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 Indian state share the longest land border with Bhutan?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
The Bhutan-India Border is the international boundary between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of India. The border is 699 km long, and adjoins the Indian states of Assam (267km), Arunachal Pradesh (217km), West Bengal (183km), and Sikkim (32km).
2. Which among the following plateaus in India lie between Aravali & Vindhya region?
[A] Chota Nagpur Plateau
[B] Malwa Plateau
[C] Deccan Plateau
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Malwa Plateau]
Notes:
Malwa Plateau generally refers to the volcanic upland north of the Vindhya Range and Aravalli lies in north-west of this plateau.
3. The Somasila Dam is located in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Somasila Dam is a dam constructed across the Penna River near Somasila in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. The reservoir impounded by the dam has a surface area of 212.28 km2 with live storage capacity of 1.994 km3. It is the biggest storage reservoir in Penna River basin and can store all the inflows from its catchment area in a normal year.
4. Pagladiya Multipurpose Dam is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Kerala
[C] Bihar
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: D [Assam]
Notes:
Pagladiya Multipurpose Dam is located in the Nalbari District of Assam. The dam was constructed over the Pagladiya River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra. The dam’s construction began in February 2019.
The Pagladiya River originates in the southern slopes of the Bhutan hills. It flows 19 km through the hilly terrain of Bhutan and then another 177.80 km. The river enters the Nalbari district of Assam near Chowki.
The dam’s proposed site is about 26 km north of Nalbari town, near the Indo-Bhutan International Border. The area is inhabited by both tribal and non-tribal communities.
5. In which state “Bhima basin” where small to medium size low grade uranium deposits found is located ?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Bhima basin is located in the state of Karnataka. The Bhima basin is a Neoproterozoic Purana basin that covers an area of 5,000 sq km. The basin is located in northern Karnataka. The Bhima basin is important for uranium potential due to the discovery of significant radioactive zones at Ukinal and Gogi. The uranium mineralized zone in this region occurs along the Gogi-Kurlagere fault at a depth of about 150 m.
6. Which of the following states has the highest deposits of Tertiary coal in India?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Tertiary coal has low carbon content. It is mainly confined to Jammu & Kashmir & Arunachal region.
7. Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?
[A] Indian Ocean is ‘half an ocean’
[B] Indian Ocean has monsoon drift
[C] Indian Ocean is a land-locked ocean
[D] Indian Ocean has greater variation in salinity
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Ocean has monsoon drift]
Notes:
Indian Ocean has monsoon drift due to which it is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean. Due to the monsoon drift of Indian Ocean, its regular direction of the ocean currents changes twice a year.
8. The rocks of the Dharwar system are found for the first time in which of the following states in India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
The rocks of the Dharwar system are found for the first time in Karnataka (Dharwar district). It is considered as the first metamorphosed sedimentary rock system.
9. Arrange the following places of Kashmir region from North to South
1. Sri Nagar
2. Banihal
3. Gilgit
4. Kargil
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 3, 1, 2, 4
[C] 3, 4, 1, 2
[D] 1, 3, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: C [3, 4, 1, 2]
Notes:
From North to South is Gilgit- Kargil- Sri Nagar- Banihal.
10. Which among the following matches of Doabs of the Punjab Haryana plains and their location between rivers are correct?
1. Bari Doab- Between Beas and Ravi
2. Bist Doab- Between Beas and Satluj
3. Rechna Doab- Between Ravi and Chenab
4. Chaj Doab- Between Chenab and Jhelum
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 4
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Bari Doab- Between Beas and Ravi. Bist Doab- Between Beas and Satluj. Rechna Doab- Between Ravi and Chenab. Chaj Doab- Between Chenab and Jhelum.
