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 part of the Thane Creek Sanctuary of Mumbai is under mangrove cover?
[A] Eastern
[B] Western
[C] Northern
[D] Western
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Correct Answer: B [Western]
Notes:
The western part of the Thane Creek Sanctuary of Mumbai is under mangrove cover. Total area of the sanctuary is 1,690 hectares and 896 hectares of area is under mangrove forest cover.
22. Which of the following is the largest bays in the world?
[A] Bay of Biscay
[B] Great Australian Bay
[C] Bay of Bengal
[D] Georgian Bay
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Correct Answer: C [Bay of Bengal]
Notes:
A bay is defined as a coastal body of water that directly connects to a larger main body of water (An ocean, a lake). Bay of Bengal is the largest bays in the world.
23. Which among the following about the Chotanagpur plateau are correct?
1. It is made of granite and gneiss rocks
2. It is located in the north of the Mahanadi river basin
3. It is very rich in mineral resources
4. It receives less rainfall
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Chotanagpur plateau is located in the north of the Mahanadi river basin. It is made of granite and gneiss rocks. It is very rich in mineral resources. It receives less rainfall.
24. Kaas plateau is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Kaas plateau is located in the state of Maharashtra. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. It is very famous for having different species of flowering plants.
25. South-West Monsoon reaches Kerala in which of the following time of the months?
[A] First weak of July
[B] Mid-July
[C] Last June
[D] End of May
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Correct Answer: D [End of May]
Notes:
The southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala in the last (3-4) days of May.
26. Which of the following statements about the climatic condition in India is/are correct?
1. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located at the windward side of Western Ghats
2. Vidarbha region experiences semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region
3. In India, monsoon reaches Kashmir valley at the last
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Pune is situated on the leeward side (Rain shadow area) of the Western Ghats. But Mumbai lies on the windward side and receives heavy rainfall. Vidarbha region experiences the semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region.
27. How many major bio-geographic regions are there in India?
[A] 9
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: B [10]
Notes:
India has ten bio-geographic regions i.e, Trans Himalayas, Himalayas, Desert, Semi-arid, Western Ghat, Deccan plateau, Gangetic plain, North East Zone, Coastal zone, Islands present near the shore.
28. The diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat mainly due to which of the following reason?
[A] Jhum cultivation
[B] Modern method of agriculture
[C] Insensitivity to our environment
[D] Commercial agriculture
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Correct Answer: C [Insensitivity to our environment]
Notes:
Insensitivity to our environment is the main reason for the diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat.
29. Which of the following crude oil transportation pipeline is the longest in India?
[A] Haldia-Maurigram-Rajbandh
[B] Salaya-Koyali-Mathura
[C] Hajira-Bijaipur-Jagdishpur
[D] Mathura-Ambala-Jalandhar
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Correct Answer: C [Hajira-Bijaipur-Jagdishpur]
Notes:
The Hajira-Bijaipur-Jagdishpur crude oil transportation pipeline is the longest in India. It has a total length of 1750 kilometers. It was set up by the Gas Authority of India. It connects Kawas (Gujarat) to Jagadishpur (Uttar Pradesh) via Anta (Rajasthan), Bijaipur (Madhya Pradesh).
30. The Atomic Energy Institution at Trombay was established in which year?
[A] 1954
[B] 1980
[C] 1990
[D] 1998
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Correct Answer: A [1954]
Notes:
The Atomic Energy Institution at Trombay was established in the year 1954. In the year 1967, it was renamed as Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
