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 Island of the Andaman & Nicobar islands contains the only known examples of mud volcanoes in India, called locally as “jalki”?
[A] Baratang Island
[B] Barren Island
[C] Car Nicobar
[D] Havelock Island
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Correct Answer: A [Baratang Island]
Notes:
Baratang Island, located in the Andaman Islands, contains the only known examples of mud volcanoes in India locally called as jalki.
2. Ranjit Sagar Dam (Thein dam) is a gigantic Multipurpose River valley Project on which among the following rivers?
[A] Ravi
[B] Sutlej
[C] Jhelum
[D] Indus
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Correct Answer: A [Ravi]
Notes:
Ranjit Sagar Dam or Thein Dam is on Ravi River at border of Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. It is used for both irrigation and power generation.
3. Which among the following states produces 60% Salt of India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Odisha
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
With around 160 Lakh tons of production, India is the third largest salt producing country in the world. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu are 4 largest salt producing states in India.
4. By which name the main branch of river Ganga is known as in Bangladesh?
[A] Jamuna
[B] Padma
[C] Meghana
[D] Kalindi
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Correct Answer: B [Padma]
Notes:
The main branch of the river Ganga in Bangladesh is known as the Padma. The Padma River is important as it is one of the major rivers in Bangladesh, merging with the Jamuna and Meghna rivers to form the world’s largest delta, the Sundarbans. The river is also crucial for agriculture and transportation in the region.
5. In which among the following states of India are located the “Namchik-Namphuk” Coal Fields?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Meghalay
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Namchik-Namphuk, the lone coalfield of Arunachal Pradesh and is located in Changlang district.
6. Hirakud Dam is located on which river?
[A] Rihand
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Subarnrekha
[D] Bhargavi
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Correct Answer: B [Mahanadi]
Notes:
Hirakud dam is built across the Mahanadi river, the dam is one of the World’s longest earthen dam. It is located in the state of Odisha.
7. Which of the following state produces largest fraction of rubber produced in India?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Orissa
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala produces around 85% of India’s total natural rubber, which is close to 0.6 million tonnes rubber every year. To encourage the industry, the Rubber Board is established in Kottayam District of Kerala. Further, the Rubber Park is also in operation at Ernakulam; and one more rubber park in Punalur (Kollam) is under development.
8. Which among the following is the correct location of Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI)?
[A] Jodhpur
[B] Jabalpur
[C] Midnapore
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Jabalpur]
Notes:
Tropical Forest Research Institute is situated in Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). It functions under Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
9. Sahastradhara fall is situared on which River?
[A] Chambal
[B] Tapti
[C] Mahi
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: D [Narmada]
Notes:
The Sahastradhara Falls is in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh. Situated in Jalkoti, it is one of the popular waterfalls in Madhya Pradesh.
10. Which of the following forest types occupies the maximum area in India?
[A] Tropical moist deciduous
[B] Montane wet temperate forest
[C] Tropical wet evergreen
[D] Tropical rainforest
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Correct Answer: A [Tropical moist deciduous]
Notes:
The Eastern Highlands mainly consist of tropical moist deciduous forests. It extends across portions of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, and Telangana states. These forests are found in region where rainfall is between 100 cm to 200cm.
