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. Mount Abu is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Mount Abu is located in the state of Rajasthan. It is situated in the Aravalli Range.
22. The Baratang Island mangroves is located in which of the following places of India?
[A] Odisha
[B] New Moore
[C] Lakhwadeep
[D] Andaman and Nicobar
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Correct Answer: D [Andaman and Nicobar]
Notes:
The Baratang Island mangroves is located in the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar between the Middle and South Andaman Island.
23. Which among the following islands are located in the bay of Bengal?
1. Minicoy
2. North Andaman Island
3. Ross Island
4. Car Nicobar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The islands located in the Bay of Bengal are North Andaman, Middle Andaman, South Andaman, Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Little Nicobar, Great Nicobar, Ross Island, etc.
24. Most of the Deccan Traps lies in which of the following part of the Deccan plateau?
[A] Maharashtra Plateau
[B] Karnataka Plateau
[C] Telangana plateau
[D] Hazaribagh Plateau
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra Plateau]
Notes:
The stairs like large igneous province on the Deccan Plateau are known as Deccan Traps. It is composed of lava (Basalt of Cretaceous period). Most of the Deccan Traps lies in the Maharashtra Plateau.
25. 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.
26. Which one of the following valleys of Madhya Pradesh is/ are the example of rift valley?
[A] Narmada Valley
[B] Tapi Valley
[C] Son Valley
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
All three are the example of the rift valley.
27. The Kota city is located beside which of the following rivers?
[A] Betwa
[B] Chambal
[C] Ken
[D] Son
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Correct Answer: B [Chambal]
Notes:
Kota city is located beside the Chambal river. It is a tributary of the river Yamuna. Extensive Ravines are found in this river (Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh).
28. Which among the following about the reason for the origination of the South-West monsoon is/ are correct?
1. Low pressure in the Punjab plain
2. High pressure in areas South of India
3. Equatorial low being filled up by descending air current
4. The Himalayas
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 4 only
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 4]
Notes:
Southwest monsoon is responsible for experiencing rainfall in India and accounts for nearly 80% rainfall of the whole of India. The reason for its origin are the vast size of Indian continent, which helps in developing the thermal gradient necessary to attract the vapour laden air from sea. Presence of the Himalayas in the north, extending in an east-west direction, thus creating a physical barrier between tropical and polar air masses. These barriers induce the precipitation of water from moisture laden air. As the air climb up the Himalayas their moisture retention capacity decreases which results into high rainfall.
29. Which among the following are the main factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India?
1. Location
2. Thermal contrast
3. Upper air circulation
4. The Himalayan Mountains
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India are location, thermal contrast, upper air circulation and the Himalayan mountains.
30. Which of the following states has the largest percentage of forest area cover to its total land area?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: D [Mizoram]
Notes:
As per the 2011 Forest Survey of India, Mizoram has the highest percentage area (90.68%) covered by forests.
