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. Which of the following is the largest bays in the world?
[A] Bay of Biscay
[B] Great Australian Bay
[C] Bay of Bengal
[D] Georgian Bay
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Correct Answer: C [Bay of Bengal]
Notes:
A bay is defined as a coastal body of water that directly connects to a larger main body of water (An ocean, a lake). Bay of Bengal is the largest bays in the world.
22. The term Peneplain is related to which of the following?
[A] Underground water
[B] Wind
[C] River
[D] Glacier
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Correct Answer: C [River]
Notes:
A low-relief plain which represents the final stage of fluvial erosion or erosion due to the river during times of extended tectonic stability.
23. 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).
24. In which of the following types of drainage patterns the tributary of a river intends to flow upstream?
[A] Dendritic
[B] Barbed
[C] Deranged
[D] Rectangular
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Correct Answer: B [Barbed]
Notes:
In the Barbed type of drainage pattern, the tributary of a river intends to flow upstream. The tributary of the Kosi river Arun is an example of a Barbed type of drainage pattern.
25. At which of the following places the Ganga river joins the Yamuna river?
[A] Allahabad
[B] Kanpur
[C] Patna
[D] Hardwar
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Correct Answer: A [Allahabad]
Notes:
The Ganga river joins the Yamuna at a distance of 770 kilometers from Hardwar near Allahabad. After that, it follows an eastern direction.
26. Which among the following statements about El-Nino are correct?
1. El-Nino is a warm ocean current
2. Western Indian Ocean became warm due to the effect of El-Nino
3. It weakens the summer westerly over the Indian Ocean
4. The wind direction reverses the shifting of the circulatory system occurs towards the east
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: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
El-Nino is a warm ocean current along the Peru coast. Western Indian Ocean became warm due to the effect of El-Nino. It weakens the summer westerly over the Indian Ocean. he winds direction reverses the shifting of the circulatory system that occurs towards the east.
27. Oak-Rhododendron are characteristic plants of which of the following type of forests?
[A] Temperate forest
[B] Sub-tropical forest
[C] Sub-alpine forest
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Temperate forest]
Notes:
Oak-Rhododendron are characteristic plants of the Temperate forest.
28. Which one of the following states in India has the largest area under forest cover?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Mizoram
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh has the largest area (77,414 Sq. Km) under forest cover.
29. Which of the following states is the largest producer of lead in India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Odisha
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan is the largest producer of lead in India. India has a total of about 720 million tonnes of lead reserve. Zawar, Rikhabdeo, Debari are important mines of lead in Rajasthan.
30. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation was established in which year?
[A] 1950
[B] 1956
[C] 1961
[D] 1972
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Correct Answer: B [1956]
Notes:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) was established in the year 1956. Its headquarter is located in Delhi. It is the largest oil and gas exploration and production company in India.
