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 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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22. Lakshadweep group has a total number of how many islands?

[A] 25
[B] 36
[C] 53
[D] 62

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23. The mangrove cover along the east coast of India is more than that of the west coast for which of the following reasons?

[A] Steep gradient along eastern coast
[B] Presence of gradual slope along eastern coast
[C] Bay of Bengal is more salinity than Arabian sea
[D] All of the above

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24. Which among the following states are the part of the Bundelkhand plateau?
1. Rajasthan
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Maharashtra
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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25. Which among the following about the Deccan plateau are correct?
1. The average elevation of this plateau is about 600 meters
2. The slope of this plateau is from west to east
3. it has a rectangular shape
4. It is located between eastern ghat and western ghat range
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 4
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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26. Which of the following is the tallest untiered waterfall of India?

[A] Shivasamudram Falls
[B] Gokak Falls
[C] Jog Falls
[D] Dudhsagar Falls

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27. Which of the following is the tallest plunge type waterfalls?

[A] Nohkalikai Falls
[B] Dudhsagar Falls
[C] Khandadhar Falls
[D] Meenmutty Falls

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28. As per the Koppen’s classification of Indian climate the tropical Savana type is found in which among the following places in India?
1. Chattisgarh
2. Jharkhand
3. Maharashtra
4. Karnataka
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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29. In which of the following places of India geothermal energy sources have been found?

[A] Godavari Delta
[B] Himalayas
[C] West Coast
[D] All of the above

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30. What is the rank of India in terms of the cumulative solar PV capacity in 2019 in the world?

[A] 2nd
[B] 3rd
[C] 5th
[D] 8th

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