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. Which Indian city, famous for its lagoons, is known as the Venice of the East?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Jaipur
[C] Mumbai
[D] Alappuzha
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Correct Answer: D [Alappuzha]
Notes:
Alappuzha town with canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, Alappuzha was described by Lord Curzon as the “Venice of the East.” Hence, it is known as the “Venetian Capital” of Kerala.
12. Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?
[A] Desert sand
[B] Alluvial
[C] Podzolic
[D] Lateritic
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Correct Answer: D [Lateritic]
Notes:
Lateritic soil types of India are rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron. Laterite soils are those soils which are found in the areas which receive high rainfall and have very high temperature. This results in the less humus content in the soil. Also, they have excess amount of iron in them.
13. 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.
14. Which of the following is the highest peak of the Kumayun Himalayas?
[A] Dunagiri
[B] Kamet
[C] Trisul
[D] Nanda Devi
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Correct Answer: D [Nanda Devi]
Notes:
The highest peak of the Kumayun Himalayas is Nanda Devi (7817 meters). The height of other peaks are Dunagiri- 7066 meters, Kamet- 7756 meters, Trisul- 7140 meters.
15. The Pilgrims of Kailash Manas Sarobar cross through which of the following passes?
[A] Lipu Lekh
[B] Niti Pass
[C] Muling La
[D] Jelep La
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Correct Answer: A [Lipu Lekh]
Notes:
The Pilgrims of Kailash Manas Sarobar cross through Lipu Lekh. It is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It is situated at the elevation of 5,200 meters.
16. Arrange the following mountain peaks of India from North to South
1. Nanda Devi
2. Kalsubai
3. Gurushikhar
4. Dodabetta
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 1, 4, 2, 3
[D] 1, 3, 4, 2
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 2, 4]
Notes:
Correct order from North to South- Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand), Gurushikhar (Rajasthan), Kalsubai (Maharashtra), Dodabetta (Tamil Nadu).
17. Which among the following hill stations are located in the state of Sikkim?
1. Gangtok
2. Pelling
3. Ravangla
4. Yumthang
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[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:
Gangtok, Pelling, Ravangla, Yumthang all four hill stations are situated in the state of Sikkim. Yumthang Valley is also known as the Sikkim Valley of Flowers.
18. Arrange the following hill station from North to South
1. Mussoorie
2. Araku Valley
3. Ooty
4. Patnitop
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 3, 2, 4
[B] 4, 1, 2, 3
[C] 1, 4, 2, 3
[D] 4, 3, 1, 2
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Correct Answer: B [4, 1, 2, 3]
Notes:
Correct order from north to south- Patnitop (Jammu and Kashmir), Mussoorie (Uttarakhand), Araku Valley (Andhra Pradesh), Ooty (Tamil Nadu).
19. Which of the following foreign country is closer to the Andaman group of islands?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Indonesia
[C] Thailand
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [Myanmar]
Notes:
Myanmar is the closest country from the Andaman group of islands. Indonesia is closer to the Nicobar group of Islands.
20. Which of the following is the world’s most important nesting beach for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles?
[A] Gahirmatha Beach
[B] Paradeep sea Beach
[C] Tajpur Beach
[D] Mandarmani Beach
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Correct Answer: A [Gahirmatha Beach]
Notes:
Gahirmatha Beach is the world’s most important nesting beach for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. It is located in Odisha. All the species of sea turtles of Odisha are included as “vulnerable” in the IUCN Red Data Book.
