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. The climate of Madhya Pradesh is which of the following type?
[A] Desert
[B] Equatorial
[C] Polar
[D] Monsoon
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Correct Answer: D [Monsoon]
Notes:
The climate of Madhya Pradesh is the type of Monsson based climate.
22. Atmospheric pressure in the center of a tropical cyclone is which of the following?
[A] Very low because of dense sinking air
[B] Very high because of sinking warm air
[C] Very low because of rising warm air
[D] Very high because of converging winds
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Correct Answer: C [Very low because of rising warm air]
Notes:
There is the presence of high pressure around and very low pressure in the center of any tropical cyclone. It is because of the tendency of the warm air to rise and cause a drop in pressure.
23. Which among the following about the tropical cyclone are correct?
1. It occurs between 8°N to 25°N in the northern hemisphere
2. Latent heat of condension is the main energy source of cyclone
3. It occurs mainly after the summer solstice
4. Clone develops only on ocean
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:
Tropical cyclone occurs between 8°N to 25°N in the northern hemisphere. Clone develops only on the ocean. The latent heat of condension is the main energy source of the cyclone. It occurs mainly after summer solstice when equatorial low pressure is far away from the equator.
24. How many major bio-geographic regions are there in India?
[A] 9
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: B [10]
Notes:
India has ten bio-geographic regions i.e, Trans Himalayas, Himalayas, Desert, Semi-arid, Western Ghat, Deccan plateau, Gangetic plain, North East Zone, Coastal zone, Islands present near the shore.
25. Mangrove cover in India has increased by what percent as per ISFR 2019?
[A] 0.56%
[B] 1.10%
[C] 2.67%
[D] 5.23%
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Correct Answer: B [1.10%]
Notes:
Mangrove cover in India has increased by 1.10% (54 sq.km.).
26. Which of the following agriculture practices is considered eco friendly?
[A] Organic farming
[B] Cultivation of high yielding varieties
[C] Growing plants in glass houses
[D] Shifting cultivation
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Correct Answer: A [Organic farming]
Notes:
Organic farming is considered eco friendly.
27. Which of the following is an example of ‘Rabi’ crop?
[A] Mustard
[B] Cotton
[C] Maize
[D] Arhar
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Correct Answer: A [Mustard]
Notes:
Mustard is an example of a Rabi crop.
28. The highest density of road is found in which of the following states of India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Punjab
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
The highest density of road is found in the state of Kerala. Kerala is followed by Tripura.
29. Which of the following ports of India is recently named as Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port Trust?
[A] Kandla Port
[B] Chennai Port
[C] Kolkata Port
[D] Vizag Port
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Correct Answer: C [Kolkata Port]
Notes:
Kolkata Port is recently named as Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port Trust. The only riverine major port of India was built by the British.
30. The headquarter of Central Inland Water Transport Corporation (CIWTC) is located at which of the following places of India?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Mumbai
[C] Noida
[D] Jodhpur
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Correct Answer: A [Kolkata]
Notes:
CIWTC was established in the year 1967. The headquarter of Central Water Transport Corporation is located at Kolkata. The transportation of the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Hugli river are supervised by CIWTC.
