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. The only mud volcano of India is evident in which of the following islands of India?
[A] North Andaman island
[B] Strait island
[C] Baratang island
[D] Outram island
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Correct Answer: C [Baratang island]
Notes:
The only mud volcano of India is evident in Baratang island. The recent eruptions occurred in 2005 the year recent. It was believed that the reason for the last ereption was because of the Indian Ocean earthquake in 2004.
22. Which among the following are the part of the Seven Islands of Bombay?
1. Isle of Bombay
2. Colaba Island
3. Mahim Island
4. Mazagaon Island
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Seven Islands of Bombay- Isle of Bombay, Colaba Island, Old Woman’s Island, Mazagaon Island, Mahim Island, Parel Island, Worli Island.
23. 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.
24. Which among the following about the Chotanagpur plateau are correct?
1. It is made of granite and gneiss rocks
2. It is located in the north of the Mahanadi river basin
3. It is very rich in mineral resources
4. It receives less rainfall
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[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:
Chotanagpur plateau is located in the north of the Mahanadi river basin. It is made of granite and gneiss rocks. It is very rich in mineral resources. It receives less rainfall.
25. Which of the following rivers is not the tributary of Yamuna?
[A] Betwa
[B] Chambal
[C] Gandak
[D] Ken
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Correct Answer: C [Gandak]
Notes:
The Gandak River is one of the important rivers of Nepal and it is one of the left-bank tributaries of the Ganges in India. It is also known as Krishna Gandaki in Nepal.
26. Which of the following is not a tributary of the river Alaknanda?
[A] Bhilangana
[B] Nandakini
[C] Mandakini
[D] Pinder
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Correct Answer: A [Bhilangana]
Notes:
Bhilangana is a major tributary of the Bhagirathi River. It is situated in Uttarakhand.
27. The Ganga river passes through which among the following states of India?
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Uttarakhand
3. Jharkhand
4. West Bengal
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Ganga river passes through the following states (From its source to the confluence)- Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal.
28. Who among the following was the first to attempt a systematic study of the climatic divisions of India?
[A] H.E. Blandford
[B] W. Koppen
[C] S.P. Chatterjee
[D] B.L.C. Johnson
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Correct Answer: A [H.E. Blandford]
Notes:
H.E. Blandford was the first to attempt a systematic study of the climatic divisions of India in the year 1889. He served as the first Director-General of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
29. As per Koppen’s classification of Indian climate, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the part of which of the following climatic region?
[A] Semi-Arid Steppe
[B] Tundra type
[C] Cold Humid type
[D] Tropical Monsoon type
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Correct Answer: B [Tundra type]
Notes:
As per Koppen’s classification of Indian climate, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the part of Tundra type climatic region. The average temperature varies between 0° to 10°C.
30. The iron ore of Bababudan hills and Kudermukh is mainly transported to Iran through which of the following ports?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru Port
[B] Visakhapatnam Port
[C] Mangalore Port
[D] Haldia Port
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Correct Answer: C [Mangalore Port]
Notes:
The iron ore reserve of Bababudan hills and Kudermukh are located in the state of Karnataka. The iron ore of Bababudan hills is mainly transported to Iran through Mangalore Port.
