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 islands are located in the bay of Bengal?
1. Minicoy
2. North Andaman Island
3. Ross Island
4. Car Nicobar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The islands located in the Bay of Bengal are North Andaman, Middle Andaman, South Andaman, Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Little Nicobar, Great Nicobar, Ross Island, etc.
22. Which among the following is the second largest river basin of India?
[A] Kaveri Basin
[B] Krishna Basin
[C] Godavari Basin
[D] Mahanadi Basin
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Correct Answer: C [Godavari Basin]
Notes:
The Godavari river (312812 Sq. km) forms the second largest basin of India. The Ganges (861452 Sq. Km) forms the largest river basin in India.
23. 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.
24. Which of the following is the deepest gorges of the Indus river?
[A] Punkva
[B] Olduvai
[C] Gilgit
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Gilgit]
Notes:
The deepest gorges of the Indus river is Gilgit. It has a height of 5,200 meters above the level of the water bed.
25. Arrange the following tropical forest groups in the correct descending order of their covered area:
1. Moist deciduous
2. Dry deciduous
3. Wet evergreen
4. Semi-evergreen
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2, 1, 3, 4
[B] 1, 2, 3, 4
[C] 3, 1, 2, 4
[D] 4, 2, 3, 1
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notes:
Correct descending order Moist deciduous, Dry deciduous, Wet evergreen, Semi-evergreen
26. Tree cover is maximum in which of the following places?
[A] East Coast
[B] East Deccan
[C] Northern Plains
[D] West Coast
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Correct Answer: D [West Coast]
Notes:
The Western Ghats (Sahyadri) constitute a mountain range along the western coastal side of India. It is declared UNESCO World Heritage.
27. Khetri mines in Rajasthan is famous for which of the following?
[A] Limestone
[B] Copper
[C] Mica
[D] Aluminium
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Correct Answer: B [Copper]
Notes:
Khetri mines in Rajasthan is famous for Copper.
28. Which of the following state of India having almost a monopoly in the production of chromite?
[A] Odisha
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha is having almost a monopoly in the production of chromite. Bangur Chrome ore Mine is the only underground Chromite mine of Odisha.
29. Which among the following dam is located across the Krishna river?
[A] Mettur Dam
[B] Dool Hasti Dam
[C] Hirakud Dam
[D] Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
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Correct Answer: D [Nagarjuna Sagar Dam]
Notes:
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is located across the Krishna river. It is located in the state of Telangana. The height of the dam is 124 meters.
30. What is the rank of India in terms of the cumulative solar PV capacity in 2019 in the world?
[A] 2nd
[B] 3rd
[C] 5th
[D] 8th
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Correct Answer: C [5th]
Notes:
The rank of India is 5th (42,800 MW/ 6.8%) in terms of the cumulative solar PV capacity in 2019 in the world. China Ranks first in the list.
