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. The north-east trade winds cause which of the following in India?
[A] Winter rains in northwestern India
[B] Winter Rains in Chennai
[C] Dust storm in the Thar Desert
[D] Inclement conditions in the Indian Himalayas

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2. Luni River, which originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range ends in which among the following?
[A] As a tributary to Sabarmati
[B] In the Rann of Katch
[C] In the Arabian Sea
[D] Near Mount Abu

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3. Which among the following longitudes determines Indian standard Time?
[A] 85.5° E
[B] 83.5° E
[C] 82.5° E
[D] 84.5° E

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4. Which soil horizon is commonly referred to as ‘Humus’?
[A] O Horizon
[B] A Horizon
[C] B Horizon
[D] None of the above

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5. Which among the following is smallest district of India?
[A] Alapuzha
[B] Dausa
[C] Mahe
[D] Tirap

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6. Consider the following:

  1. Jharia Coal Fields
  2. Korba Coal Fields
  3. 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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7. “Ambassa” was in news as the Geological Survey of India has found huge reserves of coal. In which state Ambasa is located?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Tripura
[C] Assam
[D] Nagaland

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8. Which of the following ports is the largest natural port of India?
[A] Vishakapatnam port
[B] Mumbai port
[C] Ennore port
[D] Kandla port

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9. Which soil is best suited for paddy crop?
[A] Black soil
[B] Loamy soil
[C] Hard soil
[D] Red soil

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10. Which among the following pairs of places have most marked difference in total rainfall per annum even though located approximately along the same latitude?
[A] Bangalore and Madras
[B] Bombay and Visakhapatnam
[C] Ajmer and Shillong
[D] Nagpur and Calcutta

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