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. Which of the tree species is found between the altitudes of 1800 to 2600 meters of Himalayan region?
[A] Deodar
[B] Saal
[C] Chir
[D] Spruce
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Correct Answer: A [Deodar]
Notes:
Deodar is found between the altitudes of 1800 to 2600 meters of the Himalayan region.
32. The Institute of Wood Science and Technology is located in which of the following places of India?
[A] Jodhpur
[B] Dehradun
[C] Jabalpur
[D] Bangalore
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Correct Answer: D [Bangalore]
Notes:
The Institute of Wood Science and Technology is located in Bangalore.
33. Which among the following states is the leading producer of Gypsum?
[A] Odisha
[B] Karnataka
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan is the largest producer of Gypsum (Calcium sulphate) in India. About 99% of the total Gypsum production of India is produced by the state of Rajasthan. The state of Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Gujrat also produce a little amount of gypsum.
34. NTPC operates which among the following type of power station?
[A] Thermal Power
[B] Hydro Power
[C] Solar Power
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC) was established in the year 1975. NTPC operates Thermal Power Stations, Hydro Power Stations and Solar Power Stations.
35. Which among the following project is a joint agreement between India and Nepal?
[A] Kosi Project
[B] Machkund Project
[C] Koyna Project
[D] Mahi Project
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Correct Answer: A [Kosi Project]
Notes:
Kosi Project is a joint agreement between India and Nepal (1954). It is situated across the Kosi River which is also known as “Sorrow of Bihar”.
36. Which among the following methods of cultivation is/are suitable for soil conservation in the hilly region?
1. Terracing and contour bunding
2. Shifting cultivation
3. Contour ploughing
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [1 & 3]
Notes:
Terracing and contour bunding and Contour ploughing are suitable for soil conservation in the hilly region.
37. From which of the following sector, the largest quantity of cotton textiles is produced in India?
[A] Handloom
[B] Mill Sector
[C] Powerloom
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Powerloom]
Notes:
From the Powerloom sector, the largest quantity of cotton textiles is produced in India.
38. Which among the following states of India has the highest number of cotton mills?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The number of cotton mills is highest in the state of Tamil Nadu. A maximum number of cotton mills are found in the city of Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu ranks third in terms of the total production of cotton textiles.
39. Which of the following train safety system has recently been launched by the Indian Railways to avoid train accidents?
[A] Tri-Network
[B] Tri-Safety
[C] Tri-Netra
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Tri-Netra]
Notes:
Tri-Netra system has recently been launched by the Indian Railways to avoid train accidents.
40. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the location of sea ports of India from South to North?
[A] Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram, Calicut, Mangalore
[B] Thiruvananthapuramr Calicut, Mangalore, Cochin
[C] Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Calicut, Mangalore
[D] Calicut, Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Mangalore
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Correct Answer: C [Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Calicut, Mangalore]
Notes:
The correct sequence from South to North is Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Calicut, Mangalore.
