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. India is located on north of equator between which of the following latitudes?
[A] Between 8°4′ and 37°6′
[B] Between 7°4′ to 39°6′
[C] Between 8°7′ to 36°6′
[D] Between 7°4′ to 40°6′
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Correct Answer: A [Between 8°4′ and 37°6′]
Notes:
India is located entirely north of the equator between 8°4′ to 37°6′ north latitude and 68°7′ to 97°25′ east longitude.
2. Which of the following river is called Lifeline of Chattisgarh?
[A] Shivnath
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Rihand
[D] Son
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Correct Answer: B [Mahanadi]
Notes:
Mahanadi River is called the lifeline of Chhattisgarh. The Mahanadi and its tributaries hold 58.48% of the state’s water. The Mahanadi flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha before ending in the Bay of Bengal. The Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam, which was the first major multipurpose river valley project after India’s independence in 1947.
3. What is the approximate time difference between the sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Saurashtra in India?
[A] 1 Hour
[B] 1 Hour 30 Minutes
[C] 2 Hours
[D] 2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Correct Answer: C [2 Hours]
Notes:
The approximate time difference between sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Saurashtra, India, is 2 hours. This is due to the vast longitudinal extent of the country, which spans about 30 degrees. Arunachal Pradesh lies in the extreme east while Saurashtra lies in the extreme west. This vast difference contributes to the time lag of about 2 hours in sunrise.
4. For which of the following the Kiriburu and Meghahatuburu mines are famous?
[A] Magnesite
[B] Lime Stone
[C] Iron Ore
[D] Silica Sand
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Correct Answer: C [Iron Ore]
Notes:
Kiriburu is a town in Jharkhand mainly known for having big Iron-ore Mines KIOM (Kiriburu Iron-Ore Mine) & MIOM (Meghahatuburu Iron-Ore Mine)both governed by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
5. Consider the following:
- Jharia Coal Fields
- Korba Coal Fields
- Umaria Coal Fields
The correct representation of the states in which they are located are as follows:
[A] Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh , Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh,
[C] Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
[D] Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Jharia Coal Fields
Jharia, which is the largest coal field of India, is located in Jharkhand. It lies in Damodar Valley and spreads in 280 km². Its main production is bituminous coke for production of coke. It supplies most of the coal produced in India. It is also known for a coal field fire that burnt for around a century.
Korba Coal Fields
Korba Coalfield is located in Korba district of Chhattisgarh. It is located in the basis of Hasdeo River, which is a tributary of the Mahanadi. The Gevra mine is one of the mines in Korba Coal fileds which is considered to be the largest open cast mine in India. The coal from the Korba coal field supports Korba Super Thermal Power Plant of NTPC.
Umaria Coal Fields
Umaria coal field is located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh in the Umrer River valley, which is a tributary of the Son River.
6. The Western Ghats region runs to a length of 1600 kilometers. Which among the following states are covered by the Western Ghats?
[A] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa
[C] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra , Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra , Gujarat]
Notes:
Western Ghats is spread in states of Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu with total area of 160,000 km². It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight hotspots of biological diversity in the world.
7. Which among the following are the cause of winter rains in Northern India?
[A] Western disturbances
[B] Receding monsoons
[C] Normal monsoons
[D] Trade winds
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Correct Answer: A [Western disturbances]
Notes:
Winter rains generally occur in north India due to the approach of western disturbances over Western Himalayas as well as over northern plains.
8. Which of the following states is/are not a part of Western Ghats?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Both b and c
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, primarily run along the western coast of India, spanning Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Andhra Pradesh is not part of the Western Ghats, as it lies to the east of this mountain range. Thus, the correct answer is “Both b and c,” indicating that Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are not exclusively part of the Western Ghats.
9. Most common types of forests in India are __:
[A] Tropical deciduous
[B] Savanna and desert vegetation
[C] Equatorial evergreen
[D] Conifers and pines
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Correct Answer: A [Tropical deciduous]
Notes:
Tropical Deciduous Forests or Monsoon forests are most common forests. Important trees include Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.
10. Identify the river based on the following characteristics:
- It originates from the sacred tank of Multai on the Satpura plateau.
- It flows between the Ajanta and Satpura ranges.
- It drains into the Gulf of Khambhat.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] Mahi
[B] Narmada
[C] Tapi
[D] Luni
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Correct Answer: C [Tapi]
Notes:
The Tapi (or Tapti) River originates at Multai in Madhya Pradesh, flows westward between the Ajanta and Satpura ranges, and empties into the Gulf of Khambhat. The Narmada follows a similar course but originates at Amarkantak, Mahi originates in Madhya Pradesh, and Luni flows through Rajasthan and ends in the Rann of Kutch.
