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 Pir Panjal range is located in which of the following states or Union Territories?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Punjab
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [ Jammu and Kashmir ]
Notes:
The Pir Panjal ranges lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir in India as well as Pakistan Administered Kashmir in Pakistan, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m .
2. Which is the longest National Highway in India?
[A] NH-44
[B] NH-1
[C] NH-2
[D] NH-10
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Correct Answer: A [NH-44]
Notes:
NH-44 is the longest highway in India. It starts from Srinagar (J&K) and ends at Kanyakumari (Tamilnadu). Total length of this highway is 3,745km.
3. 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.
4. Which of the following canal gets water from Sutlej and Beas rivers in India?
[A] Buckingham Canal
[B] Indira Gandhi Canal
[C] Sethu Canal
[D] Ganga canal
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Correct Answer: B [Indira Gandhi Canal]
Notes:
The correct answer is the Indira Gandhi Canal. It is one of the longest canals in India, extending over 650 kilometers. The canal was constructed to provide irrigation to the arid regions of Rajasthan and is fed by the Sutlej River through the Bhakra Nangal Dam and the Beas River. It plays a crucial role in transforming desert land into arable land, importantly boosting agricultural productivity in the region.
5. 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.
6. The water comes to Indira Gandhi Canal from the following Rivers?
[A] Sutlej Only
[B] Sutlej & Beas
[C] Sutlej , Beas & Ravi
[D] Sutlej, Beas , Ravi & Chenab
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Correct Answer: B [Sutlej & Beas]
Notes:
The Indira Gandhi Canal primarily receives water from the Sutlej and Beas rivers. The canal, constructed in 1958, is one of the longest in India, extending over 450 kilometers. It plays a crucial role in irrigation in the arid regions of Rajasthan. The Sutlej and Beas are important tributaries of the Indus River system, which is vital for agriculture in northern India.
7. Which among the following part of Bombay (now Mumbai) is known as Old Woman’s Island?
[A] Parel
[B] Worli
[C] Colaba
[D] Mazgaon
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Correct Answer: C [Colaba]
Notes:
Old Woman’s Island or little Colaba is one of the seven islands composing the city of Mumbai. It was connected to main Mumbai island by Colaba Causeway built in 1838.
8. Saddam Beach is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharastra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Saddam Beach is a fishing village in the Malappuram district of Kerala. It was named after former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, in an act of solidarity during the 1991 Gulf War.
9. “Ambassa” was in news as the Geological Survey of India has found huge reserves of coal. In which state Ambasa is located?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Tripura
[C] Assam
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
Ambassa is a Census town in Tripura state.
10. Which among the following is the correct location of Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI)?
[A] Jodhpur
[B] Jabalpur
[C] Midnapore
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Jabalpur]
Notes:
Tropical Forest Research Institute is situated in Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). It functions under Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
