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 states /UT is the Banihal Pass located?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The Banihal Pass is located in Jammu & Kashmir. It is a mountain pass across the Pir Panjal range at 2,652 meters above sea level. The pass forms a link between Kashmir valley and the outer Himalayas. The Jawahar Tunnel crosses Banihal pass connecting the regions of Jammu and Kashmir, making it an essential communication link in the areas harsh winters.
2. Amravati Reservoir is located in which national park in India?
[A] Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National
[B] Mudumalai National Park
[C] Pampadum Shola National Park
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: A [ Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National ]
Notes:
The Amravati Reservoir is located in the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, which is situated in Tamil Nadu. This sanctuary is part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity, including endangered species like the Nilgiri Tahr. The park also features diverse ecosystems, ranging from tropical evergreen forests to grasslands.
3. Wagah Border is loacted along:
[A] Durand Line
[B] McMohan line
[C] Sir Creek Line
[D] Radcliffe Line
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Correct Answer: D [Radcliffe Line]
Notes:
Wahga is a village in Lahore of Pakistan. Wagah Border is a border point, goods transit terminal and a railway station between Pakistan and India. The border is located 24 kilometres from Lahore and 32 kilometres from Amritsar. Since India Pakistan border is known as Radcliffe Line, wagah border is located on this line.
4. Arid Forest Research Institute is located in which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Haryana
[C] Punjab
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodiversity in the hot arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat. It operates under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
5. Which among the following is not correctly matched?
[A] Firozabad (UP) – Glass Bangles
[B] Bhagalpur (Bihar) – Silk
[C] Jalandhra (Punjab ) – Sports Material
[D] Sambhar (Rajasthan) – hand block printing
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Correct Answer: D [Sambhar (Rajasthan) – hand block printing]
Notes:
Sambhar is near Ajmer in Rajasthan and Sambhar lake is famous place for salt production. Sanganer & Jaipur are famous for hand block printing.
6. Which among the following is the single largest industry of Tripura?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Apiculture
[C] Sericulture
[D] Handloom weaving
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Correct Answer: D [Handloom weaving]
Notes:
The single largest industry in Tripura is handloom weaving. This traditional craft is integral to the state’s culture and economy, with a important portion of the population engaged in it. Tripura is known for its unique textiles, particularly the “Mizoram” and “Tripuri” weaves, which often feature intricate designs and vibrant colors. The handloom sector not only provides employment but also preserves the rich heritage of the indigenous tribes.
7. Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states in India?
[A] Six
[B] Seven
[C] Five
[D] Eight
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Correct Answer: D [Eight]
Notes:
The tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
8. Jawai Dam, which is built across Luni river, is located in which of the following states?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Jawai Bandh is a dam built across the Jawai river, a tributary of Luni river near Sumerpur town in Pali District of Rajasthan. The dam has capacity of 7887.5 million cubic feet and covers an area of 102,315 acres of cultivable command area. Its height is about 61.25 feet. Sei dam and Kalibor dam are the feeder dams of the Jawai dam.
9. Sholas are patches of stunted evergreen tropical and sub tropical moist broad leaf forest predominantly found at higher elevations of:
[A] Western Himalayas
[B] Eastern Himalayas
[C] Western Ghats
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: C [ Western Ghats]
Notes:
Sholas are patches of stunted evergreen tropical and sub tropical moist broad leaf forest found only in high altitudes of Western Ghats. Shola forests are found in the higher altitude hill regions of the Nilgiris and other parts of South India.
10. The ‘Sukinda Valley’ in Odisha is the largest reservoir of ____?
[A] Iron
[B] Limestone
[C] Chromium
[D] Bauxite
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Correct Answer: C [Chromium]
Notes:
Sukinda Valley in Odisha, India is the largest reservoir of chromium. The valley contains 98% of India’s chromite ore deposits, which is about 183 million tonnes. The valley is also the world’s largest open-cast mining area. The Sukinda Valley is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It covers an area of approximately 200 square kilometers. The valley has been mined since 1950, mostly using opencast mining. The Sukinda Valley is also the only known deposit of nickel in India.