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. Which of the following island is also known as Cardamom island?

[A] Amini Island
[B] Chetlat Island
[C] Kadmat Island
[D] Kiltan Island

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62. What percent of the total geographical area of India is under Mangrove cover?

[A] 0.15%
[B] 0.5%
[C] 1.3%
[D] 2.1%

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63. The Godavari-Krishna mangroves is located in which of the following state of India?

[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra

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64. Which of the following statements about the Western Coastal Plains is/are correct?
1. Western Coastal Plains is a belt of the plain region lying towards west between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea
2. Western plain receives less rainfall
3. These are comparatively wider and very fertile because the rivers here deposit their sediments during delta formation
4. These plains are divided into Konkan Coast, Kannad Coast and Malabar Coast
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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65. Bakkhali beach is located in which of the following states of India?

[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka

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66. Kaas plateau is located in which of the following states of India?

[A] Maharashtra
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala

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67. The place located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is known as which of the following?

[A] Badrinath
[B] Rishikesh
[C] Devprayag
[D] Rudraprayag

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68. Which among the following river flows in rift valley?