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 one among the following Indian rivers originates in Maharashtra and flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and drains into the Bay of Bengal in Andhra coast?
[A] Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Mahanadi
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna]
Notes:
Krishna river (1,290km) originates in the western ghats near Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra). It flows through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh before draining in the Bay of Bengal near Hamasaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh.
22. Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of which of the following river?
[A] Alaknanda
[B] Sharda river
[C] Kali river
[D] Gomti river
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Correct Answer: C [Kali river]
Notes:
Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of the Kali River.
23. Which one of the following is not a tributary of Indus River?
[A] Chenab
[B] Beas
[C] Ravi
[D] Tawi
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Correct Answer: D [Tawi]
Notes:
Tawi river is the tributary of Chenab.
24. Which among the following are the left bank tributaries of the Indus river?
1. Zanskar
2. Suru
3. Dras
4. Gilgit
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: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The left bank tributaries of Indus rivers are Zanskar, Suru, Dras.
25. Which of the following statements about lakes given below is/ are incorrect?
1. It helps to regulate the flow of rivers
2. It can be used for developing hydel power
3. It results in flooding
4. They do not moderate the climate of the surroundings
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
A lake helps to regulate the flow of a river as well as prevents flooding during heavy rainfall and during the dry season, it helps to
maintain the normal flow of water. It also maintains the aquatic ecosystem.
26. The Monex expedition was a joint venture between which of the following countries?
[A] India and USA
[B] India and Japan
[C] India and Soviet Union
[D] India and Thailand
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Correct Answer: C [India and Soviet Union]
Notes:
Monex (Monsoon expedition) was organized in the year 1973 with the joint venture between India and the Soviet Union. It was organized to investigate in Indian monsoons.
27. Which among the following type of soil is internationally known as Tropical Chernozems?
[A] Alluvial Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Black Soil
[D] Desert Soil
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Correct Answer: C [Black Soil]
Notes:
Black Soil or Regur is internationally known as Tropical Chernozems. It is the third-largest soil group of India (15% of the total area of India).
28. Rubber belongs to which of the following types of forests?
[A] Tropical evergreen
[B] Tidal
[C] Himalayan
[D] Tundra
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Correct Answer: A [Tropical evergreen]
Notes:
Rubber belongs to the Tropical evergreen forest. It needs heavy rainfall with a short dry season. The height of the trees reach up to 60 meters or even
above.
29. What percent of the geographical area of India is covered under dense forest?
[A] 3.02%
[B] 5.19%
[C] 7.15%
[D] 9.82%
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Correct Answer: A [3.02%]
Notes:
3.02% of the geographical area of India is covered under dense forest. 9.38% is the moderately dense forest and 9.26% is open forest.
30. Economically the most important rocks in India are which of the following types?
[A] Cuddpha rocks
[B] Vindhyan rocks
[C] Dharwar rocks
[D] Gondwana rocks
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Correct Answer: C [Dharwar rocks]
Notes:
Economically the most important rocks in India are Dharwar Rocks. It is highly metamorphosed sedimentary rock.
