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. Bay of Bengal is connected with Palk Bay through which of the following?
[A] Adam’s Bridge
[B] Mannar Island
[C] Palk Strait
[D] Portugal Bay
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Correct Answer: C [Palk Strait]
Notes:
Bay of Bengal is connected with Palk Bay through Palk Strait. The wideness of the strait is about 53 to 82 kilometers.
22. 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.
23. Which is the name of the longest river in Peninsular India?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Narmada
[C] Godavari
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: C [Godavari]
Notes:
The longest river in Peninsular India is Godavari.
24. Which of the following rivers of India are the International rivers?
1. Indus
2. Ganga
3. Brahmaputra
4. Godavari
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Indus (China, India, Pakistan), Ganga (India, Bangladesh), Brahmaputra (China, India, Bangladesh) are the International rivers.
25. Betul is the tributary of which of the following river?
[A] Narmada
[B] Tapi
[C] Mahi
[D] Sabarmati
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Correct Answer: B [Tapi]
Notes:
Betul is the tributary of Tapi (730 km) river. The other tributaries of Tapi river are Purna, Panjhra, Patk, Arunavati, Ganjal etc.
26. Nohsngithiang Falls is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Goa
[C] Karnataka
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Nohsngithiang Falls (315 meters) is located in the state of Meghalaya. It is also known as the Seven Sisters Waterfalls or Mawsmai Falls.
27. The Lonar lake of Maharashtra is a type of which of the following?
[A] Crater Lakes
[B] Tectonic Lakes
[C] Landslide Lakes
[D] Aeolian Lakes
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Correct Answer: A [Crater Lakes]
Notes:
The Lonar lake of Maharashtra is a type of Crater Lake. It is formed after the crater filled with waters.
28. Which of the following statements about the climatic condition in India is/are correct?
1. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located at the windward side of Western Ghats
2. Vidarbha region experiences semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region
3. In India, monsoon reaches Kashmir valley at the last
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Pune is situated on the leeward side (Rain shadow area) of the Western Ghats. But Mumbai lies on the windward side and receives heavy rainfall. Vidarbha region experiences the semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region.
29. The rainfall distribution pattern over the Ganga basin decreases following which of the following directions?
[A] From West to East and North to South
[B] From West to East and South to North
[C] From East to West and North to South
[D] From East to West and South to North
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Correct Answer: D [From East to West and South to North]
Notes:
The rainfall distribution pattern over the Ganga basin decreases from the East to the West and South to North.
30. Which of the following is the basic reason for winter rainfall in the northwestern part of India?
[A] Trade wind
[B] Western disturbances
[C] Retreating of monsoon
[D] South-west monsoon
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Correct Answer: B [Western disturbances]
Notes:
The main reason for winter rainfall in the northwestern part of India is Western disturbances.
