Indian Geography MCQs

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In terms of area, India ranks seventh in the world after Russia, Canada, US, China, Australia and Brazil.

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Rourkela is correct answer. Rourkela in Odisha is known as Ispat Nagar and has one of the largest steel plants of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) [Rourkela Steel Plant].

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The Basava Sagar Dam has been built across the Krishna River at Siddapur Village in Bijapur district of Karnataka. The reservoir that it impounds is known as Basava Sagar, and has a total storage capacity of 37.965 tmcft with 30.5 tmcft live storage. The full reservoir level is 492.25 m MSL and the minimum draw down level is 481.6 m MSL. The dam is 29 meters high and over 10 kilometres long and has 30 gates for water release.

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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.

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The “Sunamani Paraja” is a traditional agricultural community known for their special knowledge and practices related to preserving traditional seed varieties. These communities are primarily found in the tribal regions of India, specifically in the state of Odisha. The Sunamani Paraja people have a rich cultural heritage and deep agricultural traditions that revolve around the cultivation and conservation of heirloom seeds and traditional crop varieties.

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Mangar Bani forest are located in Haryana state of India. The forest is under threat from real estate developers and urban expansion via faulty master plans.

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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.

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The Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Jhelum, and Sutlej are the ‘Five Rivers of the Punjab’ and are responsible for feeding the crops of the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. These rivers help the Indian state of Punjab have a very high productivity level in the agricultural sector, and are the reason for it being self-sufficient with the staple cereal, ie, wheat.

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Gujarat is the second largest producer of lignite and crude petroleum.

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Damodar river is called the “Sorrow of Bengal”. It flows across Jarkhand and Bihar.