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. Marwar plateau lies which side of the Aravalli hill range?
[A] South-west
[B] South-east
[C] North-west
[D] North-East
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Correct Answer: C [North-west]
Notes:
Marwar plateau lies to the north-western side of the Aravalli hill range (southwestern Rajasthan). Some parts of it lie in the Thar desert.
22. Which among the west-flowing rivers flow between two mountain ranges?
[A] Sharavati
[B] Mahi
[C] Narmada
[D] Sabarmati
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Correct Answer: C [Narmada]
Notes:
Narmada river flows between Satpura and Vindhya.
23. Chitravati and Papaghni are the tributaries of which of the following river?
[A] Kaveri
[B] Pennar
[C] Vaigai
[D] Brahmani
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Correct Answer: B [Pennar]
Notes:
The Pennar river is originated in the Kolar district of Mysore Plateau (Southern part). Chitravati and Papaghni are the tributaries of the Pennar river.
24. The Kashmir region receives an additional amount of precipitation during the winter brought by which of the following?
[A] Western Disturbances
[B] Retreating Monsoon
[C] Temperate Cyclone
[D] South-west Monsoon
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Correct Answer: A [Western Disturbances]
Notes:
Western disturbances play an important role in precipitating additional rain during winter season in Kashmir and adjoining region.
25. Which of the following is known as mango shower?
[A] Rainfall in winter days
[B] Rainfall caused by western disturbances
[C] Pre monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala
[D] Rainfall from June to September
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Correct Answer: C [Pre monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala]
Notes:
Pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala is known as mango shower (also known as April rains or summer showers). It helps in the ripening of mangoes.
26. Cyclonic rotation is different in the different hemispheres for which of the following region?
[A] Flohn’s principle
[B] Halley’s Principle
[C] Coriolis effect
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Coriolis effect]
Notes:
Cyclonic rotation is different in different hemispheres due to the Coriolis effect that causes the cyclonic rotation to be in a counterclockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
27. Oak-Rhododendron are characteristic plants of which of the following type of forests?
[A] Temperate forest
[B] Sub-tropical forest
[C] Sub-alpine forest
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Temperate forest]
Notes:
Oak-Rhododendron are characteristic plants of the Temperate forest.
28. 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.
29. Which among the following state is the leading producer of iron ore?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha is the leading producer of iron ore. It accounts for about 52% of the total iron ore production in India. Mayurbhanj, Banspani, Kendujhar are some of the important iron ore reserves of Odisha. Odisha is followed by the state of Karnataka.
30. Bishrampur is famous for which of the following mines?
[A] Iron ore
[B] Coal
[C] Manganese
[D] Copper ore
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Correct Answer: B [Coal]
Notes:
Bishrampur is famous for Coal mines. It is situated in Chattisgarh.
