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. Which of the following is/are the objectives of National Horticulture Mission under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture?
- Supply of quality planting material
- Production and productivity improvement
- Creation of infrastructure for post harvest management
Select the correct statements from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2005-06 for promotion of holistic growth of the horticulture sector comprising of fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushroom, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, cashew and cocoa. Supply of quality planting material through establishment of nurseries and tissue culture units, production and productivity improvement programmes through area expansion and rejuvenation, technology promotion, technology dissemination, human resource development, creation of infrastructure for post harvest management and marketing in consonance with the comparative advantages of each State/region and their diverse agro-climatic conditions are some of the major programmes under NHM. NHM was earlier running as an independent programme. Now (since 2014), its a part of MIDH.
32. The alluvial soil is considered to be highly fertile. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. The alluvial soil owe their fertility to continuous deposition of new layers of sediments
2. The alluvial soil is rich in nitrogen, humus and phosphorus
3. The alluvial soil is rich in soluble plant nutrients
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[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 Alluvial soil is deficient in nitrogen and humus.
33. Which among the following Himalayan passes can be used for cross border trade between China and India?
- Nathu La
- Lipulekh Pass
- Shipki La
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Lipulekh is a Himalayan pass between Nepal, India and China connecting the North Western Cornered Byash Valley of Nepal and Indian State of Uttarakhand with the old trading town of Taklakot (Purang) in Tibet and belongs to Nepal. This is used by Manasarovar pilgrims.
Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post on the India-China border. It is located in the kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
34. Consider the following matches:
- Almatti Dam – Krishna river
- Pulichintala project – Cauvery River
- Polavaram Project – Godavari River
Which among the above is / are correct matches?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [ Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
Almatti Dam
The Almatti Dam is a dam project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka.
Pulichintala project
The Pulichintala project is a terminal reservoir on River Krishna. It has been named after eminent engineer and former Union Minister, Late K L Rao, the Pulichintala dam built across the Krishna River between areas in Nalgonda on one side and Guntur on the other side, is the third major irrigation project, after Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar.
Polavaram Project
Andhra Pradesh has been constructing Polavaram project on Godavari River. It is a controversial project between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Recently Odisha government has opposed the visit of a three-member central team to discuss the controversial project and seeking impose of ban on the dam construction.
35. Which of the following objects of the solar system have elliptical orbits?
- Planets
- Comets
- Asteroids
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: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All planets, comets and asteroids in our solar system have elliptical orbits. Thus, they all have a closest and a farthest point from the Sun- a perihelion and an aphelion.
36. Which of the following rivers does not form a delta?
[A] Godavari
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Narmada
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: C [ Narmada]
Notes:Conditions for delta formation by a river:
- The river must have gentle gradient in its lower course
- The river must carry large amount of sediments along it
- The coastal plains or area where mouth of river lies should be wide
Though Narmada originates far from Western Ghats and empties into the Arabian Sea, the river flows through a rift valley at a steep gradient which increases its speed. Also, the west coastal plains are less wider than that required for delta formation by Narmada.
37. Laterite soils in India are:
- found mainly in southern parts of western ghat
- generally infertile
- suitable for plantation crops
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All of the above are correct statements
Laterite soils are found in eastern as well as western ghats, but mainly concentrated in southern parts of western ghats. The soil is characterized by intense leaching. The soil is considered good for plantation crops.
38. The Mahabharata Range is:
- also called the Greater Himalaya
- a narrow and discontinuous range
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: B [2 Only]
Notes:
First statement is incorrect because the Mahabharata Range is also called the Lesser Himalaya. Second statement is correct.
39. Consider the following pairs:
- Araku Valley – Andhra Pradesh
- Spiti Valley – Himachal Pradesh
- Pin Valley – Tamil Nadu
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
The Araku Valley is a hill station in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. It is a valley in the Eastern Ghats inhabited by different tribes. The Anantagiri and Sunkarimetta Reserved forest which are part of Araku valley are rich in biodiversity. The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayan Mountains in the north-eastern part of the Himachal Pradesh. Pin Valley is in Himachal Pradesh and it was declared a National Park in 1987. It is a part of Spiti Valley cold desert.
40. Consider the following differences between Bhangar and Khadar:
- While Bhangar is older alluvium soil, Khadar is new alluvium
- Bhangar is richer in lime and kankar content than Khadar
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:
Bhabar belt is adjacent to the foothills of the Himalayas and consists of boulders and pebbles which have been carried down by the river streams. As the porosity of this belt is very high, the streams flow underground. The Bhabar is generally narrow about 7–15 km wide. Bhabar is wider in the western plains in comparison to the eastern plans of Assam. The porosity of Bhabar is so high that most of the narrow streams get disappeared in this belt only and some of them go underground. This is also one reason that it is not suitable for crops and only big trees are able to survive. Thus, Bhabar belt is a narrow belt that is located above the Terai belt, also sometimes known as Himalayan foothills. It is made up of porous and rocky soils that get made of the debris washed down from the higher ranges. Streams disappear in this belt.
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