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. The Dampier-Hodges line is related to which of the following?
[A] Bay of Cambay
[B] Palk Strait
[C] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[D] Sundarbans
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Correct Answer: D [ Sundarbans ]
Notes:
Dampier-Hodges line is an imaginary line drawn in 1829-1830 to mark the northern boundary of Sundarbans delta. It passes through 24 Parganas South and North districts of West Bengal.
2. Which of the following is India’s largest salt producing state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Odisha
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [ Gujarat ]
Notes:
With around 160 Lakh tons of production, India is the third largest salt producing country in the world. Gujarat, Rajasthan , Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu are 4 largest salt producing states in India. In Orissa too, salt is produced in coastal districts of Ganjam, Puri and Balasore and around 30 thousand tons of Salt is produced here.
3. The planned Bedabahal Ultra Mega Power Project is in which of the following states?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [ Odisha ]
Notes:
Bedabahal is located in Sundargarh district of Odisha. There is a planned UMPP there which has so far not seen the light of the day due to various problems including those of land, coal etc.
4. With which of the following countries of South East Asia, India shares a maritime boundary?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Malaysia
[C] Singapore
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [ Indonesia ]
Notes:
India’s southern mainland and islands share a maritime border with Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia.
5. The Kachin Hills make a boundary between India and which of the following neighbors?
[A] Bhutan
[B] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [ Myanmar ]
Notes:
Kachin Hills are located at the extreme northeastern area of the Kachin State of Myanmar and they make a boundary between India and Myanmar.
6. Which of the following is the longest river that originates in India?
[A] Brahmaputra
[B] Ganga
[C] Yamuna
[D] Godavari
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Correct Answer: B [ Ganga ]
Notes:
Ganga River originates in India and is also longest river of India.
7. Malwa Plateau does not make a part of which of the following states?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [ Maharashtra ]
Notes:
Malwa Plateau is spread in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
8. 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.
9. Which of the following regions in India represents lowest altitude?
[A] Kuttanad region in Kerala
[B] Saurashtra Region in Karnataka
[C] Coromandel of Tamil Nadu
[D] Malabar region of Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [ Kuttanad region in Kerala ]
Notes:
Kuttanad region in Kerala covering Alappuzha and Kottayam Districts represents India’s lowest altitudes.
10. Which of the following countries is not larger than India in terms of geographical area?
[A] Australia
[B] Brazil
[C] Canada
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: D [Indonesia]
Notes:
In terms of area, India ranks seventh in the world after Russia, Canada, US, China, Australia and Brazil.
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