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.
31. Crude oil was first discovered in which of the following places of India?
[A] The Western Coast
[B] The Eastern Coast
[C] Gujarat Coast
[D] Brahmaputra Valley
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Correct Answer: D [Brahmaputra Valley]
Notes:
Crude oil was first discovered in the Brahmaputra Valley. The extent of the oil field is from Dehang Basin to the Surma Valley.
32. Which among the following states of India ranks first in terms of the total production of biogas?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The state of Maharashtra (11.90%) ranks first in terms of the total production of biogas. Maharashtra is followed by Gujarat.
33. Which of the following is known as the Golden Quadrilateral?
[A] Rail lines joining metropolitan cities
[B] National Highway Project
[C] Air Routes
[D] Gold Trading Ways
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Correct Answer: B [National Highway Project]
Notes:
Golden Quadrilateral is a National Highway Project.
34. Which among the following state of India has the maximum length of state highways?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The state of Maharashtra (About 23%) has the maximum length of state highways. Maharashtra is followed by Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu.
35. As per the census 2011, which of the following states has the lowest child sex-ratio both in Rural and Urban areas?
[A] Kerala
[B] Haryana
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
As per the census 2011, Haryana has the lowest child sex-ratio both in Rural and Urban areas.
36. Which of the following age group is considered as the working-age population in India?
[A] 15-64
[B] 14-60
[C] 18-60
[D] 18-64
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Correct Answer: A [15-64]
Notes:
The working-age group is from the age of 15 to 64. The age of 14 and less than that and the age of 65 and above are considered as a non-working group of population.
37. The slum dwellers are mainly associated with of the following sector of the economy?
[A] Primary Sector
[B] Secondary Sector
[C] Tertiary Sector
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Tertiary Sector]
Notes:
The slum dwellers are mainly associated with the tertiary sector. They are also associated with vending, hawking etc.
38. The river island Majuli is located on which among the following countries?
[A] China
[B] Bangladesh
[C] India
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
Majuli is a river island on the river Brahmaputra in the state of Assam, India. It is the first island to be made a district in India.
39. What is the annual number of deaths of children less than 1 year-old per 1,000 live births?
[A] Crude Death Rate
[B] Infant Mortality Rate
[C] Life Expectancy
[D] Gross Reproduction Rate
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Correct Answer: B [Infant Mortality Rate]
Notes:
Demography is a statistical study of human population. It studies a variety of variables related to population like size, growth, distribution, density, composition and their spatial and temporal variations.
Infant Mortality Rate: The annual number of deaths of children less than 1 year-old per 1,000 live births.
40. Which district in Bihar has the highest Irrigation potential?
[A] Gaya
[B] Sheikhpura
[C] Nalanda
[D] Patna
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Correct Answer: B [Sheikhpura]
Notes:
Sheikhpura district in Bihar has the highest Irrigation potential.
