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 Indus river in the West and the Ganga-Brahmaputra river in the east constitutes which of the following?
[A] Northern Plain
[B] Eastern Plain
[C] Western Plain
[D] Southern Plain
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Correct Answer: A [Northern Plain]
Notes:
The northern plain has been formed by three major rivers viz., the Indus, the Ganga, Brahmaputra and their tributaries.
22. Which of the following regions is not affected much by the Arabian Sea branch of the Monsoon?
[A] Chhattisgarh Basin
[B] Deccan Plateau
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] The Western Ghat
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Correct Answer: A [Chhattisgarh Basin]
Notes:
Chhattisgarh Basin is not affected much by the Arabian Sea branch of the Monsoon.
23. The monsoon reason in India is affected by which of the following?
[A] CFC releases
[B] Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal
[C] El Nino effect
[D] Rains in the Himalayan region
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Correct Answer: C [El Nino effect]
Notes:
El-Nino means ‘the child christ” in Spanish. It is a warm ocean current that flows over Peru is an interval of two to five years.
24. The Dynamic Concept about the origin of monsoon was given by who among the following?
[A] Flohn
[B] Hess
[C] Halley
[D] Winger
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Correct Answer: A [Flohn]
Notes:
The Dynamic Concept about the origin of monsoon was given by Flohn in the yeat 1951. As per the concept, the monsoon occurs due to the seasonal migration of planetary winds and the presence of pressure belts.
25. The steel plants of Raurkela and Jamshedpur receives coal supply from which of the following series?
[A] Talcher Series
[B] Damuda Series
[C] Panchet Series
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Talcher Series]
Notes:
The steel plants of Raurkela and Jamshedpur receive coal supply from Talcher Series. It belongs to the Gondwana system and located in the state of Odisha.
26. Which among the following project is a joint agreement between India and Nepal?
[A] Kosi Project
[B] Machkund Project
[C] Koyna Project
[D] Mahi Project
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Correct Answer: A [Kosi Project]
Notes:
Kosi Project is a joint agreement between India and Nepal (1954). It is situated across the Kosi River which is also known as “Sorrow of Bihar”.
27. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the nuclear power plants of India in the increasing order of their installed power generation capacity?
[A] Kaiga-Tarapur-Narora-Rawatbhata
[B] Tarapur-Narora-Kaiga-Rawatbhata
[C] Rawatbhata-Narora-Kaiga-Tarapur
[D] Narora-Kaiga-Rawatbhata-Tarapur
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Correct Answer: D [Narora-Kaiga-Rawatbhata-Tarapur]
Notes:
The correct order- Narora-Kaiga-Rawatbhata-Tarapur.
28. Which among the following statements are correct?
1. The leading consumer of the fertilizer is Punjab
2. In the areas of dry farming, the fertilizer consumption is very low
3. The largest number of cattle are found in India
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:
The leading consumer of the fertilizer is Punjab (175kg/ha). In the areas of dry farming, the fertilizer consumption is very low. Largest number of cattle are found in India.
29. What is the primary source of irrigation in India?
[A] Tank
[B] Canal
[C] None of the above
[D] Wells & Tubewells
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Correct Answer: D [Wells & Tubewells]
Notes:
As of 2022-23, wells and tubewells account for about 63% of India’s irrigated area. In 1950-51, wells and tubewells contributed about 29% and canals 40%. The total area irrigated by wells and tubewells reached around 39 million hectares, which is about 67% of total irrigated area in India. Groundwater-based irrigation through wells and tubewells exceeds other types.
30. Which one of the following cities is known as the ‘Pearl City’?
[A] Haldia
[B] Kandla
[C] Tuticorin
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Tuticorin]
Notes:
Pearl fishing is carried out in the town of Tuticorin. So it is known as the ‘Pearl City’.
