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 river from north to south:
1. Mahanadi
2. Brahmani
3. Vaigai
4. Pennar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2, 1, 4, 3
[B] 2, 4, 1, 3
[C] 3, 2, 4, 1
[D] 1, 4, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: A [2, 1, 4, 3]
Notes:
The correct order from north to south- Brahmani, Mahanadi, Pennar, Vaigai.
22. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
[A] Beni Tal — Chamoli
[B] Devriya Tal — Tehri
[C] Basuki Tal — Rudra prayag
[D] Dodi Tal — Uttarkashi
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Correct Answer: B [Devriya Tal — Tehri]
Notes:
Devriya Tal lake is located near chopta.
23. Which among the following about the tropical cyclone are correct?
1. It occurs between 8°N to 25°N in the northern hemisphere
2. Latent heat of condension is the main energy source of cyclone
3. It occurs mainly after the summer solstice
4. Clone develops only on ocean
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: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Tropical cyclone occurs between 8°N to 25°N in the northern hemisphere. Clone develops only on the ocean. The latent heat of condension is the main energy source of the cyclone. It occurs mainly after summer solstice when equatorial low pressure is far away from the equator.
24. 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.
25. The largest reserves of sal forest is found in which of the following places of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Nilgiri hills
[C] Dun valley
[D] Aravallies
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
The largest reserves of sal forest is evident in Assam.
26. Which of the following physiographic division of India has the highest forest cover?
[A] Himalayan region
[B] The great plain
[C] Peninsular plateau region
[D] Eastern and Western ghat
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Correct Answer: C [Peninsular plateau region]
Notes:
The Peninsular plateau region of India has the highest forest cover (57%). It is followed by the Himalayan region (18%).
27. Khetri mines in Rajasthan is famous for which of the following?
[A] Limestone
[B] Copper
[C] Mica
[D] Aluminium
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Correct Answer: B [Copper]
Notes:
Khetri mines in Rajasthan is famous for Copper.
28. At which of the following places the Copper Industry is located?
[A] Tarapur
[B] Khetri
[C] Digboi
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Khetri]
Notes:
Copper Industry is located at Khetri (Rajasthan).
29. The energy stored as heat in the earth is known as which of the following?
[A] Hydro-energy
[B] Fossil energy
[C] Bio-energy
[D] Geo-thermal energy
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Correct Answer: D [Geo-thermal energy]
Notes:
The energy stored as heat in the earth is known as Geo-thermal energy.
30. Rewa Ultra Mega Solar is situated in which of the following states of India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Rewa Ultra Mega Solar is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It was commissioned in the year 2019 with a capacity of 750 MW.
