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. Duncan Passage is located between which of the following places?
[A] South and little Andaman
[B] North and Middle Andaman
[C] Middle and South Andaman
[D] Little and Great Nicobar
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Correct Answer: A [South and little Andaman]
Notes:
Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean situated between South and Little Andaman.
22. Arrange the following islands of India from west to east
1. Minicoy Island
2. New Moore Island
3. Pamban Island
4. Great Nicobar Island
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 1, 4, 3, 2
[D] 2, 1, 4, 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 2, 4]
Notes:
The correct order of the islands from west to east- Minicoy Island, Pamban Island, New Moore Island, Great Nicobar Island.
23. Which one of the following is not a part of the Meghalayan Plateau?
[A] Garo Hills
[B] Bhuban Hills
[C] Jaintia Hills
[D] Khasi Hills
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Correct Answer: B [Bhuban Hills]
Notes:
Bhuban Hills is not a part of the Meghalaya Plateau. It is present in the Barak Valley of Assam. Meghalaya plateau is consisting of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo hills.
24. 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.
25. The Badrinath is situated on the banks of which of the following river?
[A] Alakananda
[B] Bhagirathi
[C] Yamuna
[D] Koshi
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Correct Answer: A [Alakananda]
Notes:
The Badrinath is situated on the banks of the Alakananda River (Uttarakhand).
26. Most of the lakes of the hilly region of Kashmir and Kumaun are which of the following type?
[A] Crater Lakes
[B] Tectonic Lakes
[C] Landslide Lakes
[D] Aeolian Lakes
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Correct Answer: B [Tectonic Lakes]
Notes:
The fractures and faults in the earth’s crust are responsible for creating Tectonic type lakes. Most of the lakes of the hilly region of Kashmir and Kumaun are Tectonic lakes. Some of the examples are Tso Moriri, Pangong.
27. Which among the following types of lakes are fluvially originated?
1. Plunge-pool Lake
2. Ox-bow lake
3. Delta Lakes
4. Crater Lake
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:
The fluvially originated type of lakes are Plunge-pool Lake, Ox-bow lake, Delta Lakes, Alluvial fan Lakes.
28. Which of the following clearly defines the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone?
[A] Low pressure belt near the tropic of cancer
[B] High pressure belt near the equator
[C] Low pressure belt near the equator
[D] High pressure belt near the tropic of cancer
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Correct Answer: C [Low pressure belt near the equator]
Notes:
Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is the low-pressure belt formed due to the convergence of north-east and south-east trade winds near the equator.
29. The largest reserves of sal forest is found in which of the following places of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Nilgiri hills
[C] Dun valley
[D] Aravallies
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
The largest reserves of sal forest is evident in Assam.
30. 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