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. The Sankosh river forms boundary between which of the following two states?
[A] Bihar and West Bengal
[B] Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Assam and West Bengal
[D] Bihar and Jharkhand

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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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3. The concept of differential heating was primarily given to explain which of the following geographical phenomena in India?
[A] Monsoon
[B] Jet streams
[C] Cyclones
[D] Desert storms

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4. Which soil horizon is commonly referred to as ‘Humus’?
[A] O Horizon
[B] A Horizon
[C] B Horizon
[D] None of the above

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5. Which among the following rivers rises from the Milam Glacier in Kumaon Himalaya?
[A] Sharda
[B] Ramganga
[C] Gori Ganga
[D] Yamuna

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6. 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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7. Which among the following is the single largest industry of Tripura?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Apiculture
[C] Sericulture
[D] Handloom weaving

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8. In which state  “Bhima basin” where small to medium size low grade uranium deposits found is located ?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Jharkhand

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9. Consider the following rivers:
1. Narmada
2. Brahamputra
3. Godavari
4. Krishna
Which among the following is the correct set of originating places of the above rivers?
[A] Amarkantak, Mansarovar, Trimbakeshwar, Mahabaleshwar
[B] Amarkantak, Jima Yangzong Glacier, Trimbakeshwar, Mahabaleshwar
[C] Dhebar,Jima Yangzong Glacier, Trimbakeshwar, Mahabaleshwar
[D] Amarkantak, Jima Yangzong Glacier, Mahabaleshwar, Trimbakeshwar

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10. Which of the following fish species was found as an invasive species causing decline of other species in the River Krishna?
[A] Feral Fish
[B] Silver carp
[C] Tilapia
[D] Gouramy

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