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. 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.
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 among the following soil is predominantly found in Rarh Region of West Bengal ?
[A] Alluvial Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Black soil
[D] Acid sulfate soil
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Correct Answer: B [Red Soil]
Notes:
Rarh region is loosely located between Chota Nagpur Plateau and Ganges Delta on the East. One of the meanings of this name is the “land of red soil” or “land of laterite”. Most of Rarh region is in West Bengal while some part of it are also in Bihar and Jharkhand.
4. How many countries share a maritime border with India?
[A] Two
[B] Three
[C] Five
[D] Seven
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Correct Answer: D [Seven]
Notes:
India shares maritime boundaries with seven countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. The boundaries extend along a variety of region including the Bay of Bengal, the Gulf of Mannar and the Sir Creek area. The Indian Navy is responsible for maintaining this expansive naval frontier. These maritime boundaries play an essential role in inter-country relations, security, commerce, and navigation. The longest of these borders is with Indonesia, measuring about 555 kilometers in length.
5. Which among the following cities of India does not fall in Torrid Zone?
[A] Chennai
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bangalore
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: D [Jaipur]
Notes:
The torrid zone is located between the tropic of Cancer 23.5 degrees north and the tropic of Capricorn 23.5 degrees south. Out of the given options in this question, Jaipur is located at the latitude of 26.9°N, so it is in the temperate zone.
6. Which among the following is the origin of Damodar river ?
[A] Greater Himalaya
[B] Kumaon Himalaya
[C] Sahyadri hills
[D] Chota nagpur
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Correct Answer: D [Chota nagpur]
Notes:
Damodar River, which flows in Jharkhand and West Bengal, originates from a place called ChulhaPani in Lohardaga district, Chota Nagpur Plateau, Jharkhand and it ends in Hooghly River in West Bengal. It was once called Sorrow of Bengal due to devastating floods though now construction of several dams have controlled the floods to a great extent. It is one of the most polluted rivers of India.
7. Which of the following state produces largest fraction of rubber produced in India?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Orissa
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala produces around 85% of India’s total natural rubber, which is close to 0.6 million tonnes rubber every year. To encourage the industry, the Rubber Board is established in Kottayam District of Kerala. Further, the Rubber Park is also in operation at Ernakulam; and one more rubber park in Punalur (Kollam) is under development.
8. The Chutak Hydroelectric Plant is located in which state/UT?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Puducherry
[C] Odisha
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The 44 MW Chutak Hydroelectric Plant is located in Kargil District of Jammu & Kashmir. The barrage site is located about 14 km upstream of Kargil near village Sarzhe. The project is a run-off-river scheme on the river Suru, to generate 216 MU in a 90% dependable year having installed capacity of 44 MW (4 x 11 MW) utlising a rated head of 52m developed by construction of a 15.0 m high barrage and through 4780 m long 5.9M dia horse shoe shaped Head race tunnel.
9. Which among the following is a typical Monsoon vegetation in India?
[A] Tropical evergreen forests
[B] Tropical deciduous forest
[C] Tropical thorn forests
[D] Sub Tropical evergreen forests
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Correct Answer: B [Tropical deciduous forest]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Tropical deciduous forest.” Tropical deciduous forests, also known as monsoon forests, are typical in regions with seasonal rainfall, such as India. They shed leaves during the dry season to conserve water. These forests are found in states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and parts of the northeastern region. In contrast, tropical evergreen forests thrive in areas with consistent rainfall, while tropical thorn forests are found in arid regions. Subtropical evergreen forests occur in areas with milder climates.
10. Which among the following Union Territory of India has largest Area?
[A] Delhi
[B] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[C] Dadra & Nagar Haveli
[D] Ladakh
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Correct Answer: D [Ladakh]
Notes:
With 59,146 km² area, Ladakh is the largest Union Territory of India, followed by Jammu & Kashmir (42,241 Km²). India’s third largest Union Territory is Andaman and Nicobar Islands with area of 8,249 Km².