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. In terms of basin, which of the following is correct descending order of rivers in Southern Peninsula?
[A] Godavari, Mahanadi and Krishna
[B] Godavari, Krishna and Mahanadi
[C] Krishna, Godavari and Mahanadi
[D] Krishna, Mahanadi and Godavari
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Correct Answer: B [Godavari, Krishna and Mahanadi]
Notes:
The Godavari in the southern Peninsula has the second largest river basin covering 10 per cent of the area of India. Next to it is the Krishna basin in the region and the Mahanadi is another large basin of the region.
12. Vaan Island, sometimes seen in the news, is located in _?
[A] Gulf of Mannar
[B] Gulf of Khambhat
[C] Gulf of Kutch
[D] Brahmaputra River
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Correct Answer: A [Gulf of Mannar ]
Notes:
Vaan Island is located in the Gulf of Mannar, which is part of the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The island is one of 21 uninhabited islands in the Gulf of Mannar. It is located 12 km off the Tuticorin coast. The island was almost wiped off the map a decade ago. Scientists thought it would be underwater by 2022. The Tamil Nadu government and IIT Madras are trying to restore the island using artificial reefs.
13. Which of the following States has the largest coastal area in India? (UPSC Prelims 1982)
[A] Kerala
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Gujarat has the largest coastal area in India .It is around 1214.7 Km. Andhra Pradesh has the second largest coastal area after Gujarat. 973.7 Km.
14. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
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List I
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List II
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(Agricultural products)
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(Foremost producer)
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I. Cotton
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(A) Madhya Pradesh
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II. Gram
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(B) Gujarat
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III. Black pepper
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(C) West Bengal
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IV. Pineapple
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(D) Kerala
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Codes: (UPSC Prelims 1998)
[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.
15. Which of the following line divides India into northern and Southern parts?
[A] Tropic of cancer
[B] Equator
[C] Tropic of capricorn
[D] Arctic circle
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Correct Answer: A [Tropic of cancer]
Notes:
The Tropic of Cancer (23°30’ N) divides India into almost two halves (Northern and Southern parts).
16. The first upheaval of Himalaya was started in which period?
[A] Oligocene
[B] Miocene
[C] Eocene
[D] Pliocene
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Correct Answer: C [Eocene]
Notes:
The first upheaval of Himalaya was started in the Eocene period (65 million years ago).
17. What is the name for the fertile tracts in the plains of Rajasthan?
[A] Dhaya
[B] Chars
[C] Rohi
[D] Ghaggar
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Correct Answer: C [Rohi]
Notes:
The eastern part of the Thar desert up to the Aravalli Range is a semi-arid plain known as Rajasthan Bagar. It is drained by numerous short seasonal streams originating from the Aravalli range. These streams form fertile patches, referred to as “Rohi”. This geographical feature highlights the diversity in the desert landscape of Rajasthan and its ability to support agriculture despite challenging climatic conditions.
18. Ananthagiri Hills is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Ananthagiri Hills is located in the state of Telangana. Hussain Sagar and Himayathsagar receive water that flows from the hill.
19. Cardamom hills lie along the border of which of the following states?
[A] Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala and Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka and Kerala
[D] Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala and Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Cardamom hills are the most southern hills of India. It is situated at the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
20. Which of the following is known as the “Ooty of Vellore”?
[A] Javadi Hills
[B] Kilkunda
[C] Melagiri
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Javadi Hills]
Notes:
Javadi Hills is known as the “Ooty of Vellore”. It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and divided Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts.
