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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Correct Answer: A [Between 8°4′ and 37°6′]
Notes:
India is located entirely north of the equator between 8°4′ to 37°6′ north latitude and 68°7′ to 97°25′ east longitude.
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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Correct Answer: C [Kanchenjunga]
Notes:
Kanchenjunga is known “Five Treasures of Great Snow”.
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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Correct Answer: B [Andaman and Nicobar Islands]
Notes:
The tourist attractions mentioned, including the Chatham Saw Mill, which is one of the oldest and largest saw mills in Asia, and the scenic Wandoor Beach, along with Mount Harriet, the third highest peak in the Andamans offering stunning views, and the intrigue-filled Limestone Caves are all located in the beautiful Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This Indian Union Territory in the Bay of Bengal is rich in natural beauty and historical significance.
4. The Kandaleru Dam is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Kandeleru Dam is an irrigation project built on the Kandaleru River in Rapur Mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. The project is part of the Telugu Ganga project which supplies drinking water to Chennai city from the Srisailam reservoir on Krishna River.
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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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Majuli 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.
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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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maheshwar power project The 400-Mw Maheshwar power project in the Narmada valley in Madhya Pradesh is facing a possibility of cancellation, as the state government has been advised to scrap the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with them two decades ago. Omkareshwar project The Omkareshwar Project was conceived in 1965 as irrigation and power dam to be built in the Central Indian State of Madhya Pradesh. The Omkareshwar project lies along the bank of Narmada and the Cauvery River. It is one of the 30 large dams built in the Narmada Valley. Jayakwadi Dam In 2013, Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra Government to release Water into the Jayakwadi Dam. Jayakwadi Dam is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakawadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra state of India.’
7. Which one of the following rivers forms an estuary ?
[A] Narmada
[B] Kaveri
[C] Krishna
[D] Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: A [Narmada]
Notes:
The Narmada, Periyar and Tapti are the only long rivers, which flow west and make estuaries. Wastern rivers do not form Delta whereas they form Estuaries because Hard Rocks of Western ghat don’t allow Western flowing rivers to widen their mouth into sea, so these rivers form Estuaries whereas Eastern rivers flow through broken hills and mountain ranges.
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 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.
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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Correct Answer: C [Burnpur & Hirapur]
Notes:
Burnpur & Hirapur iron & steel plants is closer to coal deposits than iron ore deposits.
Burnpur is a captive township of SAIL, the area covered by IISCO Steel Plant and its surroundings in Asansol of Paschim Bardhaman district, in the heart of the mining-industrial belt in the western periphery of the state of West Bengal, India. It is governed by Asansol Municipal Corporation.
