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. Lakshadweep group has a total number of how many islands?
[A] 25
[B] 36
[C] 53
[D] 62
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Correct Answer: B [36]
Notes:
Lakshadweep group has a total number of 36 islands. Ten of them are inhabited i.e, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Andreotti, Amini, Agatti, Bitra, Chetlat, Kiltan, Kadmat and Minicoy.
22. What percent of the Sundarban mangrove cover is under the territory of India?
[A] 20%
[B] 32%
[C] 40%
[D] 60%
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Correct Answer: C [40%]
Notes:
About 40% of the Sundarban mangrove cover is under the territory of India (4,260 sq. km.). And the rest 60% is under Bangladesh (6,017 sq. km.).
23. Consider the following statements:
- The Gulf of Mannar separates India and Sri Lanka
- The Tuticorin port is located near the Gulf of Mannar
- The Gulf of Mannar is the first marine Biosphere Reserve of India
- Mannar Island is located to the North-east of the Gulf of Mannar
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
All the statements are correct. The Gulf of Mannar separates India and Sri Lanka. The port of Tuticorin is located near this gulf. It is recognised as the first marine Biosphere Reserve in India. Also, the Mannar Island is situated to the North-east of the Gulf of Mannar.
24. The proposed Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project would link between which of the following?
[A] Gulf of Katch and Gulf of Khambat
[B] Back Bay and Mahim Bay
[C] Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay
[D] Palk Bay and Mahim Bay
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Correct Answer: C [Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay]
Notes:
The proposed Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project would link between Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay. The project may hamper the ecological balance and destroy the corals and marine life of the Gulf of Mannar.
25. Which of the following is not a tributary of the river Luni?
[A] Sukri
[B] Jawai
[C] Banas
[D] Khari
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Correct Answer: C [Banas]
Notes:
The Luni River originates near Ajmer in the Pushkar valley of the western Aravalli Range at an elevation of about 550m. The name of its lefy bank
tributaries are the Sukri, Mithri, Bandi, Khari, Jawai, Guhiya and the right bank tributaries are Sagi, and the Jojari River.
26. 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.
27. Which of the following river is often considered as the Ganga of the south in terms of holiness?
[A] Krishna
[B] Kaveri
[C] Vaigai
[D] Pennar
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Correct Answer: B [Kaveri]
Notes:
Kaveri (765 km) river is often considered as the Ganga of the south in terms of holiness. The Shivanasamudram Falls is situated on the Kaveri River.
28. Which of the following pair of waterfall and river is not properly matched?
[A] Hundru-Swarnarekha
[B] Dasong-Kanchi
[C] Lodh-Barakar
[D] Jonha-Rarhu
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Correct Answer: C [Lodh-Barakar]
Notes:
The Lodh Falls is situated in Jharkhand on the Burha river.
29. Which among the following are the main factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India?
1. Location
2. Thermal contrast
3. Upper air circulation
4. The Himalayan Mountains
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India are location, thermal contrast, upper air circulation and the Himalayan mountains.
30. 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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Correct Answer: A [Mediterranean sea]
Notes:
The western disturbances in India originate from the Mediterranean sea. Little rainfall occurs during the month of December, January and February which is beneficial for Rabi crops.
