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 among the following are the Amindivi subgroup of islands?
1. Amini Island
2. Chetlat Island
3. Kadmat Island
4. Kiltan Island
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:
The Amindivi subgroup of islands are Amini Island, Chetlat Island, Kadmat Island, Kiltan Island, Bitra Island.
22. Which of the following rivers has the largest basin in India?
[A] Godavari
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Ganga
[D] Indus
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Correct Answer: C [Ganga]
Notes:
The Ganga river has the largest basin in India. It has an area of 861,404 sq. km. of area. It is an important and international river in India. It is originated from the Gaumukh of Gangotri glacier.
23. Which among the following pair are correct?
1. Sorrow of Bengal- Damodar river
2. Sorrow of Assam- Bharmaputra river
3. Sorrow of Karnataka- Doni river
4. Sorrow of Bihar- Kosi river
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 3 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Sorrow of Bengal- Damodar river. Sorrow of Assam- Bharmaputra river. Sorrow of Karnataka- Doni river. Sorrow of Bihar- Kosi river. Sorrow of Odisha- Mahanadi river.
24. Which of the following is the tallest plunge type waterfalls?
[A] Nohkalikai Falls
[B] Dudhsagar Falls
[C] Khandadhar Falls
[D] Meenmutty Falls
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Correct Answer: A [Nohkalikai Falls]
Notes:
Nohkalikai Falls (340 meters) is the tallest plunge type waterfall. It is located in the state of Meghalaya near Cherrapunji.
25. The Institute of Wood Science and Technology is located in which of the following places of India?
[A] Jodhpur
[B] Dehradun
[C] Jabalpur
[D] Bangalore
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Correct Answer: D [Bangalore]
Notes:
The Institute of Wood Science and Technology is located in Bangalore.
26. The dependency of fuelwood on the forest is highest in which of the following states of India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The dependency of fuelwood on the forest is highest in the state of Maharashtra. In case of dependency of fodder, small timer and bamboo is highest in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
27. Which of the following states has the maximum forest cover in terms of the total geographical area?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Mizoram
[C] Assam
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The state of Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest cover in terms of the total geographical area. The forest cover of Madhya Prades is 77,482 sq. km.
28. Which of the following groups of states accounts for about 90% of the annual coal production in India?
[A] Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
[B] Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal
[C] Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
[D] Jharkhand, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal]
Notes:
West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa accounts for about 90% of the annual coal production in India.
29. The maximum pollutant emission from fuel sources in India is caused by which of the following?
[A] Vegetable waste
[B] Coal
[C] Firewood
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Coal]
Notes:
Burning of Coal emits maximum pollutant in nature in India.
30. Neyveli of Tamil Nadu is famous for which of the following type of coal deposit?
[A] Bituminous
[B] Anthracite
[C] Lignite
[D] Peat
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Correct Answer: C [Lignite]
Notes:
Neyveli of Tamil Nadu is famous for its Lignite deposit. The thickness of the coal is about 10-12 meters. The carbon content in lignite coal is about 30-40% with the moisture content of 20%.
