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. Damodar trough divided Ranchi Plateau in the north from which of the following plateau?
[A] Koderma Plateau
[B] Hazaribagh Plateau
[C] Singhbhum Plateau
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Hazaribagh Plateau]
Notes:
Damodar trough divided Ranchi Plateau in the north from Hazaribagh Plateau.
22. Which among the following about the Deccan plateau are correct?
1. The average elevation of this plateau is about 600 meters
2. The slope of this plateau is from west to east
3. it has a rectangular shape
4. It is located between eastern ghat and western ghat range
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 4
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The Deccan plateau is located between eastern ghat and western ghat range. it has a triangular shape. The slope of this plateau is from west to east and that is why most of the rivers of this region are east flowing. The average elevation of this plateau is about 600 meters.
23. Yamuna river was the tributary of which of the following rivers before it became a tributary of the Ganga river?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Godavari
[C] Indus
[D] Tapi
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Correct Answer: C [Indus]
Notes:
Previously Yamuna river had a course towards the southwest direction. It was a tributary of the Indus river.
24. At which of the following places the Ganga river bifurcates itself into Hugli and Padma river?
[A] Allahabad
[B] Rajmahal Hill
[C] Kolkata
[D] Dhuliyan
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Correct Answer: B [Rajmahal Hill]
Notes:
The Ganga river enters West Bengal near the Rajmahal Hill and it bifurcates itself into Hugli and Padma river near Dhuliyan (Murshidabad district of West Bengal).
25. Which of the following waterfalls in India has the most height?
[A] Jog Falls
[B] Hudru Falls
[C] Kunchikal Falls
[D] Meenmutty Falls
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Correct Answer: C [Kunchikal Falls]
Notes:
Among the waterfalls listed, Kunchikal Falls in India has the most height. Kunchikal Falls is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka and is known for its impressive height. It stands at approximately 1,493 feet (455 meters), making it one of the tallest waterfalls in India and in Asia. So, the correct answer is: [C] Kunchikal Falls
26. Which one of the following places does not fall on the leeward slope?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mangaluru
[C] Leh
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: B [Mangaluru]
Notes:
The leeward region of any mountains generally remains dry as compared to the windward side. The city Pune lies on the Leeward side of the Ghats which is a rain shadow region. Mangalore lies in the windward side of the Western Ghats and Bangalore lies in the leeward side.
27. Red soils are deficient in which among the following?
[A] Nitrogen
[B] Potash
[C] Humus
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Red soils are deficient in Nitrogen, Potash, Humus, Phosphate, Magnesia. Cultivation of wheat, cotton, millet are suitable in this type of soil.
28. Arrange the following state as per the descending order of their soil affected area
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Rajasthan
3. Maharashtra
4. Uttar Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2, 4, 1, 3
[B] 2, 4, 3, 1
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 3, 2, 1, 4
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Correct Answer: C [2, 1, 3, 4]
Notes:
The correct descending order- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh.
29. Which of the following type of forest is found in Western ghat, Northeast India and foothills of Himalaya?
[A] Tropical Evergreen
[B] Tropical Moist Deciduous
[C] Tropical Dry Deciduous
[D] Tidal forest
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Correct Answer: B [Tropical Moist Deciduous]
Notes:
Tropical Moist Deciduous type of forest is found in Western ghat, Northeast India, and foothills of Himalaya. The annual rainfall varies between 100-200 cm. Teak and Sal are a type of tropical moist deciduous forest.
30. Which among the following states of India has the highest potential for biogas?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Chattisgarh
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The highest potential for biogas is found in the state of Uttar Pradesh (1,620 MW). UP is followed by Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar.
