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. The Godavari-Krishna mangroves is located in which of the following state of India?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Godavari-Krishna mangroves is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is under the mangrove ecoregion of this place.
22. Bakkhali beach is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [West Bengal]
Notes:
Bakkhali beach is located in West Bengal. The Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, Sir Andrew Fraser (1903–1908) discovered this place. The is a place named after Sir Andrew Fraser as Fraserganj.
23. Which of the following area has a similar geological structure like the Meghalaya, Karbi Anglong plateau and Cachar Hills?
[A] Purvanchal Hills
[B] Siwaliks
[C] Chotanagpur Plateau
[D] Aravalli Range
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Correct Answer: C [Chotanagpur Plateau]
Notes:
Chotanagpur Plateau has a similar geological structure like the Meghalaya, Karbi Anglong plateau and Cachar Hills.
24. What is the length of the Indus river in India?
[A] 700 km
[B] 920 km
[C] 1200 km
[D] 1500 km
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Correct Answer: A [700 km]
Notes:
The length of the Indus river in India is about 700 kilometers. The total length of the Indus river is 3,180 kilometers.
25. Which among the following rivers creates estuary?
1. Mahi
2. Tapti
3. Pennar
4. Narmada
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The river formed an estuary- Mahi, Tapti, Pennar, Narmada.
26. 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).
27. In India, glacial terraces known as ‘Karewas’ are found in which of the following places?
[A] Jhelum Valley
[B] Sapt Kosi Valley
[C] Alakananda Valley
[D] Teesta Valley
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Correct Answer: A [Jhelum Valley]
Notes:
Karewas are lacustrine deposits (deposits in the lake) in the Valley of Kashmir and found in the Bhadarwah Valley of the Jammu Division which is also known as Jhelum valley.
28. Mundra Ultra Mega Power Plant is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Mundra Ultra Mega Power Plant is located in the state of Gujarat. It is the third-largest power plant in India. The coal of the plant is imported from Indonesia.
29. Dool Hasti project is situated across which of the following river?
[A] Sutlej
[B] Ravi
[C] Chenab
[D] Beas
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Correct Answer: C [Chenab]
Notes:
The Dool Hasti project is situated across the Chenab river in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. In the year 1986, it was commissioned.
30. Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?
[A] Water
[B] Wind energy
[C] Coal
[D] Solar energy
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Correct Answer: C [Coal]
Notes:
Water energy, Wind energy and Solar energy are renewable energy sources.
