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. Which of the following States is landlocked?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: D [Bihar]
Notes:
Landlocked means a region surrounded by only land. In India states like Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhatisgarh, Punjab, Haryana, all seven sisters and sikkim, Telangana and few more states are landlocked. Bihar is a state in East India, bordering Nepal. It is divided by the River Ganges, which floods its fertile plains.
12. From which of the following sources the maximum water supply is given to the Indian agriculture?
[A] Rivers
[B] Wells
[C] Monsoon rains
[D] Desalinised marine water
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Correct Answer: C [Monsoon rains]
Notes:
The two main sources of water in India are rainfall and glacial snowmelt in the Himalayas. Although snow and glaciers are poor producers of freshwater, they are good distributors as they yield at the time of need, in the hot season.
13. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
|
List I |
List II |
|
(Agricultural products) |
(Foremost producer) |
|
I. Cotton |
(A) Madhya Pradesh |
|
II. Gram |
(B) Gujarat |
|
III. Black pepper |
(C) West Bengal |
|
IV. Pineapple |
(D) Kerala |
Codes:
[A] I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
[B] I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
[C] I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C
[D] I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D
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Correct Answer: A [I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C]
Notes:
Gujarat is the foremost producer of cotton.
Gram is produced in Madhya Pradesh,
Black pepper is produced in Kerala and
Pineapple is produced highest in West Bengal.
14. How many metropolitan cities are there in India?
[A] 8
[B] 9
[C] 13
[D] 23
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Correct Answer: D [23]
Notes:
The 74th Amendment to the Indian Constitution defines a metropolitan area as an area having a population of 10 Lakh or 1 Million or more, comprised in one or more districts and consisting of two or more Municipalities or Panchayats or other contiguous areas, specified by the Governor by public notification. At present there are around 23 metropolitan areas viz. Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Gorakhpur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, National Capital Region, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Salem, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam.
15. Which series of the Dharwar geological system is alternatively referred to as the “Delhi Series”?
[A] Chilpi Series
[B] Rialo Series
[C] Champion Series
[D] Khondolite Series
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Correct Answer: B [Rialo Series]
Notes:
The Rialo Series is part of the Dharwar geological system and is also known as the Delhi Series. The Dharwar system is the second oldest Precambrian rock system in India. It was formed approximately 2.6 billion years ago in the regions of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It was named after the city of Dharwad, where these rocks are most prominently found.
16. Which among the following matches of Doabs of the Punjab Haryana plains and their location between rivers are correct?
1. Bari Doab- Between Beas and Ravi
2. Bist Doab- Between Beas and Satluj
3. Rechna Doab- Between Ravi and Chenab
4. Chaj Doab- Between Chenab and Jhelum
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 4
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Bari Doab- Between Beas and Ravi. Bist Doab- Between Beas and Satluj. Rechna Doab- Between Ravi and Chenab. Chaj Doab- Between Chenab and Jhelum.
17. Which of the following is the largest glacier of the Eastern Himalayan region?
[A] Lonak
[B] Sonapani
[C] Zemu
[D] Bara Shigri
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Correct Answer: C [Zemu]
Notes:
The largest glacier of the Eastern Himalayan region is Zemu glacier. The length of the glacier is 26 kilometers. It is situated in the state of Sikkim.
18. Which among the following hill stations are situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh?
1. Chail
2. Dalhousie
3. Palampur
4. Kullu
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 4
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
All four hill stations are located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
19. Which among the following hill stations are located in the state of Odisha?
1. Daringabadi
2. Tensa
3. Kiriburu
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Daringabadi, Tensa, Tensa all three are situated in the state of Odisha.
20. Batasia loop, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological park, Peace Pagoda are the famous attraction of which of the following hill stations?
[A] Ranikhet
[B] Darjeeling
[C] Panchmarhi
[D] Kodaikanal
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Correct Answer: B [Darjeeling]
Notes:
Batasia loop, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Peace Pagoda are the famous attraction of Darjeeling hill station. It is located in the state of West Bengal.
