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 traditional system of irrigation which was found in the cold desert is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Moat
[B] Kuhls
[C] Dhekli
[D] Rahat
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Correct Answer: B [Kuhls]
Notes:
The traditional system of irrigation which was found in the cold desert is known as Kuhls. Through the channels, the water is supplied to the agricultural field.
22. Arrange the following from North to South direction:
1. Coco channel
2. Little Andaman
3. Narcondam Island
4. Barren Island
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 4, 2, 3
[B] 1, 3, 4, 2
[C] 1, 2, 3, 4
[D] 1, 3, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 4, 2]
Notes:
North to South direction- Coco channel, Narcondam Island, Barren Island, Little Andaman
23. Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located in which of the following islands?
[A] Sriharikota
[B] Chandipur
[C] Abdul Kalam island
[D] Vikram Sarabhai island
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Correct Answer: A [Sriharikota]
Notes:
Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located in Sriharikota island which is situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a satellite launch center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
24. Which of the following is the world’s largest river island?
[A] Chongming Island
[B] Majuli Island
[C] Richards Island
[D] Sumba Island
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Correct Answer: B [Majuli Island]
Notes:
Majuli Island is the world’s largest river island. It is situated in the Indian state of Assam in the Brahmatraputra river.
25. Some parts of the Chotanagpur plateau has a type of flat-topped tableland. It is locally known as by which of the following name?
[A] Malnad
[B] Maidan
[C] Pat
[D] Rohi
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Correct Answer: C [Pat]
Notes:
The flat-topped table land type part of the Chotanagpur plateau is locally known as Pat or Patland. It is mainly found in the western side of the Ranchi plateau. Some of the patlands are Netarhat Pat, Jamira Pat, Khamar Pat etc.
26. Which among the following are the left bank tributaries of the Indus river?
1. Zanskar
2. Suru
3. Dras
4. Gilgit
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The left bank tributaries of Indus rivers are Zanskar, Suru, Dras.
27. Which of the following is the westernmost right bank tributary of the Brahmaputra river?
[A] Tista
[B] Dhansiri
[C] Raidak
[D] Kameng
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Correct Answer: A [Tista]
Notes:
The western most right bank tributary of Brahmaputra river is Tista. It is originated from Kanchenjunga. Rangpo, Rangit, Sevak are the tributaries of Tista river.
28. Which of the following places in India is most likely to experience cyclones?
[A] Delhi
[B] Puri
[C] Mumbai
[D] Noida
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Correct Answer: B [Puri]
Notes:
Puri (Odisha) is the most likely to experience cyclones. Being a coastal state Odisha is the geographical location of low pressure most of the time and more prone to cyclones.
29. Which of the following states has the largest salinity affected area?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh (12.95%) has the largest salinity affected area. UP is followed by Punjab and Gujarat.
30. Which of the following is the only sanctuary where Kashmir stag is found?
[A] Manas
[B] Jim Corbett
[C] Dachigam
[D] Kanha
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Correct Answer: C [Dachigam]
Notes:
Dachigam National Park is the only sanctuary where Kashmir stag is found. It is situated in Kashmir.
