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. Arrange the following tributaries of Yamuna river from west to east direction
1. Chambal
2. Sindh
3. Betwa
4. Ken
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 2, 1, 4, 3
[D] 2, 4, 1, 3
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notes:
The tributaries of Yamuna river from west to east direction- Chambal, Sindh, Betwa, Ken, Tons
22. Wakal, Harnav, Hathmati are the tributaries of which of the following rivers?
[A] Luni
[B] Mahi
[C] Sabarmati
[D] Lohit
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Correct Answer: C [Sabarmati]
Notes:
The river Sabarmati (371 kilometers) originated from the southern part of Aravalli Range. Wakal, Harnav, Hathmati are the tributaries of the Sabarmati river.
23. Which among the following matches of lakes and their type are correct?
1. Bhimtal- Dissolution Lake
2. Asthamudi- Lagoon
3. Pangong- Tectonic Lake
4. Gohna Lake- Landslide Lake
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The correct matches are Bhimtal- Dissolution Lake, Asthamudi- Lagoon, Pangong- Tectonic Lake, Gohna Lake- Landslide Lake.
24. Which of the following was/ were the fault of the thermal concept of Halley?
1. He did not take into consideration the shifting of ITCZ
2. He overlooked the Coriolis effect
3. The overlooked the concept of the passing of latent heat through water vapour
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [2 & 3]
Notes:
The Thermal concept of the origin of monsoon was given by noted astronomer Halley. But there were some faults. Halley overlooked the Coriolis effect and the concept of the passing of latent heat through water vapour.
25. Which of the following state of India has the maximum area under extremely fire-prone forest?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
The state of Assam has the maximum area (5,493 sq.km.) under extremely fire-prone forests. The state of Mizoram has the maximum area (7,009 sq.km.) under very highly fire-prone.
26. Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources for which of the following reason?
[A] The climatic conditions are not suitable for exploration of minerals
[B] The rugged terrain makes exploration of minerals difficult and costly
[C] Himalayan region is made up of crystalline rocks
[D] Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex
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Correct Answer: D [Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex]
Notes:
The main reason why the Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources is the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex.
27. Which among the following is the most inferior type of iron ore?
[A] Haematite
[B] Siderite
[C] Magnetite
[D] Limonite
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Correct Answer: B [Siderite]
Notes:
Siderite is the most inferior type of iron ore. It is also known as iron carbonate. The iron ore and the percentage of their metallic content are Haematite- 60-70%, Magnetite- 60-65%, Limonite- 35-50%, Siderite- 10-40%.
28. Which among the following states ranks first in the production of thermal power?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The production of thermal power is highest in Maharashtra. Maharashtra is followed by Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and West Bengal.
29. The reservoir of which of the following dam is known as Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar?
[A] Salal Dam
[B] Shivasamudram Dam
[C] Rihand Dam
[D] Ukai Dam
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Correct Answer: C [Rihand Dam]
Notes:
The reservoir of Rihand Dam is known as Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar. The dam is situated across the Rihand river (Tributary of Son river). It is the largest multipurpose project of the state of Uttar Pradesh.
30. Which among the following is the oldest nuclear power station in India?
[A] Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant
[B] Narora Atomic Power Station
[C] Tarapur Atomic Power Station
[D] Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
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Correct Answer: C [Tarapur Atomic Power Station]
Notes:
Tarapur Atomic Power Station is the oldest nuclear power station in India. It is located in the state of Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969.
