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. With which of the following countries of South East Asia, India shares a maritime boundary?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Malaysia
[C] Singapore
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [ Indonesia ]
Notes:
India’s southern mainland and islands share a maritime border with Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia.
2. Which among the following states of India has the highest deposit of Monazite sands, source of Thorium?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharastra
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
With 3.72 million tonnes, Andhra Pradesh is the top state in India in terms of Monazite deposits. Andhra Pradesh is followed by Tamil Nadu (2.46 million tonnes), Odisha (2.41 million tonnes), Kerala (1.90 million tonnes), West Bengal (1.22 million tonnes) and Jharkhand (0.22 million tonnes).
3. The following two states are largest producers of Coal in India?
[A] Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh
[B] Madhya Pradesh & Orissa
[C] Bihar & West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are largest coal producing states of India.
4. Almatti dam project on the Krishna River was an issue between _______?
[A] Karnataka & Goa
[B] Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka & Tamilnadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh & Tamilnadu
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
he Almatti dam project on the Krishna River was an issue between the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The dam is located in the Bagalkot district of North Karnataka. The dam is also known as the Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam. The Brijesh Kumar Tribunal resolved the conflict between the states. Karnataka won the legal battle against Andhra Pradesh and was allowed to raise the height of the Almatti reservoir to 524 meters. The dam has a gross storage capacity of nearly 200 TMC and 26 radial spillway gates.
5. Buddha Nullah has been the main source of Pollution of which among the following rivers ?
[A] Chambal
[B] Sutlej
[C] Yamuna
[D] Gandak
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Correct Answer: B [Sutlej]
Notes:
Budha Nullah is a seasonal water stream in the Malwa region of Punjab. It get polluted after entering the industrial area of Ludhiana city and finally drains into Sutlej River (tributary of the Indus river). It is a major source of pollution of Sutlej river.
6. Phawngpui in Mizoram is also known as which of the following?
[A] Black mountain
[B] Blue Mountain
[C] Yellow Mountain
[D] Mizo Hills
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Correct Answer: B [Blue Mountain]
Notes:
Phawngpui or Blue Mountain, is the highest mountain peak in the Mizo Hills (Lushai Hills) and in Mizoram.
7. Which among the following country administers “Coco Islands” located in Andaman sea?
[A] India
[B] Myanmar
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
Notes:
The Coco Islands are located in the northeastern Bay of Bengal, and are are part of the Yangon Region of Myanmar. To the north of this island group lies Preparis Island also belonging to Myanmar, and to the south lies the Landfall Island belonging to India.
8. 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.
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. Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls are associated with which of the following rivers?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Godavari
[C] Krishna
[D] Kaveri
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Correct Answer: D [ Kaveri]
Notes:
Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls are situated near the island town of Shivanasamudra in the Mandya district of Karnataka. The waterfalls are created by river Cauvery that runs down a 75 metre gorge before it divides into two branches that flows around the island of Shivanasamudra.
