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. Lakshadweep group has a total number of how many islands?
[A] 25
[B] 36
[C] 53
[D] 62
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Correct Answer: B [36]
Notes:
Lakshadweep group has a total number of 36 islands. Ten of them are inhabited i.e, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Andreotti, Amini, Agatti, Bitra, Chetlat, Kiltan, Kadmat and Minicoy.
22. Radhanagar Beach is situated in which of the following states/ union territories of India?
[A] Kerala
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andaman and Nicobar
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: C [Andaman and Nicobar]
Notes:
Radhanagar Beach is situated in Andaman and Nicobar island (Swaraj Dweep). Swaraj Dweep is located in the eastern side of South Andaman.
23. Dandakaranya lies in which of the following states of India?
1. Odisha
2. Chattisgarh
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Madhya Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Dandakaranya lies in the state of Odisha, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh. It is a type of undulating plateau.
24. The northern upland of the Karnataka plateau is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Rohi
[B] Malnad
[C] Maidan
[D] Hamada
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Correct Answer: B [Malnad]
Notes:
The northern upland of the Karnataka plateau is known as Malnad. The meaning of Malnad in Kannada is a hilly region. It is composed of granite and gneiss. It is covered with dense forests.
25. Which among the following is the second largest river basin of India?
[A] Kaveri Basin
[B] Krishna Basin
[C] Godavari Basin
[D] Mahanadi Basin
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Correct Answer: C [Godavari Basin]
Notes:
The Godavari river (312812 Sq. km) forms the second largest basin of India. The Ganges (861452 Sq. Km) forms the largest river basin in India.
26. Which of the following is the western most river of the five rivers of Punjab?
[A] Jhelum
[B] Chenab
[C] Sutlej
[D] Beas
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Correct Answer: A [Jhelum]
Notes:
Jhelum also known as Vitasta is the western most river of the five rivers of Punjab. It originates from Verinag. It is the most important river of Kashmir.
27. What percent of the total area of India is occupied by the river Ganga?
[A] 5.87%
[B] 10.62%
[C] 21.3%
[D] 26.3%
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Correct Answer: D [26.3%]
Notes:
About 26.3% area of the total area of India is occupied by the river Ganga. The total length of the river Ganga is about 2500 kilometers.
28. Which of the following is the westernmost right bank tributary of the Brahmaputra river?
[A] Tista
[B] Dhansiri
[C] Raidak
[D] Kameng
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Correct Answer: A [Tista]
Notes:
The western most right bank tributary of Brahmaputra river is Tista. It is originated from Kanchenjunga. Rangpo, Rangit, Sevak are the tributaries of Tista river.
29. Which among the following matches of Waterfalls and rivers are correct?
1. Kapildhara Falls — Godavari
2. Jog Falls — Sharavathi
3. Shivasamudram Falls — Cauvery
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: C [2 & 3]
Notes:
Kapildhara Falls are situated on the Narmada river.
30. Which among the following types of lakes are fluvially originated?
1. Plunge-pool Lake
2. Ox-bow lake
3. Delta Lakes
4. Crater Lake
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: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The fluvially originated type of lakes are Plunge-pool Lake, Ox-bow lake, Delta Lakes, Alluvial fan Lakes.
