to three primary horizons of the soil profile that differ in their physical and chemical composition. O Horizon, the topmost layer, is rich in organic matter. A Horizon, or topsoil, is where most biological activities occur. P Horizon is mentioned less frequently, but it may refer to the parent material of soil, underlying the other horizons.
6. 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.
7. Which among the following is sometimes known as “Third Pole“?
[A] Hudson Highlands
[B] Rocky Mountains
[C] Severny Island ice cap
[D] Siachen Glacier
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Correct Answer: D [Siachen Glacier]
Notes:
The Siachen Glacier, located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas, is often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to its vast ice reserves, which are second only to those in Antarctica and Greenland. It spans approximately 76 kilometers and is a critical water source for rivers in the region. The term highlights its significance in global climate regulation and water supply.
8. Raniganj coal bed methane (CBM) acreage is located in which of the following states ?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] West Bengal
[C] Bihar
[D] Orissa
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
Raniganj is located near Asansol of Paschim Bardhaman district in West Bengal. ONGC is operating Raniganj North CBM block.
9. Which among the following rivers is known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet?
[A] Indus
[B] Yamuna
[C] Ganges
[D] Brahamputra
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Correct Answer: D [Brahamputra]
Notes:
The river known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet is the Brahmaputra. It originates from the Angsi Glacier in Tibet and flows through India and Bangladesh, where it is known as the Brahmaputra. The river is notable for its deep gorges and is one of the major rivers in the world, playing a crucial role in the ecology and economy of the regions it traverses.
10. 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.
