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. Which among the following states of India has the highest deposit of Monazite sands, source of Thorium?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharastra
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
With 3.72 million tonnes, Andhra Pradesh is the top state in India in terms of Monazite deposits. Andhra Pradesh is followed by Tamil Nadu (2.46 million tonnes), Odisha (2.41 million tonnes), Kerala (1.90 million tonnes), West Bengal (1.22 million tonnes) and Jharkhand (0.22 million tonnes).
2. In which state Talchar thermal power plant is located?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Talcher Super Thermal Power Station (NTPC Talcher Kaniha) is a coal-based power plant located in Angul district Odisha. It was the first mega power plant of India to have an installed generation capacity of 3000MW.
3. Which among the following cities of Madhya Pradesh is located on the banks of Shipra River?
[A] Indore
[B] Ujain
[C] Gwalior
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Ujain]
Notes:
Shipra River raises in the kakri bardi hills Vindhya Range north of Dhar district, and flows north across the Malwa Plateau to join the Chambal River.It is sacred River to Hindus.Also, holy city of Ujjain is situated on its right bank were after every 12 years, the Kumbh Mela festival takes place.
4. Which among the following states of India is also known as Dev Bhoomi?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Uttarakhand is known as the “dev bhoomi” or “land of the gods” because of the many Hindu temples and pilgrimage sites that are located there. The state is home to several important religious destinations, including the Char Dham, Haridwar, Rishikesh etc. and the source of the River Ganges.
5. 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.
6. Which among the following soil has formed by the weathering of ancient metamorphic and crystalline rocks and is rich in Iron content ?
[A] Black Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Alluvial Soil
[D] Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: B [Red Soil]
Notes:
Red soil has formed by the weathering of ancient metamorphic and crystalline rocks. It is very rich in Iron.
7. Tin Bigha Corridor is located on the border of which two countries?
[A] India & Pakistan
[B] India & Nepal
[C] India & Bangladesh
[D] India & Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [India & Bangladesh]
Notes:
The Tin Bigha Corridor is a strip of land belonging to India on the West Bengal–Bangladesh border which, in September 2011, was leased to Bangladesh so the country could access its Dahagram–Angarpota enclave from the mainland. The enclave remains the only one still in existence after the 2015 resolution of the India–Bangladesh enclaves issue.
8. Ayodhya temples are located on the banks of which of the following rivers ?
[A] Sarayu
[B] Ganga
[C] Yamuna
[D] Gomti
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Correct Answer: A [Sarayu]
Notes:
The Sarayu is a river that flows through the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya temple is located on its bank.
9. Which among the following is smallest district of India?
[A] Alapuzha
[B] Dausa
[C] Mahe
[D] Tirap
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Correct Answer: C [Mahe]
Notes:
Mahe is the smallest district in India , geographically located in Kerala but administratively comes under control of Union Territory of Pondicherry.
Alapuzha is the smallest district of Kerala. Dausa is smallest district of Rajasthan, Tirap is second smallest district of Arunachal Pradesh, kannyakumari is smallest district of Tamil Nadu.
10. In which of the following Himalaya , high peaks are very rare?
[A] Kashmir Himalaya
[B] Punjab Himalaya
[C] Kumaon Himalaya
[D] Trans Himalayas
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab Himalaya]
Notes:
Pira Panjal is in kashmir Himalaya,
Nanda devi Kamet, Trishul, Badrinath & kedarnath are in Kumaon Himalayas,
Mount Everest, Makalu, Kanchanjanga, Daulagiri, Annapurna etc are in central Himalays,
K2, nangaparbat, harmosh etc. are in trans Himalaya,
Naga Hills and Patkai Bum Hills are in Assam Himalaya.
High Peaks are rare in Punjab Himalayas.
