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.
21. Consider the following Hills of India:
- Bateshwar hills
- Biligiriranga Hills
- Chin Hills
- Dhosi Hill
Which among the following presents a correct set of states in which they are located?
[A] Rajasthan, Karnataka, Nagaland, Haryana
[B] Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan
[C] Bihar, Karnataka, Manipur, Haryana
[D] Bihar, Karnataka, Mizoram, Haryana
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Correct Answer: C [Bihar, Karnataka, Manipur, Haryana]
Notes:
Bateshwar hills are located in Katihar district of Bihar. Biligiriranga Hills or B R Hills, located in Karnataka, it is special because it is located on the place where Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats meet. So, the area is protected and the sanctuary has now been declared a Tiger Reserve.
Chin Hills are not located in India, but in Myanmar in Arakan region. But there is a part of this hill that protrudes in India in the Manipur state.
Dhosi hills is the part of Aravali ranges in Haryana near Narnaul, and are special because, Van Parv of epic Mahabharata mentions the name of this hill as Arichac Parvatas where Richas of vedas were recited aloud.
22. Pagladia Dam Project is located in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
23. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding tribal groups in India:
- Bhils are the people of Dravidian stock now living in M.P. and Rajasthan.
- The Gonds constitute the largest tribal group of India.
- Onges, Shompens and Sentinelese are the inhabitants of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 1 and 3
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
24. The land frontier of India is about 15200 KM. Which of the following countries shares the largest border length with India:
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Pakistan
[C] china
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: A [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The neighbouring countries of India in decreasing order of border length are : Bangladesh-China-Pakistan-Nepal-Myanmar-Bhutan-Afghanistan.
25. Mushroom Cultivation is successful in Kashmir because of ___:
[A] Cold Climate
[B] Presence of suitable soil
[C] Availability of mule dung and paddy straw
[D] Mushroom cultivated as an intercrop to Saffron
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Correct Answer: C [ Availability of mule dung and paddy straw]
Notes:
26. With reference to recent trends in demography of India, a unique feature is a divided between different states. Consider the following statements with this respect:
- There is a substantial fertility decline in the South India in recent years in comparison to North India
- Average population age is greater in case of South India in comparison to North India
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [ Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
A unique feature of India is the lag in demographic transition between different states. Due to the substantial fertility decline in the south during the last two decades, the south is ahead in the demographic transition compared to the north. For instance, the projected average age of population in 2020 of 29 years has already been surpassed in some states like Kerala (33 years), Goa (32.3), Tamil Nadu (31.3), Himachal Pradesh (30.4), Punjab (29.9), Andhra Pradesh (29.3) and West Bengal (29.1).
27. Organic farming helps:
- in increasing carbon sequestration in the soil
- to reduce water footprint
- in soil conservation
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All are correct statements
28. Which among the following is / are common features of the drainage pattern of Ganges river system?
- Parallel Courses of rivers
- Tributaries meeting their master streams at acute angles
- Most rivers are of perennial nature
- Lower reaches of rivers with steep gradient suitable for hydropower generation
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [ Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The drainage of the Gangetic region is dendritic with parallel courses and acute angle functions of tributaries with their master stream s. Most of the rivers are perennial streams with well-defined courses and gentle gradient. While the upper reaches of the rivers are suitable for generating hydel power. the mainstreams in the plains provide water for canal irrigation and are also used for navigation purposes.
29. Which of the following is / are correct statements about Lateritic soils?
- Lateritic soils are rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron
- In India, Lateritic soils are observed mainly in Western states
- Lateritic soils generally have high silt/clay ratio
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [ Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
Second statement is incorrect because in India, Lateritic soils are observed mainly in the Southern and North Eastern states.
30. Consider the following plants:
- Wheat
- Rice
- Onion
- Potato
Which of the above are true annual plants?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 1 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Potato is a perennial crop. Onion is a biennial or a perennial plant, but not a true annual plant.
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