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. India is located on north of equator between which of the following latitudes?
[A] Between 8°4′ and 37°6′
[B] Between 7°4′ to 39°6′
[C] Between 8°7′ to 36°6′
[D] Between 7°4′ to 40°6′

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2. Which among the following peaks is known as “Five Treasures of Great Snow”?
[A] Lhotse
[B] Godwin Austen
[C] Kanchenjunga
[D] Dhaulagiri

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3. Where can popular tourist attractions such as Chatham Saw Mill, Wandoor Beach, Mount Harriet and Limestone Caves be found?
[A] Goa
[B] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Tamil Nadu

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4. The Kandaleru Dam is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Goa

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5. Majuli, the largesMajuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. It was formed due to course changes by the river Brahmaputra and its tributaries, mainly the Lohit. It has reduced in its size in last two centuries due to erosion and climate reasons. t river island in the world is located in which among the following states of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Nagaland
[D] Tripura

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6. Consider the following dams / projects making news in recent times:
1. Maheshwar power project
2. Omkareshwar project
3. Jayakwadi Dam
Which among the following is the correct set of states in which they are located?
[A] Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
[C] Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Maharashtra
[D] Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

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7. Which one of the following rivers forms an estuary ?
[A] Narmada
[B] Kaveri
[C] Krishna
[D] Mahanadi

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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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9. 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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10. Which of the following iron & steel plants is closer to coal deposits than iron ore deposits?
[A] Bhilai & Bokaro
[B] Jamshedpur & Bhadrawati
[C] Burnpur & Hirapur
[D] Durgapur & Rourkela

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