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. Over which of the following river is the Pochampad Irrigation project constructed?
[A] Krishna
[B] Ganga
[C] Godavari
[D] Cauvery
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Correct Answer: C [Godavari]
Notes:
The Pchampadu irrigation project is in Telangana. It is built over the Godavari.
22. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states?
1. Gujarat
2. Chattisgarh
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Jharkhand
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: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The tropic of cancer passes through eight Indian states i.e, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. It does not pass through Uttar Pradesh.
23. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
[A] Himalayas are the oldest mountains
[B] Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea when the sea got compressed
[C] One Himalayas were formed due to faulting of the earth’s crust
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea when the sea got compressed]
Notes:
Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea when the Sea got compressed.
24. Consider the following matches of peaks with their corresponding Ranges:
- Gurushikhar- Aravali
- Doddabetta- Nilgiri
- Anamudi- Anaimalai
- Dhupgarh- Satpura
Which of the above matches is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] All Are Correct Matches
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Correct Answer: D [All Are Correct Matches]
Notes:
- Guru Shikhar, located in Rajasthan, is the tallest point of the Aravali Range with a height of 1,722 metres.
- Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills with an elevation of 2,637 metres.
- Anamudi, located in Kerala, is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India with a height of 2,695 metres.
- Dhupgarh is the highest point in the Satpura Range located in Madhya Pradesh with an elevation of 1,350 metres.
All of these matches are correct hence the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
25. Lakshadweep group of islands are separated from the Maldives by which of the following?
[A] 8° Channel
[B] 9° Channel
[C] 13° Channel
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [8° Channel]
Notes:
Lakshadweep group of islands are separated from the Maldives by 8° Channel. 8° Channel is actually located between Minicoy (Lakshadweep) and Thuraakunu (Maldives).
26. Which of the following are the coral reserves of India?
1. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
2. RaniJansi Marine National Park
3. Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park
4. Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The coral reserves of India are Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, RaniJansi Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park, Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve.
27. Rewa Plateau is separated from the Satna Plateau by which of the following?
[A] Ken Valley
[B] Nandi Valley
[C] Shipra Valley
[D] Baitarani Vallley
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Correct Answer: A [Ken Valley]
Notes:
Rewa Plateau is separated from the Satna Plateau by Ken Valley. The southern part of the Rewa plateau is a hilly region.
28. Which of the following sequence of the rivers from north to south is correct?
[A] Damodar-Mahanadi-Brahmani- Tungabhadra
[B] Brahmani-Tungabhadra-Damodar- Mahanadi
[C] Damodar-Brahmani-Mahanadi-Tungabhadra
[D] Damodar-Brahmani-Tungabhadra- Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: C [Damodar-Brahmani-Mahanadi-Tungabhadra]
Notes:
Damodar River is an important river in West Bengal and Jharkhand. It is rich in mineral resources, the valley is home to large-scale mining and industrial activity. The Brahmani River is a major seasonal river in Odisha. It is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel
rivers. The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. The Tungabhadra River is a river in India that flows along the border between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
29. Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of which of the following river?
[A] Alaknanda
[B] Sharda river
[C] Kali river
[D] Gomti river
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Correct Answer: C [Kali river]
Notes:
Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of the Kali River.
30. Arun is the tributary of which of the following river?
[A] Tista
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Kosi
[D] Kali
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Correct Answer: C [Kosi]
Notes:
Arun river is the tributary of the Kosi river. Kosi river is known as “Sorrow of Bihar”. It joins the Ganga river near Manihari.
