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 is the correct order of the tiger reserves from North to South in India?
[A] Corbett – Sariska – Simlipal – Periyar
[B] Corbett – Simlipal – Sariska – Periyar
[C] Periyar – Simlipal – Sariska – Corbett
[D] Periyar – Sariska – Simlipal – Corbett
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Correct Answer: A [Corbett – Sariska – Simlipal – Periyar]
Notes:
Correct Order- Corbett (Uttarakhand), Sariska (Rajasthan), Simlipal (Odisha), Periyar (Kerala).
22. As per the national forest policy of 1952, what percent of the geographical area should be under forest cover?
[A] 33%
[B] 25%
[C] 18%
[D] 13%
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Correct Answer: A [33%]
Notes:
As per the national forest policy of 1952, 33% of the total geographical area should be under forest cover to maintain the ecological balance.
23. The Biosphere Reserves Programme was launched in India in which year?
[A] 1986
[B] 1988
[C] 1992
[D] 1995
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Correct Answer: A [1986]
Notes:
The Biosphere Reserves Programme was launched in India in the year 1986. There are a total number of 18 biosphere reserves in India.
24. What percent of the geographical area of India is covered under dense forest?
[A] 3.02%
[B] 5.19%
[C] 7.15%
[D] 9.82%
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Correct Answer: A [3.02%]
Notes:
3.02% of the geographical area of India is covered under dense forest. 9.38% is the moderately dense forest and 9.26% is open forest.
25. Ib valley coalfield is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
Ib valley coalfield is located in the state of Odisha beside Ib river (A tributary of Mahanadi). A total of 22.3 billion tonnes of coal is reserved in this place.
26. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. Jhum cultivation is practiced in the North-Eastern State of India
2. Jhum cultivation is a process of afforestation
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 only
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1 only]
Notes:
Jhum (Shifting) cultivation is a type of primitive practice of cultivation which is adopted in the North-Eastern State of India.
27. Arrange the following states as per the descending order of their production of cotton textile
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Maharashtra
3. Gujarat
4. Uttar Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2, 1, 3, 4
[B] 2, 3, 1, 4
[C] 3, 2, 1, 4
[D] 3, 1, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: B [2, 3, 1, 4]
Notes:
The correct descending order- Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh.
28. What percent of the total road network in India is constituted by national highways?
[A] 2.7%
[B] 3.9%
[C] 5.6%
[D] 7.2%
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Correct Answer: A [2.7%]
Notes:
About 2.7% of the total road network in India is constituted by national highways and carry above 40% of the total traffic of India. The total length of the national highway of India is 1,32,500 km.
29. Which of the following ports is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port of India?
[A] Tuticorin
[B] Vishakhapatnam
[C] Paradip
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [Vishakhapatnam]
Notes:
Vishakhapatnam port is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port of India.
30. Which of the following is the most populous island of India?
[A] Lakshadweep
[B] Andaman and Nicobar
[C] Majuli
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Majuli]
Notes:
Majuli island is the most populous island in India.
