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. Yamuna river was the tributary of which of the following rivers before it became a tributary of the Ganga river?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Godavari
[C] Indus
[D] Tapi

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22. Zuari river is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Goa
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Kerala
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

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23. Which among the following matches of lakes and their type are correct?
1. Bhimtal- Dissolution Lake
2. Asthamudi- Lagoon
3. Pangong- Tectonic Lake
4. Gohna Lake- Landslide Lake
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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24. Which of the following is the basic reason for winter rainfall in the northwestern part of India?
[A] Trade wind
[B] Western disturbances
[C] Retreating of monsoon
[D] South-west monsoon

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25. As per Koppen’s classification of climate, which of the following is the suitable description of North-East India including North Bengal?
[A] Tropical wet and dry climate (Monsoon Savannah) (Aw)
[B] Tropical monsoon rainforest (Amw)
[C] Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest (Am)
[D] Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg)

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26. Which among the following about the Indian Monsoonal Rainfall are correct?
1. It is largely controlled by the topographical features
2. Regional and seasonal variation play significant role in the distribution of rainfall
3. Heavy downpour results in considerable runoff
4. Beginning and end of rain is regular and on time
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[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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27. Which among the following about the tropical cyclone are correct?
1. It occurs between 8°N to 25°N in the northern hemisphere
2. Latent heat of condension is the main energy source of cyclone
3. It occurs mainly after the summer solstice
4. Clone develops only on ocean
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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28. The mineral oil was first discovered in which of the following places of India?
[A] Digboi
[B] Naharkotiya
[C] Mumbai
[D] Ankleshwar

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29. Which among the following factors are responsible for the decrease of per capita holding of cultivated land in India?
1. The rapid rate of increase of population
2. Lower per capita income
3. The practice of dividing of land equally among the heirs
4. Use of traditional ploughing techniques
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[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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30. Which among the following statements pertaining to Coffee plantation in India are correct?
1. Need warm and moist climate with a spell of dry weather during the ripening period
2. Rolling fields having good drainage
3. Strong sunshine over hilly slopes exceeding temperature 35°C
4. Karnataka is the leading producer in India
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[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 3 & 4

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