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. Cooch Behar in West Bengal is famous for which among the following industries?
[A] Cotton Cloth Industry
[B] Silk Industry
[C] Petroleum Industry
[D] Glass Industry
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Silk Industry]
Notes:
Cooch Behar, located in West Bengal, is renowned for its silk industry. The area has a rich history tied to silk production and is known for producing high-quality silk, notably Muga silk, which is cherished for its durability and golden brilliance. This vibrant industry is a significant source of income for the local population, fostering economic growth in the region.
2. Which among the following cities of India does not fall in Torrid Zone?
[A] Chennai
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bangalore
[D] Jaipur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Jaipur]
Notes:
The torrid zone is located between the tropic of Cancer 23.5 degrees north and the tropic of Capricorn 23.5 degrees south. Out of the given options in this question, Jaipur is located at the latitude of 26.9°N, so it is in the temperate zone.
3. Which among the following is sometimes known as “Third Pole“?
[A] Hudson Highlands
[B] Rocky Mountains
[C] Severny Island ice cap
[D] Siachen Glacier
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Siachen Glacier]
Notes:
The Siachen Glacier, located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas, is often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to its vast ice reserves, which are second only to those in Antarctica and Greenland. It spans approximately 76 kilometers and is a critical water source for rivers in the region. The term highlights its significance in global climate regulation and water supply.
4. 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
Show Answer
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.
5. Which of the following Indian States/UT has the maximum percentage of mangrove cover in the country ?
[A] Gujarat
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andaman and Nicobar
[D] Orissa
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
The correct answer is West Bengal. It has the highest percentage of mangrove cover in India, primarily due to the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world. Mangroves play a crucial role in coastal protection, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. West Bengal’s mangroves cover approximately 42% of India’s total mangrove area, which indicates their ecological significance.
6. Which of the following is the highest peak of Satpura Range?
[A] Gurushikhar
[B] Dhupgarh
[C] Pachmarhi
[D] Mahendragiri
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Dhupgarh]
Notes:
Dhupgarh is the highest point in the Mahadeo Hills of Satpura Range in Pachmarhi in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. With an elevation of 1352 meters, it is the highest peak in Satpura mountains.
7. The marshy and forested land which lies in the south of the outer foothills of the Himalaya is known as _?
[A] Terai
[B] Khadar
[C] Bangar
[D] Bhabhar
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Terai]
Notes:
Terai is a lowland belt characterized by grasslands, scrubs and swamps. It is located in the south of the outer foothills of the Himalaya, the Siwalik Hills, and north of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
8. Tral Irrigation Project, Rajpora Lift Irrigation Project, and Prakachik Khows Irrigation Project are associated to:
[A] Indus basin
[B] Narmada basin
[C] Brahmaputra basin
[D] Godavari basin
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Indus basin]
Notes:
Tral Irrigation Project in Pulwama, Prakachik Khows Canal in Kargil and restoration and modernisation of main Ravi Canal in Jammus Sambha and Kathua are projects associated to Indus Basin.
9. Which region in India is richest in iron & coal deposits?
[A] Thar desert
[B] The Southern region
[C] Himalayan region 470
[D] Chota Nagpur Plateau
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Chota Nagpur Plateau]
Notes:
The Chhota Nagpur Plateau, which lies in eastern India covers much of Jharkhand state and some adjacent parts of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. This region is a store house of mineral resources such as mica, bauxite, copper, limestone, iron ore & coal. The Damodar valley is rich in coal & it is also known as the prime core of coking coal in India.
10. Which of the following is the hallmark of watershed development in the semi-arid regions of India?
[A] Establishment of sheds on large scale, so that the rain water does not evaporate
[B] Undertaking of earthworks, soil conservation measures and tree plantation, so as to conserve soil moisture and recharge underground water
[C] Drilling deep tubewells so as to tap water at the rock-strata level
[D] Setting up a system of tanks by banking water from seasonal rivers
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Undertaking of earthworks, soil conservation measures and tree plantation, so as to conserve soil moisture and recharge underground water]
Notes:
The agriculture in low rainfall areas of eastern Rajasthan is characterized by high risks from drought, degraded natural resources and pervasive poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition. In this region, water is the main limiting fac-tor for upgrading rainfed agriculture.
For such areas integrated watershed management is recognized as a potential approach for agriculture growth and rehabilitation of fragile and degraded lands. Undertaking of earthworks, soil conservation measures and tree plantation, so as to conserve soil moisture and recharge underground water are the objectives of watershed development in the semi-arid regions of India.
