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 of the following ports is the largest natural port of India?
[A] Vishakapatnam port
[B] Mumbai port
[C] Ennore port
[D] Kandla port
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai port]
Notes:
Mumbai port is located on the mainland of West mumbai. It is the largest port in India. It is a natural harbour and is 10-12 metre deep. It handles around one-fifth of India’s foreign trade.
12. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the north and going towards the south?
[A] Nallamalai Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Javadi Hills-Anaimalai Hills
[B] Anaimalai Hills-Javadi Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Nallamalai Hills
[C] Nallamalai Hills-Javadi Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Anaimalai Hills
[D] Anaimalai Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Javadi Hills-Nallamalai Hills
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Correct Answer: C [Nallamalai Hills-Javadi Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Anaimalai Hills]
Notes:
The correct sequence of the given hills starting from north and going towards to south is Nallamalai Hills, Javadi Hills, Nilgiri Hills, Anamalai Hills.
13. Which of the following states of India has the largest area?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan has the largest area (342,239 sq km).
14. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. Himalayan mountain chain was part of Laurasia or Angaraland geological divisions
2. Peninsular India was part of Gondwanaland of Geological divisions
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 & 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1 & 2]
Notes:
From the geological history of India, the two main structural divisions are Himalayan mountain chain, which is a part of Laurasia/Angaraland and the southern part called Gondwanaland of which peninsular India formed one of the blocks.
15. Which series of the Dharwar geological system is alternatively referred to as the “Delhi Series”?
[A] Chilpi Series
[B] Rialo Series
[C] Champion Series
[D] Khondolite Series
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Correct Answer: B [Rialo Series]
Notes:
The Rialo Series is part of the Dharwar geological system and is also known as the Delhi Series. The Dharwar system is the second oldest Precambrian rock system in India. It was formed approximately 2.6 billion years ago in the regions of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It was named after the city of Dharwad, where these rocks are most prominently found.
16. The traditional construction type earthquake-resistant house Bhonga is found in which of the following places in India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tripura
[C] Gujarat
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
The traditional construction type earthquake-resistant house Bhonga is found in the Kutch district of Gujarat. It is actually a cylindrical shaped room with conical roof shade.
17. The earthquake-resistant construction Dhajji Dewari system is found in which of the following places of India?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Tripura
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The earthquake-resistant construction Dhajji Dewari system is found in Jammu and Kashmir. The construction got its recognition after the earthquake in Kashmir in the year 2005.
18. The Upland and Marshy land of Delta plain is known as by which of the following pair of names?
[A] Dhaya, Doab
[B] Kankar, Rohi
[C] Chars, Bils
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Chars, Bils ]
Notes:
The extension of the Khadar plain is referred to as the Delta plain. The Upland and Marshy land of Delta plain is known as respectively Chars and Bils.
19. 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.
20. Arrange the following Himalayan hills from East to West?
1. Dafla Hills
2. Miri Hills
3. Abor Hills
4. Mishmi Hills
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 4, 3, 2, 1
[C] 3, 1, 2, 4
[D] 2, 1, 4, 3
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Correct Answer: B [4, 3, 2, 1]
Notes:
All hills are located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Correct east to west order- Mishmi Hills, Abor Hills, Miri Hills, Dafla Hills.
