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. Jarawa are the indigenous people or Adiwasis prominent in which part of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Kerala
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: D [Andaman & Nicobar Islands]
Notes:
The Jarawa are indigenous people of the Andaman Islands in India, primarily found in the western part of the South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands. They are a relatively small tribe, with an estimated population of 250 to 400 individuals. The Jarawa lead a nomadic lifestyle, hunting wild pigs and monitor lizards with traditional methods like bows and arrows. They rely entirely on the forest and sea for their food. The Jarawa are one of four Negrito tribes in the Andaman Islands, and there are also two Mongoloid tribes in the Nicobar Islands.
2. Which among the following is location of the first Hydro-electric Power station in India (and in Asia indeed)?
[A] Shivanasamudra Falls
[B] Banasura Sagar
[C] Krishna Raja Sagara
[D] Stanley Reservoir
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Correct Answer: A [Shivanasamudra Falls]
Notes:
The first hydroelectric power station in India and Asia was established at Shivanasamudra Falls in 1902. It harnessed the Kaveri River’s flow, marking a important advancement in renewable energy. The station had an initial capacity of 1300 kW, paving the way for future hydroelectric projects in the country.
3. 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.
4. Which among the following is known as the Great Andaman Trunk Road, connects Port Blair and Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
[A] National Highway 221
[B] National Highway 222
[C] National Highway 223
[D] National Highway 224
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Correct Answer: C [National Highway 223]
Notes:
National Highway 223 is the major highway in the Indian state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is 230.7 km in length. This road running from the capital city of Port Blair to Diglipur connecting all major towns. It is known as Great Andaman trunk road.
5. On which of the following rivers Mahatma Gandhi Setu is situated?
[A] Ganga
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Godavari
[D] Cauvery
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi Setu also called Gandhi Setu is a bridge over the river Ganges connecting Patna in the south to Hajipur in the north of Bihar.
6. High temperature and low pressure over the Indian Sub-Continent during the summer season draws air from the Indian Ocean leading to the in-blowing of the?
[A] Southeast monsoon
[B] Southwest monsoon
[C] Trade winds
[D] Westerlies
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Correct Answer: B [Southwest monsoon]
Notes:
The period June to September is referred to as the ‘Southwest Monsoon’ period. This is the summer monsoon period where the southwest monsoon holds away over the country. The whole country receives nearly 75% of its rainfall during this period.
The Western Ghats are the first highlands of India that the southwest monsoon winds encounter. The Western Ghats rise abruptly from the Western Coastal Plains of the subcontinent, making effective orographic barriers for the monsoon winds. The Himalayas play more than the role of orographic barriers for the monsoon.
7. The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is?
[A] Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishana, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai
[B] Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai Pennar
[C] Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and vagai
[D] Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
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Correct Answer: A [Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishana, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai]
Notes:
The correct sequence of eastward flowing river of the peninsular India from north to south is Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai.
8. Which state does the Ghaggar River predominantly traverse before it ends in Rajasthan?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
The Ghaggar River is an endorheic river, meaning it does not flow into an ocean or sea but instead terminates in a closed basin. It originates in Himachal Pradesh, flows through Haryana and Punjab, and finally ends in Rajasthan, where it is often called a “dead river.” The river has tributaries like the Markanda and Tangri, and has faced flooding issues in 1993 and 1998 due to heavy rainfall and inadequate embankments.
9. Arrange the following volcanic island of India from North to South
1. Barren Island
2. Baratang Island
3. Narcondam Island
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3
[B] 3, 1, 2
[C] 3, 2, 1
[D] 1, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: B [3, 1, 2]
Notes:
Correct order from North to South- Narcondam Island, Barren Island, Baratang Island.
10. Which of the following regions separates the Great Plains of Northern India from the plateaus and coastal plains of the Deccan?
[A] Central Highlands
[B] Eastern Himalayas
[C] Western Arid Plains
[D] Western Himalayas
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Correct Answer: A [Central Highlands]
Notes:
Central Highlands consisting of Vindhyan & Malwa Plateaus are the regions that separate the great plans of Northern India from the plateaus and coastal plans of Deccan.
