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 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.
22. Which among the following rivers is/ are the tributaries the of Cauvery river?
[A] Hemavati
[B] Amravati
[C] Arkavati
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The tributaries the of Cauvery river are Hemavati, Amravati and Arkavati.
23. Which of the following lakes is situated on the west coast of India?
[A] Kolleru
[B] Ashtamudi
[C] Chilika
[D] Pulicat
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Correct Answer: B [Ashtamudi]
Notes:
Ashtamudi lake is situated in the Kollam District (Kerala).
24. Which of the following is the tallest untiered waterfall of India?
[A] Shivasamudram Falls
[B] Gokak Falls
[C] Jog Falls
[D] Dudhsagar Falls
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Correct Answer: C [Jog Falls]
Notes:
Jog Falls (253 meters height) the tallest untiered waterfall of India. It is situated across the Sharavati river (Karnataka).
25. Which among the following about the tropical cyclone are correct?
1. It occurs between 8°N to 25°N in the northern hemisphere
2. Latent heat of condension is the main energy source of cyclone
3. It occurs mainly after the summer solstice
4. Clone develops only on ocean
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Tropical cyclone occurs between 8°N to 25°N in the northern hemisphere. Clone develops only on the ocean. The latent heat of condension is the main energy source of the cyclone. It occurs mainly after summer solstice when equatorial low pressure is far away from the equator.
26. Bishrampur is famous for which of the following mines?
[A] Iron ore
[B] Coal
[C] Manganese
[D] Copper ore
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Correct Answer: B [Coal]
Notes:
Bishrampur is famous for Coal mines. It is situated in Chattisgarh.
27. Ukai dam is situated across which of the following river?
[A] Narmada
[B] Tapi
[C] Mahanadi
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: B [Tapi]
Notes:
Ukai dam is situated across the Tapi river. The main purpose of constructing this dam was to harness the Tapi river. It is located in the state of Gujarat.
28. The energy stored as heat in the earth is known as which of the following?
[A] Hydro-energy
[B] Fossil energy
[C] Bio-energy
[D] Geo-thermal energy
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Correct Answer: D [Geo-thermal energy]
Notes:
The energy stored as heat in the earth is known as Geo-thermal energy.
29. Which among the following is the largest solar park in the world?
[A] Bhadla Solar Park
[B] Pavagada Solar Park
[C] Benban Solar Park
[D] Tengger Desert Solar Park
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Correct Answer: A [Bhadla Solar Park]
Notes:
Bhadla Solar Park is the largest solar park in the world. It has a total capacity of 2,245 MW. It is situated in the state of Rajasthan.
30. Which state has the highest per hectare fertilizer consumption in India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Punjab
[C] West Bengal
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab recorded the highest per hectare fertilizer consumption among Indian states in 2023-24 at 247.61 kg per hectare. Punjab’s farming is characterized by intensive cultivation of rice and wheat. The national average fertilizer consumption per hectare for India in the same period was 139.81 kg. Punjab’s irrigation infrastructure supports its intensive agriculture and fertilizer use.
