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. Where are Syntaxial Bends in the Himalayan Range found?
[A] Only at the Eastern side
[B] Only at the Central side
[C] Both Eastern and Western sides
[D] Both Eastern and Central sides
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Correct Answer: C [Both Eastern and Western sides]
Notes:
Syntaxial Bend refers to a sharp southward shift in the alignment of the Himalayan Range where major rivers cut through, thus creating a noticeable “knee” in the mountain chain. Both the Eastern and Western sides of the range witness these bends. The most prominent ones can be traced near Nanga Parbat, where the Indus River intricately works its way and near Namcha Barwa, where the Brahmaputra River finds its passage. These bends significantly influence the regional topography and often result in the formation of lower hill ranges like the Purvanchal in the eastern part of the Himalayas.
22. Rohtang Pass connects which of the following places?
[A] Kullu valley with Lahaul and Spiti
[B] Pindari valley with Milam valley
[C] Uttarakhand with Tibet
[D] Sikkim with Lhasa
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Correct Answer: A [Kullu valley with Lahaul and Spiti]
Notes:
Rohtang Pass is located in the Pir Panjal range at an elevation of 3,980 meters. It connects the Kullu valley with Lahaul and Spiti.
23. What is the name of the highest peak of Garo hill?
[A] Nokrek
[B] Mahendrgairi
[C] Marangksih
[D] Mount Saramati
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Correct Answer: A [Nokrek]
Notes:
Nokrek (1,412 meters) is the highest peak of Garo hill.
24. The name of which of the following hill stations of Tamil Nadu means “The Gift of the Forest”?
[A] Ooty
[B] Kodaikanal
[C] Melagiri
[D] Kurangani
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Correct Answer: B [Kodaikanal]
Notes:
Kodaikanal hill station is located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. The meaning of the name of the hill station in Tamil is “The Gift of the Forest”.
25. The Badrinath is situated on the banks of which of the following river?
[A] Alakananda
[B] Bhagirathi
[C] Yamuna
[D] Koshi
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Correct Answer: A [Alakananda]
Notes:
The Badrinath is situated on the banks of the Alakananda River (Uttarakhand).
26. The rivers of the Chotanagpur plateau follow which of the following type od drainage pattern?
[A] Dendritic
[B] Barbed
[C] Deranged
[D] Trellis
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Correct Answer: D [Trellis]
Notes:
Trellis drainage pattern is majorly influenced by the structure of the rocks and it has a folded topography. The rivers of the Chotanagpur plateau follow Trellis drainage patterns.
27. South-West Monsoon reaches Kerala in which of the following time of the months?
[A] First weak of July
[B] Mid-July
[C] Last June
[D] End of May
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Correct Answer: D [End of May]
Notes:
The southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala in the last (3-4) days of May.
28. Which of the following soil needs little irrigation as it has the feature retaining soil moisture?
[A] Red soil
[B] Alluvial soil
[C] Black soil
[D] Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: C [Black soil]
Notes:
Black soil is formed by Solid fication of lava spread over large areas during the time of volcanic activity in the deccan plateau. Being rich in iron and nitrogen it is Suitable for cotton and groundnuts.
29. 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.
30. Which of the following is the correct order of the given tiger reserves of India from North to South?
[A] Dudwa-Kanha-Indravti-Bandipur
[B] Kanha-Bandipu-Dudwa-Indravati
[C] Dudwa-Kanha-Bandipur-Indravati
[D] Indravati-Kanha-Dudwa-Bandipur
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Correct Answer: A [Dudwa-Kanha-Indravti-Bandipur]
Notes:
Dudhwa National Park (Uttar Pradesh), Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh), Indravati Tiger Reserves (Chhattisgarh), Bandipur National Park (Karnataka).
