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 of the following is the largest island of Lakshadweep group?
[A] Minicoy
[B] Amindivi
[C] Andrott
[D] Kalpatti
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Correct Answer: C [Andrott]
Notes:
Andrott is the largest island of the Lakshadweep group. It is also the longest island. Minicoy is the second largest island of the Lakshadweep group.
22. Lakshadweep group has a total number of how many islands?
[A] 25
[B] 36
[C] 53
[D] 62
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Correct Answer: B [36]
Notes:
Lakshadweep group has a total number of 36 islands. Ten of them are inhabited i.e, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Andreotti, Amini, Agatti, Bitra, Chetlat, Kiltan, Kadmat and Minicoy.
23. Bijawar-Panna Plateau is a part of which of the following regions?
[A] Baghelkhand
[B] Bundelkhand
[C] Malwa
[D] Chotanagpur
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Correct Answer: B [Bundelkhand]
Notes:
Bijawar-Panna Plateau is a part of the Bundelkhand region. It is located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
24. Which of the following is the longest tributary of the river Ganga?
[A] Chambal
[B] Yamuna
[C] Gomti
[D] Gandak
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Correct Answer: B [Yamuna]
Notes:
The longest tributary of the river Ganga is the Yamuna river (1,380 kilometers). It is originated from Yamunotri glacier. The Ganga river joins the Yamuna at a distance of 770 kilometers from Hardwar near Allahabad.
25. Which among the following are the left bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra river?
1. Dibang
2. Lohit
3. Dhansiri
4. Manas
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: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The left bank tributaries of the the Brahmaputra river are Dibang, Lohit, Dhansiri, Kolong. Manas is a right Bank tributary of Brahmaputra river.
26. Arrange the following river of peninsular India as per the descending order of their length
1. Narmada
2. Krishna
3. Godavari
4. Mahanadi
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 3, 1, 2, 4
[B] 3, 2, 1, 4
[C] 2, 3, 1, 4
[D] 4, 3, 2, 1
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Correct Answer: B [3, 2, 1, 4]
Notes:
The correct descending order- Godavari (1,465 km), Krishna (1,400 km), Narmada (1,312 km), Mahanadi (851 km).
27. Which among the following matches of Cities and their adjacent rivers are correct?
1. Lucknow- Gomti
2. Ludhiana- Sutlej
3. Surat- Tapi
4. Varanasi- Ganga
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: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The correct matches of Cities and their adjacent rivers are- Lucknow- Gomti, Ludhiana- Sutlej, Surat- Tapi, Varanasi- Ganga.
28. Which of the following waterfalls in India has the most height?
[A] Jog Falls
[B] Hudru Falls
[C] Kunchikal Falls
[D] Meenmutty Falls
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Correct Answer: C [Kunchikal Falls]
Notes:
Among the waterfalls listed, Kunchikal Falls in India has the most height. Kunchikal Falls is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka and is known for its impressive height. It stands at approximately 1,493 feet (455 meters), making it one of the tallest waterfalls in India and in Asia. So, the correct answer is: [C] Kunchikal Falls
29. The ‘Gurudongmar Lake’ (named after Guru Padmasambhava) is situated in which of the following state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Sikkim
[C] Tripura
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [Sikkim]
Notes:
The ‘Gurudongmar Lake’ named after Guru Padmasambhava is one of the highest lakes in the world is situated in Sikkim.
30. 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.
