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. In which of the following only decade, India’s Population had shown negative growth?
[A] 1901-11
[B] 1911-1921
[C] 1921-1931
[D] 1931-1941
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Correct Answer: B [1911-1921]
Notes:
The period from 1901-1921 is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India’s population, since in this period growth rate was very low, even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921
2. In which among the following states are located the Baba Budan Hills?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Gujarath
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Baba Budangiri Range is a range of mountains in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. The Baba Budan Giri Range includes the highest peaks of Karnataka. Baba Budan Hills are famous for iron-ore mining. Other famous iron-ore mines are Bailadila in Bastar, Dalli-Rajhara in Balod district of Chhattisgarh, and Singhbhum in Jharkhand.
3. Which of the following river is called Lifeline of Chattisgarh?
[A] Shivnath
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Rihand
[D] Son
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Correct Answer: B [Mahanadi]
Notes:
Mahanadi River is called the lifeline of Chhattisgarh. The Mahanadi and its tributaries hold 58.48% of the state’s water. The Mahanadi flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha before ending in the Bay of Bengal. The Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam, which was the first major multipurpose river valley project after India’s independence in 1947.
4. 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.
5. Which among the following rivers rises from the Milam Glacier in Kumaon Himalaya?
[A] Sharda
[B] Ramganga
[C] Gori Ganga
[D] Yamuna
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Correct Answer: C [Gori Ganga]
Notes:
The principal source of Gori Ganga in Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand is the Milam Glacier near Nanda Devi.
6. In which of the following North east states Kopoli hydro project is located?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Tripura
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The Kopili Hydro Project is located in Assam. It was commissioned in 1988 and is operated by the Assam State Electricity Board. The project harnesses the Kopili River, contributing importantly to the region’s power supply. Assam is known for its rich biodiversity and tea plantations, making it a vital state in Northeast India.
7. In India the rainfall is mainly orographic. Which among the following follows the word in bold?
[A] The rainfall occurs when the moist air becomes saturate
[B] The rainfall occurs when the masses of air pushed by wind are forced up by large mountains
[C] The rainfall occurs on only one side of the mountains
[D] The rainfall is lesser in Rain shadow areas
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Correct Answer: B [The rainfall occurs when the masses of air pushed by wind are forced up by large mountains]
Notes:
The correct answer is that orographic rainfall occurs when moist air is forced to rise over large mountains, leading to cooling and condensation. This type of rainfall is common in India, particularly in the Western Ghats and the Himalayas. The windward side of the mountains receives heavy rainfall, while the leeward side, or rain shadow area, experiences importantly less precipitation. This phenomenon is crucial for understanding regional climates and agriculture in mountainous areas.
8. Which among the following is known as the Great Andaman Trunk Road, connects Port Blair and Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
[A] National Highway 221
[B] National Highway 222
[C] National Highway 223
[D] National Highway 224
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Correct Answer: C [National Highway 223]
Notes:
National Highway 223 is the major highway in the Indian state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is 230.7 km in length. This road running from the capital city of Port Blair to Diglipur connecting all major towns. It is known as Great Andaman trunk road.
9. The eastern and western limits of Central Himalayas are:
[A] Nanda Devi and Nanga Parbat
[B] Makalu and Namcha Barwa
[C] Nanga Parbat and Namcha Barwa
[D] Kedarnath and Shaigiri
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Correct Answer: C [ Nanga Parbat and Namcha Barwa]
Notes:
Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain in the world at 8,126 metres above sea level. It is the western anchor of the Himalayas around which the Indus River skirts into the plains of Pakistan. Namcha Barwa is in an isolated part of south-eastern Tibet rarely visited by outsiders. Namcha rises 5,000 to 6,800 metres above the Yarlung Tsangpo.
10. In India diamonds are quarried from which of the following regions? (UPSC Prelims 1991)
[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.
