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. Banihal pass connect which of the following places?
[A] Manali & Leh
[B] Jammu & Srinagar
[C] Ladakh & Tibet
[D] Leh & Siachen
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu & Srinagar]
Notes:
Banihal pass is located in Jammu & Kashmir. It connects Jammu & Srinagar.
22. The famous historical point “Aliabad Sarai” is located in which of the following passes?
[A] Khardung La Pass
[B] Pir Panjal Pass
[C] Zozila Pass
[D] Bara Lachla Pass
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Correct Answer: B [Pir Panjal Pass]
Notes:
Aliabad Sarai is a rest house situated in the Pir Panjal Pass. It is said that it was built by Mughal emperor Jahangir and Ali Mardan Khan was appointed as an engineer for its construction.
23. Which of the following hill station is known as the “Fruit Bowl of Kumaon”?
[A] Mussoorie
[B] Ranikhet
[C] Ramgarh
[D] Berinag
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Correct Answer: C [Ramgarh]
Notes:
Ramgarh hill station is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is known as the “Fruit Bowl of Kumaon”.
24. Duncan Passage is located between which of the following places?
[A] South and little Andaman
[B] North and Middle Andaman
[C] Middle and South Andaman
[D] Little and Great Nicobar
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Correct Answer: A [South and little Andaman]
Notes:
Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean situated between South and Little Andaman.
25. Which of the following is the smallest union territory of India?
[A] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[B] Lakshadweep
[C] Chandigarh
[D] Puducherry
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Correct Answer: B [Lakshadweep]
Notes:
Lakshadweep is the smallest (32 sq. km.) union territory of India. The capital of Lakshadweep is Kavaratti. The region is a part of the jurisdiction of the High Court of Kerala.
26. Which of the following is the first beach of India to get Blue Flag certification?
[A] Konark Beach
[B] Puri Beach
[C] Chandrabhaga Beach
[D] Satpada Beach
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Correct Answer: C [Chandrabhaga Beach]
Notes:
The tag of Blue Flag or Blue Flag certification is given on the basis of the environment-friendly clean conditions of beaches, and facilities of international standards for tourists. Chandrabhaga Beach is the first beach in India to get Blue Flag certification. It is located in the state of Odisha.
27. Which of the following plateau is enclosed by Bundelkhand in the east, Aravalli in the north and Vindhyan Range in the south?
[A] Baghelkhand Plateau
[B] Malwa Plateau
[C] Chotanagpur Plateau
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Malwa Plateau]
Notes:
The Malwa Plateau is enclosed by Bundelkhand in the east, Aravalli in the north and Vindhyan Range in the south.
28. Which of the following lakes is situated on the west coast of India?
[A] Kolleru
[B] Ashtamudi
[C] Chilika
[D] Pulicat
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Correct Answer: B [Ashtamudi]
Notes:
Ashtamudi lake is situated in the Kollam District (Kerala).
29. The lake which formed due to the meandering of rivers in the plain is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Plunge-pool Lake
[B] Ox-bow lake
[C] Delta Lakes
[D] Alluvial Lakes
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Correct Answer: D [Alluvial Lakes]
Notes:
The lake which formed due to the meandering of rivers in the plain is known as Alluvial Lakes.
30. Which among the following statements are correct?
1. Largest Saltwater lake in India- Sambar
2. Largest Freshwater lake in India- Wular
3. Largest Artificial lake in India- Dhebar
4. Largest Brackish water lake in India- Chilika
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:
Largest Saltwater lake in India- Sambar (Rajasthan). Largest Freshwater lake in India- Wular (Jammu & Kashmir). Largest Artificial lake in India- Dhebar (Rajasthan). Largest Brackish water lake in India- Chilika (Odisha).
