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 of the following river flows in the Andaman island?
[A] Kaladan river
[B] Myitnge river
[C] Pein river
[D] Kalpong river
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Correct Answer: D [Kalpong river]
Notes:
Kalpong is the only river of Andaman Island which originated from Saddle peak.
22. Which of the following are the subgroups of Lakshadweep island?
[A] Aminidivi Islands
[B] Laccadive Islands
[C] Minicoy Island
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Lakshadweep island is located in the South West of India. Three subgroups of Lakshadweep island are Aminidivi Islands, Laccadive Islands, Minicoy Island.
23. Laccadive Islands and Minicoy are separated by which of the following?
[A] 8° Channel
[B] 9° Channel
[C] 13° Channel
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [9° Channel]
Notes:
Laccadive Islands and Minicoy are separated by 9° Channel (Mamala Channel).
24. What is the total length of the coastal line of the mainland of India?
[A] 6100 km
[B] 3500 km
[C] 2100 km
[D] 1500 km
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Correct Answer: A [6100 km]
Notes:
The length of the total coastal line of the mainland of India is 6100 kilometers. Total Coastal length of the islands is about 2000 kilometers.
25. Katchh & Kathiawar Peninsula are separated from each other by which of the following gulfs/ Bays?
[A] Gulf of Katchh
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Gulf of Mannar
[D] Gulf of Aden
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Correct Answer: A [Gulf of Katchh]
Notes:
Katchh & Kathiawar Peninsula are separated from each other by the Gulf of Katchh. It is located in the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in Gujarat.
26. Bijawar-Panna Plateau is a part of which of the following regions?
[A] Baghelkhand
[B] Bundelkhand
[C] Malwa
[D] Chotanagpur
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Correct Answer: B [Bundelkhand]
Notes:
Bijawar-Panna Plateau is a part of the Bundelkhand region. It is located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
27. Karbi Anglong plateau is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Karbi Anglong plateau is located in the state of Assam. The average height of this plateau is about 300 meters. The region receives maximum rainfall from Southwest summer Monsoon.
28. Which one of the following rivers of India does not form a delta?
[A] Narmada
[B] Kaveri
[C] Mahanadi
[D] Ganga
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Correct Answer: A [Narmada]
Notes:
The Narmada, also known as the Rewa, is a river in central India and the fifth-longest river of India. It ranked third among the rivers that flows entirely within India, after the Godavari and the Krishna.
29. Which among the following matches of states and their type of climate are correct?
1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar– Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg)
2. Tamil Nadu Coast– Monsoon with Dry Summer (As)
3. Arunachal Pradesh- Cold Humid Winter with Shorter Summer (Dfc)
4. Kerala and Karnataka Coast- Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw)
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar– Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg). Tamil Nadu Coast– Monsoon with Dry Summer (As). Arunachal Pradesh- Cold Humid Winter with Shorter Summer (Dfc). Kerala and Karnataka Coast- Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw).
30. Rainfall in India depends on which among the following?
1. Distance from sea
2. Orographic profile
3. The latitudinal and longitudinal position
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: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Rainfall in India depends on the nearness of the sea, orographic profile and the latitudinal and longitudinal position.
