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 is the meaning of the term “Khadar”?
[A] Old alluvial soils
[B] New alluvial soils
[C] Dry sandy soils
[D] Semi black soils
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Correct Answer: B [New alluvial soils]
Notes:
Khadar is the type of soil that consists of new alluvial deposits. It is very fertile in nature.
22. Laterite soils is found mostly in which of the following states?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Karnataka
[C] Punjab
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Laterite soil mainly formed in hot and wet tropical areas and found mostly in Karnataka.
23. Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which of the following state of India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Assam
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Assam.
24. Which of the following is the correct order of the given tiger reserves of India from North to South?
[A] Dudwa-Kanha-Indravti-Bandipur
[B] Kanha-Bandipu-Dudwa-Indravati
[C] Dudwa-Kanha-Bandipur-Indravati
[D] Indravati-Kanha-Dudwa-Bandipur
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Correct Answer: A [Dudwa-Kanha-Indravti-Bandipur]
Notes:
Dudhwa National Park (Uttar Pradesh), Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh), Indravati Tiger Reserves (Chhattisgarh), Bandipur National Park (Karnataka).
25. Which of the following is known as placer deposits?
[A] Metals that occur as Sandy deposits in sands of sea floor
[B] Minerals that occur as allurial deposit in sand of valley floor
[C] Metals that occur as sandy deposits in sand of land floor
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Minerals that occur as allurial deposit in sand of valley floor]
Notes:
Minerals that occur as allurial deposit in sand of valley floor are known as placer deposits.
26. Which of the following is the longest dam in India?
[A] Bhakra Nangal Dam
[B] Hirakud Dam
[C] Jawahar Sagar Dam
[D] Dool Hasti Dam
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Correct Answer: B [Hirakud Dam]
Notes:
Hirakud Dam is the longest dam in India. It is located across Mahanadi in the state of Odisha. The length of the dam is about 15 kilometers.
27. Koyna project is located in which among the following states of India?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Koyna project is situated in the state of Maharashtra across the river Koyna (A tributary of Krishna river). The total installed capacity of the project is 880 MW.
28. What is the rank of Nuclear Power in terms of the source of electricity in India?
[A] 2nd
[B] 3rd
[C] 5th
[D] 7th
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Correct Answer: C [5th]
Notes:
The rank of Nuclear Power is fifth in terms of the source of electricity in India after coal, gas, hydroelectricity and wind power.
29. Consider the following statements regarding possible reasons and solutions for reduced crop yield despite using chemical fertilizers:
- The soil has become more acidic
- The soil has become more alkaline
- The yield can be improved by adding slaked lime to the soil
- The yield can be improved by adding some organic matter
- The yields can be improved by adding common salt
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 2, 3 & 5
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 3]
Notes:
The excessive use of chemical fertilizers for a long time can make the soil acidic. The yield can be improved by adding slaked lime to the soil as it can help increase the pH of the soil and rectify the acidic condition. It has to be noted that adding organic matter or common salt will not necessarily improve the yield, as the decision should be based on the specific requirements of the soil.
30. Which of the following states of India received the maximum benefits from the green revolution?
[A] Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala
[C] Bihar, West Bengal and Assam
[D] Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The maximum benefits of the green revolution was witnessed by Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh.
