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.
61. River Mithi flows through which of the following Indian cities?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Kolkata
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
The Mithi River also known as “‘Mahim River”‘ is a river on Salsette Island, the island of the city of Mumbai, India. It is a confluence of tail-water discharges of the Powai and Vihar lakes. The river is seasonal and rises during the monsoons.
62. Which among the following States does not form its boundary with Bangladesh?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Nagaland
[C] Manipur
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The name of the states which form its boundary with Bangladesh are West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram.
63. Which of the following is the correct coastal length of India including the islands?
[A] 5000 km
[B] 5631 km
[C] 7517 km
[D] 8216 km
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Correct Answer: C [7517 km]
Notes:
The total coastal length of India including the islands is 7517 km. The total coastal length of the main land is around 6100 km.
64. Which of the following zonal regions of India has the maximum number of states?
[A] Central Zonal Council
[B] North Eastern Zonal Council
[C] Southern Zonal Council
[D] Western Zonal Council
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Correct Answer: B [North Eastern Zonal Council]
Notes:
North-Eastern Zonal Council has eight states viz, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam. Taking states and UTs together, the Northern zonal council has the maximum number of states and UT.
65. How many metropolitan cities are there in India?
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Correct Answer: A [8]
Notes:
There are eight metropolitan cities are there in India viz, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and Pune.
66. Which of the following series of Dharwar system is also known as Delhi Series?
[A] Chilpi Series
[B] Rialo Series
[C] Champion Series
[D] Khondolite Series
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Correct Answer: B [Rialo Series]
Notes:
Rialo Series is also known as Delhi Series. Its extension is from Delhi to Rajasthan.
67. The earthquake-resistant construction Dhajji Dewari system is found in which of the following places of India?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Tripura
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The earthquake-resistant construction Dhajji Dewari system is found in Jammu and Kashmir. The construction got its recognition after the earthquake in Kashmir in the year 2005.
68. Which one of the following regions of India has the characteristic features of Deserts, fertile plains and moderately forested mountains?
[A] South-Western border along Arabian Sea
[B] North-Western India
[C] North-Eastern Frontier
[D] Coromandel Coast
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Correct Answer: B [North-Western India]
Notes:
The characteristic features of Deserts, fertile plains and moderately forested mountains are found in North-Western India.
69. What is the average height of the Greater Himalayan range?
[A] 8,000 meter
[B] 6,100 meter
[C] 4,500 meter
[D] 4,000 meter
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Correct Answer: B [6,100 meter]
Notes:
The average height of the Greater Himalayan range is 6100 kilometers. Most of the highest peaks are located in this part.
70. Which one of the following Hill/ Hill Range does not lie in Maharashtra?
[A] Satmala Hills
[B] Harishchandra Range
[C] Mandav Hills
[D] Balaghat Range
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Correct Answer: C [Mandav Hills]
Notes:
Mandav Hills are situated in Madhya Pradesh.
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