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. What is the total number of oil refineries situated in Assam?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 7
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Correct Answer: C [4]
Notes:
Assam state of India is rich in mineral resources. Petroleum or crude oil is the most important of them all. In fact, Assam is the mother of Indian petroleum industry. In India, petroleum was first discovered in Assam. It was Digboi in Assam where the first Oil Refinery in Asia came up. Indian petroleum companies like OIL and ONGC were born out of Assam. Four Oil Refineries of Assam are Digboi Refinery, Noonmati refinery in Guwahati, Dhaligoan refinery near Bongaigaon, Numaligarh Refinery of Golaghat district.
12. In which of the following place does Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean meet?
[A] Chennai
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Cochin
[D] Kanyakumari
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Correct Answer: D [Kanyakumari]
Notes:
The Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian ocean meet at the southernmost part of Indian peninsula which is Kanyakumari. This point is popularly known as Cape Comorin. It is the southern tip of the Cardamon Hills, an extension of Western Ghats range along the west coast of India.
13. Which of the following roads negotiates four high passes of the world in the Himalayas?
[A] Leh to Manali
[B] Shimla to Dalhousie
[C] Darjeeling to Nepal
[D] Shimla to Kulu
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Correct Answer: A [Leh to Manali]
Notes:
The average elevation of Leh-Manali highway is more than 4,000 m (13,000 feet) and its highest elevation is 5,328 m (17,480 ft) at Tanglang La mountain pass. It is flanked by mountain ranges on both sides featuring some stunning sand and rock natural formations. This road also negotiates four high passes of the world in the Himalayas.
14. Arrange the following places from East to West?
1. Murshidabad
2. Gorakhpur
3. Bhopal
4. Bhavnagar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 2, 1, 4, 3
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notes:
The correct order from east to west- Murshidabad (West Bengal), Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bhavnagar (Gujarat).
15. Which of the following is the southern most point of India’s mainland?
[A] Campbell Point
[B] Cape Comorin
[C] Indira Point
[D] Sir Creek estuary
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Correct Answer: B [Cape Comorin]
Notes:
Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu) is the southern most point of India’s mainland.
16. Which among the following places of India are covered under the seismic zone IV?
1. Jammu & Kashmir
2. Delhi
3. Bihar
4. Indo Gangetic plain
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[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:
Seismic zone IV is a high damage risk zone. The areas under the zones are Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Bihar and the Indo Gangetic plain.
17. The deep ravined and gullies cut by the Chambal river in the Malwa plateau is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Barkhans
[B] Badland
[C] Maidan
[D] Hamada
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Correct Answer: B [Badland]
Notes:
The deep ravined and gullies cut by the Chambal river in the Malwa plateau is known as Badland. It is not suitable for agricultural use.
18. Which of the following passes is situated at the highest elevation?
[A] Nathu La
[B] Jelep La
[C] Rohtang
[D] Zoji La
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Correct Answer: A [Nathu La]
Notes:
Nathu La (4,310 m) is situated at the highest elevation. It is located in Sikkim.
19. Which of the following peaks of India is known as the ‘five treasures of snow’?
[A] Kanchenjunga
[B] Trishul
[C] Nanda Devi
[D] Kamet
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Correct Answer: A [Kanchenjunga]
Notes:
The name Kanchenjunga was originated from Tibet. The meaning of Kanchenjunga in the Tibetan language is ‘five treasures of snow’.
20. In the Thar region, the shifting sand dunes are locally known as by which name?
[A] Daurs
[B] Dhoros
[C] Dhaya
[D] Dhrian
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Correct Answer: D [Dhrian]
Notes:
In the Thar desert, the shifting sand dunes are locally known as Dhrian.
