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 statements about Bhitarkanika Mangroves is/ are correct?
1. It is located in the deltaic region of Brahmani and Baitarani rivers
2. It lies in the state of Odisha
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 & 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1 & 2]
Notes:
Bhitarkanika Mangroves forest is located in the deltaic region of Brahmani and Baitarani rivers in the state of Odisha.
22. Arrange the following bays/ Gulfs of India from south to north direction
1. Gulf of Katch
2. Mahim Bay
3. Palk Bay
4. Gulf of Khambat
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 3, 2, 4, 1
[D] 4, 1, 2, 3
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Correct Answer: C [3, 2, 4, 1]
Notes:
Correct order from south to north- Palk Bay, Mahim Bay, Gulf of Khambat, Gulf of Katch.
23. Which among the following is/ are the main reason for the interior of the Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm?
[A] It is a rain shadow zone/region
[B] It is located parallel to the wind direction
[C] It is away from the coast
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [It is a rain shadow zone/region]
Notes:
The Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm because it is a rain shadow region/zone. This area has relatively little precipitation due to the topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to reduce their moisture on the windward side and leeward side become dry.
24. The Meghalaya Plateau is detached from the Indian peninsula by which of the following?
[A] Great Boundary Fault
[B] Himalayan Frontal Fault
[C] Goranghat gap
[D] Malda Gap
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Correct Answer: D [Malda Gap]
Notes:
The Meghalaya Plateau is detached from the Indian peninsula by Malda Gap. It was formed by down-faulting.
25. Which among the following is/are the west flowing river of India?
1. Mahanadi
2. Krishna
3. Narmada
4. Kavery
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 3 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [3 only]
Notes:
The Narmada river creates the conventional border between South India and North India. The river runs to the west for a span of 1,312 km and flowed through the Gulf of Khambat (Cambay) into the Arabian Sea, in Gujarat. Like the Mahi River and the Tapti River, the Narmada River is a river flowing from east to west.
26. In which of the following types of drainage patterns the tributary of a river intends to flow upstream?
[A] Dendritic
[B] Barbed
[C] Deranged
[D] Rectangular
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Correct Answer: B [Barbed]
Notes:
In the Barbed type of drainage pattern, the tributary of a river intends to flow upstream. The tributary of the Kosi river Arun is an example of a Barbed type of drainage pattern.
27. 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.
28. The rainfall distribution pattern over the Ganga basin decreases following which of the following directions?
[A] From West to East and North to South
[B] From West to East and South to North
[C] From East to West and North to South
[D] From East to West and South to North
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Correct Answer: D [From East to West and South to North]
Notes:
The rainfall distribution pattern over the Ganga basin decreases from the East to the West and South to North.
29. Which of the following type of soils is commonly known as ‘self-mulching soil’?
[A] Black soil
[B] Brown soil
[C] Red soil
[D] Grey soil
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Correct Answer: A [Black soil]
Notes:
Black soil is commonly known as ‘self-mulching soil’ (It mixes itself its surface layer shrink and swell farming deep cracks).
30. Which of the tree species is found between the altitudes of 1800 to 2600 meters of Himalayan region?
[A] Deodar
[B] Saal
[C] Chir
[D] Spruce
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Correct Answer: A [Deodar]
Notes:
Deodar is found between the altitudes of 1800 to 2600 meters of the Himalayan region.
