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. Bhitarkanika Mangroves are situated in which of the following states of India?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Bhitarkanika Mangroves are situated in Odisha.
22. Consider the following statements regarding the eastern coast of India:
- It is formed by emergence
- The eastern coast faces most of the cyclonic storms
- It is located on the Bay of Bengal
- Rainfall is comparatively low
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Eastern coast of India is indeed bordered by the Bay of Bengal. It is characterized by emerging landforms. The region frequently encounters cyclonic storms and generally experiences low rainfall except during the Northeast monsoon.
23. Marwar plateau lies which side of the Aravalli hill range?
[A] South-west
[B] South-east
[C] North-west
[D] North-East
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Correct Answer: C [North-west]
Notes:
Marwar plateau lies to the north-western side of the Aravalli hill range (southwestern Rajasthan). Some parts of it lie in the Thar desert.
24. Arrange the following tributaries of the Brahmaputra river from West to East
1. Lohit
2. Subansiri
3. Tista
4. Dibang
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 3, 2, 1, 4
[C] 3, 1, 2, 4
[D] 1, 4, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: B [3, 2, 1, 4]
Notes:
The Teesta River (309 km) flowing through the Indian state of Sikkim. The Subansiri River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet. Lohit River is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a tributary to the Brahmaputra River. Dibang River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra that flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
25. Which of the following is the deepest gorges of the Indus river?
[A] Punkva
[B] Olduvai
[C] Gilgit
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Gilgit]
Notes:
The deepest gorges of the Indus river is Gilgit. It has a height of 5,200 meters above the level of the water bed.
26. Which among the following are the plunge type waterfalls of India?
1. Jog waterfalls
2. Nohkalikai Falls
3. Chitrakoot Falls
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 & 2]
Notes:
In plunge type waterfalls, the water descends vertically. Jog waterfalls and Nohkalikai Falls are the plunge type waterfalls of India.
27. Dudhsagar Falls is situated on which of the following river?
[A] Narmada
[B] Tapi
[C] Mandovi
[D] Sharavati
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Correct Answer: C [Mandovi]
Notes:
Dudhsagar Falls is situated on the Mandovi river in the state of Goa. It is a four-tiered waterfall with a height of 310 meters.
28. 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.
29. Which of the following type of rocks in India produces manganese?
[A] Gondwana
[B] Tertiary
[C] Dharwar
[D] Vindhya
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Correct Answer: C [Dharwar]
Notes:
The Dharwar rocks in India produces manganese. It is mainly sedimentary in origin, and occur in narrow elongated synclines placed on the gneisses.
30. Which among the following state is the leading producer of iron ore?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha is the leading producer of iron ore. It accounts for about 52% of the total iron ore production in India. Mayurbhanj, Banspani, Kendujhar are some of the important iron ore reserves of Odisha. Odisha is followed by the state of Karnataka.
