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. In which of the following only decade, India’s Population had shown negative growth?
[A] 1901-11
[B] 1911-1921
[C] 1921-1931
[D] 1931-1941
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Correct Answer: B [1911-1921]
Notes:
The period from 1901-1921 is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India’s population, since in this period growth rate was very low, even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921
2. Which among the following state / Union Territory of India has lowest population density as per the provisional data of Census 2011?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
As per the provisional data of Census 2011, population density of India stands at 382, which is 17.5% more than 325 in Census 2001. NCT of Delhi with 11297 is has highest density in India, followed by Chandigarh where population density stands at 9252. Population density of Arunachal Pradesh is 17. Lowest among all states and Uts in India. Lowest Population density among Uts is of Andaman & Nicobar Islands (46).
3. Through which of the following north east states in India , the tropic of cancer passes?
[A] Tripura & Nagaland
[B] Tripura & Mizoram
[C] Meghalaya & Mizoram
[D] Assam & Tripura
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura & Mizoram]
Notes:
Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
4. At which among the following places, Brahamputra takes a U-turn at the time of entering into India?
[A] Kula Kangri
[B] Lunpo Gangri
[C] Namcha Barwa
[D] Noijin Kangsang
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Correct Answer: C [Namcha Barwa]
Notes:
The correct answer is Namcha Barwa. The Brahmaputra River takes a U-turn at this point as it enters India from Tibet. Namcha Barwa, located in Arunachal Pradesh, is notable for its dramatic topography and is one of the easternmost peaks of the Himalayas, standing at 7,742 meters (25,400 feet). This geographical feature importantly influences the river’s course, making it a key point in the river’s journey through the region.
5. What is the approximate ratio of parts of Indian Coast belonging to Peninsular India to that belonging to Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands?
[A] 2:1
[B] 2.5:1
[C] 3:1
[D] 3.5:1
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Correct Answer: B [2.5:1]
Notes:
The correct answer is 2:1. The Indian coastline is approximately 7,516 kilometers long, with about 5,423 kilometers belonging to Peninsular India and around 1,600 kilometers attributed to the Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands. This gives a ratio of roughly 2:1, which indicates the dominance of the Peninsular coastline in comparison to the island territories.
6. The correct location of the Duncan pass is between__:
[A] South and little Andaman
[B] North Andaman and south Andaman
[C] North and east Andaman
[D] North and Middle Andaman
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Correct Answer: A [South and little Andaman]
Notes:
Duncan pass is located between South and little Andaman. Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It is about 48 km (30 mi) wide; it separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north, and Little Andaman to the south. West of Duncan Passage is the Bay of Bengal; east is the Andaman Sea.
7. The major cause for increase in agricultural production in India in past decade is:
[A] Increase in agricultural land holding
[B] Conversion of barren land to farm land by planting trees
[C] Improvement in agricultural technology
[D] Large scale use of mixed farming and organic farming
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Correct Answer: C [ Improvement in agricultural technology]
Notes:
Third option is the correct answer
The major cause for increase in agricultural production in India in past decade is increase in irrigation facilities, especially in south India.
8. In which of the following states of India, you can meet all of the Limboo, Tamang, Bhutias and Lepchas tribes people?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Sikkim
[C] Odisha
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: B [Sikkim]
Notes:
The four tribal groups in Sikkim i.e. Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo and Tamang, were frequently in news due to proposal to increase the number of seats in the Sikkim Assembly from 32 to 40 to accommodate people of these tribes fair representation of communities as per rules laid down in constitution. As per constitutional provisions, the total number of seats for STs should be in proportion to the population. But as per the Delimitation Act, 2002, the number of seats in an Assembly of any State can only be readjusted on the basis of the first census conducted after 2026. Currently, the Bhutia tribal groups are fairing much better than the Limboo tribal groups when measured in terms of socio-political well being in the state.
9. Match the following :-
A. Lignite (i) Jharia
B. Coal (ii) Hazaribagh
C. Mica (iii) Neyveli (UPSC Prelims 1984)
[A] A – (iii), B – (i), C – (ii)
[B] A – (i), B – (ii), C – (iii)
[C] A – (iii), B – (ii), C – (i)
[D] A – (i), B – (iii), C – (ii)
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Correct Answer: A [A – (iii), B – (i), C – (ii)]
Notes:
Types of materials abundantly found in-
Lignite- Neyveli
Coal- Hazaribagh
Mica- Jharia
10. The coal mining areas of the Damodar Valley region include which of the following areas? (UPSC Prelims 1990)
[A] Korba, Sonhat and Raigarh
[B] Singareni, Tandur and Sasti
[C] Raniganj, Jharia and Giridih
[D] Talcher. Ghanda and Sambalour
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Correct Answer: C [Raniganj, Jharia and Giridih]
Notes:
The Damodar valley along the Bihar–West Bengal border includes India’s most important coal- and mica-mining fields and has long been an area of active industrial development. The major coalfields (Jharia, Raniganj, and Giridih) are mostly open-pit and are easily mined.
