Indian Geography MCQs

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Tropical Deciduous Forests: They are also called the “Monsoon forests”. They grow in the areas with annual rainfall of 70-200 cm. Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo are important species of trees. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.

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The Desert National Park (DNP) is located near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan and covers an area of 3162 km². The park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert. The sand dunes form around 20% of the Park. It is home to desert fox, Bengal fox, desert cat, wolf, hedgehog, blackbuck and chinkara.

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Talcher Super Thermal Power Station (NTPC Talcher Kaniha) is a coal-based power plant located in Angul district Odisha. It was the first mega power plant of India to have an installed generation capacity of 3000MW.

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India’s first rail coach factory built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model is located in Palakkad, Kerala. Established in 2014, it aims to enhance the production of railway coaches and improve efficiency. The factory is part of India’s broader initiative to modernize its railway infrastructure and boost local manufacturing under the “Make in India” campaign.

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The correct answer is the Indira Gandhi Canal. It is one of the longest canals in India, extending over 650 kilometers. The canal was constructed to provide irrigation to the arid regions of Rajasthan and is fed by the Sutlej River through the Bhakra Nangal Dam and the Beas River. It plays a crucial role in transforming desert land into arable land, importantly boosting agricultural productivity in the region.

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The tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.

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Khasi and Garo languages are mostly spoken in the state of Meghalaya. Meghalaya is a hilly state situated in north-eastern India. The name means “the abode of clouds” in Sanskrit.

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Rarh region of West Bengal predominantly consists of red soil. The Rarh region covers around 62% of the total geographical area of West Bengal. It spans across western parts of the state. The characteristic soil type found here is red laterite soil. This well-drained red soil is rich in iron and aluminum oxides. It develops on ancient rocks in tropical and humid conditions. Supports crops like rice, jute, legumes, oilseeds etc when irrigated properly.

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The number of mines which reported mineral production {excluding minor minerals, petroleum (crude), natural gas and atomic minerals} in India was 3108 in 2012-13. Out of 3108 reporting mines, maximum number of mines were located in Andhra Pradesh (583) followed by Rajasthan (374), Gujarat (350).

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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.