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. Guru Shikhar Peak is located in which among the following states?
[A] Haryana
[B] Kerala
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Guru Shikhar, a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Rajasthan, is the highest point of the Aravalli Range. It rises to an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 meters). It is 15 km from Mount Abu and a road from there leads almost to the top of the mountain. A cave at the summit contains a temple of Dattatreya, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
2. Consider the following rivers:
- Indus
- Brahamputra
- Ganga
- Godavari
Which among the following is the correct decreasing order of the above rivers in terms of their length?
[A] 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
[B] 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
[C] 3 – 1 – 4 – 2
[D] 2 – 3 – 1 – 4
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Correct Answer: B [2 – 1 – 3 – 4]
Notes:The correct decreasing order of the given rivers in terms of their length is:
- Brahmaputra – 2510 km
- Indus – 3180 km
- Ganga – 2525 km
- Godavari – 1465 km
3. Jonk River, Ib River, Ong River & Tel river are tributaries of which of the following rivers?
[A] Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Mahanadi
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: C [Mahanadi]
Notes:
The correct answer is Mahanadi. The Jonk, Ib, Ong, and Tel rivers are all tributaries of the Mahanadi River, which flows through central and eastern India. The Mahanadi is approximately 858 kilometers long and is known for its fertile delta and important role in irrigation and agriculture in the region. It is one of the major rivers in India, alongside the Godavari and Krishna.
4. Which among the following is deepest port in India?
[A] Okha port
[B] Vizag port
[C] Paradip port
[D] Gangavaram Port,
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Correct Answer: D [Gangavaram Port,]
Notes:
Gangavaram Port, is located in Andhra Pradesh and is the deepest port in India. Please note that this port has opened in 2009 July by former chief minister of AP, Late Shri Y S Rajasekhara Reddy. In most GK Books Vishakhapatnam has been mentioned as deepest port, the info needs to be updated.
The largest container terminals in India are Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Mumbai) and Chennai Port. Largest in terms of cargo handling is Viskhapatnam, largest in terms of vessel traffic is Kolkata (Kolkata Dock System & Haldia Dock Complex)
5. Which of the following rivers feeds the “Tehri Dam”?
[A] Alaknanda
[B] Bhagirathi
[C] Gandak
[D] Ghagghar
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Correct Answer: B [Bhagirathi]
Notes:
Tehri Dam, which is the tallest dam in India, is a multi-purpose embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand.
6. “Tso Moriri”, located in Ladakh region is a __:
[A] Mountain
[B] Lake
[C] River
[D] Mountain Pass
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Correct Answer: B [Lake ]
Notes:
Tso Moriri is a high altitude lake located in the UT of Ladakh. It is situated at an elevation of over 4,500 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest lakes in the world. Tso Moriri is a popular tourist destination, known for its clear blue waters and surrounding mountains. It is also an important habitat for a number of species of migratory birds. The lake is protected as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
7. The Sabarmati river originates in which among the following ranges?
[A] The Satpuras
[B] The Vindhyas
[C] The Aravallis
[D] The Western Ghats
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Correct Answer: C [The Aravallis]
Notes:
The Sabarmati River originates in the Aravalli Range, specifically from the Udaipur district in Rajasthan. The Aravallis are one of the oldest mountain ranges in India, dating back over 3 billion years. The river flows through Gujarat and is important for irrigation and water supply in the region.
8. The Western Ghats region runs to a length of 1600 kilometers. Which among the following states are covered by the Western Ghats?
[A] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa
[C] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra , Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra , Gujarat]
Notes:
Western Ghats is spread in states of Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu with total area of 160,000 km². It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight hotspots of biological diversity in the world.
9. After Uttar Pradesh, which among the following states has the maximum share in the total Route Kilometers of Indian Railways?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Maharastra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarath
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
10. Which of the following Mountain passes forms the ‘tri-junction’ of India,China and Myanmar?
[A] Nathu La
[B] Jelep La
[C] Bomdi La
[D] Diphu Pass
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Correct Answer: D [Diphu Pass]
Notes:
Diphu Pass is a mountain pass at the tripoint borders of India, China, and Myanmar. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh on McMahon Line.
