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 one of the following rivers drains into the Arabian Sea?
[A] Indravati
[B] Narmada
[C] Godavari
[D] Cauvery
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Correct Answer: B [Narmada]
Notes:
The Narmada river drains into the Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea).
22. Which of the following types of rivers usually follow the general direction of the slope?
[A] Antecedent River
[B] Consequent River
[C] Subsequent river
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Consequent River]
Notes:
Consequent Rivers follow the general direction of the slope. Peninsular India have most of this type of rivers i.e, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri.
23. Most of the rivers of the Indo Gangetic plains has which of the following type of drainage pattern?
[A] Dendritic
[B] Barbed
[C] Deranged
[D] Rectangular
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Correct Answer: A [Dendritic ]
Notes:
Most of the rivers of the Indo Gangetic plains have a Dendritic pattern of drainage. The term “Dendritic” was first used by I.C Russel in the year 1898.
24. Which among the following about the river Chenab are correct?
1. The length of the Chenab river is 1,180 kilometer in India
2. It is known as Chandrabhaga in Himachal Pradesh
3. It flows between Pir panjal and Greater Himalayas
4. Salal project is located on this river
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The length of the Chenab river is 1,180 kilometers in India. It is known as Chandrabhaga in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It flows between Pir panjal and Greater Himalayas. Salal hydel project is located on this river.
25. At which of the following places the Ganga river joins the Yamuna river?
[A] Allahabad
[B] Kanpur
[C] Patna
[D] Hardwar
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Correct Answer: A [Allahabad]
Notes:
The Ganga river joins the Yamuna at a distance of 770 kilometers from Hardwar near Allahabad. After that, it follows an eastern direction.
26. At which of the following places the Ganga river bifurcates itself into Hugli and Padma river?
[A] Allahabad
[B] Rajmahal Hill
[C] Kolkata
[D] Dhuliyan
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Correct Answer: B [Rajmahal Hill]
Notes:
The Ganga river enters West Bengal near the Rajmahal Hill and it bifurcates itself into Hugli and Padma river near Dhuliyan (Murshidabad district of West Bengal).
27. Chitravati and Papaghni are the tributaries of which of the following river?
[A] Kaveri
[B] Pennar
[C] Vaigai
[D] Brahmani
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Correct Answer: B [Pennar]
Notes:
The Pennar river is originated in the Kolar district of Mysore Plateau (Southern part). Chitravati and Papaghni are the tributaries of the Pennar river.
28. South-West Monsoon reaches Kerala in which of the following time of the months?
[A] First weak of July
[B] Mid-July
[C] Last June
[D] End of May
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Correct Answer: D [End of May]
Notes:
The southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala in the last (3-4) days of May.
29. Which of the following soil needs little irrigation as it has the feature retaining soil moisture?
[A] Red soil
[B] Alluvial soil
[C] Black soil
[D] Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: C [Black soil]
Notes:
Black soil is formed by Solid fication of lava spread over large areas during the time of volcanic activity in the deccan plateau. Being rich in iron and nitrogen it is Suitable for cotton and groundnuts.
30. Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Assam
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, officially known as the Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve, is located in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. It was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1977 and later designated as India’s 26th Tiger Reserve in 2002.
