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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
21. Which amongst the following States receives the highest average annual rainfall?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bnegal
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala receives the highest average annual rainfall.
22. Which one of the following crops is not cultivated in Karewas?
[A] Saffron
[B] Ling nut
[C] Almond
[D] Walnut
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Correct Answer: B [Ling nut]
Notes:
The karewas are mainly suitable for the cultivation of saffron, almond, walnut, apple and orchards.
23. Which of the following types of forest occupies the largest area?
[A] Montane wet temperate forest
[B] Sub-tropical dry evergreen forest
[C] Tropical moist deciduous forest
[D] Tropical wet evergreen forest
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Correct Answer: C [Tropical moist deciduous forest]
Notes:
Tropical moist deciduous forest occupies the largest area (341,100 square kilometers). It covers the state of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, and Telangana states.
24. Which among the following matches of Dam and their corresponding rivers is not correct?
[A] Tilaiya Dam- Barakar river
[B] Konar Dam- Konar river
[C] Panchet Dam- Son river
[D] Maithon Dam- Subarnarekha river
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Correct Answer: C [Panchet Dam- Son river]
Notes:
The correct matches are Tilaiya Dam- Barakar river, Konar Dam- Konar river, Panchet Dam- Damodar river. Maithon dam is situated across the Barakar River.
25. The Atomic Energy Institution at Trombay was established in which year?
[A] 1954
[B] 1980
[C] 1990
[D] 1998
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Correct Answer: A [1954]
Notes:
The Atomic Energy Institution at Trombay was established in the year 1954. In the year 1967, it was renamed as Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
26. Green revolution is mainly associated with which of the following crop?
[A] Rice
[B] Pulses
[C] Sugarcane
[D] Wheat
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Correct Answer: D [Wheat]
Notes:
The green revolution was an initiative occurring between the 1940s and the late 1960s, to increased agriculture production. The main focus of the green revolution in India was on the production of Wheat.
27. Which among the following statements are correct?
1. The leading consumer of the fertilizer is Punjab
2. In the areas of dry farming, the fertilizer consumption is very low
3. The largest number of cattle are found in India
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: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The leading consumer of the fertilizer is Punjab (175kg/ha). In the areas of dry farming, the fertilizer consumption is very low. Largest number of cattle are found in India.
28. Which among the following matches of the river dam and their state are correct?
1. Cheruthoni Dam– Kerala
2. Indira Sagar Dam– Madhya Pradesh
3. Krishnarajasagar Dam- Karnataka
4. Mettur Dam– Tamil Nadu
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 3 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Cheruthoni Dam– Kerala
Indira Sagar Dam (Madhya Pradesh)- On the Narmada River at Narmada NagarKrishnarajasagar Dam- Karnataka
Mettur Dam– Tamil Nadu
29. What is the rank of India in terms of the rail transport network size?
[A] 2nd
[B] 4th
[C] 6th
[D] 7th
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Correct Answer: B [4th]
Notes:
India ranks 4th in terms of the rail transport network size. The total length of the Indian railways is around 123,000 kilometers.
30. Which of the following is India’s highest waterfall?
[A] Nohsngithiang Falls
[B] Nohkalikai Falls
[C] Langshiang Falls
[D] Thalaiyar waterfalls
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Correct Answer: B [Nohkalikai Falls]
Notes:
Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest waterfall in India with height of 340 metres. It is located in Meghalaya. Nohsngithiang Falls also known as Seven Sisters Fall or Mawsmai Falls is India’s second highest waterfall. The third in the list of the highest waterfalls in India is the Langshiang Falls. Falling from a height of 337 mt (1,106 ft), this waterfall is located in the West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. This waterfall is formed after the convergence of diverged streams of Kynshi River.
