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. In which of the following states, the Sharavati Project is located?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Sharavati is the name of the river that flows entirely in Karnataka. India’s famous Jog falls is created by this river.
Other name of Jog falls- Gerosoppa falls.
2. Through which of the following north east states in India , the tropic of cancer passes?
[A] Tripura & Nagaland
[B] Tripura & Mizoram
[C] Meghalaya & Mizoram
[D] Assam & Tripura
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura & Mizoram]
Notes:
Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
3. Manas river is a tributary of which of the following rivers ?
[A] Narmada
[B] Ganga
[C] Indus
[D] Brahmaputra River
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Correct Answer: D [Brahmaputra River]
Notes:
The Manas River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River flowing through Assam. It is named after Manasa, the serpent god in Hindu mythology.
4. Which among the following correspond to the maximum and minimum road length in India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar
[B] Madhya Pradesh and Lakshdweep
[C] Maharastra and Lakshadweep
[D] Maharastra and Damn & Diu
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Correct Answer: C [Maharastra and Lakshadweep]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Maharashtra and Lakshadweep.” Maharashtra has the longest road network in India, with over 250,000 kilometers of roads, facilitating extensive connectivity. In contrast, Lakshadweep, being a small group of islands, has the shortest road length, with limited infrastructure primarily due to its geographical constraints. This stark contrast highlights the vast differences in road development across Indian states.
5. Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states in India?
[A] Six
[B] Seven
[C] Five
[D] Eight
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Correct Answer: D [Eight]
Notes:
The tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
6. Which among the following states has highest population density?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
The population density of India in 2011 was 382 per sq.km. Bihar with 1,106 population persons per sq.km is most thickly populated state followed by West Bengal (1,028) and Kerala (860).
7. In which of the following geographical regions live the six tribes Toda, Kota, Kurumba, Irula, Paniyan and Kattunaicken recognized by the Government of India as Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs)?
[A] North East States
[B] Nilgiri Mountains
[C] Coastal Orissa
[D] Thar Desert
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Correct Answer: B [Nilgiri Mountains]
Notes:
The six tribes—Toda, Kota, Kurumba, Irula, Paniyan, and Kattunaicken—are recognized as Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) in the Nilgiri Mountains of Tamil Nadu. This region is known for its unique biodiversity and cultural heritage. The Todas are particularly noted for their distinctive dairy farming practices and traditional huts, while the Kotas are known for their blacksmithing skills. The Nilgiri Hills are also part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its rich flora and fauna.
8. As per seismic zoning map of Government of India, Jaitapur site falls within which among the following?
[A] Zone II
[B] Zone III
[C] Zone IV
[D] Zone V
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Correct Answer: B [Zone III]
Notes:
According to the Government of India’s seismic zoning map, the Jaitapur site falls within zone III. The Jaitapur site is not considered earthquake-prone. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a seismic zonation map of India in 1962. The map classifies the country into four seismic zones. Zone V is the most seismically active region.A seismic zone is an area of seismicity that may share a common cause. It may also be a region on a map where a common rate of seismicity is assumed for calculating probabilistic ground motions
9. Pattiseema Project is associated with integration of which of the following rivers?
[A] Krishna and Godavari
[B] Krishna and Kaveri
[C] Godavari and Mahanadi
[D] Ganga and Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna and Godavari]
Notes:
Pattiseema is a village in Polavaram mandal of West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme (PLIS) is a temporary substitute to the proposed Polavaram project across the Godavari.
10. Consider the following Fossil Parks of India:
1.Shivalik Fossil Park
2.Mandla Plant Fossil National Park
3.National Fossil Wood Park
In which of the following states the above fossil parks are located?
[A] Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
[D] Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [ Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu ]
Notes:
The Geological Survey of India currently maintains two protected areas bearing rich fossil deposits. Shivalik Fossil Park, near Saketi, Himachal Pradesh is notable for its life-size models of the vertebrates that might have roamed the Shivalik Hills 1.5-2.5 million years ago. Mandla Plant Fossil Park is located near Dindori, Madhya Pradesh. The park attempts to preserve the fossils remains of a primordial forest that covered the region 40-150 million years ago. The National Fossil Wood Park is in Tamil Nadu.
