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 of the following is NOT a correct statement about Alluvial soil?
[A] Alluvial soil is most abundant type of soil found in India
[B] Alluvial soil is generally fertile
[C] Alluvial soil lacks nitrogen and tend to be phosphoric.
[D] Alluvial soil generally comprise high percentage of clay and retain moisture for long time
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Correct Answer: D [ Alluvial soil generally comprise high percentage of clay and retain moisture for long time ]
Notes:
Fourth is not a correct statement.
2. Which of the following is a correct sequence of sea ports of India from “South to North”?
[A] Cochin – Thiruvananthapuram – Calicut – Mangalore
[B] Calicut – Thiruvananthapuram – Cochin – Mangalore
[C] Thiruvananthapuram – Cochin – Calicut – Mangalore
[D] Thiruvananthapuram – Calicut – Mangalore – Cochin
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Correct Answer: C [ Thiruvananthapuram – Cochin – Calicut – Mangalore ]
Notes:
Correct sequence will be Thiruvananthapuram – Cochin – Calicut – Mangalore
3. Which among the following ports of India is also known as “child of partition”?
[A] Paradip
[B] Kolkata
[C] Kandla
[D] Haldia
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Correct Answer: C [Kandla]
Notes:
The correct answer is Kandla. Kandla Port, located in Gujarat, was developed after the partition of India in 1947 to provide a major port for the western region, as the existing ports were in Pakistan. It was the first port in India to be developed as a “decongested” port, and it plays a crucial role in handling cargo for the northern and western states. The term “child of partition” reflects its establishment in response to the geopolitical changes following the partition.
4. 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.
5. The Somasila Dam is located in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Somasila Dam is a dam constructed across the Penna River near Somasila in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. The reservoir impounded by the dam has a surface area of 212.28 km2 with live storage capacity of 1.994 km3. It is the biggest storage reservoir in Penna River basin and can store all the inflows from its catchment area in a normal year.
6. For which of the following the Kiriburu and Meghahatuburu mines are famous?
[A] Magnesite
[B] Lime Stone
[C] Iron Ore
[D] Silica Sand
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Correct Answer: C [Iron Ore]
Notes:
Kiriburu is a town in Jharkhand mainly known for having big Iron-ore Mines KIOM (Kiriburu Iron-Ore Mine) & MIOM (Meghahatuburu Iron-Ore Mine)both governed by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
7. In which of the following state, “Jowai” a famous hill station is located?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Assam
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Jowai is the headquarters of the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya; and is important tourism, business and education hub in North-east India.
8. In which state / Union Territory is located “Kuttanad” a place which is with the lowest altitude in India and is one of the places in the word, where agriculture is carried out below sea level?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kuttanad is a region having parts of Alappuzha, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts of Kerala. It has the lowest altitude in India, and is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried on around 1.2 to 3.0 metres below sea level.
9. Which among the following spreads from Sasaram and Rohtas in Western Bihar to Chittaurgarh in Rajasthan?
[A] Aravali System
[B] Vindhyan System
[C] Dharwar System
[D] Cudappah System
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Correct Answer: B [Vindhyan System]
Notes:
Vidnyhan System stretches from sasaram and rohtas in western Bihar to chittaurgarh in Rajasthan. These rocks came into existence after cuddapah rocks. These are sedimentary rocks which are built from sandstone, shale, and limestones.
10. What is the position of Narmada river in respect to length of Rivers which entirely flow within India?
[A] 3rd
[B] 4th
[C] 5th
[D] 6th
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Correct Answer: B [4th]
Notes:
Ganga-2525Km
Godavari-1465Km
Krishna-1400Km
Narmada-1315Km
