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.
11. Copper deposits in India are found in which of the following regions? (UPSC Prelims 1989)
[A] Singhbhum
[B] Kolar
[C] Salem
[D] Karanpura
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Correct Answer: A [Singhbhum]
Notes:
Major copper ore deposits are located in Singhbhum district (Jharkhand), Balghat district (Madhya Pradesh) and Jhunjhunu and Alwar districts (Rajasthan).
12. The tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar Islands belongs to which of the following races? (UPSC Prelims 1997)
[A] Australoid race
[B] Caucasoid race
[C] Mongoloid race
[D] Negroid race
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Correct Answer: D [Negroid race]
Notes:
The tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar Islands belongs to the Negroid race. The Andaman Islands are home to four ‘Negrito’ tribes – the Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa and Sentinelese. The Nicobar Islands are home to two ‘Mongoloid’ tribes – the Shompen and Nicobarese. The ‘Negrito’ tribes are believed to have arrived in the islands from Africa up to 60,000 years ago.
13. Which one from the following cities is at the highest altitude above mean sea level? (UPSC Prelims 2003)
[A] Bangalore
[B] Delhi
[C] Jodhpur
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: A [Bangalore]
Notes:
Bangalore is the city which is 937 metres above sea level, Delhi is 218 metres sea level, Jodhpur is 230 metres and Nagpur is 247.5 metres above the sea level.
14. Which state does the Ghaggar River predominantly traverse before it ends in Rajasthan?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
The Ghaggar River is an endorheic river, meaning it does not flow into an ocean or sea but instead terminates in a closed basin. It originates in Himachal Pradesh, flows through Haryana and Punjab, and finally ends in Rajasthan, where it is often called a “dead river.” The river has tributaries like the Markanda and Tangri, and has faced flooding issues in 1993 and 1998 due to heavy rainfall and inadequate embankments.
15. Which among the following states of India have common borders with Pakistan?
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Punjab
3. Rajasthan
4. Gujarat
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat have common borders with Pakistan.
16. Rann of Katch is separated from the Kathiawar Peninsula by which of the following?
[A] 11° channel
[B] Gulf of Katch
[C] Khambat Bay
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Gulf of Katch]
Notes:
Rann of Katch is separated from the Kathiawar Peninsula by the Gulf of Katch. It is a part of the Gujarat Coastal Plain.
17. Consider the following statements:
- The Coromandel coast is formed due to emergence
- The Malabar coast is formed due to emergence
- The Konkan coast is formed due to submergence
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
The Coromandel and Malabar coasts are formed due to emergence. However, the Konkan coast is formed due to emergence and not submergence.
18. Dzüko Valley hill station is located in the border of which of the following pair of states?
[A] Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Manipur and Mizoram
[C] Manipur and Meghalaya
[D] Nagaland and Manipur
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Correct Answer: D [Nagaland and Manipur]
Notes:
Dzüko Valley hill station is located in the border of the state of Nagaland and Manipur at an altitude of 2,452 meters.
19. Which of the following island of Assam was given the name “Peacock Island” by the British?
[A] Majuli Island
[B] Dibru Saikhowa Island
[C] Umananda Island
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Umananda Island]
Notes:
Umananda Island was given the name “Peacock Island” by the British. It is a smallest river island in the river of Brahmaputra.
20. Which of the following island is also known as Cardamom island?
[A] Amini Island
[B] Chetlat Island
[C] Kadmat Island
[D] Kiltan Island
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Correct Answer: C [Kadmat Island]
Notes:
Kadmat Island is also known as Cardamom island. It is a coral island. It is one of the islands of the Amindivi subgroup.
