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. Damodar Valley Corporation was founded in which year?
[A] 1948
[B] 1955
[C] 1958
[D] 1961
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Correct Answer: A [1948]
Notes:
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was founded in the year 1948. The headquarter of DVC is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
32. Arrange the following nuclear power plant of India from north to east
1. Narora Atomic Power Station
2. Kaiga Atomic Power Station
3. Tarapur Atomic Power Station
4. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2, 1, 3, 4
[B] 1, 2, 3, 4
[C] 1, 3, 2, 4
[D] 1, 4, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: D [1, 4, 3, 2]
Notes:
The correct order from north to south is Narora Atomic Power Station (Uttar Pradesh), Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (Gujarat), Tarapur Atomic Power Station (Maharashtra), Kaiga Atomic Power Station (Karnataka).
33. ‘Yellow Revolution’ is associated with the production of which of the following?
[A] Poultry
[B] Sunflower
[C] Gold
[D] Oil seeds
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Correct Answer: D [Oil seeds]
Notes:
‘Yellow Revolution’ is associated with the growth, development and adoption of new varieties of oilseeds and complementary technologies.
34. Which among the following monoculture crops provide immediate income to the farmers?
1. Tea
2. Rubber
3. Sugarcane
4. Coffee
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 3 & 4
[D] 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Cash crops are those which provide instant cash to the farmers. Ex. Tea, Sugarcane, Coffee etc.
35. G arboreum, G herbaceum, G hirsutum and G barbadense are the species of which of the following crops in India? (G = Gossypium)
[A] Species of jute
[B] Species of silk
[C] Species of cotton
[D] Species of wool
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Correct Answer: C [Species of cotton]
Notes:
G arboreum, G herbaceum, G hirsutum and G barbadense are the species of cotton.
36. Jhooming is practised by which of the following tribal group?
[A] The Todas
[B] The Santhals
[C] The Khasis
[D] The Bhotias
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Correct Answer: C [The Khasis]
Notes:
The Khasis practice Jhooming or Jhum cultivation.
37. Depending on the area in the South Asian region, the Kharif crops are cultivated and harvested during which months?
[A] November and February
[B] October and December
[C] April and October
[D] January and April
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Correct Answer: C [April and October]
Notes:
Depending on the area in the South Asian region, the Kharif crops are cultivated and harvested from April and October.
38. Which of the following countries has the largest area under rice cultivation?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
Area under cultivation of Rice- India (43.20% mh), China (30.35% mh), Indonesia (12.16% mh), Philippines (04.50% mh), Japan (01.062 mh).
39. G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is situated in which of the following states?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is situated in Uttarakhand.
40. Terrace farming is practiced in which of the following state?
[A] Plains of Uttar Pradesh
[B] Jammu & Kashmir
[C] Haryana
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Terrace farming is practiced in Jammu & Kashmir.
