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.
31. 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).
32. Which among the following matches of classification of resources and their examples are correct?
1. Basic Inexhaustible resource – Solar energy
2. Conventional non-renewable resource – Coal
3. Non-conventional renewable resource – Hydel Power
4. Non- conventional non-renewable resource –Natural gas
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:
Example of basic Inexhaustible resource is Solar energy. Example of Conventional non-renewable resource is Coal. Example of Non-conventional renewable resource is Hydel Power. Example of Non- conventional non-renewable resource is Natural gas.
33. Which among the following states of India has the highest installed solar power generation capacity?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Gujarat
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The state of Karnataka has the highest installed solar power generation capacity (About 5300 MW). The Pavagada Solar Park of Karnataka is one of the largest solar parks in the world.
34. Mulching (an agronomic measure of soil conservation) is very effective because of which among the following reasons?
[A] It protects soil from gully erosion
[B] It helps soil to retain moisture and nutrients
[C] It protects soil from sheetwash and wind erosion
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Mulches are materials which is placed over the soil surface to maintain moisture and improve soil conditions. Mulching protects soil from gully erosion by reducing both wind and water erosion during the winter season.
35. What percentage of India’s water resources is used for irrigation purposes?
[A] 84%
[B] 50%
[C] 62%
[D] 75%
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Correct Answer: A [84%]
Notes:
According to the Union Water Resources Ministry, about 84% of India’s available water resources are utilized for irrigation. Approximately 688 billion cubic meters of water out of 813 billion cubic meters is used by agriculture. Groundwater fulfills about 62% of irrigation needs, while surface water is used for the remainder. Demand is expected to grow further by 2025 and 2050.
36. Due to which among the following reasons, the cotton textile industry is located in western India?
[A] Skilled labour
[B] Power sources
[C] Cotton belt
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The cotton textile industry is located in western India mainly because of the easy availability of Skilled labour, Power sources and Cotton belt.
37. Which of the following is the most important riverine port of India?
[A] Kandla Port
[B] Paradwip Port
[C] Kolkata Port
[D] Mumbai Port
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Correct Answer: C [Kolkata Port]
Notes:
Kolkata Port is the most important riverine port of India. It is situated along Hugli river. The trading of Bhutan and Nepal also conducted through this port.
38. Which of the following is the old-age dependency ratio (2011) in India?
[A] 13.3%
[B] 14.2%
[C] 15.1%
[D] 16.3%
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Correct Answer: B [14.2%]
Notes:
The old-age dependency ratio (2011) in India is 14.2%.
39. As per the Census 2011, which of the following States has the highest density of population?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Mizoram
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: D [Bihar]
Notes:
As per the Census 2011, Bihar has the highest density of population (1106 per sq km).
40. The houses with two huts placed at the right angle and a rectangular courtyard enclosed by the fence are the common features of settlements of which of the following places of India?
[A] Northern plains
[B] Himalayan regions
[C] Peninsular regions
[D] Coastal regions
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Correct Answer: C [Peninsular regions]
Notes:
The houses with two huts placed at the right angle and a rectangular courtyard enclosed by the fence are the common features of settlements of Peninsular regions in India. It is found in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha.
