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 of the following state does not share boundary with Myanmar?
[A] Assam
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Nagaland
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Myanmar and India share a border of over 1,643 kilometers.
Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram share borders with Myanmar
India shares a maritime boundary with Myanmar in Andaman Sea
2. The average width of which of the following ghats in India is more ?
[A] Western ghats
[B] Eastern Ghats
[C] both are almost of same width
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Eastern Ghats]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Eastern Ghats.” The Eastern Ghats are generally wider than the Western Ghats, averaging about 100-200 km in width, while the Western Ghats average around 30-50 km. The Eastern Ghats stretch from Odisha to Tamil Nadu, while the Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India. The Western Ghats are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their biodiversity.
3. Jhoom, Onam, Podu, Bewar etc. are examples of which of the following?
[A] Sedentary cultivation
[B] Shifting cultivation
[C] Terrace cultivation
[D] Dry Cultivation
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Correct Answer: B [Shifting cultivation]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Shifting cultivation.” Shifting cultivation, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, involves clearing a piece of land for farming and then moving to a new area once soil fertility declines. Jhoom (Northeast India), Onam (Kerala), Podu (Telangana), and Bewar (Madhya Pradesh) are traditional practices in India where farmers rotate fields to maintain soil health. This method is sustainable in low-density populations but can lead to deforestation if not managed properly.
4. Identify the soil type based on the following features:
- Formed by weathering of crystalline and metamorphic rocks in a warm, temperate & moist climate
- Characterized as coarse, porous, lacking humus, and non-retentive
- Typically develops where rainfall leaches soluble minerals from the soil
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Black Soil
[B] Alluvial Soil
[C] Red Soil
[D] Laterite Soil
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Correct Answer: D [Laterite Soil]
Notes:
Laterite soil forms from weathering of crystalline and metamorphic rocks under warm, humid conditions. It is coarse, porous, deficient in humus, and has low water retention. Heavy rainfall causes leaching of minerals, distinguishing it from black, alluvial, or red soils, which do not exhibit all these properties simultaneously.
5. Omkareshwar Hydroelectric Power Project is associated with which of the following rivers?
[A] Luni
[B] Narmada
[C] Chambal
[D] Sabarmati
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Correct Answer: B [Narmada]
Notes:
The Omkareshwar hydroelectric Project is situated near Omkareshwar Temple in Mandhata Village in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. This hydroelectric project is built over Narmada River.
6. In which of the following states India’s first smart tribal village has been inaugurated?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Gujarat
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Habbi Village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir has been inaugurated as India’s First smart tribal village.
7. Consider the following pairs of states and their major crops:
- Kerala: Tapioca
- Maharashtra: Cotton
- W. Bengal: Jute
- Gujarat: Groundnut
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (UPSC Prelims 1996)
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Tapioca is largely cultivated in India, with the biggest cultivator being Tamil Nadu, not Kerala. Maharashtra is known for its Cotton production, West Bengal for Jute, and Gujarat for Groundnut making statements 2, 3 and 4 correct. Therefore, the right answer option is 4, corresponding to option [D].
8. Which among the following occurrences, observed in the past decade, is associated with intermittent weak monsoon rains in the Indian subcontinent? (UPSC Prelims 2002)
[A] La Nina
[B] Movement of Jet Streams
[C] El Nino and Southern Oscillations
[D] Greenhouse effects on a global scale
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Correct Answer: B [Movement of Jet Streams]
Notes:
The movement of Jet Streams is known to impact monsoon rains in India. These are rapidly moving, strong circumpolar westerly air extending up to the troposphere, taking a meandering course. They bifurcate as they navigate over the Indian subcontinent due to the presence of Himalayan ranges. The northern stream washes the northern Himalayas and Tibetan plateau, and the southern stream moves south of the Himalayas, bringing rain and reducing the temperature of northern Indian plains. This phenomenon usually lasts from October to February. If it remains, it hinders the arrival of the typical monsoon in India.
9. Which of the following is the correct pair of stretching of India from North to South and from East to West in kilometers?
[A] 2900-1800
[B] 3214-2933
[C] 3051- 2500
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [3214-2933]
Notes:
North to South stretching of India is 3,214 km and from East to West stretching of India is 2,933.
10. Which among the following states of India shared its boundary with at least three other foreign countries?
[A] Sikkim
[B] West Bengal
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Sikkim shared its boundary with Nepal, China and Bhutan. West Bengal Shared its boundary with Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Arunachal Pradesh shared its boundary with China, Myanmar and Bhutan.
