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 distribution mangrove is mainly found in which of the following part of the Andaman Nicobar group of islands?
[A] Car Nicobar
[B] North Andaman
[C] Little Andaman
[D] Little Nicobar
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Correct Answer: B [North Andaman]
Notes:
The distribution mangrove is mainly found in the North Andaman Island. The total area of Andaman island under mangrove cover is 612 sq.km. and in the Nicobar group of islands, it is 3 sq. km.
22. Which of the following rivers flows through a rift valley?
[A] Ganga
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Kaveri
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: D [Narmada]
Notes:
Narmada River flows through a rift valley.
23. Which of the following rivers in India has been declared as the National River?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Mahanadi
[D] Godavari
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga]
Notes:
The Ganges (2,525 km) is a trans-boundary river of India and Bangladesh. It rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plain of North India and entered into Bangladesh, where it empties into the Bay of Bengal.
24. Which of the following type of rivers established on a cover of rock now that is removed by erosion?
[A] Consequent River
[B] Antecedent River
[C] Subsequent River
[D] Superimposed River
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Correct Answer: D [Superimposed River]
Notes:
Superimposed types of rivers established on a cover of rock now that is removed by erosion. Damodar, Subarnarekha, Chambal are some of the examples of this type of river.
25. Kullu valley is formed by which of the following river?
[A] Shyok
[B] Gilgit
[C] Beas
[D] Ravi
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Correct Answer: C [Beas]
Notes:
Beas river is originated from the Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass. It flows along the Manali and Kullu towns and created a transverse valley which is popularly known as Kullu valley.
26. Which among the following rivers is/ are located in the borderline of India and Nepal?
1. Kali
2. Mechi
3. Sankosh
4. Jaldhaka
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 2]
Notes:
Kali river is located on the western side of the Indo Nepal border and Mechi river is located on the western side of the Indo Nepal border.
27. Which of the following best defines the term “jet streams”?
[A] Narrow meandering bands of winds which blow in mid latitude near the tropopause and encircle the globe
[B] Wind blowing from sub-tropical high pressure belts towards the tropical low pressure belts
[C] Winds blowing from the tropical high pressure belts towards the equatorial low pressure belts
[D] Wind system with seas and reversal of direction
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Correct Answer: A [Narrow meandering bands of winds which blow in mid latitude near the tropopause and encircle the globe]
Notes:
Jet streams are very fast flowing and narrow air currents which are found in the atmospheres of some planets, including Earth. The presence of the main jet streams is found near the tropopause, the transition between the troposphere and the stratosphere.
28. The Sagarmanthan National Park is situated in which of the following mountain peak?
[A] Mount Everest
[B] Kanchenjunga
[C] Dhaulavira
[D] Annapurna
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Correct Answer: A [Mount Everest]
Notes:
The Sagarmanthan National Park is situated in the peak of Mount Everest.
29. The diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat mainly due to which of the following reason?
[A] Jhum cultivation
[B] Modern method of agriculture
[C] Insensitivity to our environment
[D] Commercial agriculture
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Correct Answer: C [Insensitivity to our environment]
Notes:
Insensitivity to our environment is the main reason for the diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat.
30. Which of the following type of rocks in India produces manganese?
[A] Gondwana
[B] Tertiary
[C] Dharwar
[D] Vindhya
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Correct Answer: C [Dharwar]
Notes:
The Dharwar rocks in India produces manganese. It is mainly sedimentary in origin, and occur in narrow elongated synclines placed on the gneisses.
