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. The Meghalaya Plateau is detached from the Indian peninsula by which of the following?
[A] Great Boundary Fault
[B] Himalayan Frontal Fault
[C] Goranghat gap
[D] Malda Gap
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Correct Answer: D [Malda Gap]
Notes:
The Meghalaya Plateau is detached from the Indian peninsula by Malda Gap. It was formed by down-faulting.
22. Which one of the following valleys of Madhya Pradesh is/ are the example of rift valley?
[A] Narmada Valley
[B] Tapi Valley
[C] Son Valley
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
All three are the example of the rift valley.
23. The rivers of the Chotanagpur plateau follow which of the following type od drainage pattern?
[A] Dendritic
[B] Barbed
[C] Deranged
[D] Trellis
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Correct Answer: D [Trellis]
Notes:
Trellis drainage pattern is majorly influenced by the structure of the rocks and it has a folded topography. The rivers of the Chotanagpur plateau follow Trellis drainage patterns.
24. Which of the following is the meaning of the term “Khadar”?
[A] Old alluvial soils
[B] New alluvial soils
[C] Dry sandy soils
[D] Semi black soils
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Correct Answer: B [New alluvial soils]
Notes:
Khadar is the type of soil that consists of new alluvial deposits. It is very fertile in nature.
25. Which of the following type of soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture?
[A] Laterite soil
[B] Alluvial soil
[C] Black soil
[D] Red soil
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Correct Answer: C [Black soil]
Notes:
Black soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture.
26. Which of the following crop is known for its medicinal property?
[A] Pipul
[B] Sugarcane
[C] Aloe vera
[D] Cotton
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Correct Answer: C [Aloe vera]
Notes:
Aloe vera is known for its medicinal property. It is used to cure certain skin diseases and ulcers.
27. Which of the following set of the following biosphere reserves in India is a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves?
[A] Nilgiri, Nokrek, Panchmarhi and Seshachalam
[B] Gulf of Manner, Nokrek, Panchmarhi and Simlipal
[C] Gulf of Manner, Kanchanjunga, Nokrek and Seshachalam
[D] Nilgiri, Nokrek, Panchmarhi and Panna
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Correct Answer: B [Gulf of Manner, Nokrek, Panchmarhi and Simlipal]
Notes:
The list of the biosphere reserves in India which is a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves- Gulf of Manner, Nokrek, Panchmarhi, Simlipal, Nilgiri, Nanda Devi, Sunderbans.
28. Which of the following signifies ex-situ conservation?
[A] Inhabitants of natural ecosystems
[B] Conservation methods practiced in Zoo and Botanical garden
[C] National parks and Biosphere habitats
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Conservation methods practiced in Zoo and Botanical garden]
Notes:
The conservation methods practiced in Zoo and Botanical garden is the process of ex-situ conservation.
29. What percent of the total electricity is produced by the Thermal Power Plant in India?
[A] 70%
[B] 62%
[C] 53%
[D] 45%
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Correct Answer: A [70%]
Notes:
A thermal power station generates electrical energy by driving a turbine through hot steam. About 70% of the total electricity is produced by the Thermal Power Plant in India.
30. Damodar Valley Corporation was founded in which year?
[A] 1948
[B] 1955
[C] 1958
[D] 1961
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Correct Answer: A [1948]
Notes:
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was founded in the year 1948. The headquarter of DVC is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
