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.
31. Consider the following statements about Delta and Estuary formation in India:
- While most of the deltas are formed on the eastern coast of India, estuaries are formed on the west coast
- The wider plains on the eastern coast in comparison to western coast support delta formation on the coast
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [ Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The plains along the east coast are much wider than those on the west coast and contain prominent river deltas like that of the Mahanadi. The wider plains and lower gradient on the eastern coast favours delta formation in the region.
32. The Pichavaram mangrove forest is one of the India’s largest mangrove forests. Pichavaram mangrove is located in which of the following states?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bengal
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Pichavaram mangrove forest is located near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.
33. Which of the following are features of mixed cropping?
- There is a set pattern of sowing crops
- Seeds of two crops are mixed before sowing
- It helps in replenishing the fertility of soil
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 2 & 3 Only
[B] 1 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 2 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [2 & 3 Only]
Notes:
First statement is an incorrect statement because mixed cropping has no set pattern for sowing crops. Other two statements are correct.
34. Consider the following rivers:
- Damodar
- Subarnarekha
- Chambal
- Banas
Which of the above have superimposed drainage?
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Damodar, the Subarnarekha, the Chambal, the Banas rivers are good examples of superimposed drainage. A superimposed river does not adjust with the structure of its place of origin.
35. Which of the following regions has an internal drainage system?
[A] Malwa Plateau
[B] Chota Nagpur Plateau
[C] Thar region
[D] Dun valley
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Correct Answer: C [ Thar region]
Notes:
Thar region has an internal drainage system.
36. Consider the following differences between drip irrigation and surface irrigation:
- Drip irrigation is more water-efficient than surface irrigation for vegetable planting
- While surface irrigation is more suited to sandy soil, drip irrigation is suited to loamy soil
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [1 Only]
Notes:
First statement is correct. Vegetables require more water and are grown at higher quantities than field crops, thus, forcing farmers to adopt drip irrigation methods for vegetable planting. Second statement is incorrect because sandy soils have a low water storage capacity and a high infiltration rate; therefore, require small irrigation applications (drip irrigation) but frequent waters, whereas, loamy soil is with low infiltration rates and is best suited for surface irrigation.
37. Which of the following crops is most badly affected crop in India due to Monocropping culture?
[A] Pigeonpea
[B] Cotton
[C] Mustard
[D] Onion
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Correct Answer: B [ Cotton ]
Notes:
Cotton production in country is most badly affected due to Monocropping culture. Monocropping culture is used in cotton cultivation because it is driven by healthy returns due to large demand of Indian cotton in China and other countries. But cotton is subjected to large-scale crop damage from whitefly infestation and from pink bollworm.
38. Consider the following crops:
- Coconut
- Oil palm
- Coffee
- Rubber
Which of the above are plantation crops?
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[C] 1, 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4 ]
Notes:
Plantation crop refers to monoculture crops which are cultivated on an extensive scale. Plantation crops include coconut, arecanut, oil palm, cashew, tea, coffee and rubber.
39. Consider the following differences between straight fertilizers and mixed fertilizers:
- While straight fertilisers are designed to supply only one nutrient element, mixed fertilizers are used for more than one nutrient
- Straight fertilizers are more readily soluble in water than mixed fertilizers
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [ Both 1 & 2 ]
Notes:
Straight fertilizer is a fertilizer that contribute single nutrient to the crops. Few examples of straight fertilizer are urea, rock phosphate, ammonia, ammonium sulfate and muriate of potash. Mixed fertilizers are physical mixtures of straight fertilisers. They contain two or three primary plant nutrients.
40. Consider the following statements about rivers of Indian subcontinent:
- Both Ken and Betwa are tributaries of Chambal river, which itself is tributary of Yamuna River
- Both Ravi and Chenab are tributaries of Jhelum river, which itself is a tributary of Indus River
Which of the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 is correct ]
Notes:
The second statement is not correct. Ravi and Jhelum are tributaries of Chenab which itself is a tributary of Indus.
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