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 river merges into the Arabian sea?
1. Periyar
2. Sharavati
3. Savitri
4. Pennar
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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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Periyar, Sharavati and Savitri river merges into the Arabian sea. Pennar river drains into the Bay of Bengal.
22. Which among the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Govind Sagar — Sutlej
2. Kolleru Lake — Krishna
3. Ukai Reservoir — Tapi
4. Wular Lake — Jhelum
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Kolleru lake is Located between Krishna and Godavari deltas (Andhra Pradesh).
23. Laterite soils is found mostly in which of the following states?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Karnataka
[C] Punjab
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Laterite soil mainly formed in hot and wet tropical areas and found mostly in Karnataka.
24. Kanha National Park is famous for which of the following species?
[A] Lions
[B] One horn Rhinoes
[C] Tigers
[D] Gharials
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Correct Answer: C [Tigers]
Notes:
Kanha National Park is famous for Tigers. It is situated in Madhya Pradesh.
25. Which region in India has the highest geographical distribution of mangrove forests?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Kerala
[C] Sundarbans – West Bengal
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [Sundarbans – West Bengal]
Notes:
The highest geographical distribution of mangrove forests in India is found in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal. Covering more than 10,000 square kilometers, it is the largest mangrove forest in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a significant part of the world’s biosphere reserves. Its rich biodiversity comprises of around 260 bird species, the Sundri tree, and iconic Royal Bengal Tiger.
26. Which of the following state of India has the maximum area under extremely fire-prone forest?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
The state of Assam has the maximum area (5,493 sq.km.) under extremely fire-prone forests. The state of Mizoram has the maximum area (7,009 sq.km.) under very highly fire-prone.
27. Arrange the following oil refineries of India from South to North
1. Koyali
2. Mumbai
3. Mangalore
4. Kochi
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 4, 1, 3, 2
[B] 4, 3, 2, 1
[C] 3, 4, 2, 1
[D] 3, 4, 1, 2
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Correct Answer: B [4, 3, 2, 1]
Notes:
- Kochi Refinery: Located in the southernmost part of India in Kochi, Kerala. It is one of the southernmost refineries in the country.
- Mangalore Refinery: Situated in Mangalore, Karnataka, which is also in the southern part of India. It is slightly north of Kochi.
- Mumbai Refinery: Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. While it’s not as far south as Kochi or Mangalore, it is still in the western coastal region of India, which is south of the northern refineries.
- Koyali Refinery: Located in Koyali, near Vadodara in Gujarat. This refinery is the northernmost among the listed refineries and is situated in the western part of India.
So, the arrangement from South to North would be: Kochi, Mangalore, Mumbai, and Koyali.
28. Which among the following pairs are correct?
1. GMR Vasavi Power Plant- Diesel-based
2. Dabhol Power Station- Gas-based
3. Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station- Coal-based
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: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The correct matches are GMR Vasavi Power Plant (Tamil Nadu)- Diesel-based, Dabhol Power Station (Maharashtra)- Gas-based, Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station (Madhya Pradesh)- Coal-based.
29. What is the rank of Nuclear Power in terms of the source of electricity in India?
[A] 2nd
[B] 3rd
[C] 5th
[D] 7th
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Correct Answer: C [5th]
Notes:
The rank of Nuclear Power is fifth in terms of the source of electricity in India after coal, gas, hydroelectricity and wind power.
30. Dapog method of rice nursery was developed in which of the following places?
[A] Philippines
[B] Japan
[C] Indonesia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [Philippines]
Notes:
The dapog nursery is constructed for the raising of seedlings without any soil whatsoever. It was developed in Philippines.
