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 glacier is the largest glacier of the Pirpanjal region?
[A] Zemu
[B] Sonapani
[C] Rupal
[D] Diamir
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Correct Answer: B [Sonapani]
Notes:
The largest glacier of the Pirpanjal region is Sonapani glacier. It is located in the Chandra valley of the Lahul Spiti region.
22. Which among the following passes are border post pass?
1. Nathula
2. Lipulekh
3. Shipki La
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All three passes are border post pass- Nathula (Sikkim), Lipulekh (Uttarakhand), Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh).
23. Which of the following passage separates the north Andaman Island from the smaller islands Landfall Island and East Island?
[A] Ducan Passage
[B] Coco Passage
[C] Cleugh Passage
[D] Mannar Passage
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Correct Answer: C [Cleugh Passage]
Notes:
Cleugh Passage separates the north Andaman Island from the smaller islands, Landfall Island and East Island. The passage is actually a strait of the Bay of Bengal in the Andaman Islands.
24. US missionary, John Allen Chau died during the visit of which of the following islands of India?
[A] North Sentinel Island
[B] South Sentinel Island
[C] Battimalv Island
[D] Rutland Island
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Correct Answer: A [North Sentinel Island]
Notes:
In the year 2018, US missionary, John Allen Chau died during the visit of North Sentinel Island. Sentinelese people are indigenous people in voluntary isolation who denied, even sometimes violently, interaction with the outside world.
25. Which of the following is the first beach of India to get Blue Flag certification?
[A] Konark Beach
[B] Puri Beach
[C] Chandrabhaga Beach
[D] Satpada Beach
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Correct Answer: C [Chandrabhaga Beach]
Notes:
The tag of Blue Flag or Blue Flag certification is given on the basis of the environment-friendly clean conditions of beaches, and facilities of international standards for tourists. Chandrabhaga Beach is the first beach in India to get Blue Flag certification. It is located in the state of Odisha.
26. How many states of India have a coastline?
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 9
[D] 11
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Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
A total number of nine states in India has a coastline. The name of the states are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.
27. Arrange the following plateau from East to West
1. Bundelkhand Plateau
2. Baghelkhand Plateau
3. Malwa Plateau
4. Chotanagpur Plateau
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 4, 1, 3, 2
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 4, 2, 1, 3
[D] 3, 1, 4, 2
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Correct Answer: C [4, 2, 1, 3]
Notes:
The correct order from east to west- Chotanagpur Plateau, Baghelkhand Plateau, Bundelkhand Plateau, Malwa Plateau.
28. Which among the following matches of rivers and their tributaries are correct?
1. Narmada– Tawa
2. Yamuna– Chambal
3. Brahmaputra- Manas
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Tributary of Narmada river is Tawa. Tributary of Yamuna river is Chambal. Tributary of Brahmaputra river is Manas.
29. Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India?
[A] Sutlej
[B] Chenab
[C] Beas
[D] Ravi
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Correct Answer: A [Sutlej]
Notes:
Sutlej originates from Rakhastat lake in Tibet. Ravi originates from Bara Bhangal (H.P). Chenab and Beas originate from Lahaul valley (H.P) and Himalaya region.
30. River Kishanganga flows in which of the following states?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Jammu & Kashmir
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
River Kishanganga flows in Jammu & Kashmir.
