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. Gulf of Mannar is separated from Palk Bay by which of the following?
[A] Gulf of Katchh
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Adam’s Bridge
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Adam’s Bridge]
Notes:
Gulf of Mannar is separated from Palk Bay by Adam’s Bridge. It is a chain of islands and reefs and also known as Ramsetu.
22. 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.
23. Which of the following type of rivers usually eroded along the underlying belt of non-resistant rock?
[A] Consequent River
[B] Antecedent River
[C] Subsequent River
[D] Superimposed River
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Correct Answer: C [Subsequent River]
Notes:
Subsequent river streams usually eroded along the underlying belt of non-resistant rock. Some of the rivers of this type are Ken, Betwa, Sind, Chambal, etc.
24. Which of the following pair of waterfall and river is not properly matched?
[A] Hundru-Swarnarekha
[B] Dasong-Kanchi
[C] Lodh-Barakar
[D] Jonha-Rarhu
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Correct Answer: C [Lodh-Barakar]
Notes:
The Lodh Falls is situated in Jharkhand on the Burha river.
25. Which among the following are the plunge type waterfalls of India?
1. Jog waterfalls
2. Nohkalikai Falls
3. Chitrakoot Falls
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 & 2]
Notes:
In plunge type waterfalls, the water descends vertically. Jog waterfalls and Nohkalikai Falls are the plunge type waterfalls of India.
26. Which of the following is the tallest plunge type waterfalls?
[A] Nohkalikai Falls
[B] Dudhsagar Falls
[C] Khandadhar Falls
[D] Meenmutty Falls
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Correct Answer: A [Nohkalikai Falls]
Notes:
Nohkalikai Falls (340 meters) is the tallest plunge type waterfall. It is located in the state of Meghalaya near Cherrapunji.
27. Which of the following places in India is most likely to experience cyclones?
[A] Delhi
[B] Puri
[C] Mumbai
[D] Noida
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Correct Answer: B [Puri]
Notes:
Puri (Odisha) is the most likely to experience cyclones. Being a coastal state Odisha is the geographical location of low pressure most of the time and more prone to cyclones.
28. Which of the following was/ were the fault of the thermal concept of Halley?
1. He did not take into consideration the shifting of ITCZ
2. He overlooked the Coriolis effect
3. The overlooked the concept of the passing of latent heat through water vapour
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [2 & 3]
Notes:
The Thermal concept of the origin of monsoon was given by noted astronomer Halley. But there were some faults. Halley overlooked the Coriolis effect and the concept of the passing of latent heat through water vapour.
29. Which of the following crop is known for its medicinal property?
[A] Pipul
[B] Sugarcane
[C] Aloe vera
[D] Cotton
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Correct Answer: C [Aloe vera]
Notes:
Aloe vera is known for its medicinal property. It is used to cure certain skin diseases and ulcers.
30. Which of the following states has the maximum forest cover in terms of the total geographical area?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Mizoram
[C] Assam
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The state of Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest cover in terms of the total geographical area. The forest cover of Madhya Prades is 77,482 sq. km.
