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 passes connects Pindari valley & Milam valley?
[A] Niti Pass
[B] Traill’s Pass
[C] Rohtang Pass
[D] Shipki La Pass
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Correct Answer: B [Traill’s Pass]
Notes:
Traill’s Pass is located at an elevation of 5,300 meters in the state of Uttarakhand. It connects the Pindari valley with Milam valley.
22. Veliconda group of low hills is a structural part of which of the following?
[A] Nilgiri Hills
[B] Western Ghats
[C] Eastern Ghats
[D] Cardamom Hills
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Correct Answer: C [Eastern Ghats]
Notes:
The Velikonda Range is a low mountain range that is included in the Eastern Ghats mountain range system.
23. Arrange the following hill station from west to east
1. Kullu
2. Shillong
3. Ranikhet
4. Darjeeling
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 4, 3, 2
[C] 1, 3, 4, 2
[D] 1, 2, 4, 3
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Correct Answer: C [1, 3, 4, 2]
Notes:
Correct order from west to east- Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Ranikhet (Uttarakhand), Darjeeling (West Bengal), Shillong (Meghalaya).
24. Which of the following is the largest mangrove forest in the world?
[A] Sundarban Mangrove forest
[B] Bhitarkanika Mangrove forest
[C] Florida Mangroves
[D] Greater Antilles mangroves
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Correct Answer: A [Sundarban Mangrove forest]
Notes:
Sundarban Mangrove forest is the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is found partly in India (40%) and Bangladesh (60%).
25. Which among the following are the left bank tributaries of the Indus river?
1. Zanskar
2. Suru
3. Dras
4. Gilgit
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The left bank tributaries of Indus rivers are Zanskar, Suru, Dras.
26. Which of the following rivers has the largest basin in India?
[A] Godavari
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Ganga
[D] Indus
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Correct Answer: C [Ganga]
Notes:
The Ganga river has the largest basin in India. It has an area of 861,404 sq. km. of area. It is an important and international river in India. It is originated from the Gaumukh of Gangotri glacier.
27. Kunchikal Falls is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Kunchikal Falls (455 meters) is located in the state of Karnataka. It is formed across the Varahi River.
28. Which among the following matches of states and their type of climate are correct?
1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar– Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg)
2. Tamil Nadu Coast– Monsoon with Dry Summer (As)
3. Arunachal Pradesh- Cold Humid Winter with Shorter Summer (Dfc)
4. Kerala and Karnataka Coast- Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw)
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar– Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg). Tamil Nadu Coast– Monsoon with Dry Summer (As). Arunachal Pradesh- Cold Humid Winter with Shorter Summer (Dfc). Kerala and Karnataka Coast- Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw).
29. Which of the following is the correct time phase of the retreating monsoon season?
[A] December to March
[B] March to May
[C] June to September
[D] October to December
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Correct Answer: D [October to December]
Notes:
Southwest monsoon enters into the Indian mainland in the month of June. June to September is the rainy season in India. October to December is the time phase of the retreating monsoon season.
30. Who among the following was the first to attempt a systematic study of the climatic divisions of India?
[A] H.E. Blandford
[B] W. Koppen
[C] S.P. Chatterjee
[D] B.L.C. Johnson
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Correct Answer: A [H.E. Blandford]
Notes:
H.E. Blandford was the first to attempt a systematic study of the climatic divisions of India in the year 1889. He served as the first Director-General of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
