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.
71. Which of the following is the correct time phase of the retreating monsoon season?
[A] December to March
[B] March to May
[C] June to September
[D] October to December
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Correct Answer: D [October to December]
Notes:
Southwest monsoon enters into the Indian mainland in the month of June. June to September is the rainy season in India. October to December is the time phase of the retreating monsoon season.
72. Which of the following soils is suitable for cotton production?
[A] Red soil
[B] Khadar soil
[C] Bhangar soil
[D] Regur soil
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Correct Answer: D [Regur soil]
Notes:
Black soil (Regur) is Suitable for cotton production.
73. Which among the following matches of Iron ore areas and their states are correct?
1. Dalli Rajhara- Chhattisgarh
2. Kudremukh- Karnataka
3. Badam Pahar- Odisha
4. Noamundi- Jharkhand
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 3 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Dalli Rajhara- Chhattisgarh (Iron ore)
Kudremukh- Karnataka
Badam Pahar- Odisha (Iron mine)
Noamundi- Jharkhand
74. Which of the following state of India having almost a monopoly in the production of chromite?
[A] Odisha
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha is having almost a monopoly in the production of chromite. Bangur Chrome ore Mine is the only underground Chromite mine of Odisha.
75. Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources for which of the following reason?
[A] The climatic conditions are not suitable for exploration of minerals
[B] The rugged terrain makes exploration of minerals difficult and costly
[C] Himalayan region is made up of crystalline rocks
[D] Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex
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Correct Answer: D [Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex]
Notes:
The main reason why the Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources is the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex.
76. What percent of the total coal reserves of India belong to the Gondwana period?
[A] 52%
[B] 67%
[C] 85%
[D] 98%
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Correct Answer: D [98%]
Notes:
About 98% of the total coal reserves of India belong to the Gondwana period. Mainly bituminous and anthracite type of coal are found here.
77. Jhanor-Gandhar Thermal Power Station is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Assam
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
Jhanor-Gandhar Thermal Power Station is located in the state of Gujarat. It receives its gas from the Gandhar Gas field, and water from the Narmada river. It is operated by NTPC.
78. Which among the following dam is located near the “Statue of Unity”?
[A] Shivasamudram Dam
[B] Sardar Sarovar Dam
[C] Jawahar Sagar Dam
[D] Gandhi Sagar Dam
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Correct Answer: B [Sardar Sarovar Dam]
Notes:
Sardar Sarovar Dam is located near the “Statue of Unity”. It is situated across the river Narmada in the state of Gujarat.
79. Ukai dam is situated across which of the following river?
[A] Narmada
[B] Tapi
[C] Mahanadi
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: B [Tapi]
Notes:
Ukai dam is situated across the Tapi river. The main purpose of constructing this dam was to harness the Tapi river. It is located in the state of Gujarat.
80. 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.
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