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. In terms of latitudinal and longitudinal position, India is situated in which of the following hemisphere?
[A] Northern and Eastern
[B] Southern and Eastern
[C] Northern and Western
[D] Southern and Western
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Correct Answer: A [Northern and Eastern]
Notes:
India is located in Northern and Eastern hemisphere (between 8° 4″ Nand 37° 6″ N latitude and 68° 7″ and 97° 25″ E longitude).
12. In which of the following islands of India an active volcano found?
[A] Little Nicobar Island
[B] Maya Bunder Island
[C] Nancowry Island
[D] Barren Island
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Correct Answer: D [Barren Island]
Notes:
Barren Island is located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano of India.
13. The older alluvial plain above the level of the flood plains is known as which of the following?
[A] Tarai
[B] Khadar
[C] Bhangar
[D] Bhabar
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Correct Answer: C [Bhangar]
Notes:
The older alluvial plain above the level of the flood plains is known as Bhangar. It contains Kankar (Calcium Carbonate).
14. The Mt. Everest is situated in which of the following region?
[A] Nepal Himalayas
[B] Assam Himalayas
[C] Punjab Himalayas
[D] Kashmir Haimalayas
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Correct Answer: A [Nepal Himalayas]
Notes:
The Mt. Everest is situated in Nepal Himalayas. It is the highest mountain (8,848 meters) above sea level.
15. 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.
16. Which of the following is the largest glacier of the Nun-Kun peak?
[A] Gangri
[B] Diamir
[C] Zemu
[D] Rupal
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Correct Answer: A [Gangri]
Notes:
The largest glacier of the Nun-Kun peak is Gangri glacier. The length of the glacier is 13 kilometers.
17. Jelep La pass is located in which of the following Himalayan regions?
[A] Punjab Himalaya
[B] Kashmir Himalaya
[C] Sikkim Himalaya
[D] Himachal Himalaya
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Correct Answer: C [Sikkim Himalaya]
Notes:
Jelep La (Elevation 4,267 m or 13,999 ft) is a high mountain pass between Sikkim, India and Tibet.
18. Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India?
[A] Himalayas
[B] Nilgiri
[C] Vindhya
[D] Aravalli
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Correct Answer: D [Aravalli]
Notes:
The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountains in India.
19. Which of the following is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
[A] Mount Diavolo
[B] Saddle Peak
[C] Mount Thuiller
[D] Mount Koyale
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Correct Answer: B [Saddle Peak]
Notes:
The highest Peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Saddle Peak (732 meters).
20. Which of the following landforms occupy the North-Western parts of the Indian state of Bihar?
[A] Kaimur Plateau
[B] Nawada Hilly Region
[C] Someshwar Hilly Range
[D] Rajgir Hilly Region
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Correct Answer: C [Someshwar Hilly Range]
Notes:
Someshwar Hilly Range occupy the North-Western parts of the Indian state of Bihar.
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