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 states is sole producer of agate, chalk, and perlite in India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Karnataka
[C] Gujarat
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [ Gujarat ]
Notes:
Gujarat is the sole producer of agate, chalk, and perlite and is leading producer of fluorite (concentrate), fireclay, silica sand, lignite, laterite, petroleum and natural gas and bauxite in the country. State is the sole holder of country’s resources of perlite, 66% of fluorite, 28% of diatomite, 18% of bentonite and 12% of wollastonite. [Ministry of Mines]
2. If a match live commentary in Delhi commences at 10.00 am, at what time the viewer at London should tune into?
[A] 4.00 a.m.
[B] 4.30 a.m.
[C] 4.45 a.m.
[D] 4.50 a.m.
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Correct Answer: B [4.30 a.m.]
Notes:
The time difference between GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, followed by London) and IST (Indian Standard Time, followed by Delhi) is 5.30 hours. This infers that when it’s 10.00 am in Delhi, it will be 4.30 am in London.
3. Which among the following Island of the Andaman & Nicobar islands contains the only known examples of mud volcanoes in India, called locally as “jalki”?
[A] Baratang Island
[B] Barren Island
[C] Car Nicobar
[D] Havelock Island
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Correct Answer: A [Baratang Island]
Notes:
Baratang Island, located in the Andaman Islands, contains the only known examples of mud volcanoes in India locally called as jalki.
4. 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
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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.
5. Which range does Indus river originates from?
[A] Rohtang pass Himalayas
[B] South eastern part of Kashmir
[C] Northern slopes of Kailash Range
[D] Eastern slopes of Kailash Range
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Correct Answer: C [Northern slopes of Kailash Range]
Notes:
The Indus originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. It follows a north-westerly course through Tibet. It enters Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir.
6. The following hills are present where Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats meet ?
[A] Cardamom Hillls
[B] Annamalai Hills
[C] Nilgiri Hills
[D] Sahyadri hils
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Correct Answer: C [Nilgiri Hills]
Notes:
Eastern and Western Ghats meet at Nilgiri Hills. This apart, the Biligiriranga Hills create a forested ecological corridor that connects the Eastern and Western Ghats.
7. “Ambassa” was in news as the Geological Survey of India has found huge reserves of coal. In which state Ambasa is located?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Tripura
[C] Assam
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
Ambassa is a Census town in Tripura state.
8. With reference to the rivers in India, the “Upper Yamuna” refers to the Yamuna river from its origin at Yamunotri to_:
[A] Tajewala in Yamuna Nagar district
[B] Dak Pathar near Dehradun
[C] Okhla Barrage in Delhi
[D] Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [ Okhla Barrage in Delhi]
Notes:
The Upper Yamuna is the stretch of the Yamuna River from its origin at Yamunotri to Okhla Barrage in Delhi. The Upper Yamuna is 375 km long and covers parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier and is the largest tributary of the Ganga River. The Yamuna River flows through the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi. It finally merges with the Ganga at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj. The Yamuna River is especially polluted downstream along New Delhi, India’s capital. New Delhi dumps a massive quantity of its waste into the river.
9. 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.
10. In which of the following tribes ‘Khasi’ and ‘Garo’ mainly lives? (UPSC Prelims 1987)
[A] Kerala
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Chota Nagpur
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
The Garos inhabit western Meghalaya, the Khasis central Meghalaya and the Jaintias eastern Meghalaya. The scheduled tribe populations (mainly belonging to khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes) constitute 85.53% of the total population.
