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. Kashmir and Kargil are connected through which of the following passes?
[A] Khardung La Pass
[B] Pirpanjal Pass
[C] Zozila Pass
[D] Pensi La Pass
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Correct Answer: D [ Pensi La Pass]
Notes:
Pensi La Pass connects Kashmir and Kargil. It is situated in Jammu & Kashmir at an elevation of 4,400 meters above sea level.
22. Goran Ghat pass is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Goran Ghat pass is located in Rajasthan. It connects Udaipur city with Jalor & Sirohi.
23. The Raman Peak is situated in which of the following place?
[A] Andaman and Nicobar
[B] Siwaliks
[C] Zaskar Range
[D] Arabian Sea
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Correct Answer: D [Arabian Sea]
Notes:
The Raman Peak is situated in the Arabian Sea. It is a Submarine mountain peak.
24. 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.
25. Arrange the following beaches of the east coast of India from North to South
1. Gahirmatha Beach
2. Yarada Beach
3. Mandarmani beach
4. Marina Beach
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 3, 1, 2, 4
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 4, 1, 3, 2
[D] 1, 3, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: A [3, 1, 2, 4]
Notes:
The correct order from North to the south- Mandarmani beach (West Bengal), Gahirmatha Beach (Odisha), Yarada Beach (Andhra Pradesh), Marina Beach (Tamil Nadu).
26. Which among the following plateau have a famous gold field?
[A] Karbi Anglong Plateau
[B] Karbi Meghalaya Plateau
[C] Kaas Plateau
[D] Kolar Plateau
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Correct Answer: D [Kolar Plateau]
Notes:
The famous Kolar Gold Field is located at Kolar Plateau. It is situated in the state of Karnataka. The region is also famous for woolen blankets, leather goods, hand-loomed silk, etc.
27. In which of the following states the Ganga river flows the maximum length?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Ganga river flows the maximum length in the state of Uttar Pradesh (1,140 kilometers). In Uttarakhand, it is 320 km. In Bihar, it is 445 km. In West Bengal, it is 520 km.
28. Which of the following river is often considered as the Ganga of the south in terms of holiness?
[A] Krishna
[B] Kaveri
[C] Vaigai
[D] Pennar
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Correct Answer: B [Kaveri]
Notes:
Kaveri (765 km) river is often considered as the Ganga of the south in terms of holiness. The Shivanasamudram Falls is situated on the Kaveri River.
29. Which among the following about the reason for the origination of the South-West monsoon is/ are correct?
1. Low pressure in the Punjab plain
2. High pressure in areas South of India
3. Equatorial low being filled up by descending air current
4. The Himalayas
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 4 only
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 4]
Notes:
Southwest monsoon is responsible for experiencing rainfall in India and accounts for nearly 80% rainfall of the whole of India. The reason for its origin are the vast size of Indian continent, which helps in developing the thermal gradient necessary to attract the vapour laden air from sea. Presence of the Himalayas in the north, extending in an east-west direction, thus creating a physical barrier between tropical and polar air masses. These barriers induce the precipitation of water from moisture laden air. As the air climb up the Himalayas their moisture retention capacity decreases which results into high rainfall.
30. As per the Koppen’s classification of the Indian climate, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh are the part of which of the following climatic region?
[A] Semi-Arid Steppe
[B] Tundra type
[C] Cold Humid type
[D] Tropical Monsoon type
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Correct Answer: C [Cold Humid type]
Notes:
As per the Koppen’s classification of the Indian climate, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh are the part of Cold Humid type region. A short summer and cold humid winter are the characteristics of this region.
