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 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.
2. Which among the following state produces maximum raw silk in India?
[A] Bihar
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka accounted for as much as 60% of the country’s raw silk output
3. 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.
4. India’s only active volcano is located at which among the following places?
[A] Car Nicobar
[B] Barren island
[C] Maya Bunder
[D] Lakshdweep
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Correct Answer: B [Barren island]
Notes:
The Barren Island is located in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia.
5. Which among the following is the chief crop of Deccan Plateau?
[A] Wheat
[B] ground nut
[C] Pulses
[D] Cotton
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Correct Answer: D [Cotton]
Notes:
The regur soil of Deccan plateau is suitable for cotton cultivation and so cotton is the chief crop of Deccan plateau. The black color of regur soil is due to its iron content which has derived from plutonic lava materials.
6. In which Indian state is the Indravati Hydro Electric Project situated?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Odisha
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The Indravati Hydro Electric Project, with its total installed capacity of 600 MW, is located in Odisha and has been functional since 1995. Thanks to the Indravati River, which the project uses for hydroelectric power generation, it plays a vital role in the state’s energy supply. Odisha is renowned for its abundant water resources, making it perfectly suited for hydroelectric projects.
7. The Jhamarkotra mines of Rajasthan are best known for which among the following minerals?
[A] Mica
[B] Zinc
[C] Rock Phosphate
[D] Lime Stone
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Correct Answer: C [Rock Phosphate]
Notes:
Jhamarkotra rock phosphate mine is located about 26 Km from Udaipur in Rajasthan. This mine is the largest open cast mine in India.
8. What is the position of Narmada river in respect to length of Rivers which entirely flow within India?
[A] 3rd
[B] 4th
[C] 5th
[D] 6th
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Correct Answer: B [4th]
Notes:
Ganga-2525Km
Godavari-1465Km
Krishna-1400Km
Narmada-1315Km
9. Coral reefs in India are found only in limited locations along the mainland; despite India has a huge coast. Which among the following is most correct reason for that?
[A] Absence of shallow depths
[B] Frequent change in temperature
[C] Presence of major river systems
[D] Presence of Regular Shoreline
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Correct Answer: C [ Presence of major river systems]
Notes:
In India, Coral reefs occur along only a few sections of the mainland, such as Gulf of Kutch, off the southern mainland coast, and around a number of islands opposite Sri Lanka. Coral reefs are not found mostly on either side of southern Peninsula mainly because of presence of major river systems and the sedimentary regime on the continental shelf.
10. Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?
[A] Dal Lake
[B] Powai lake
[C] Wular lake
[D] Chilka lake
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Correct Answer: C [Wular lake]
Notes:
Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. It is sited in Bandipora district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River. The lake’s size varies seasonally from 12 to 100 square miles.
