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. Malwa Plateau does not make a part of which of the following states?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [ Maharashtra ]
Notes:
Malwa Plateau is spread in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
2. 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.
3. Amaravati, Arkavathy, Bhavani, Chinnar, Hemavati, Honnuhole, Kabini etc. are tributaries of which among the following rivers?
[A] Kaveri
[B] Krishna
[C] Godavari
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: A [Kaveri]
Notes:
Some of the important tributaries of the river Cauvery / Kaveri include Hemavati, Shimsha, Honnuhole, Arkavathy, Kabini, Lakshmana Tirtha, Lokapavani, Bhavani, Amaravati, and Noyyal Rivers.
4. Zawar mines are located in which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Maharastra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Zawar Mines are located in the Udaipur district, Rajasthan. It it is one of the oldest zinc mines of the world and is declared as the National Geological Monument.
5. Which of the following canal gets water from Sutlej and Beas rivers in India?
[A] Buckingham Canal
[B] Indira Gandhi Canal
[C] Sethu Canal
[D] Ganga canal
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Correct Answer: B [Indira Gandhi Canal]
Notes:
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.
6. Which among the following is not correctly matched?
[A] Mayurakshi – West Bengal
[B] Maudaka Dam- Uttar Pradesh
[C] Mukerian Hydro Electro Project – Punjab
[D] Kallada irrigation Scheme – Tamilnadu
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Correct Answer: D [Kallada irrigation Scheme – Tamilnadu]
Notes:
Kallada irrigation Scheme is in Kerala
7. Which among the following was the first port in India to be a Public Company?
[A] Ennore Port
[B] Tuticorin Port
[C] New Mangalore Port
[D] Mormugao Port
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Correct Answer: A [Ennore Port]
Notes:
Ennore Port, located near Chennai, was the first port in India to be established as a public company. It was commissioned in 2001 and is notable for being the first major port in India to be built in the 21st century. The port primarily handles coal, and its establishment aimed to reduce congestion at the Chennai Port.
8. Khasi and Garo languages are mostly spoken in which of the following states of India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Nagaland
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Tripura
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
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.
9. In which state / Union Territory is located “Kuttanad” a place which is with the lowest altitude in India and is one of the places in the word, where agriculture is carried out below sea level?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kuttanad is a region having parts of Alappuzha, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts of Kerala. It has the lowest altitude in India, and is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried on around 1.2 to 3.0 metres below sea level.
10. The Pichavaram mangrove forest, one of the India’s largest mangrove forests, is located in __:
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bengal
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. It’s located near the town of Chidambaram, about 15 km away. The forest covers an area of about 1,100 hectares, making it one of the largest mangrove forests in India. It’s also the world’s second largest mangrove forest.
The forest is home to 200 species of birds, as well as seaweed, prawns, crabs, fish, oysters, turtles, and otters. It’s also home to Bengal tigers. The forest is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The largest mangrove forest in the world is the Sundarban Reserve Forest (SRF) in Bangladesh.
