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 Indian state share the longest land border with Bhutan?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
The Bhutan-India Border is the international boundary between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of India. The border is 699 km long, and adjoins the Indian states of Assam (267km), Arunachal Pradesh (217km), West Bengal (183km), and Sikkim (32km).
2. Sutlej river originates from which of the following lakes?
[A] Lake Mansarovar
[B] Pangong Lake
[C] Ebi Lake
[D] Lake Rakshastal
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Correct Answer: D [Lake Rakshastal]
Notes:
Lake Rakshastal is located in close proximity of the Lake Manasarovar on its west side. Though its a salt water lake, the Sutlej river originates at the northwestern tip of lake Rakshastal.
3. Which range originates in eastern Gujarat near the Arabian Sea coast and stretches east through Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to Chhattisgarh?
[A] Vindhya Range
[B] Aravalli Range
[C] Toba Kakar Range
[D] Satpura Range
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Correct Answer: D [Satpura Range]
Notes:
The Satpura Range, concurrently with the Vindhya Range, divides the Indian Subcontinent into the Indo-Gangetic plain and the Deccan Plateau. It originates in eastern Gujarat, running through Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to Chhattisgarh. It is interesting to note that the Narmada River originates from Satpura’s north-eastern end and the Tapti River from its eastern-central part. Both rivers, in their journey towards the Arabian Sea, drain the northern and southern slopes of the Satpura and Vindhyan ranges respectively. Moreover, Satpura Range’s peak, Mount Dhupgarh or Dhoopgarh, is the highest point in Madhya Pradesh.
4. Which among the following are the cause of winter rains in Northern India?
[A] Western disturbances
[B] Receding monsoons
[C] Normal monsoons
[D] Trade winds
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Correct Answer: A [Western disturbances]
Notes:
Winter rains generally occur in north India due to the approach of western disturbances over Western Himalayas as well as over northern plains.
5. Identify the correct set of states that represent the following distinct geographical points in India respectively:
- Pygmalion Point
- Magnetic Hill
- Point Calimere
- False Divi Point
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
[C] Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Andaman Nicobar Islands
[D] Manipur, Nagaland, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The correct set of states for the geographical points in India is: 1. Pygmalion Point – Andaman & Nicobar Islands 2. Magnetic Hill – Jammu & Kashmir 3. Point Calimere – Tamil Nadu 4. False Divi Point – Andhra Pradesh Trivia Facts: – Pygmalion Point is the northernmost point of the Andaman Islands. – Magnetic Hill is known for its optical illusion that makes vehicles roll uphill against gravity. – Point Calimere is a important bird sanctuary and a hotspot for migratory birds in Tamil Nadu. – False Divi Point is located in Andhra Pradesh and is known for its scenic beauty and coastal views.
6. Consider the following places:
1. Angul (Odisha)
2. Malanjkhand (Madhya Pradesh)
3. Ghatsila (Jharkhand)
Which among the following is the correct set of key minerals found at above places respectively?
[A] Aluminium, Copper, Magnesium
[B] Magnesium, Copper, Aluminium
[C] Aluminium, Copper, Copper
[D] Copper, Copper, Copper
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Correct Answer: C [ Aluminium, Copper, Copper]
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7. Which of the following islands is known as Peacock Island?
[A] Umananda Island
[B] Majuli Island
[C] Sagardwip Island
[D] Divar Island
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Correct Answer: A [Umananda Island]
Notes:
Umananda Island is the smallest river island in the midst of river Brahmaputra flowing through the city of Guwahati in Assam, a state in northeast India. The British named the island Peacock Island for its shape.
8. The largest number of endemic plant species in India are found in__?
[A] Himalayan Region
[B] Malabar Region
[C] Western Ghats
[D] Eastern Ghats
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Correct Answer: A [Himalayan Region]
Notes:
Endemic plants are exclusively and uniquely native to a place, biome, or region. Largest number of endemic plant species in India are found in the Himalayan Region which extends from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh through Sikkim, Bhutan, Meghalaya & Nagaland. Next comes the Deccan peninsula.
9. Which soil is best suited for paddy crop?
[A] Black soil
[B] Loamy soil
[C] Hard soil
[D] Red soil
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Correct Answer: B [Loamy soil]
Notes:
Clayey loam soil in monsoon land is considered to be the best for rice cultivation as water retention capacity of this soil is very high. Rice is also grown in saline areas of deltic region.
10. The Alamatti Dam is placed on which of the following river? (UPSC Prelims 1997)
[A] Godavari
[B] Cauvery
[C] Krishna
[D] Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna]
Notes:
The Almatti Dam is a hydroelectric project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India which was completed in July 2005. The target annual electric output of the dam is 560 MU or GWh.
