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 of the following rivers is not the tributary of Yamuna?
[A] Betwa
[B] Chambal
[C] Gandak
[D] Ken
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Correct Answer: C [Gandak]
Notes:
The Gandak River is one of the important rivers of Nepal and it is one of the left-bank tributaries of the Ganges in India. It is also known as Krishna Gandaki in Nepal.
22. Which among the following rivers of India originate from the Western Ghats?
[A] Godavari
[B] Kaveri
[C] Kabam
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Godavari, Kaveri, Kabam all three rivers have origin in the Western Ghats.
23. Which of the following type of rivers established on a cover of rock now that is removed by erosion?
[A] Consequent River
[B] Antecedent River
[C] Subsequent River
[D] Superimposed River
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Correct Answer: D [Superimposed River]
Notes:
Superimposed types of rivers established on a cover of rock now that is removed by erosion. Damodar, Subarnarekha, Chambal are some of the examples of this type of river.
24. Which among the following matches of rivers and their sources are correct?
1. Sabarmati- Aravalli Hills
2. Mahi- Vindhyan Hills
3. Tapi- Satpura Range
4. Luni- Aravalli Hills
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:
The correct pairs are Sabarmati- Aravalli Hills. Mahi- Vindhyan Hills. Tapi- Satpura Range. Luni- Aravalli Hills.
25. Dudhsagar Falls is situated on which of the following river?
[A] Narmada
[B] Tapi
[C] Mandovi
[D] Sharavati
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Correct Answer: C [Mandovi]
Notes:
Dudhsagar Falls is situated on the Mandovi river in the state of Goa. It is a four-tiered waterfall with a height of 310 meters.
26. The monsoon reaches to the Thar desert region in which of the following month?
[A] June
[B] July
[C] September
[D] November
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Correct Answer: B [July]
Notes:
The monsoon reaches to the Thar desert region by the middle of July. But it does not shower heavy rainfall due to the low moisture content.
27. Which of the following is the correct order of the given tiger reserves of India from North to South?
[A] Dudwa-Kanha-Indravti-Bandipur
[B] Kanha-Bandipu-Dudwa-Indravati
[C] Dudwa-Kanha-Bandipur-Indravati
[D] Indravati-Kanha-Dudwa-Bandipur
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Correct Answer: A [Dudwa-Kanha-Indravti-Bandipur]
Notes:
Dudhwa National Park (Uttar Pradesh), Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh), Indravati Tiger Reserves (Chhattisgarh), Bandipur National Park (Karnataka).
28. Which among the following states is the largest producer of Manganese of India?
[A] Chattisgarh
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha is the largest producer of Manganese in India. Manganese is used in steel plants. The Gondite mines and Khondolite deposits of Odisha are rich in the Manganese reserve. Odisha is followed by Maharashtra.
29. The thickest coal seam is found in which of the following places of India?
[A] Singarauli
[B] Jhingurda
[C] Kargail
[D] Kampte
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Correct Answer: B [Jhingurda]
Notes:
The thickest coal seam (132 meters) is found in Jhingurda coal mine. It is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It belongs to the Gondwana period.
30. The largest reserve of crude oil in India is found in which of the following places?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Eastern offshore
[C] Western offshore
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Western offshore]
Notes:
The largest reserve of crude oil in India is found in Western offshore (Mumbai).
