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 second biggest river island in Asia?
[A] Majuli Island
[B] Bhavani Island
[C] Peacock Island
[D] Nongkhnum River Island
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Correct Answer: D [Nongkhnum River Island]
Notes:
Nongkhnum River Island is the second biggest river island in Asia. It is the biggest island of Meghalaya and is formed by the river Wah Kynshi. Majuli is the biggest river island in Asia.
22. Mangrove trees are found in which of the following river estuaries of Goa?
1. Mandovi
2. Zuari
3. Chapora
4. Terakhol
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Mangrove trees are found in Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Terakhol, Sal, Talpona, Galgibaga river estuaries of Goa.
23. Which of the following states of India witnessed a maximum increase in mangrove cover?
[A] Gujarat
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
The maximum increase in mangrove cover is witnessed by Gujarat (37 sq. km.).
24. Which of the following matches of the plateaus and their geographical spread is/ are correct?
- Deccan Plateau- Vindhyas to the north and partially enclosed by the Eastern and Western Ghats
- Malwa Plateau- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
- Chota Nagpur Plateau – Jharkhand, West Bengal and adjacent parts of Orissa, Bihar and Chhattisgarh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 3 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is situated in eastern India, which is a part of much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau situated in southern India and spread over the whole of Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Malwa Plateau spread in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
25. The Meghalaya Plateau is detached from the Indian peninsula by which of the following?
[A] Great Boundary Fault
[B] Himalayan Frontal Fault
[C] Goranghat gap
[D] Malda Gap
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Correct Answer: D [Malda Gap]
Notes:
The Meghalaya Plateau is detached from the Indian peninsula by Malda Gap. It was formed by down-faulting.
26. Which of the following rivers does not join the river Chambal?
[A] Kali Sindh
[B] Betwa
[C] Parvati
[D] Kshipra
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Correct Answer: B [Betwa]
Notes:
The river Betwa does not join with river Chambal. It flows through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and drains into the Yamuna River.
27. The Monex expedition was a joint venture between which of the following countries?
[A] India and USA
[B] India and Japan
[C] India and Soviet Union
[D] India and Thailand
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Correct Answer: C [India and Soviet Union]
Notes:
Monex (Monsoon expedition) was organized in the year 1973 with the joint venture between India and the Soviet Union. It was organized to investigate in Indian monsoons.
28. The elimination of the top soil is known as what type of soil erosion?
[A] Gully erosion
[B] Sheet erosion
[C] Rill erosion
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sheet erosion]
Notes:
The elimination of the top soil is known as Sheet erosion. The finger-shaped grooved made by the running water are the effects of Rill erosion. Enlarged rill erosion is known as Gully erosion.
29. Teak and Sal are products of which of the following type of forest?
[A] Alpine Forests
[B] Tropical Thorn Forests
[C] Tropical Evergreen Forests
[D] Tropical dry deciduous Forest
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Correct Answer: D [Tropical dry deciduous Forest]
Notes:
Teak and Sal are products of tropical dry deciduous forests.
30. The dependency of fuelwood on the forest is highest in which of the following states of India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The dependency of fuelwood on the forest is highest in the state of Maharashtra. In case of dependency of fodder, small timer and bamboo is highest in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
