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 of the following mangrove forest is located between the Vellar estuary and Coleroon estuary?
[A] Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest
[B] Coondapur Mangrove Forest
[C] Pichvaram Mangrove Forest
[D] Sundarban Mangrove Forest
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Correct Answer: C [Pichvaram Mangrove Forest]
Notes:
Pichvaram Mangrove Forest is located between the Vellar estuary and Coleroon estuary. It covers 1,100 hectares of area and separated from the Bay of Bengal by a sand bar.
22. Which of the following beaches of India is the home of Irrawaddy dolphins in India?
[A] Junput Beach
[B] Satpada Beach
[C] Beleswar Beach
[D] Henry Island Beach
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Correct Answer: B [Satpada Beach]
Notes:
Satpada of Chilika lake is the home of Irrawaddy dolphins in India. It is located in the state of Odisha.
23. The Kathiawar Peninsula is separated from the south-eastern part of Gujarat by which of the following Gulfs/ Bays?
[A] Gulf of Katchh
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Gulf of Mannar
[D] Gulf of Aden
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Correct Answer: B [Gulf of Khambat]
Notes:
The Kathiawar Peninsula is separated from the south-eastern part of Gujarat by Gulf of Khambat. It is located in the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in Gujarat.
24. Which one of the following pairs of a river and its tributary is/ are correctly matched?
[A] Godavari : Wainganga
[B] Cauvery : Bhavani
[C] Krishna : Bhima
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Some of the rivers and their tributaries are the Godavari: Wainganga, Cauvery: Bhavani, Krishna: Bhima.
25. Arrange the following tributaries of Ganga from east to west direction
1. Kosi
2. Yamuna
3. Gomti
4. Damodar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 4, 2, 1, 3
[B] 4, 1, 3, 2
[C] 3, 4, 1, 2
[D] 3, 2, 1, 4
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Correct Answer: B [4, 1, 3, 2]
Notes:
The correct order from east to west- Damodar, Kosi, Gomti, Yamuna.
26. Which of the following river is often considered as the Ganga of the south in terms of holiness?
[A] Krishna
[B] Kaveri
[C] Vaigai
[D] Pennar
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Correct Answer: B [Kaveri]
Notes:
Kaveri (765 km) river is often considered as the Ganga of the south in terms of holiness. The Shivanasamudram Falls is situated on the Kaveri River.
27. 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.
28. Which among the following matches of layers of atmosphere and their characteristics are correct?
1. Troposphere- Fall in Temperature
2. Stratosphere- Contains Ozone
3. Ionosphere- Reflects radio Waves
4. Exosphere- Extremely low air density
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:
Troposphere (The lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere)- Fall in Temperature. Stratosphere- Contains Ozone (It absorbs the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation). Ionosphere- Reflects radio Waves. Exosphere- Extremely low air density.
29. Which of the following is the largest tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat?
[A] Pench
[B] Periyar
[C] Nagarjunasagar Srisailam
[D] Manas
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Correct Answer: C [Nagarjunasagar Srisailam]
Notes:
Nagarjunsagar Srisailam tiger reserve is situated in Andhra Pradesh. It is the largest (2595.72 Sq. Km) tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat
30. The Biosphere Reserves Programme was launched in India in which year?
[A] 1986
[B] 1988
[C] 1992
[D] 1995
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Correct Answer: A [1986]
Notes:
The Biosphere Reserves Programme was launched in India in the year 1986. There are a total number of 18 biosphere reserves in India.
