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. Bharachukki Falls are in which state of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Telangana
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [ Karnataka ]
Notes:
The Bharachukki Falls is situated at a distance of about 130 km from Bangalore. This waterfall is actually a part of the Shivanasamudram Falls.
2. Where on the earth is located the Sirohi Point?
[A] North Pole
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Caribbean Sea
[D] Antarctica
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Correct Answer: D [Antarctica]
Notes:
Giri Raj Singh Sirohi was the first Indian to set foot on Antarctica, as a part of a research team of United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) . He had researched in biology in at McMurdo Station, 1960-61, for 100 days at subzero temperatures and the point was named after him by the US Government later.
3. The India-Myanmar Friendship Road connects which among the following states of India with Myanmar?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
160 km (approx) India-Myanmar Friendship Road between Tamu-Kalewa-Kalemyo (TKK road) in Myanmar connects Myanmar to Moreh in Manipur
4. Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states in India?
[A] Six
[B] Seven
[C] Five
[D] Eight
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Correct Answer: D [Eight]
Notes:
The tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
5. In terms of basin, which of the following is correct descending order of rivers in Southern Peninsula?
[A] Godavari, Mahanadi and Krishna
[B] Godavari, Krishna and Mahanadi
[C] Krishna, Godavari and Mahanadi
[D] Krishna, Mahanadi and Godavari
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Correct Answer: B [Godavari, Krishna and Mahanadi]
Notes:
The Godavari in the southern Peninsula has the second largest river basin covering 10 per cent of the area of India. Next to it is the Krishna basin in the region and the Mahanadi is another large basin of the region.
6. Consider the following dams / projects making news in recent times:
1. Maheshwar power project
2. Omkareshwar project
3. Jayakwadi Dam
Which among the following is the correct set of states in which they are located?
[A] Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
[C] Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Maharashtra
[D] Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maheshwar power project The 400-Mw Maheshwar power project in the Narmada valley in Madhya Pradesh is facing a possibility of cancellation, as the state government has been advised to scrap the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with them two decades ago. Omkareshwar project The Omkareshwar Project was conceived in 1965 as irrigation and power dam to be built in the Central Indian State of Madhya Pradesh. The Omkareshwar project lies along the bank of Narmada and the Cauvery River. It is one of the 30 large dams built in the Narmada Valley. Jayakwadi Dam In 2013, Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra Government to release Water into the Jayakwadi Dam. Jayakwadi Dam is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakawadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra state of India.’
7. Which of the following is the prime tributary of the Ganga, rises in the Himalayas, and flows southeast to meet the Ganga at Allahabad?
[A] Brahmaputra
[B] Yamuna
[C] Krishna
[D] Bhima
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Correct Answer: B [Yamuna]
Notes:
The Yamuna, also known as the Jumna or Jamuna, is the second largest tributary river of the Ganges and the longest tributary in India. It rises in the Himalayas, and flows southeast to meet the Ganga at Allahabad.
8. Copper deposits in India are found in which of the following regions? (UPSC Prelims 1989)
[A] Singhbhum
[B] Kolar
[C] Salem
[D] Karanpura
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Correct Answer: A [Singhbhum]
Notes:
Major copper ore deposits are located in Singhbhum district (Jharkhand), Balghat district (Madhya Pradesh) and Jhunjhunu and Alwar districts (Rajasthan).
9. Consider the following pairs and their classifications:
- Idukki – Thermal power station
- Sabarigiri – Hydro-electric project
- Ghatprabha – Irrigation project
- Ramganga – Multipurpose project
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? (UPSC Prelims 1996)
[A] Only 2, 3 and 4
[B] All 1, 2, 3 and 4
[C] Only 3 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Idukki is a hydro-electric project in Kerala, therefore the first option is incorrect. The other pairs, Sabarigiri as a Hydro-electric project, Ghatprabha as an Irrigation project and Ramganga as a Multipurpose project, are all correctly matched making options 2, 3 and 4 correct.
10. Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala?
- Ilmenite
- Zircon
- Sillimanite
- Tungsten
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (UPSC Prelims 2006)
[A] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[B] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[C] 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1 & 2 Only
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3 Only ]
Notes:
Ilmenite, Zirecon and Sillimanite are found in kollam district in Kerala but tungsten is not found in the beach sands of Kerala.
