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 longest beach of India is situated at which of the following place?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Goa
[D] Tuticorin
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Correct Answer: B [Chennai]
Notes:
Marina Beach is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is the longest beach in India.
22. 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.
23. Most of the Deccan Traps lies in which of the following part of the Deccan plateau?
[A] Maharashtra Plateau
[B] Karnataka Plateau
[C] Telangana plateau
[D] Hazaribagh Plateau
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra Plateau]
Notes:
The stairs like large igneous province on the Deccan Plateau are known as Deccan Traps. It is composed of lava (Basalt of Cretaceous period). Most of the Deccan Traps lies in the Maharashtra Plateau.
24. Which of the following plateau lies in the south-western part of Bihar?
[A] Bhander Plateau
[B] Rohtas Plateau
[C] Panna Plateau
[D] Rewa Plateau
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Correct Answer: B [Rohtas Plateau]
Notes:
Rohtas Plateau, also known as Kaimur plateau lies in the south-western part of Bihar. It has a total area of 2,100 sq. km.
25. Which of the following is not a tributary of the river Luni?
[A] Sukri
[B] Jawai
[C] Banas
[D] Khari
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Correct Answer: C [Banas]
Notes:
The Luni River originates near Ajmer in the Pushkar valley of the western Aravalli Range at an elevation of about 550m. The name of its lefy bank
tributaries are the Sukri, Mithri, Bandi, Khari, Jawai, Guhiya and the right bank tributaries are Sagi, and the Jojari River.
26. The Badrinath is situated on the banks of which of the following river?
[A] Alakananda
[B] Bhagirathi
[C] Yamuna
[D] Koshi
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Correct Answer: A [Alakananda]
Notes:
The Badrinath is situated on the banks of the Alakananda River (Uttarakhand).
27. In which of the following types of drainage patterns the tributary of a river intends to flow upstream?
[A] Dendritic
[B] Barbed
[C] Deranged
[D] Rectangular
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Correct Answer: B [Barbed]
Notes:
In the Barbed type of drainage pattern, the tributary of a river intends to flow upstream. The tributary of the Kosi river Arun is an example of a Barbed type of drainage pattern.
28. Which among the following waterfalls are located on the Kaveri river?
[A] Shivanasamudra Falls
[B] Chunchanakatte Falls
[C] Hogenakkal Falls
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Shivanasamudra Falls, Chunchanakatte Falls, Hogenakkal Falls all three are located on the Kaveri river.
29. Which among the following are the artificial lakes of India?
1. Pangong
2. Pushkar
3. Kodaikanal
4. Chilka
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: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Pangong (Ladakh), Pushkar (Rajasthan), Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) are the artificial lakes of India.
30. Which of the following river feeds the Wular lake?
[A] Chenab
[B] Jhelum
[C] Beas
[D] Sutlej
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Correct Answer: B [Jhelum]
Notes:
Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake of India. It is situated in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is fed by the river Jhelum.
