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. The aerial bridges named Jing Kieng Jri belongs to which Indian state?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Assam
[C] Manipur
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya]
Notes:
The Living root bridges are also known as Jing Kieng Jri. These are aerial bridges built by weaving and manipulating the roots of the Indian rubber tree.They have been serving as connectors for generations in Meghalaya. These are built over centuries, the bridges, primarily a means to cross streams and rivers, have also become world-famous tourist attractions.
12. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. All North Eastern states share boundary with foreign countries
2. Arunachal Pradesh is the only state which shares a boundary with three countries
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 & 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1 & 2]
Notes:
All northeastern states share a boundary with foreign countries. Arunachal Pradesh shares borders with three foreign countries Nepal, China and Myanmar.
13. Which among the following peaks is the highest?
[A] Nanda Devi
[B] Nanga Parbat
[C] Godwin Austin
[D] Kamet
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Correct Answer: C [Godwin Austin]
Notes:
Godwin Austen (K2) is the highest peak (8611 m) in the given options. It is the world’s second tallest peak It is located in the Karakoram Range.
14. Doons are formed between which of the following Himalayan regions?
[A] Between the Trans Himalaya and Great Himalaya
[B] Between the Shiwalik Himalaya and Lesser Himalayas
[C] Between the Great Himalaya and Lesser Himalaya
[D] Between the Shiwalik and Northern Plain
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Correct Answer: B [Between the Shiwalik Himalaya and Lesser Himalayas]
Notes:
Doons are the longitudinal valleys formed between Shiwalik Himalaya and Lesser Himalayas. Some of the doons are Dehra Dun, Chumbi, Kathmandu etc.
15. Which of the following is the largest glacier of the Nun-Kun peak?
[A] Gangri
[B] Diamir
[C] Zemu
[D] Rupal
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Correct Answer: A [Gangri]
Notes:
The largest glacier of the Nun-Kun peak is Gangri glacier. The length of the glacier is 13 kilometers.
16. Which of the following is the largest glacier of the Eastern Himalayan region?
[A] Lonak
[B] Sonapani
[C] Zemu
[D] Bara Shigri
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Correct Answer: C [Zemu]
Notes:
The largest glacier of the Eastern Himalayan region is Zemu glacier. The length of the glacier is 26 kilometers. It is situated in the state of Sikkim.
17. Which of the following passes connects Pindari valley & Milam valley?
[A] Niti Pass
[B] Traill’s Pass
[C] Rohtang Pass
[D] Shipki La Pass
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Correct Answer: B [Traill’s Pass]
Notes:
Traill’s Pass is located at an elevation of 5,300 meters in the state of Uttarakhand. It connects the Pindari valley with Milam valley.
18. Arrange the following mountain ranges from north to south order:
1. Pirpanjal
2. Zaskar
3. Dholadhar
4. Ladakh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 ,2, 3, 4
[B] 4, 3, 1, 2
[C] 4, 2, 1, 3
[D] 1, 4, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: C [4, 2, 1, 3]
Notes:
Zanskar is situated in Kargil district, which lies in the eastern part of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains situated in the Inner Himalayan region, across the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh. The Dhauladhar range is a southern branch of the main Himalayan chain of mountains which rises from the Indian plains to the north of Kangra and Mandi.
19. Jogi matti hill station is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Jogi matti hill station is located in the Chitradurga district of the state of Karnataka. It is also a forest reserve.
20. Which of the following is the largest island of Lakshadweep group?
[A] Minicoy
[B] Amindivi
[C] Andrott
[D] Kalpatti
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Correct Answer: C [Andrott]
Notes:
Andrott is the largest island of the Lakshadweep group. It is also the longest island. Minicoy is the second largest island of the Lakshadweep group.
