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.
1. The concept of differential heating was primarily given to explain which of the following geographical phenomena in India?
[A] Monsoon
[B] Jet streams
[C] Cyclones
[D] Desert storms
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Correct Answer: A [ Monsoon ]
Notes:
The concept of differential heating about the origin of Indian Monsoon was given by Halley.
2. Ranjit Sagar Dam (Thein dam) is a gigantic Multipurpose River valley Project on which among the following rivers?
[A] Ravi
[B] Sutlej
[C] Jhelum
[D] Indus
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Correct Answer: A [Ravi]
Notes:
Ranjit Sagar Dam or Thein Dam is on Ravi River at border of Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. It is used for both irrigation and power generation.
3. The permanent seismological observatory has been installed at which among the following places in India?
[A] Palanpur, Gujarat
[B] Latur, Maharastra
[C] Chamoli, Uttarakhand
[D] Pune, Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Latur, Maharastra]
Notes:
There is a permanent seismological observatory in Latur, Maharashtra. The first seismological observatory in India was established in Alipore (Calcutta) on December 1, 1898. This was after the Great Shillong earthquake of June 12, 1897.
4. Which geographical entity constitutes the layers termed as O Horizon, P Horizon, and A Horizon?
[A] Soils
[B] Rocks
[C] Atmosphere
[D] Oceans
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Correct Answer: A [Soils]
Notes:
In earth studies, horizons refer to specific layers or strata in soils or rocks. The given terms pertain to three primary horizons of the soil profile that differ in their physical and chemical composition. O Horizon, the topmost layer, is rich in organic matter. A Horizon, or topsoil, is where most biological activities occur. P Horizon is mentioned less frequently, but it may refer to the parent material of soil, underlying the other horizons.
5. Which among the following rivers rises from the Milam Glacier in Kumaon Himalaya?
[A] Sharda
[B] Ramganga
[C] Gori Ganga
[D] Yamuna
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Correct Answer: C [Gori Ganga]
Notes:
The principal source of Gori Ganga in Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand is the Milam Glacier near Nanda Devi.
6. Almatti dam project on the Krishna River was an issue between _______?
[A] Karnataka & Goa
[B] Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka & Tamilnadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh & Tamilnadu
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
he Almatti dam project on the Krishna River was an issue between the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The dam is located in the Bagalkot district of North Karnataka. The dam is also known as the Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam. The Brijesh Kumar Tribunal resolved the conflict between the states. Karnataka won the legal battle against Andhra Pradesh and was allowed to raise the height of the Almatti reservoir to 524 meters. The dam has a gross storage capacity of nearly 200 TMC and 26 radial spillway gates.
7. The Thummalapalle mine which is considered to have one of the world’s largest reserves of 1.50 lakh tonnes of uranium is located in which among the following Indian States?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Thummalapalle Mine is a uranium mine located in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the largest uranium mines in the country and is operated by the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL). The mine has significant uranium reserves and plays a crucial role in India’s nuclear energy program. Uranium extracted from Thummalapalle is used to fuel nuclear power plants, contributing to the country’s energy needs. The mine’s operation is subject to strict safety and environmental regulations due to the radioactive nature of uranium mining.
8. Which of the following regions has an internal drainage system?
[A] Malwa Plateau
[B] Chota Nagpur Plateau
[C] Thar region
[D] Dun valley
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Correct Answer: C [ Thar region]
Notes:
Thar region has an internal drainage system.
9. Arrange the following cities of India from west to east
1. Bilaspur
2. Ranchi
3. Bhopal
4. Jodhpur
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 4, 1, 2, 3
[B] 4, 3, 1, 2
[C] 3, 1, 2, 4
[D] 3, 4, 1, 2
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Correct Answer: B [4, 3, 1, 2]
Notes:
Correct order from west to east- Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bilaspur (Chattisgarh), Ranchi (Jharkhand).
10. Which of the following mountain range is located between Nagaland and Myanmar?
[A] Dafla
[B] Abor
[C] Naga Hills
[D] Arakanyoma
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Correct Answer: D [Arakanyoma]
Notes:
The Arakanyoma range is located in the border of Nagaland and Myanmar. Some part of this mountain range is submerged in the Bay of Bengal.
