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 among the following statements are correct?
1. National parks are a special category of protected areas of land and sea coasts where people are an integral part of the system
2. Sanctuaries are concerned with the conservation of particular species
3. Biosphere reserves are connected with the habitat of a particular wild animal
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [2 only]
Notes:
A national park is used for conservation purposes. The biosphere is termed as the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships, including their interaction with the elements of the lithosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
22. Littoral and Swamp Forests is/ are found in which among the following places?
[A] Godavari delta
[B] Sundervan delta
[C] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Littoral and Swamp Forests are found in Godavari delta, Sundervan delta and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
23. Which of the following is the largest tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat?
[A] Pench
[B] Periyar
[C] Nagarjunasagar Srisailam
[D] Manas
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Correct Answer: C [Nagarjunasagar Srisailam]
Notes:
Nagarjunsagar Srisailam tiger reserve is situated in Andhra Pradesh. It is the largest (2595.72 Sq. Km) tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat
24. Which among the following pairs are correct?
1. GMR Vasavi Power Plant- Diesel-based
2. Dabhol Power Station- Gas-based
3. Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station- Coal-based
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 correct matches are GMR Vasavi Power Plant (Tamil Nadu)- Diesel-based, Dabhol Power Station (Maharashtra)- Gas-based, Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station (Madhya Pradesh)- Coal-based.
25. Which among the following matches of Dam and their corresponding rivers is not correct?
[A] Tilaiya Dam- Barakar river
[B] Konar Dam- Konar river
[C] Panchet Dam- Son river
[D] Maithon Dam- Subarnarekha river
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Correct Answer: C [Panchet Dam- Son river]
Notes:
The correct matches are Tilaiya Dam- Barakar river, Konar Dam- Konar river, Panchet Dam- Damodar river. Maithon dam is situated across the Barakar River.
26. 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.
27. Which among the following states of India has the highest installed solar power generation capacity?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Gujarat
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The state of Karnataka has the highest installed solar power generation capacity (About 5300 MW). The Pavagada Solar Park of Karnataka is one of the largest solar parks in the world.
28. ‘Yellow Revolution’ is associated with the production of which of the following?
[A] Poultry
[B] Sunflower
[C] Gold
[D] Oil seeds
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Correct Answer: D [Oil seeds]
Notes:
‘Yellow Revolution’ is associated with the growth, development and adoption of new varieties of oilseeds and complementary technologies.
29. Green Revolution is associated with which of the following program?
[A] Green vegetation
[B] Use of green manure
[C] Grow more crops
[D] High yield variety programmes
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Correct Answer: D [High yield variety programmes]
Notes:
High yield variety programmes and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation ate the main agenda of the Green Revolution.
30. Which of the following is the main pollutant of the Indian coastal water?
[A] Industrial effluents
[B] Oil spill
[C] Municipal sewage
[D] Aerosols
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Correct Answer: A [Industrial effluents]
Notes:
Industrial effluents are the main pollutant of the Indian coastal water.
