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.
21. Which of the following hill stations is known as “Kashmir of Odisha”?
[A] Tensa
[B] Kiriburu
[C] Daringabadi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Daringabadi]
Notes:
Daringabadi hill station is known as “Kashmir of Odisha”. It is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha state at an elevation of 3,000 ft.
22. The name of which of the following hill stations of Tamil Nadu means “The Gift of the Forest”?
[A] Ooty
[B] Kodaikanal
[C] Melagiri
[D] Kurangani
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Correct Answer: B [Kodaikanal]
Notes:
Kodaikanal hill station is located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. The meaning of the name of the hill station in Tamil is “The Gift of the Forest”.
23. Which of the following is the northern most island of Nicobar island?
[A] Little Nicobar
[B] Car Nicobar
[C] Great Nicobar
[D] Teressa island
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Correct Answer: B [Car Nicobar]
Notes:
The northern most island of Nicobar island is the Car Nicobar. Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands from each other.
24. Katchh & Kathiawar Peninsula are separated from each other by which of the following gulfs/ Bays?
[A] Gulf of Katchh
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Gulf of Mannar
[D] Gulf of Aden
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Correct Answer: A [Gulf of Katchh]
Notes:
Katchh & Kathiawar Peninsula are separated from each other by the Gulf of Katchh. It is located in the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in Gujarat.
25. Which among the following is/ are the main reason for the interior of the Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm?
[A] It is a rain shadow zone/region
[B] It is located parallel to the wind direction
[C] It is away from the coast
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [It is a rain shadow zone/region]
Notes:
The Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm because it is a rain shadow region/zone. This area has relatively little precipitation due to the topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to reduce their moisture on the windward side and leeward side become dry.
26. Which of the following rivers does not drain into the Bay of Bengal?
[A] Tapti
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Cauveri
[D] Godavari
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Correct Answer: A [Tapti]
Notes:
Tapti does not drain into the Bay of Bengal. The river rises in the eastern Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh and flows into the Gulf of Cambay of the Arabian Sea.
27. The Yamuna river originates from which of the following river?
[A] Chemayungdung
[B] Yamunotri
[C] Gangotri
[D] Satopanth
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Correct Answer: B [Yamunotri]
Notes:
The Yamuna river originates from Yamunotri glacier.
28. Which among the following river merges into the Arabian sea?
1. Periyar
2. Sharavati
3. Savitri
4. Pennar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Periyar, Sharavati and Savitri river merges into the Arabian sea. Pennar river drains into the Bay of Bengal.
29. Which among the following statements are correct?
1. The highest rainfall in peninsular India occurs in Malabar coast
2. The average annual rainfall in India is inversely related to the variability of rainfall
3. Coromandal coast receives rainfall from the southwest as well as the northeast monsoon
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:
The highest rainfall in peninsular India occurs on the Malabar coast. The average annual rainfall in India is inversely related to the variability of rainfall. Coromandal coast receives rainfall from the southwest as well as the northeast monsoon.
30. Which among the following soils is also known as the omnibus group?
[A] Alluvial Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Black Soil
[D] Laterite Soil
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Correct Answer: B [Red Soil]
Notes:
Red Soil is also known as the omnibus group. The presence of ferric oxide is responsible for the red colour of the soil.
