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 an example of Piedmont plateau?
[A] Tibetan Plateau
[B] Bolivian Plateau
[C] Malwa Plateau
[D] Ladakh plateau
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Correct Answer: C [ Malwa Plateau ]
Notes:
A Piedmont plateau has a mountain on one side. Malwa plateau is a Piedmont plateau. Other examples of such plateaus are Patagonian plateau in Argentina, Piedmont plateau in America etc.
2. Which among the following states of India has the highest deposit of Monazite sands, source of Thorium?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharastra
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
With 3.72 million tonnes, Andhra Pradesh is the top state in India in terms of Monazite deposits. Andhra Pradesh is followed by Tamil Nadu (2.46 million tonnes), Odisha (2.41 million tonnes), Kerala (1.90 million tonnes), West Bengal (1.22 million tonnes) and Jharkhand (0.22 million tonnes).
3. What is the approximate ratio of parts of Indian Coast belonging to Peninsular India to that belonging to Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands?
[A] 2:1
[B] 2.5:1
[C] 3:1
[D] 3.5:1
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Correct Answer: B [2.5:1]
Notes:
Total Coast – 7,517 kilometres,
Peninsular India – 5,423 kilometres,
Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands- 2,094 kilometres.
5423÷2094 – 2.59
4. In which among the following Petroleum in India is found chiefly?
[A] Basalt
[B] Metamorphic Rocks
[C] Sedimentary Rocks
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Sedimentary Rocks]
Notes:
Sedimentary rocks are made from layers, or strata, of mineral particles found in other rocks that have been weathered and from newly formed organic matter. Sedimentary rocks are important because they preserve a record of ancient landscapes, climates, and mountain ranges, as well as the history of the erosion of Earth. In addition, fossils are found in abundance in sedimentary rocks younger than 600 million years and provide evidence of the evolution of life through time. Earth’s geologic time scale was worked out using this record of sedimentary rocks and fossils.
5. Which is the only state in India producing muga silk ?
[A] Assam
[B] Bihar
[C] Orissa
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
The only state in India producing muga silk is Assam. Muga silk is a unique, golden silk known for its durability and natural sheen, and it is produced from the larvae of the Antheraea assamensis moth, which is native to Assam. This silk has been traditionally woven into garments like the Mekhela Chador and is integral to Assamese culture. Assam is also home to the Muga silk industry, which is protected by geographical indication (GI) status.
6. Buddha Nullah has been the main source of Pollution of which among the following rivers ?
[A] Chambal
[B] Sutlej
[C] Yamuna
[D] Gandak
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Correct Answer: B [Sutlej]
Notes:
Budha Nullah is a seasonal water stream in the Malwa region of Punjab. It get polluted after entering the industrial area of Ludhiana city and finally drains into Sutlej River (tributary of the Indus river). It is a major source of pollution of Sutlej river.
7. Which among the following is sometimes known as “Third Pole“?
[A] Hudson Highlands
[B] Rocky Mountains
[C] Severny Island ice cap
[D] Siachen Glacier
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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.
8. The blue flowers of Neelakurinji that blossoms only once in 12 years are predominantly found in:
[A] Western Himalayas
[B] Eastern Himalayas
[C] Western Ghats
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: C [ Western Ghats]
Notes:
Blue flowers of Neelakurinji blossoms only once in 12 years, and are predominantly found in Shola forest of Western Ghats. Nilgiri Hills, which literally means the Blue Mountains, got their name from the purplish blue flowers of Neelakurinji.
9. Which of the following states produces about 50 percent of the total silk textiles in India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India. The state produces an average of around 8,200 metric tonnes of silk every year, which is about 50% of the total silk production in India. Mysore and North Bengaluru in Karnataka are famous for their silks and are called the “Silk City” as they majorly contribute to the silk production in India.
10. Which of the following is the famous ‘pear-shaped’ lake located in the Himalayas?
[A] Bhim Tal
[B] Naini Tal
[C] Nakuchia Tal
[D] Sat Tal
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Correct Answer: B [Naini Tal]
Notes:
Nainital derives its name from the pear-shaped lake which forms the heart of this hill station. It has very high mountains some of which offer an excellent view. It is a natural freshwater body, situated amidst the township of Nainital in Uttarakhand State of India.
