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. How many states of India have a coastline?
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 9
[D] 11
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Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
A total number of nine states in India has a coastline. The name of the states are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.
22. Deltas are common in the East-flowing river of India, whereas they are nearly absent on the West coast because West-flowing rivers
[A] originate in dry areas
[B] originate largely in the Western Ghats and have short distance to cover to the sea
[C] are few
[D] have lesser water volume and carry less run-off silt
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Correct Answer: D [have lesser water volume and carry less run-off silt]
Notes:
Most of the Western flowing rivers travel a lesser distance than eastern flowing rivers before draining into the sea. On way to Western coast through hard rocks and over a steep gradient rift valley, they couldn’t collect a large amounts of Slit and flow with very high speed compared to East flowing rivers. Eastern rivers flow through broken hills and are widened and flow with lesser velocity before draining into sea. So, they are capable of depositing sediments and silt before draining into the sea and usually form a Delta.
23. Which of the following is the longest river in India?
[A] Godavari
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Indus
[D] Ganga
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Correct Answer: D [Ganga]
Notes:
Ganga river (2525km) is the longest river in India. It originates from Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand and falls in the Bay of Bengal. Other rivers may be longest in length but inside India, the Ganga is longest.
24. Which among the following about the river Chenab are correct?
1. The length of the Chenab river is 1,180 kilometer in India
2. It is known as Chandrabhaga in Himachal Pradesh
3. It flows between Pir panjal and Greater Himalayas
4. Salal project is located on this river
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The length of the Chenab river is 1,180 kilometers in India. It is known as Chandrabhaga in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It flows between Pir panjal and Greater Himalayas. Salal hydel project is located on this river.
25. 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.
26. Norwester in Assam is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Andhi
[B] Mango Shower
[C] Bordoisila
[D] Blossom
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Correct Answer: C [Bordoisila]
Notes:
Norwester in Assam is known as Bordoisila. Heavy showers and strong wind causing widespread damage are the characteristics of Bordoisila.
27. Which of the following is the largest tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat?
[A] Pench
[B] Periyar
[C] Nagarjunasagar Srisailam
[D] Manas
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Correct Answer: C [Nagarjunasagar Srisailam]
Notes:
Nagarjunsagar Srisailam tiger reserve is situated in Andhra Pradesh. It is the largest (2595.72 Sq. Km) tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat
28. What percent of the total coal reserves of India belong to the Gondwana period?
[A] 52%
[B] 67%
[C] 85%
[D] 98%
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Correct Answer: D [98%]
Notes:
About 98% of the total coal reserves of India belong to the Gondwana period. Mainly bituminous and anthracite type of coal are found here.
29. Which among the following matches of the power plant and their states is not correct?
[A] Ukai- Gujarat
[B] Satpura- Madhya Pradesh
[C] Dabhol- Maharashtra
[D] Patratu- Assam
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Correct Answer: D [Patratu- Assam]
Notes:
Ukai (On river Tapi)- Gujarat, Satpura- Madhya Pradesh, Dabhol- Maharashtra, Patratu (On Nalkari river)- Jharkhand.
30. Machkund project is a joint venture between which among the following pair of states?
[A] Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra and Karnataka
[C] Odisha & Andhra Pradesh
[D] Bihar & Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha & Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Machkund project is a joint venture between the state of Odisha & Andhra Pradesh. Machkund River is a tributary of the Godavari River.
