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. In the Thar region, the shifting sand dunes are locally known as by which name?
[A] Daurs
[B] Dhoros
[C] Dhaya
[D] Dhrian

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22. Which among the following climatic condition of the Cold desert area of India are correct?
1. Winter temperature falls -40° C
2. The wind blows from the Central Asian plateau
3. Snowfall occurs at least five to six months of the year
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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23. Which of the following subgroup of Lakshadweep island was previously known as Cannanore Islands?
[A] Aminidivi Islands
[B] Laccadive Islands
[C] Minicoy Island
[D] None of the above

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24. Which of the following union territory of India has the highest mangrove cover?
[A] Daman and Diu
[B] Andaman and Nicobar
[C] Puducherry
[D] Lakshadweep

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25. Arrange the following states and Union territories of India as per the descending order of the total mangrove cover
1. West Bengal
2. Andaman and Nicobar
3. Gujarat
4. Andhra Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 3, 2, 1, 4

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26. Arrange the following plateau from East to West
1. Bundelkhand Plateau
2. Baghelkhand Plateau
3. Malwa Plateau
4. Chotanagpur Plateau
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 4, 1, 3, 2
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 4, 2, 1, 3
[D] 3, 1, 4, 2

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27. Arrange the following river of peninsular India as per the descending order of their length
1. Narmada
2. Krishna
3. Godavari
4. Mahanadi
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 3, 1, 2, 4
[B] 3, 2, 1, 4
[C] 2, 3, 1, 4
[D] 4, 3, 2, 1

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28. Most of the lakes of the hilly region of Kashmir and Kumaun are which of the following type?
[A] Crater Lakes
[B] Tectonic Lakes
[C] Landslide Lakes
[D] Aeolian Lakes

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29. Arrange the following from east to west
1. Bhimtal
2. Chandratal
3. Sattal
4. Nainital
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 3, 4, 2
[B] 1, 2, 3, 4
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 3, 1, 4, 2

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30. Which among the following about the Indian Monsoonal Rainfall are correct?
1. It is largely controlled by the topographical features
2. Regional and seasonal variation play significant role in the distribution of rainfall
3. Heavy downpour results in considerable runoff
4. Beginning and end of rain is regular and on time
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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