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 Kachin Hills make a boundary between India and which of the following neighbors?
[A] Bhutan
[B] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [ Myanmar ]
Notes:
Kachin Hills are located at the extreme northeastern area of the Kachin State of Myanmar and they make a boundary between India and Myanmar.
2. 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:
Total Coast – 7,517 kilometres,
Peninsular India – 5,423 kilometres,
Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands- 2,094 kilometres.
5423÷2094 – 2.59
3. The following hills are present where Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats meet ?
[A] Cardamom Hillls
[B] Annamalai Hills
[C] Nilgiri Hills
[D] Sahyadri hils
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Correct Answer: C [Nilgiri Hills]
Notes:
Eastern and Western Ghats meet at Nilgiri Hills. This apart, the Biligiriranga Hills create a forested ecological corridor that connects the Eastern and Western Ghats.
4. Which among the following is not a major port on east ?
[A] Paradip
[B] Ennore
[C] Tuticorin
[D] New Mangalore
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Correct Answer: D [New Mangalore]
Notes:
New Mangalore is not a major port on the east coast of India. it is located on the west coast in Karnataka. The other ports listed—Paradip, Ennore, and Tuticorin—are situated on the eastern coast. Paradip is in Odisha, Ennore is near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, and Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) is also in Tamil Nadu. Major east coast ports are crucial for trade, handling important cargo volumes.
5. In India, which among the following state has the maximum estimated Uranium Resources?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The correct answer is Jharkhand. Jharkhand has important uranium deposits, primarily in the Singhbhum region. India’s total uranium resources are estimated to be around 1,50,000 tons, with Jharkhand contributing a substantial portion. The state is home to the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL), which is involved in uranium mining and processing.
6. Which of the following Indian States/UT has the maximum percentage of mangrove cover in the country ?
[A] Gujarat
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andaman and Nicobar
[D] Orissa
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
The correct answer is West Bengal. It has the highest percentage of mangrove cover in India, primarily due to the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world. Mangroves play a crucial role in coastal protection, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. West Bengal’s mangroves cover approximately 42% of India’s total mangrove area, which indicates their ecological significance.
7. “DHANUSHKODI” is the meeting point of which of the following?
[A] The Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean
[B] The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
[C] The Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal
[D] Ganga and the Yamuna
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Correct Answer: C [The Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal]
Notes:
Dhanushkodi is an abandoned town at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island of the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is situated to the South-East of Pamban and is about 18 miles west of Talaimannar in Sri Lanka. It is the meeting point of which of The Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal.
8. Which of the following stream systems dissects Aravalli range?
[A] Narmada, Son
[B] Banas, Luni
[C] Betwa, Koina
[D] Ganga, Saraswati
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Correct Answer: A [Narmada, Son]
Notes:
Narmada, Son river systems dissects Aravalli range in 2 parts.
9. Copper deposits in India are found in which of the following regions?
[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).
10. In India diamonds are quarried from which of the following regions?
[A] Golconda
[B] Jaipur
[C] Ratnagiri
[D] Panna
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Correct Answer: D [Panna]
Notes:
When it comes to India, most diamond mines were depleted decades ago and the country is no longer a source for rough diamonds. However, India does have one active diamond mine at Panna, in Madhya Pradesh, which is run by the state-owned National Mineral Development Corporation.
