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 rivers of India originate from the Western Ghats?
[A] Godavari
[B] Kaveri
[C] Kabam
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Godavari, Kaveri, Kabam all three rivers have origin in the Western Ghats.
22. Most of the rivers of the Indo Gangetic plains has which of the following type of drainage pattern?
[A] Dendritic
[B] Barbed
[C] Deranged
[D] Rectangular
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Correct Answer: A [Dendritic ]
Notes:
Most of the rivers of the Indo Gangetic plains have a Dendritic pattern of drainage. The term “Dendritic” was first used by I.C Russel in the year 1898.
23. Which of the following rivers of India are the International rivers?
1. Indus
2. Ganga
3. Brahmaputra
4. Godavari
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Indus (China, India, Pakistan), Ganga (India, Bangladesh), Brahmaputra (China, India, Bangladesh) are the International rivers.
24. Ajay River passes through which of the following states of India?
1. Bihar
2. Jharkhand
3. West Bengal
4. Chattisgarh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Ajay River is originated in the Jamui district of Bihar. It passes through the state of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
25. As per Koppen’s classification of Indian climate, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the part of which of the following climatic region?
[A] Semi-Arid Steppe
[B] Tundra type
[C] Cold Humid type
[D] Tropical Monsoon type
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Correct Answer: B [Tundra type]
Notes:
As per Koppen’s classification of Indian climate, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the part of Tundra type climatic region. The average temperature varies between 0° to 10°C.
26. Which of the following National Park’s has the feature of man-made lakes and ancient reservoirs, which have merged into the natural system as vital sources of water?
[A] Kanha National Park
[B] Ranthambore National Park
[C] Bandavgarh National Park
[D] Bharatpur National Park
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Correct Answer: B [Ranthambore National Park]
Notes:
Ranthambore National Park has the feature of man-made lakes and ancient reservoirs, which have merged into the natural system as vital sources of water. It also has a large population of panthers, the second-largest predators of the forest.
27. Which of the following national parks is situated near Chamoli?
[A] Nanda Devi National Park
[B] Dudhwa National Park
[C] Manas National Park
[D] Jim Corbett National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Nanda Devi National Park]
Notes:
Nanda Devi National Park is situated near Chamoli (Uttarakhand). It is situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7,816 m).
28. The diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat mainly due to which of the following reason?
[A] Jhum cultivation
[B] Modern method of agriculture
[C] Insensitivity to our environment
[D] Commercial agriculture
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Correct Answer: C [Insensitivity to our environment]
Notes:
Insensitivity to our environment is the main reason for the diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat.
29. Which of the following signifies ex-situ conservation?
[A] Inhabitants of natural ecosystems
[B] Conservation methods practiced in Zoo and Botanical garden
[C] National parks and Biosphere habitats
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Conservation methods practiced in Zoo and Botanical garden]
Notes:
The conservation methods practiced in Zoo and Botanical garden is the process of ex-situ conservation.
30. Who among the following was the leader of the ‘Chipko’ movement?
[A] Arundhati Roy
[B] Sunderlal Bahuguna
[C] Medha Patkar
[D] Ila Bhatt
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Correct Answer: B [Sunderlal Bahuguna]
Notes:
Sunderlal Bahuguna was the leader of the ‘Chipko’ movement (1970).
