Indian Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS and SSC Examinations
Indian Geography Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Quiz for State and UPSC Civil Services Examinations. Objective Questions on Indian Geography for competitive examinations.
11. Saddam Beach is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharastra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
12. Which among the following is India’s highest salt producing state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
13. “Matrimandir” is located in:
[A] Pondicherry
[B] Chennai
[C] Panaji
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: A [Pondicherry]
14. Jawai Dam, which is built across Luni river, is located in which of the following states?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Jawai Bandh is a dam built across the Jawai river, a tributary of Luni river near Sumerpur town in Pali District of Rajasthan. The dam has capacity of 7887.5 million cubic feet and covers an area of 102,315 acres of cultivable command area. Its height is about 61.25 feet. Sei dam and Kalibor dam are the feeder dams of the Jawai dam.
15. Consider the following:
- Jharia Coal Fields
- Korba Coal Fields
- Umaria Coal Fields
The correct representation of the states in which they are located are as follows:
[A] Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh , Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh,
[C] Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
[D] Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Jharia Coal Fields
Jharia, which is the largest coal field of India, is located in Jharkhand. It lies in Damodar Valley and spreads in 280 km². Its main production is bituminous coke for production of coke. It supplies most of the coal produced in India. It is also known for a coal field fire that burnt for around a century.
Korba Coal Fields
Korba Coalfield is located in Korba district of Chhattisgarh. It is located in the basis of Hasdeo River, which is a tributary of the Mahanadi. The Gevra mine is one of the mines in Korba Coal fileds which is considered to be the largest open cast mine in India. The coal from the Korba coal field supports Korba Super Thermal Power Plant of NTPC.
Umaria Coal Fields
Umaria coal field is located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh in the Umrer River valley, which is a tributary of the Son River.
16. Which among the following country administers “Coco Islands” located in Andaman sea?
[A] India
[B] Myanmar
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
17. Tuirial Hydro Electric Project is located in which state ?
[A] Manipur
[B] Mizoram
[C] Assam
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Mizoram]
18. Which of the following is / are correct statements with respect to the western disturbances?
- Westerlies cause Western Disturbance in Indian Subcontinent
- Western Disturbance causes sudden winter rain and snow to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent
- Western Disturbance originates in Arabian Sea
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] 1 2, & 3
[D] Only 1 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Only third statement is incorrect. Western Disturbance originate in Mediterranean Sea.
19. In which of the following seasons, brief squalls and thunderstorms known as Kalbaisakhi, or Nor’westers, often occur in West Bengal?
[A] Early winter
[B] Late winter
[C] Early summer
[D] Rainy Season
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Correct Answer: C [Early summer]
Notes:
In early summer brief squalls and thunderstorms known as Kalbaisakhi, or Nor`westers, often occur in West Bengal.
20. The Jhamarkotra mines of Rajasthan are best known for which among the following minerals?
[A] Mica
[B] Zinc
[C] Rock Phosphate
[D] Lime Stone
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Correct Answer: C [Rock Phosphate]
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