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 state has the highest mangrove cover in India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
West Bengal has the highest mangrove cover (42.45%) in India. Gujarat (23.66%) ranked second in total mangrove cover.
22. At which of the following hills the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats joints?
[A] Nilgiri Hills
[B] Palani Hills
[C] Anaimudi Hills
[D] Shervoroy Hills
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Correct Answer: A [Nilgiri Hills]
Notes:
The Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats joins at the Nilgiri hills.
23. Which of the following plateau is enclosed by Bundelkhand in the east, Aravalli in the north and Vindhyan Range in the south?
[A] Baghelkhand Plateau
[B] Malwa Plateau
[C] Chotanagpur Plateau
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Malwa Plateau]
Notes:
The Malwa Plateau is enclosed by Bundelkhand in the east, Aravalli in the north and Vindhyan Range in the south.
24. Which of the following rivers of India are the International rivers?
1. Indus
2. Ganga
3. Brahmaputra
4. Godavari
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Indus (China, India, Pakistan), Ganga (India, Bangladesh), Brahmaputra (China, India, Bangladesh) are the International rivers.
25. 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.
26. The confluence of which of the following river pairs is known as Triveni Sangam?
[A] Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati
[B] Chambal & Banas
[C] Ganga, Hugli & Padma
[D] Padma, Meghna & Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati]
Notes:
The confluence of Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati is known as Triveni Sangam. It is located in Allahabad. The historic Kumbh Mela is celebrated here.
27. If the pH value of any type of soil is 10, then the soil is considered as which of the following?
[A] Acidic
[B] Neutral
[C] Saline
[D] Alkali
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Correct Answer: D [Alkali]
Notes:
If the pH value of any type of soil is 10, then the soil is considered as Alkali. Alkali soil contains sodium carbonate which causes the soil to swell and difficult to clarify/settle.
28. Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil while farming their fields. This is because of which of the following?
[A] Lime decreases the basicity of soil
[B] Lime decreases the acidity of soil
[C] High concentration of lime helps the plant growth
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Lime decreases the acidity of soil]
Notes:
Mixing of lime with soil increases the pH and decreases the acidity of the soil.
29. Which of the following national parks is situated near Chamoli?
[A] Nanda Devi National Park
[B] Dudhwa National Park
[C] Manas National Park
[D] Jim Corbett National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Nanda Devi National Park]
Notes:
Nanda Devi National Park is situated near Chamoli (Uttarakhand). It is situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7,816 m).
30. The steel plants of Raurkela and Jamshedpur receives coal supply from which of the following series?
[A] Talcher Series
[B] Damuda Series
[C] Panchet Series
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Talcher Series]
Notes:
The steel plants of Raurkela and Jamshedpur receive coal supply from Talcher Series. It belongs to the Gondwana system and located in the state of Odisha.