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.
21. Which among the following about the Kullu hill station is/ are correct?
1. It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh
2. River Beas flows beside Kullu valley
3. Its position is between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan Ranges
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Kullu hill station is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. River Beas flows beside Kullu valley. Its position is between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan Ranges.
22. Which of the following is the second biggest river island in Asia?
[A] Majuli Island
[B] Bhavani Island
[C] Peacock Island
[D] Nongkhnum River Island
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Correct Answer: D [Nongkhnum River Island]
Notes:
Nongkhnum River Island is the second biggest river island in Asia. It is the biggest island of Meghalaya and is formed by the river Wah Kynshi. Majuli is the biggest river island in Asia.
23. Which of the following is the second largest mangrove forest in India?
[A] Coondapur Mangrove Forest
[B] Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest
[C] Pichvaram Mangrove Forest
[D] Loringa Mangrove Forest
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Correct Answer: B [Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest]
Notes:
The second-largest mangrove forest in India is the Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest. It is located in the state of Odisha in the deltas of Brahmani and Baitarani river.
24. Campbell Bay is located in which of the following places of India?
[A] Little Andaman
[B] Little Nicobar
[C] South Andaman
[D] Great Nicobar
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Correct Answer: D [Great Nicobar]
Notes:
Campbell Bay is located in Great Nicobar island. The southernmost point of India, Indira Point is located here.
25. 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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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Kaas plateau is located in the state of Maharashtra. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. It is very famous for having different species of flowering plants.
26. Which of the following Himalayan rivers does not originate from across the Himalayas?
[A] Indus
[B] Ganga
[C] Brahmaputra
[D] Satluj
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Correct Answer: B [Ganga]
Notes:
The Ganges does not originate from across the Himalayas but from the Gangotri Glacier with the name of Bhagirathi.
27. Consider the following statements:
- Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is a low-pressure belt which forms an important zone of contact over Northern India and Pakistan.
- Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone invites the inflow of winds from different directions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 & 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [2 only]
Notes:
The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), also known as the doldrums, is the region encircling the earth near the equator where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge. However, it does not primarily form a zone of contact over Northern India and Pakistan.
28. As per Koppen’s classification of climate, which of the following is the suitable description of North-East India including North Bengal?
[A] Tropical wet and dry climate (Monsoon Savannah) (Aw)
[B] Tropical monsoon rainforest (Amw)
[C] Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest (Am)
[D] Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg)
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Correct Answer: D [Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg)]
Notes:
As per Koppen’s classification of climate, North East India including North Bengal has a Humid Subtropical type climate with dry winter.
29. As per the Koppen’s classification of Indian climate the tropical Savana type is found in which among the following places in India?
1. Chattisgarh
2. Jharkhand
3. Maharashtra
4. Karnataka
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
As per the Koppen’s classification of Indian climate the tropical Savana type is found in peninsular India (Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chotanagpur plateau, Telangana).
30. Leaching is the maximum in which of the following type of soil?
[A] Desert soil
[B] Laterite soil
[C] Red soil
[D] Regur soil
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Correct Answer: B [Laterite soil]
Notes:
Leaching (Loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation) is maximum in Laterite soil.
