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. 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.
2. Which among the following was the first Deepwater block in India to start production?
[A] Krishna Godavari D-6
[B] Mahanadi deepwater block NEC-DWN-2002/1
[C] SB-11
[D] KG-DWN- 2005/2
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna Godavari D-6]
Notes:
In April 2009, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) had started pumping natural gas from its D-6 block in the Krishna-Godavari (K-G) basin and D-6 was the first deepwater block in India to start production.
3. Which among the following rivers does not flow into Arabian Sea?
[A] Narmada
[B] Tapi
[C] Sabarmati
[D] Godavari
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Correct Answer: D [Godavari]
Notes:
Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati open into Arabian Sea. Godavari empties into Bay of Bengal through its extensive network of tributaries.
4. Which state has the highest population of Indian ethnic group of Black African descent called Siddi?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
Siddi or Habeshi community is an ethnic community descended from Bantu peoples of Southeast Africa. At present population of Siddi people in India is 850,000 individuals with highest population in Karnataka, Gujarat and Hyderabad.
5. ONGC’s Paltana Project which is this company’s first ever 726 MW commercial power project was located in which state?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Assam
[C] Tripura
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Tripura]
Notes:
The 726-MW gas-based Palatana project of ONGC-Tripura Power Corporation (OTPC) is one of the largest projects of its kind in India located in Udaipur district in Tripura.
6. 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.
7. Which of the following Monsoons account for most of the rainfall in India?
[A] North East Monsoon
[B] South West Monsoon
[C] South East Monsoon
[D] East Asia Monsoon
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Correct Answer: B [South West Monsoon]
Notes:
The southwestern summer monsoons occur from July through September. Most of the rainfall in India, particularly, North, West and East, occurs due to South West Monsoon.
8. All most all of Iron Ore Production of India (96%) is confined to which among the following five states of India?
[A] Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand
[B] Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
[C] Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Bihar & Jharkhand
[D] Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand.” India is one of the largest producers of iron ore globally, with these five states contributing importantly to the total production. Orissa (now Odisha) is the largest producer, accounting for about 50% of India’s iron ore output. Karnataka and Chhattisgarh also play crucial roles, while Goa is known for its high-grade iron ore. Jharkhand has rich iron ore deposits, contributing to the overall production.
9. Identify the river based on the following characteristics:
- It originates from the sacred tank of Multai on the Satpura plateau.
- It flows between the Ajanta and Satpura ranges.
- It drains into the Gulf of Khambhat.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] Mahi
[B] Narmada
[C] Tapi
[D] Luni
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Correct Answer: C [Tapi]
Notes:
The Tapi (or Tapti) River originates at Multai in Madhya Pradesh, flows westward between the Ajanta and Satpura ranges, and empties into the Gulf of Khambhat. The Narmada follows a similar course but originates at Amarkantak, Mahi originates in Madhya Pradesh, and Luni flows through Rajasthan and ends in the Rann of Kutch.
10. Which of the following rivers is located in Surat?
[A] Godavari
[B] Hooghly
[C] Tapi
[D] Adyar
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Correct Answer: C [Tapi]
Notes:
The Tapti River is a river in central India between the Godavari and Narmada rivers. It flows westwards over a length of 724 km before draining through the Gulf of Khambhat into the Arabian Sea. It flows at the bank of Surat.
