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 states are the part of the Bundelkhand plateau?
1. Rajasthan
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Maharashtra
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [2 & 3]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are the part of the Bundelkhand plateau.
22. Amarkantak plateau in the Maikal hills is the origin of which of the following river?
[A] Ghaggar
[B] Narmada
[C] Chambal
[D] Gandak
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Correct Answer: B [Narmada]
Notes:
The origin Narmada river is situated on the Amarkantak Hill in Anuppur District of East Madhya Pradesh. Amarkantak region is s the meeting point of the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
23. Which among the following rivers of India originate from the Western Ghats?
[A] Godavari
[B] Kaveri
[C] Kabam
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Godavari, Kaveri, Kabam all three rivers have origin in the Western Ghats.
24. In which of the following states the Ganga river flows the maximum length?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Ganga river flows the maximum length in the state of Uttar Pradesh (1,140 kilometers). In Uttarakhand, it is 320 km. In Bihar, it is 445 km. In West Bengal, it is 520 km.
25. Which among the following is/ are the reason for which the rivers of the western Sahyadris do not make delta?
1. The discharge of water is heavy
2. Most of the dams are created
3. The narrow width of the coastal plain
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: B [1 & 3]
Notes:
The rivers of the western Sahyadris do not make delta because the discharge of water is heavy and the width of the coastal plain is narrow.
26. Jog falls is situated across which of the following river?
[A] Indravati
[B] Sharavati
[C] Sabarmati
[D] Mandovi
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Correct Answer: B [Sharavati]
Notes:
Jog falls is situated across the Sharavati river. It is a plunge type waterfall.
27. The lake which formed in front of the waterfall is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Plunge-pool Lake
[B] Ox-bow lake
[C] Delta Lakes
[D] Alluvial fan Lakes
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Correct Answer: A [Plunge-pool Lake]
Notes:
Plunge-pool Lake is a type of fluvially originated lake. This type of lake usually formed in front of the waterfall.
28. Which of the following is the basic reason for winter rainfall in the northwestern part of India?
[A] Trade wind
[B] Western disturbances
[C] Retreating of monsoon
[D] South-west monsoon
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Correct Answer: B [Western disturbances]
Notes:
The main reason for winter rainfall in the northwestern part of India is Western disturbances.
29. Which of the following type of forest is found in Western ghat, Northeast India and foothills of Himalaya?
[A] Tropical Evergreen
[B] Tropical Moist Deciduous
[C] Tropical Dry Deciduous
[D] Tidal forest
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Correct Answer: B [Tropical Moist Deciduous]
Notes:
Tropical Moist Deciduous type of forest is found in Western ghat, Northeast India, and foothills of Himalaya. The annual rainfall varies between 100-200 cm. Teak and Sal are a type of tropical moist deciduous forest.
30. As per the ISFR 2019, the total mangrove cover is highest in which of the following states?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [West Bengal]
Notes:
As per the ISFR 2019, the total mangrove cover is highest in the state of West Bengal (2112 sq.km.). Open mangrove cover is highest in the state of Gujarat.
