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 types of drainage patterns has the characteristics of outflowing rivers which is away from a central point and resembles the spokes of a wheel?

[A] Barbed Pattern
[B] Radial Pattern
[C] Annular Pattern
[D] Deranged Pattern

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22. What is the length of the Indus river in India?

[A] 700 km
[B] 920 km
[C] 1200 km
[D] 1500 km

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23. Which of the following is the largest south bank tributary of the river Ganga?

[A] Yamuna
[B] Kosi
[C] Gandak
[D] Son

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24. Dassam Falls of Jharkhand is which of the following type of waterfalls?

[A] Plunge
[B] Horsetail
[C] Cascade
[D] Cataract

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25. Nohsngithiang Falls is located in which of the following states of India?

[A] Meghalaya
[B] Goa
[C] Karnataka
[D] Manipur

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26. Which of the following is responsible for the maximum rainfall in India?

[A] Retreating monsoon
[B] North-Eastern monsoon
[C] Cyclones
[D] South-West monsoon

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27. Which among the following matches of states and their type of climate are correct?
1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar– Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg)
2. Tamil Nadu Coast– Monsoon with Dry Summer (As)
3. Arunachal Pradesh- Cold Humid Winter with Shorter Summer (Dfc)
4. Kerala and Karnataka Coast- Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw)
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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28. Which among the following matches of layers of atmosphere and their characteristics are correct?
1. Troposphere- Fall in Temperature
2. Stratosphere- Contains Ozone
3. Ionosphere- Reflects radio Waves
4. Exosphere- Extremely low air density
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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29. The western disturbances in India originate from which of the following sea?

[A] Mediterranean sea
[B] Caspian sea
[C] Baltic Sea
[D] South China Sea

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30. Which of the following states has the largest salinity affected area?

[A] West Bengal
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh

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