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. Which of the following Monsoons account for most of the rainfall in India?
[A] North East Monsoon
[B] South West Monsoon
[C] South East Monsoon
[D] East Asia Monsoon
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Correct Answer: B [South West Monsoon]
12. Which among the following spreads from Sasaram and Rohtas in Western Bihar to Chittaurgarh in Rajasthan?
[A] Aravali System
[B] Vindhyan System
[C] Dharwar System
[D] Cudappah System
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Correct Answer: B [Vindhyan System]
Notes:
Vidnyhan System stretches from sasaram and rohtas in western Bihar to chittaurgarh in Rajasthan. These rocks came into existence after cuddapah rocks. These are sedimentary rocks which are built from sandstone, shale, and limestones.
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. Which of the following is the characteristic feature of Narmada Valley?
[A] Glacial origin
[B] Aeolian origin
[C] Structural origin
[D] Volcanic origin
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Correct Answer: C [Structural origin]
Notes:
Narmada valley creates the traditional boundary between North India and South India and has a structural origin.
15. Which among the following statements is/ are true?
1. Crystallization is a form of mechanical weathering
2. Hydration causes granular disintegration
3. Frost action is synonymous with freeze-thaw action
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Crystallization is a form of mechanical weathering which is operative especially in arid climates. Hydration is another process that involves water, but there is no chemical change present. Hydration causes granular disintegration. Frost action is also termed as synonymous with freeze-thaw action.
16. Which among the following places of India are covered under the seismic zone V?
1. Kashmir
2. Punjab
3. North East India
4. Rann of Katch
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 3 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Seismic zone V is the highest risk zone that suffers earthquakes of the highest intensity. The areaS under the zones are Kashmir, Punjab, North East India, Rann of Katch, Central and Western Himalayas.
17. Which of the following regions are the resultant of Geosyncline Evolution?
[A] Northern mountains
[B] Peninsular region
[C] Arakan Yoma folded zones
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Northern mountains]
Notes:
The Northern Mountain regions are the resultant of Geosyncline Evolution.
18. Arrange the following tract in the order of their location from North to South
1. Bhangar
2. Bhabar
3. Tarai
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3
[B] 2, 1, 3
[C] 3, 2, 1
[D] 2, 3, 1
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Correct Answer: D [2, 3, 1]
Notes:
The correct order from North to South- Bhabar, Tarai, Bhangar.
19. Which of the following region is known as the Rahr of India?
[A] Mahanadi region
[B] Damodar Valley region
[C] Bundelkhand region
[D] Malwa region
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Correct Answer: B [Damodar Valley region]
Notes:
Damodar Valley region (The Durgapur city) is known as the Rahr of India.
20. Which of the following glaciers is located in the Lahul Spiti region?
[A] Diamir
[B] Rupal
[C] Sonapani
[D] Zemu
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Correct Answer: C [Sonapani]
Notes:
Sonapani glacier is located in the Lahul Spiti region. The length of the glacier is 15 kilometers.
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