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. Ranjit Sagar Dam (Thein dam) is a gigantic Multipurpose River valley Project on which among the following rivers?
[A] Ravi
[B] Sutlej
[C] Jhelum
[D] Indus
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Correct Answer: A [Ravi]
Notes:
Ranjit Sagar Dam or Thein Dam is on Ravi River at border of Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. It is used for both irrigation and power generation.
2. The Rangpo-Sivok Railway line, connects which among the following two states of India?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh – Tripura
[B] Sikkim – West Bengal
[C] West Bengal – Tripura
[D] Arunachal Pradesh – Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Sikkim – West Bengal]
Notes:
The Rangpo-Sivok Railway line connects Sikkim and West Bengal. This railway project aims to enhance connectivity to Sikkim, which is a landlocked state, and is crucial for economic development and tourism. The line is part of India’s broader initiative to improve infrastructure in the northeastern region, which has historically faced connectivity challenges.
3. Which geographical entity constitutes the layers termed as O Horizon, P Horizon, and A Horizon?
[A] Soils
[B] Rocks
[C] Atmosphere
[D] Oceans
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Correct Answer: A [Soils]
Notes:
In earth studies, horizons refer to specific layers or strata in soils or rocks. The given terms pertain to three primary horizons of the soil profile that differ in their physical and chemical composition. O Horizon, the topmost layer, is rich in organic matter. A Horizon, or topsoil, is where most biological activities occur. P Horizon is mentioned less frequently, but it may refer to the parent material of soil, underlying the other horizons.
4. Which among the following is the only tributary river of Ganga that rises in the plains and not in hills?
[A] Gandak
[B] Gomiti
[C] Ramganga
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Gomiti]
Notes:
Gomti River is a monsoon- and groundwater-fed river which originates from Gomat Taal near Madho Tanda, Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh. It is the only tributary river of Ganga that rises in the plains and not in hills.
5. Krishna River flows through which of the following states ?
[A] Maharastra, Karnataka
[B] Maharastra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
[C] Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
[D] Maharastra, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.
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Correct Answer: B [Maharastra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.]
Notes:
Krishna River rises at Mahabaleswar in district Satara, Maharashtra in the west and meets the Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh, on the east coast. It flows through Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The delta of this river is one of the most fertile regions in India and was the home to ancient Satavahana and Ikshvaku Dynasty kings. Vijayawada is the largest city on the River Krishna.
6. 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.
7. For which of the following ores Baba Budan Hills in South India are famous?
[A] Iron
[B] Aluminum
[C] Silver
[D] Zinc
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Correct Answer: A [Iron]
Notes:
Baba Budan Hills in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka are famous for iron ore mining. The hills are also known for their extensive coffee plantations.
The Baba Budan Hills are located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. The highest peak in the hills is Mullayanagiri, which is 1930 meters tall. The hills are also home to the Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works.
The Baba Budan Hills are also known for their extensive coffee plantations. The Sufi saint Baba Budan is believed to have started the plantations by smuggling coffee out of Mocha, Yemen.
8. Which among the following rock system in India is also known as storehouse of minerals?
[A] Archaean Rock system
[B] Dharwar system
[C] The Cudappah system
[D] The Vindhyan System
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Correct Answer: B [Dharwar system]
Notes:
Dharwar Rock System is special because it is the first metamorphic sedimentary rock in India. They are named Dharwar system because they were first studied in Dharwar region of Karnataka. But they are also found in the Aravallis, Tamil Nadu, Chotanagpur plateau, Meghalaya, Delhi, and the Himalayas region. Out of these, Chota Nagpur plateau is called the storehouse of minerals since it is rich in minerals such as mica, bauxite, copper, iron ore, etc.
9. Indira Col makes the 3-point boundary between which of the following countries?
[A] India, Nepal, China
[B] India, Pakistan, China
[C] India, Myanmar, China
[D] India, Bhutan, China
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Correct Answer: B [India, Pakistan, China]
Notes:
Indira Col is located on the border between Indian-controlled Siachen Glacier and the Chinese-controlled Trans-Karakoram Tract, close to the tripoint of India, Pakistan, and China. The India-Pakistan Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) in the Siachen area ends near Indira Col.
10. In which state “Bhima basin” where small to medium size low grade uranium deposits found is located ?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Bhima basin is located in the state of Karnataka. The Bhima basin is a Neoproterozoic Purana basin that covers an area of 5,000 sq km. The basin is located in northern Karnataka. The Bhima basin is important for uranium potential due to the discovery of significant radioactive zones at Ukinal and Gogi. The uranium mineralized zone in this region occurs along the Gogi-Kurlagere fault at a depth of about 150 m.
