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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12. Which river is called Sorrow of Bengal?
[A] Ganga
[B] Teesta
[C] Damodar
[D] Thora

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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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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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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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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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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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18. What is the length of the Himalayan Range in India?
[A] 1200
[B] 1800
[C] 2500
[D] 3600

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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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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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