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.
11. Which of the following is not a major family of languages spoken in India?
[A] Indo-European
[B] Altaic
[C] Dravidian
[D] Sino-Tibetan
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Correct Answer: B [Altaic ]
Notes:
The four major language families of India are Indo-European, Dravidian, Austroasiatic and Sino-Tibetan family of languages.
12. What is the total agricultural land that is irrigated in India?
[A] 55 million hectares
[B] 65 million hectares
[C] 45 million hectares
[D] 75 million hectares
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Correct Answer: B [65 million hectares]
Notes:
Total Irrigated agricultural land in India is 65 million hectares. Out of this 25 million hectares are irrigated from surface water and the rest 40 million is irrigated with groundwater.
13. Which among the following states of India shared its boundary with Myanmar?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Nagaland
3. Manipur
4. Tripura
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The states of India which shared its boundary with Myanmar- Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram.
14. The rocks of the Dharwar system are found for the first time in which of the following states in India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
The rocks of the Dharwar system are found for the first time in Karnataka (Dharwar district). It is considered as the first metamorphosed sedimentary rock system.
15. Which of the following is the approximate length of the Himalayan Range?
[A] 1500
[B] 2000
[C] 2500
[D] 3000
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Correct Answer: C [2500]
Notes:
The Himalayan ranges are approximately 2400 km in length with an average width of about 320 to 400 km which is situated in the northern boundary of India. It is the highest mountain range found in the world.
16. Where are Syntaxial Bends in the Himalayan Range found?
[A] Only at the Eastern side
[B] Only at the Central side
[C] Both Eastern and Western sides
[D] Both Eastern and Central sides
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Correct Answer: C [Both Eastern and Western sides]
Notes:
Syntaxial Bend refers to a sharp southward shift in the alignment of the Himalayan Range where major rivers cut through, thus creating a noticeable “knee” in the mountain chain. Both the Eastern and Western sides of the range witness these bends. The most prominent ones can be traced near Nanga Parbat, where the Indus River intricately works its way and near Namcha Barwa, where the Brahmaputra River finds its passage. These bends significantly influence the regional topography and often result in the formation of lower hill ranges like the Purvanchal in the eastern part of the Himalayas.
17. Which among the following glacier are situated in Uttarakhand?
1. Gangotri
2. Pindar
3. Milam
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Gangotri, Pindar and Milam glacier are situated in the state of Uttarakhand.
18. Pir Panjal Pass provides the easiest access between which of the following places?
[A] Kashmir and Kargil
[B] Jammu and the valley of Kashmir
[C] Leh and Siachen Glacier
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and the valley of Kashmir]
Notes:
Pir Panjal Pass also known as Peer ki Gali provides the easiest access between Jammu and the valley of Kashmir. It is located at an elevation of 3,490 meters.
19. Dzüko Valley hill station is located in the border of which of the following pair of states?
[A] Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Manipur and Mizoram
[C] Manipur and Meghalaya
[D] Nagaland and Manipur
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Correct Answer: D [Nagaland and Manipur]
Notes:
Dzüko Valley hill station is located in the border of the state of Nagaland and Manipur at an altitude of 2,452 meters.
20. Which of the following river flows in the Andaman island?
[A] Kaladan river
[B] Myitnge river
[C] Pein river
[D] Kalpong river
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Correct Answer: D [Kalpong river]
Notes:
Kalpong is the only river of Andaman Island which originated from Saddle peak.
