Indian Geography MCQs
1.
Which of the following rivers does not flow into the Arabian Sea?
[A] Tungabhadra
[B] Sabarmati
[C] Mandovi
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: A [Tungabhadra]
2.
Which of the following is the highest peak of Satpura Range?
[A] Gurushikhar
[B] Dhupgarh
[C] Pachmarhi
[D] Mahendragiri
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Correct Answer: B [Dhupgarh]
3.
Consider the following Mangrove areas:
1.Bhitarkanika
2.Pichavaram
3.Coondapur
Which among the above is/are situated on the Eastern Coast of India?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 and 2]
Explanation:
Coondapur::Karnataka(Western Coast)
4.
The Thummalapalle mine which is considered to have one of the world’s largest reserves of 1.50 lakh tonnes of uranium is located in which among the following Indian States?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
5.
Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following group of Indian States:
[A] Gujarat, MP, Chattisgarh, Manipur
[B] Rajasthan, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Mizoram
[C] UP, MP, Bihar, Jharkhand
[D] Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Mizoram]
Explanation:
The Tropic of Cancer divided India into almost 2 equal parts. It passes through 8 Indian States of India – Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
6.
The land frontier of India is about 15200 KM. Which of the following countries shares the largest border length with India:
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Pakistan
[C] china
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: A [Bangladesh]
Explanation:
The neighbouring countries of India in decreasing order of border length are : Bangladesh-China-Pakistan-Nepal-Myanmar-Bhutan-Afghanistan.
7.
The lacustrine deposits of Kashmir called ‘Karewas’ are known for :
[A] Saffron Cultivation
[B] Terrace farming
[C] Apple Orchards
[D] Jhum Cultivation
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Correct Answer: A [Saffron Cultivation]
8.
Which of the following Mountain passes forms the ‘tri-junction’ of India,China and Myanmar?
[A] Nathu La
[B] Jelep La
[C] Bomdi La
[D] Diphu
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Correct Answer: D [Diphu]
9.
Which of the following mountain ranges form a dividing line between the Ganges Plain and the Deccan Plateau?
[A] Aravalli
[B] Vindhya
[C] Satpura
[D] Ajanta
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Correct Answer: B [Vindhya]
10.
The famous hill-station ‘Kodaikanal’ lies in :
[A] Nilgiri hills
[B] Palani hills
[C] Cardamom hills
[D] Javadi hills
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Correct Answer: B [Palani hills]
