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 about the coral reefs are correct?
1. It is a significant part of the ecosystem
2. It acts like the sanctuary to the marine life
3. It protects the coastline from erosion
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:
Coral reef is a significant part of the ecosystem. It acts as a sanctuary to marine life. It protects the coastline from erosion.
22. What is the other name of the Western Ghats?
[A] Pir Panjal
[B] Siwalik range
[C] Sahyadris
[D] Malayadri
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Correct Answer: C [Sahyadris]
Notes:
The Western Ghats is also known as Sahyadri. It is a series of mountain ranges covering an area of 140,000 square kilometers and a stretch of 1,600 kilometres. It is situated in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
23. Which among the following states are the part of the Bundelkhand plateau?
1. Rajasthan
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Maharashtra
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [2 & 3]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are the part of the Bundelkhand plateau.
24. The Bhander Plateau is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Bhander plateau is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It has a total area of 10,000 sq. km. This plateau creates a link between Deccan Plateau with the Indo-Gangetic Plains.
25. The Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar reservoir is located on which river?
[A] Ghaghara
[B] Betwa
[C] Rihand
[D] Kosi
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Correct Answer: C [Rihand]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is located on the Rihand River (Tributary of the Son River).
26. Which of the following is the longest river in India?
[A] Godavari
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Indus
[D] Ganga
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Correct Answer: D [Ganga]
Notes:
Ganga river (2525km) is the longest river in India. It originates from Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand and falls in the Bay of Bengal. Other rivers may be longest in length but inside India, the Ganga is longest.
27. The confluence of Koel and Sankh rive is known as which of the following rivers?
[A] Subarnarekha river
[B] Brahmani river
[C] Baitarani river
[D] Pennar river
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Correct Answer: B [Brahmani river]
Notes:
The confluence of Koel and Sankh rive is known as the Brahmani river. Koel and Sankh river meet each other at Rourkela.
28. The retreating Monsoon gives rainfall to which of the following places of India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamilnadu
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Tamilnadu]
Notes:
During the time of September, with the retreating of the sun towards the south, the northern landmass of the Indian subcontinent begins to cool off rapidly. When the air pressure begins to build over northern India, the Indian Ocean and its atmosphere still holds its heat. This causes cold wind to flow from the Himalayas and Indo-Gangetic Plain towards the Indian Ocean south of the Deccan peninsula. This is known as the Northeast Monsoon or the Retreating Monsoon.
29. Cyclonic rotation is different in the different hemispheres for which of the following region?
[A] Flohn’s principle
[B] Halley’s Principle
[C] Coriolis effect
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Coriolis effect]
Notes:
Cyclonic rotation is different in different hemispheres due to the Coriolis effect that causes the cyclonic rotation to be in a counterclockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
30. Kanha National Park belongs to which of the following bio-geographical areas?
[A] Tropical Humid Forests
[B] Tropical Moist Forests
[C] Tropical Dry Forests
[D] Tropical Sub-humid Forests
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Correct Answer: C [Tropical Dry Forests]
Notes:
Kanha National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh. It belongs to the tropical dry deciduous forest.
