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. Arrange the following state as per the descending order of their share in India’s coastline
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Gujarat
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Kerala
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 3, 1, 2, 4
[D] 2, 3, 4, 1
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Correct Answer: B [2, 1, 3, 4]
Notes:
The correct descending order- Gujarat (1,915 km), Andhra Pradesh (1,037 km), Tamil Nadu (865 km), Kerala (560 km).
22. Which of the following matches of the plateaus and their geographical spread is/ are correct?
- Deccan Plateau- Vindhyas to the north and partially enclosed by the Eastern and Western Ghats
- Malwa Plateau- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
- Chota Nagpur Plateau – Jharkhand, West Bengal and adjacent parts of Orissa, Bihar and Chhattisgarh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 3 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is situated in eastern India, which is a part of much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau situated in southern India and spread over the whole of Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Malwa Plateau spread in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
23. The place located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is known as which of the following?
[A] Badrinath
[B] Rishikesh
[C] Devprayag
[D] Rudraprayag
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Correct Answer: C [Devprayag]
Notes:
Devprayag is located in the state of Uttarakhand. Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet near this place and and take the name Ganga.
24. Duduma waterfalls is situated across which of the following river?
[A] Indravati
[B] Sharavati
[C] Machhkund
[D] Mandovi
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Correct Answer: C [Machhkund]
Notes:
Duduma waterfalls is situated across the Machhkund river and in the border of Koraput of Odisha and Visakhapatnam of Andhra Pradesh.
25. Which amongst the following States receives the highest average annual rainfall?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bnegal
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala receives the highest average annual rainfall.
26. Which of the following metal is found at Hutti, Kolar and Ramgiri in India?
[A] Gold
[B] Aluminium
[C] Copper
[D] Silver
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Correct Answer: A [Gold]
Notes:
Hutti, Kolar and Ramgiri are the famous places of Gold mines in India.
27. Which of the following states is the largest producer of lead in India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Odisha
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan is the largest producer of lead in India. India has a total of about 720 million tonnes of lead reserve. Zawar, Rikhabdeo, Debari are important mines of lead in Rajasthan.
28. Which among the following states of India has the highest potential for biogas?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Chattisgarh
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The highest potential for biogas is found in the state of Uttar Pradesh (1,620 MW). UP is followed by Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar.
29. Which of the following crops are grown mostly under subsistence farming?
[A] Cotton and Tobacco
[B] Millets and Rice
[C] Vegetables and Fruits
[D] Tea and Coffee
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Correct Answer: B [Millets and Rice]
Notes:
Subsistence farming is self-sufficiency farming in which the farmers focus on producing adequate food to feed themselves and their families. Millets and Rice are grown mostly under subsistence farming.
30. More than half of the production of soybean in India comes from which of the following states?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
More than 42% of the total soybean production is produced by Madhya Pradesh.
