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 among the following matches of the Himalayan peak and their state are correct?
1. K2- Jammu & Kashmir
2. Nanda Devi- Uttarakhand
3. Kanchenjunga- Sikkim
4. Tara Pahar- Himachal Pradesh
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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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
K2 is the 2nd highest peak in the world and is located in Jammu & Kashmir in Karakoram Range. Nanda Devi is the second-highest mountain in India, and the highest located entirely within the country. It is in Uttrakhand. Tara Pahar is situated in Himachal Pradesh. Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, and lies partly in Nepal and partly in Sikkim, India.
22. Which of the following is the largest glacier of the Nun-Kun peak?
[A] Gangri
[B] Diamir
[C] Zemu
[D] Rupal
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Correct Answer: A [Gangri]
Notes:
The largest glacier of the Nun-Kun peak is Gangri glacier. The length of the glacier is 13 kilometers.
23. Which among the following glaciers are located in Himachal Pradesh?
1. Bara Shigri
2. Sonapani
3. Chhota Sigri
4. Beas Kund
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The glaciers located in Himachal Pradesh are Bara Shigri glacier, Sonapani glacier, Chhota Sigri glacier, Beas Kund glacier, Chandra Glacier, etc.
24. Mount Abu is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Mount Abu is located in the state of Rajasthan. It is situated in the Aravalli Range.
25. 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.
26. Which among the following beaches are located in the state of Maharashtra?
1. Juhu beach
2. Versova Beach
3. Guhagar Beach
4. Diveagar Beach
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The famous beaches located in the state of Maharashtra are Juhu Beach, Versova Beach, Guhagar Beach, Diveagar Beach, Kelwa Beach, Nagaon Beach, etc.
27. Sigur Plateau is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Sigur Plateau is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It has a total area of 778 sq. km. It is an important wildlife corridor and maintains a connection between Western and Eastern Ghat.
28. Which one of the following rivers of India does not form a delta?
[A] Narmada
[B] Kaveri
[C] Mahanadi
[D] Ganga
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Correct Answer: A [Narmada]
Notes:
The Narmada, also known as the Rewa, is a river in central India and the fifth-longest river of India. It ranked third among the rivers that flows entirely within India, after the Godavari and the Krishna.
29. The river Alakananda is originated from which of the following glaciers?
[A] Satopanth Glacier
[B] Gangotri Glacier
[C] Siachen Glacier
[D] Pindari Glacier
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Correct Answer: A [Satopanth Glacier]
Notes:
The river Alakananda is originated from Satopanth Glacier. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand. It joins the Bhagirathi river at Devprayag.
30. Which of the following is the highest waterfall of Tamil Nadu?
[A] Thalaiyar Waterfalls
[B] Suruli Falls
[C] Kumbakkarai Falls
[D] Vattaparai Falls
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Correct Answer: A [Thalaiyar Waterfalls]
Notes:
The highest waterfall of Tamil Nadu is the Thalaiyar Waterfalls (elevation 297 meters). It is also known as Rat tail. It ranked sixth in India.
