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. The highest point of Andaman & Nicobar island, Saddle peak is located in which of the following part of the island?
[A] North Andaman
[B] Middle Andaman
[C] South Andaman
[D] Little Andaman
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Correct Answer: A [North Andaman]
Notes:
Saddle peak (732 meters) is located in North Andaman. The island is located 137 km north from Port Blair.
22. Which two islands of the Nicobar Islands are separated by the Sombrero Channel?
[A] Car Nicobar and Little Nicobar
[B] Great Nicobar and Little Nicobar
[C] Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar
[D] Car Nicobar and Nancowrie
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Correct Answer: C [Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar]
Notes:
The Sombrero Channel strategically separates Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar in the Nicobar Islands. This channel is a waterbody approximately 30 km wide extending from the northern end of Little Nicobar Island (Cape Albany) to Sombrero Point. The Nicobar Islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which are a Union Territory of India.
23. Which of the following languages is/ are spoken by the people of Lakshadweep island?
1. Malayalam
2. Telegu
3. Mahl
4. English
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 3]
Notes:
Maximum no of people of Lakshadweep island communicate through Malayalam language but especially in Minicoy island, the people use Mahl.
24. Which of the following is the second largest mangrove forest in India?
[A] Coondapur Mangrove Forest
[B] Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest
[C] Pichvaram Mangrove Forest
[D] Loringa Mangrove Forest
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Correct Answer: B [Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest]
Notes:
The second-largest mangrove forest in India is the Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest. It is located in the state of Odisha in the deltas of Brahmani and Baitarani river.
25. Rewa Plateau is separated from the Satna Plateau by which of the following?
[A] Ken Valley
[B] Nandi Valley
[C] Shipra Valley
[D] Baitarani Vallley
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Correct Answer: A [Ken Valley]
Notes:
Rewa Plateau is separated from the Satna Plateau by Ken Valley. The southern part of the Rewa plateau is a hilly region.
26. Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of which of the following river?
[A] Alaknanda
[B] Sharda river
[C] Kali river
[D] Gomti river
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Correct Answer: C [Kali river]
Notes:
Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of the Kali River.
27. Yamuna river was the tributary of which of the following rivers before it became a tributary of the Ganga river?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Godavari
[C] Indus
[D] Tapi
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Correct Answer: C [Indus]
Notes:
Previously Yamuna river had a course towards the southwest direction. It was a tributary of the Indus river.
28. Which of the following statements regarding south-west monsoon in India is/are correct?
1. The monsoon reaches the Malabar coast first
2. Rajasthan does not get rainfall from the south-west monsoon
3. South-west monsoon retreats when the permanent wind belts start shifting to the south
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The southwest monsoon brings rains towards the end of summer. It’s the temperature variation between the sea and the landmass – sea air being cooler and land being warmer – that causes the action of wind force. Also, the Temperature Gradient which is the temperature variation between the landmass and the surrounding sea is responsible.
29. Littoral and Swamp Forests is/ are found in which among the following places?
[A] Godavari delta
[B] Sundervan delta
[C] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Littoral and Swamp Forests are found in Godavari delta, Sundervan delta and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
30. Which one of the following places does not have a goldfield?
[A] Vishakhapatnam
[B] Raichur
[C] Kolar
[D] Anantpur
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Correct Answer: A [Vishakhapatnam]
Notes:
Vishakhapatnam district does not have a goldfield.
