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 north-east trade winds cause which of the following in India?
[A] Winter rains in northwestern India
[B] Winter Rains in Chennai
[C] Dust storm in the Thar Desert
[D] Inclement conditions in the Indian Himalayas
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Correct Answer: B [ Winter Rains in Chennai ]
Notes:
The northeast trade winds cause winter rains in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. These winds blow from the sea to the land, bringing moisture from the Bay of Bengal to the Tamil Nadu coast. The winds cause rainfall in the southern parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
2. Luni River, which originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range ends in which among the following?
[A] As a tributary to Sabarmati
[B] In the Rann of Katch
[C] In the Arabian Sea
[D] Near Mount Abu
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Correct Answer: B [In the Rann of Katch]
Notes:
Luni is a river in Rajasthan which originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range near Ajmer and ends in marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarath.
3. Which among the following longitudes determines Indian standard Time?
[A] 85.5° E
[B] 83.5° E
[C] 82.5° E
[D] 84.5° E
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Correct Answer: C [82.5° E]
Notes:
IST was fixed in 1906 at 82.5°, or 5.30 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
4. Which soil horizon is commonly referred to as ‘Humus’?
[A] O Horizon
[B] A Horizon
[C] B Horizon
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [O Horizon]
Notes:
The ‘O Horizon’, also known as the organic horizon, is the topmost layer of soil that contains decomposed organic matter and is hence referred to as ‘Humus’. This layer is critical in the soil ecosystem as it contributes nutrients and promotes microbial activity. The ‘A’ and ‘B’ Horizons, although important in their respects, do not contain as much organic matter and therefore are not considered to be the ‘Humus’ layer.
5. Which among the following is smallest district of India?
[A] Alapuzha
[B] Dausa
[C] Mahe
[D] Tirap
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Correct Answer: C [Mahe]
Notes:
Mahe is the smallest district in India , geographically located in Kerala but administratively comes under control of Union Territory of Pondicherry.
Alapuzha is the smallest district of Kerala. Dausa is smallest district of Rajasthan, Tirap is second smallest district of Arunachal Pradesh, kannyakumari is smallest district of Tamil Nadu.
6. Consider the following:
- Jharia Coal Fields
- Korba Coal Fields
- Umaria Coal Fields
The correct representation of the states in which they are located are as follows:
[A] Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh , Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh,
[C] Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
[D] Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Jharia Coal Fields
Jharia, which is the largest coal field of India, is located in Jharkhand. It lies in Damodar Valley and spreads in 280 km². Its main production is bituminous coke for production of coke. It supplies most of the coal produced in India. It is also known for a coal field fire that burnt for around a century.
Korba Coal Fields
Korba Coalfield is located in Korba district of Chhattisgarh. It is located in the basis of Hasdeo River, which is a tributary of the Mahanadi. The Gevra mine is one of the mines in Korba Coal fileds which is considered to be the largest open cast mine in India. The coal from the Korba coal field supports Korba Super Thermal Power Plant of NTPC.
Umaria Coal Fields
Umaria coal field is located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh in the Umrer River valley, which is a tributary of the Son River.
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. Which of the following ports is the largest natural port of India?
[A] Vishakapatnam port
[B] Mumbai port
[C] Ennore port
[D] Kandla port
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai port]
Notes:
Mumbai port is located on the mainland of West mumbai. It is the largest port in India. It is a natural harbour and is 10-12 metre deep. It handles around one-fifth of India’s foreign trade.
9. Which soil is best suited for paddy crop?
[A] Black soil
[B] Loamy soil
[C] Hard soil
[D] Red soil
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Correct Answer: B [Loamy soil]
Notes:
Clayey loam soil in monsoon land is considered to be the best for rice cultivation as water retention capacity of this soil is very high. Rice is also grown in saline areas of deltic region.
10. Which among the following pairs of places have most marked difference in total rainfall per annum even though located approximately along the same latitude?
[A] Bangalore and Madras
[B] Bombay and Visakhapatnam
[C] Ajmer and Shillong
[D] Nagpur and Calcutta
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Correct Answer: C [Ajmer and Shillong]
Notes:
The average annual temperature is 24.7 °C in Ajmer. The average annual rainfall is 557 mm.
The summers here have a good deal of rainfall, while the winters have very little. The Koppen-Geiger climate classification is Cwb. The average annual temperature in Shillong is 17.1 °C. Precipitation here averages 3385 mm.
