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. 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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Correct Answer: B [Barkhans]
Notes:
The area of arid topography with sand dunes in the Aravali are known as Barkhans. It is a crescent-shaped dune.
12. Which one of the following Hill/ Hill Range does not lie in Maharashtra?
[A] Satmala Hills
[B] Harishchandra Range
[C] Mandav Hills
[D] Balaghat Range
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Correct Answer: C [Mandav Hills]
Notes:
Mandav Hills are situated in Madhya Pradesh.
13. Which of the following island is the northernmost island of the Andaman Nicobar Group of island?
[A] Landfall Island
[B] West Island
[C] Smith Island
[D] Pocock Island
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Correct Answer: A [Landfall Island]
Notes:
The northernmost island of the Andaman Nicobar Group of island is Landfall Island. Kari tribal people live in this island.
14. Which of the following is the northern most island of Nicobar island?
[A] Little Nicobar
[B] Car Nicobar
[C] Great Nicobar
[D] Teressa island
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Correct Answer: B [Car Nicobar]
Notes:
The northern most island of Nicobar island is the Car Nicobar. Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands from each other.
15. Salsette Island is a part of which of the following states of India?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Salsette Island is a part of the state of Maharashtra. It is one of the most densely populated islands in the world.
16. Which of the following statements about Bhitarkanika Mangroves is/ are correct?
1. It is located in the deltaic region of Brahmani and Baitarani rivers
2. It lies in the state of Odisha
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:
Bhitarkanika Mangroves forest is located in the deltaic region of Brahmani and Baitarani rivers in the state of Odisha.
17. Katchh & Kathiawar Peninsula are separated from each other by which of the following gulfs/ Bays?
[A] Gulf of Katchh
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Gulf of Mannar
[D] Gulf of Aden
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Correct Answer: A [Gulf of Katchh]
Notes:
Katchh & Kathiawar Peninsula are separated from each other by the Gulf of Katchh. It is located in the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in Gujarat.
18. The northern upland of the Karnataka plateau is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Rohi
[B] Malnad
[C] Maidan
[D] Hamada
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Correct Answer: B [Malnad]
Notes:
The northern upland of the Karnataka plateau is known as Malnad. The meaning of Malnad in Kannada is a hilly region. It is composed of granite and gneiss. It is covered with dense forests.
19. Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini are tributaries of which of the following river?
[A] Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Kaveri
[D] Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: C [Kaveri]
Notes:
The name of the tributaries of the Kaveri river are Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini.
20. Which of the following types of drainage patterns has the characteristics of outflowing rivers which is away from a central point and resembles the spokes of a wheel?
[A] Barbed Pattern
[B] Radial Pattern
[C] Annular Pattern
[D] Deranged Pattern
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Correct Answer: B [Radial Pattern]
Notes:
The Radial Pattern of drainage has the characteristics of outflowing rivers which is away from a central point and resembles the spokes of a wheel. Some of these kinds of rivers are Narmada, Tapi, Son, Mahanadi, etc.
