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 rivers originated from Amarkantak of the Maikal hills?
[A] Narmada
[B] Tapi
[C] Mahi
[D] Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: A [Narmada]
Notes:
The Narmada river originated from Amarkantak of the Maikal hills (Chattisgarh). It flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
22. Which among the following soils is also known as the omnibus group?
[A] Alluvial Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Black Soil
[D] Laterite Soil
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Correct Answer: B [Red Soil]
Notes:
Red Soil is also known as the omnibus group. The presence of ferric oxide is responsible for the red colour of the soil.
23. Red soils are deficient in which among the following?
[A] Nitrogen
[B] Potash
[C] Humus
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Red soils are deficient in Nitrogen, Potash, Humus, Phosphate, Magnesia. Cultivation of wheat, cotton, millet are suitable in this type of soil.
24. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is situated in which of the following states of India?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is situated in the state of Karnataka.
25. Maximum soot is released from which of the following sources?
[A] CNG vehicles
[B] Petrol vehicles
[C] Thermal Power Plants
[D] Diesel vehicles
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Correct Answer: C [Thermal Power Plants]
Notes:
Maximum soot is released from thermal Power Plants.
26. What percent of the total electricity is produced by the Thermal Power Plant in India?
[A] 70%
[B] 62%
[C] 53%
[D] 45%
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Correct Answer: A [70%]
Notes:
A thermal power station generates electrical energy by driving a turbine through hot steam. About 70% of the total electricity is produced by the Thermal Power Plant in India.
27. Which among the following states ranks first in the production of thermal power?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The production of thermal power is highest in Maharashtra. Maharashtra is followed by Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and West Bengal.
28. Which among the following was the primary reason for setting up Damodar Valley Corporation?
[A] Fish Culture
[B] Power Generation
[C] Flood Control
[D] Tourism
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Correct Answer: C [Flood Control]
Notes:
The primary reason for setting up Damodar Valley Corporation was controlling of the flood. “Damodar Flood Enquiry Committee” suggested to set up an organization similar to the Tennessee Valley Authority of USA. Meghnad Saha was one of the members of the committee.
29. G arboreum, G herbaceum, G hirsutum and G barbadense are the species of which of the following crops in India? (G = Gossypium)
[A] Species of jute
[B] Species of silk
[C] Species of cotton
[D] Species of wool
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Correct Answer: C [Species of cotton]
Notes:
G arboreum, G herbaceum, G hirsutum and G barbadense are the species of cotton.
30. Generally, standards in ‘Organic Farming’ are designed to encourage the use of which of the following?
[A] Natural substances
[B] Genetically modified substances
[C] Artificial substances
[D] Manmade substances
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Correct Answer: A [Natural substances]
Notes:
Generally, standards in ‘Organic Farming’ are designed to encourage the use of natural substances. It prohibits the use of synthetic pesticides, antibiotics, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms and growth hormones.
