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. ‘Lushai’ is the name given to tribal population living in which of the following states? (UPSC Prelims 1987)
[A] Nagaland
[B] Manipur
[C] Tripura
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: C [Tripura]
Notes:
Lushai’s are commonly known as Mizos. Racially they are known to be under Mongoliod origin. Their main concentration is under Kanchanpur Sub-Division of North Tripura District.
12. Which river is called Sorrow of Bengal?
[A] Ganga
[B] Teesta
[C] Damodar
[D] Thora
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Correct Answer: C [Damodar]
Notes:
Damodar river is called the “Sorrow of Bengal”. It flows across Jarkhand and Bihar.
13. 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.
14. The natural dam Allah Bund was created by which of the following earthquakes of India?
[A] Rann of Kutch earthquake 1819
[B] Koyna Earthquake Of 1967
[C] Assam earthquake of 1897
[D] Uttarkashi Earthquake 1991
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Correct Answer: A [Rann of Kutch earthquake 1819]
Notes:
The natural dam Allah Bund (“Dam of God”) was created during the Rann of Kutch earthquake in 1819 across the Puran river.
15. Which among the following statements are correct?
1. Rann of Kutch is formed by the recession of the sea
2. Kuchaman, Sambhar and Didwana are saltwater lakes
3. The land to the east of Aravallis is known as Bagar
4. The fertile flood plains formed by small streams in Rajasthan are known as Rohi
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Rann of Kutch is formed by the recession of the sea. Kuchaman, Sambhar and Didwana are saltwater lakes. The fertile flood plains formed by small streams in Rajasthan are known as Rohi.
16. The area of arid topography with sand dunes in the Aravali are known as by which of the following name?
[A] Blizzard
[B] Barkhans
[C] Badland
[D] Maidan
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Correct Answer: B [Barkhans]
Notes:
The area of arid topography with sand dunes in the Aravali are known as Barkhans. It is a crescent-shaped dune.
17. The undulating, aeolian, sandy deposit of the upper ganga plain is known as by which name?
[A] Bhur
[B] Dhaya
[C] Dhriyan
[D] Rohi
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Correct Answer: A [Bhur]
Notes:
The undulating, aeolian, sandy deposit of the upper Ganga plain is known as Bhur. It is considered as the unique feature of this plain and suitable for sugarcane cultivation.
18. What is the length of the Himalayan Range in India?
[A] 1200
[B] 1800
[C] 2500
[D] 3600
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Correct Answer: C [2500]
Notes:
The length of the Himalayan range in India is 2500 kilometers. Its width is about 320 kilometers in the east and about 500 kilometers in the west.
19. Which of the following is the highest motorable pass of India?
[A] Khardung La Pass
[B] Burzail Pass
[C] Zozila Pass
[D] Bara Lachla Pass
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Correct Answer: A [Khardung La Pass]
Notes:
Khardung La Pass is considered as the highest motorable pass of India. The pass joins Leh with Siachin. The elevation of this pass is about 6,000 meters.
20. Which of the following passes is located in the ancient silk road?
[A] Thang La
[B] Jelep La
[C] Nathu La
[D] Lipu Lekh
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Correct Answer: C [Nathu La]
Notes:
Nathu La is located in the ancient silk road. It is situated on the Indo China border.
