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 glaciers is located in the Lahul Spiti region?
[A] Diamir
[B] Rupal
[C] Sonapani
[D] Zemu
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Correct Answer: C [Sonapani]
Notes:
Sonapani glacier is located in the Lahul Spiti region. The length of the glacier is 15 kilometers.
22. Chirmiri hill station is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Chattisgarh
[C] Odisha
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Chattisgarh]
Notes:
Chirmiri hill station is located in Koriya district of Chattisgarh. This place is famous for Chirimiri Coalfield which is located in the valley of the Hasdeo River.
23. Which of the following hill stations is known as the “Mini Switzerland of India”?
[A] Chail
[B] Shimla
[C] Manali
[D] Khajjiar
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Correct Answer: D [Khajjiar]
Notes:
Khajjiar hill station is known as the “Mini Switzerland of India”. It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
24. Which of the following hill stations are referred to as the “Queen of Chotanagpur”?
[A] Netarhat
[B] Patratu
[C] Palampur
[D] Chirmiri
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Correct Answer: A [Netarhat]
Notes:
Netarhat hill stations are referred to as the “Queen of Chotanagpur”. It is located in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
25. Sigur Plateau is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Sigur Plateau is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It has a total area of 778 sq. km. It is an important wildlife corridor and maintains a connection between Western and Eastern Ghat.
26. Which of the following tributaries of the Ganga river flows Northwards?
[A] Gandak
[B] Koshi
[C] Gandak
[D] Son
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Correct Answer: D [Son]
Notes:
The river Son flows Northwards through the state of Madhya Pradesh.
27. Yamuna river was the tributary of which of the following rivers before it became a tributary of the Ganga river?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Godavari
[C] Indus
[D] Tapi
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Correct Answer: C [Indus]
Notes:
Previously Yamuna river had a course towards the southwest direction. It was a tributary of the Indus river.
28. Which of the following rivers is the eastern most tributary of the Indus River?
[A] Shyok
[B] Chenab
[C] Ravi
[D] Sutlej
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Correct Answer: D [Sutlej]
Notes:
Sutlej river is the eastern most tributary of the Indus River. It is originated from the Rakas Lake near Manas Sarovar.
29. Which among the following river drains into the Rann of Kutch?
[A] Luni
[B] Mahi
[C] Sabarmati
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Luni]
Notes:
The river Luni (495 kilometers) is originated from Aravalli Range. It is the only river that drains into the Rann of Kutch. Bandi, Sukri, Jawai are the left bank tributaries of the Luni river.
30. Which of the following lakes is situated on the west coast of India?
[A] Kolleru
[B] Ashtamudi
[C] Chilika
[D] Pulicat
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Correct Answer: B [Ashtamudi]
Notes:
Ashtamudi lake is situated in the Kollam District (Kerala).
