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.
21. Which of the following is the only inhabited island of Aerial island Group?
[A] Smith Island
[B] Pocock Island
[C] Tatle Island
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Smith Island]
Notes:
The only inhabited island of Aerial island Group is Smith Island. The Aerial island Group belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative area.
22. At which of the following hills the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats joints?
[A] Nilgiri Hills
[B] Palani Hills
[C] Anaimudi Hills
[D] Shervoroy Hills
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Correct Answer: A [Nilgiri Hills]
Notes:
The Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats joins at the Nilgiri hills.
23. Which among the following is/are the west flowing river of India?
1. Mahanadi
2. Krishna
3. Narmada
4. Kavery
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 3 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [3 only]
Notes:
The Narmada river creates the conventional border between South India and North India. The river runs to the west for a span of 1,312 km and flowed through the Gulf of Khambat (Cambay) into the Arabian Sea, in Gujarat. Like the Mahi River and the Tapti River, the Narmada River is a river flowing from east to west.
24. The river Alakananda is originated from which of the following glaciers?
[A] Satopanth Glacier
[B] Gangotri Glacier
[C] Siachen Glacier
[D] Pindari Glacier
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Correct Answer: A [Satopanth Glacier]
Notes:
The river Alakananda is originated from Satopanth Glacier. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand. It joins the Bhagirathi river at Devprayag.
25. Arrange the following tributaries of Brahmaputra river from east to west
1. Manas
2. Dhansiri
3. Lohit
4. Tista
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 3, 2, 1, 4
[B] 3, 1, 2, 4
[C] 3, 4, 1, 2
[D] 2, 1, 3, 4
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Correct Answer: A [3, 2, 1, 4]
Notes:
The correct order of the tributaries of Brahmaputra river from east to west- Lohit, Dhansiri, Manas, Tista.
26. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
[A] Beni Tal — Chamoli
[B] Devriya Tal — Tehri
[C] Basuki Tal — Rudra prayag
[D] Dodi Tal — Uttarkashi
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Correct Answer: B [Devriya Tal — Tehri]
Notes:
Devriya Tal lake is located near chopta.
27. Which of the following is the meaning of the term “Khadar”?
[A] Old alluvial soils
[B] New alluvial soils
[C] Dry sandy soils
[D] Semi black soils
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Correct Answer: B [New alluvial soils]
Notes:
Khadar is the type of soil that consists of new alluvial deposits. It is very fertile in nature.
28. Arrange the following state as per the descending order of their soil affected area
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Rajasthan
3. Maharashtra
4. Uttar Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2, 4, 1, 3
[B] 2, 4, 3, 1
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 3, 2, 1, 4
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Correct Answer: C [2, 1, 3, 4]
Notes:
The correct descending order- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh.
29. The diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat mainly due to which of the following reason?
[A] Jhum cultivation
[B] Modern method of agriculture
[C] Insensitivity to our environment
[D] Commercial agriculture
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Correct Answer: C [Insensitivity to our environment]
Notes:
Insensitivity to our environment is the main reason for the diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat.
30. Which of the following is a depositional type of landform?
[A] Stalagmite
[B] Cave
[C] Lapis
[D] Sinkhole
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Correct Answer: A [Stalagmite]
Notes:
Stalagmite is a conical mineral deposit, usually calcite or aragonite, built upon the floor of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water.
