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 is not a tributary of the river Alaknanda?
[A] Bhilangana
[B] Nandakini
[C] Mandakini
[D] Pinder

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22. Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of which of the following river?
[A] Alaknanda
[B] Sharda river
[C] Kali river
[D] Gomti river

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23. What is the length of the Indus river in India?
[A] 700 km
[B] 920 km
[C] 1200 km
[D] 1500 km

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24. In which of the following State of India, Fulhar Lake is situated?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh

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25. The famous Sambhar Lake is situated in which of the following states?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Odisha
[C] Haryana
[D] Rajasthan

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26. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
[A] Beni Tal — Chamoli
[B] Devriya Tal — Tehri
[C] Basuki Tal — Rudra prayag
[D] Dodi Tal — Uttarkashi

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27. Which of the following statements about lakes given below is/ are incorrect?
1. It helps to regulate the flow of rivers
2. It can be used for developing hydel power
3. It results in flooding
4. They do not moderate the climate of the surroundings
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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28. Duduma waterfalls is situated across which of the following river?
[A] Indravati
[B] Sharavati
[C] Machhkund
[D] Mandovi

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29. 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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30. Which among the following are the advantages of thermal electricity generation?
1. Generation capability even in worst weather condition
2. Generation is possible where hydropower generation is impossible
3. The short gestation period of the thermal power station
4. Eco-friendly operation
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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