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 among the following about the river Chenab are correct?
1. The length of the Chenab river is 1,180 kilometer in India
2. It is known as Chandrabhaga in Himachal Pradesh
3. It flows between Pir panjal and Greater Himalayas
4. Salal project is located on this river
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The length of the Chenab river is 1,180 kilometers in India. It is known as Chandrabhaga in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It flows between Pir panjal and Greater Himalayas. Salal hydel project is located on this river.
22. In which of the following State of India, Fulhar Lake is situated?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Fulhar Lake is situated at the coast of the Gomati river (Pilbhit district in Uttar Pradesh).
23. Kunchikal Falls is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Kunchikal Falls (455 meters) is located in the state of Karnataka. It is formed across the Varahi River.
24. The Lonar lake of Maharashtra is a type of which of the following?
[A] Crater Lakes
[B] Tectonic Lakes
[C] Landslide Lakes
[D] Aeolian Lakes
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Correct Answer: A [Crater Lakes]
Notes:
The Lonar lake of Maharashtra is a type of Crater Lake. It is formed after the crater filled with waters.
25. Which of the following is the approximate percentage contribution of South-West monsoon to India’s total rainfall?
[A] 100%
[B] 80-90%
[C] 70-75%
[D] 50-55%
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Correct Answer: B [80-90%]
Notes:
Southwest Monsoon contributes around 85% of India’s total rainfall.
26. Which of the following type of soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture?
[A] Laterite soil
[B] Alluvial soil
[C] Black soil
[D] Red soil
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Correct Answer: C [Black soil]
Notes:
Black soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture.
27. Red soils are deficient in which among the following?
[A] Nitrogen
[B] Potash
[C] Humus
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Red soils are deficient in Nitrogen, Potash, Humus, Phosphate, Magnesia. Cultivation of wheat, cotton, millet are suitable in this type of soil.
28. Jim Corbett National Park is located in which of the following state of India?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Bihar
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Jim Corbet National Park is located in Uttarakhand.
29. In which one of the following types of coal, higher percentage of carbon is found?
[A] Anthracite coal
[B] Lignite coal
[C] Peat coal
[D] Bituminous coal
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Correct Answer: A [Anthracite coal]
Notes:
Anthracite coal has higher percentage of carbon (87%)
30. What is the rank of India in terms of the cumulative solar PV capacity in 2019 in the world?
[A] 2nd
[B] 3rd
[C] 5th
[D] 8th
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Correct Answer: C [5th]
Notes:
The rank of India is 5th (42,800 MW/ 6.8%) in terms of the cumulative solar PV capacity in 2019 in the world. China Ranks first in the list.
