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. The coast of Tamilnadu is known as which of the following?
[A] Coromandel coast
[B] Konkan coast
[C] Malabar coast
[D] Utkal coast
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Correct Answer: A [Coromandel coast]
Notes:
The coast of Tamilnadu is known as the Coromandel coast (Between Kanyakumari and False Divi Point).
22. Which among the following bay is/ are located near the city of Mumbai?
1. Back Bay
2. Mahim Bay
3. Palk Bay
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 2]
Notes:
Back Bay and Mahim Bay are located near the city of Mumbai. Back Bay is located in the south of the city of Mumbai.
23. Campbell Bay is located in which of the following places of India?
[A] Little Andaman
[B] Little Nicobar
[C] South Andaman
[D] Great Nicobar
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Correct Answer: D [Great Nicobar]
Notes:
Campbell Bay is located in Great Nicobar island. The southernmost point of India, Indira Point is located here.
24. Which of the following rivers is not the tributary of Yamuna?
[A] Betwa
[B] Chambal
[C] Gandak
[D] Ken
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Correct Answer: C [Gandak]
Notes:
The Gandak River is one of the important rivers of Nepal and it is one of the left-bank tributaries of the Ganges in India. It is also known as Krishna Gandaki in Nepal.
25. Which one of the following rivers drains into the Arabian Sea?
[A] Indravati
[B] Narmada
[C] Godavari
[D] Cauvery
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Correct Answer: B [Narmada]
Notes:
The Narmada river drains into the Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea).
26. Damodar is a tributary of which of the following river?
[A] Ganga
[B] Hugli
[C] Subarnaekha
[D] Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: B [Hugli]
Notes:
Damodar is a tributary of the Hugli river. Damodar is also known as the sorrow of Bengal.
27. Which of the following is not associated with the river Brahmaputra?
[A] Dihang
[B] Lohit
[C] Kosi
[D] Tsangpo
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Correct Answer: C [Kosi]
Notes:
Kosi river is not associated with river Brahmaputra.
28. Which of the following rivers is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the Punjab region?
[A] Jhelum
[B] Chenab
[C] Sutlej
[D] Beas
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Correct Answer: C [Sutlej]
Notes:
The longest of the five rivers that flow through the Punjab region is Sutlej. It is originated from the Rakas Lake near Manas Sarovar.
29. ‘Govind Ballabh Sagar’ is located in which of the following states?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Orissa
[C] West Bengal
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Sagar is situated in Uttar Pradesh.
30. Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
[A] Udhagamandalam
[B] Mawsynram
[C] Cherrapunji
[D] Tamilnadu
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Correct Answer: B [Mawsynram]
Notes:
Mawsynram is a village situated in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. It is 65 kilometers from Shillong.
