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. What fraction of Rajasthan’s total area is covered by Thar Desert?
[A] Around 30%
[B] Around 40%
[C] Around 60%
[D] Around 70%

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2. Coir Industry is maximum concentrated in which among the following states of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh

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3. Which among the following correspond to the maximum and minimum road length in India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar
[B] Madhya Pradesh and Lakshdweep
[C] Maharastra and Lakshadweep
[D] Maharastra and Damn & Diu

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4. Which state has largest net irrigated area in India?
[A] Haryana
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Maharastra

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5. Which among the following tribe has the largest population in India?
[A] Bhils
[B] Meenas
[C] Gonds
[D] Sahariyas

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6. Barak valley in Assam is famous for which among the following?
[A] Petroleum Production
[B] Tea Cultivation
[C] Bamboo Industry
[D] Cottage Industries

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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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8. Which of the following forest types occupies the maximum area in India?
[A] Tropical moist deciduous
[B] Montane wet temperate forest
[C] Tropical wet evergreen
[D] Tropical rainforest

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9. Which of the following is common feature of Indian islands in Arabian Sea?
[A] Volcanic origin
[B] Coral origin
[C] Geology of continental shelf
[D] Presence of Black Soil

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10. In which of the following plateaus of India major iron and steel industries are located?
[A] Deccan
[B] Telangana
[C] Chota Nagpur
[D] Malwa

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