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. Shaheed Dweep was formally known as by which of the following name?
[A] Ross island
[B] Neill island
[C] Outram island
[D] Havelock island
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Correct Answer: B [Neill island]
Notes:
Shaheed Dweep was formally known as Neill island. It is located between Havelock Island and Rose Island.
22. Vasco da Gama landed on which of the following beaches in India?
[A] Kappad Beach
[B] Varkala Beachm
[C] Saddam Beach
[D] Marari beach
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Correct Answer: A [Kappad Beach]
Notes:
Vasco da Gama landed on Kappad Beach. It is located in the state of Kerala. The government installed a stone monument to commemorate the landing. There is an inscription with the line ‘Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu, in the year 1498’.
23. 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.
24. Which of the following sequence of the rivers from north to south is correct?
[A] Damodar-Mahanadi-Brahmani- Tungabhadra
[B] Brahmani-Tungabhadra-Damodar- Mahanadi
[C] Damodar-Brahmani-Mahanadi-Tungabhadra
[D] Damodar-Brahmani-Tungabhadra- Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: C [Damodar-Brahmani-Mahanadi-Tungabhadra]
Notes:
Damodar River is an important river in West Bengal and Jharkhand. It is rich in mineral resources, the valley is home to large-scale mining and industrial activity. The Brahmani River is a major seasonal river in Odisha. It is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel
rivers. The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. The Tungabhadra River is a river in India that flows along the border between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
25. Which among the following river flows in rift valley?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Kaveri
[C] Son
[D] Tapti
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Correct Answer: D [Tapti]
Notes:
The Tapti River flows between the Godavari and Narmada Rivers. The river flows in rift valley.
26. The Badrinath is situated on the banks of which of the following river?
[A] Alakananda
[B] Bhagirathi
[C] Yamuna
[D] Koshi
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Correct Answer: A [Alakananda]
Notes:
The Badrinath is situated on the banks of the Alakananda River (Uttarakhand).
27. Which of the following rivers is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the Punjab region?
[A] Jhelum
[B] Chenab
[C] Sutlej
[D] Beas
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Correct Answer: C [Sutlej]
Notes:
The longest of the five rivers that flow through the Punjab region is Sutlej. It is originated from the Rakas Lake near Manas Sarovar.
28. Which of the following pair of waterfall and river is not properly matched?
[A] Hundru-Swarnarekha
[B] Dasong-Kanchi
[C] Lodh-Barakar
[D] Jonha-Rarhu
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Correct Answer: C [Lodh-Barakar]
Notes:
The Lodh Falls is situated in Jharkhand on the Burha river.
29. Which of the following is the largest artificial lake of India?
[A] Chembarambakkam
[B] Chilka
[C] Dal
[D] Dhebar
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Correct Answer: D [Dhebar]
Notes:
Dhebar (Jaisamand) lake is the largest artificial lake of India. It is located in the state of Rajasthan.
30. Which among the following matches of states and their type of climate are correct?
1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar– Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg)
2. Tamil Nadu Coast– Monsoon with Dry Summer (As)
3. Arunachal Pradesh- Cold Humid Winter with Shorter Summer (Dfc)
4. Kerala and Karnataka Coast- Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw)
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar– Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg). Tamil Nadu Coast– Monsoon with Dry Summer (As). Arunachal Pradesh- Cold Humid Winter with Shorter Summer (Dfc). Kerala and Karnataka Coast- Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw).
