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. Someshwar Beach is located in which of the following states of India
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Someswar beach is located in the state of Karnataka. It was named after the Lord Somanatha temple. ‘Ottinene Hill’ is located very near to this beach.
22. The northern upland of the Karnataka plateau is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Rohi
[B] Malnad
[C] Maidan
[D] Hamada
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Correct Answer: B [Malnad]
Notes:
The northern upland of the Karnataka plateau is known as Malnad. The meaning of Malnad in Kannada is a hilly region. It is composed of granite and gneiss. It is covered with dense forests.
23. Which of the following types of drainage patterns has the characteristics of outflowing rivers which is away from a central point and resembles the spokes of a wheel?
[A] Barbed Pattern
[B] Radial Pattern
[C] Annular Pattern
[D] Deranged Pattern
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Correct Answer: B [Radial Pattern]
Notes:
The Radial Pattern of drainage has the characteristics of outflowing rivers which is away from a central point and resembles the spokes of a wheel. Some of these kinds of rivers are Narmada, Tapi, Son, Mahanadi, etc.
24. Most of the rivers of the Indo Gangetic plains has which of the following type of drainage pattern?
[A] Dendritic
[B] Barbed
[C] Deranged
[D] Rectangular
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Correct Answer: A [Dendritic ]
Notes:
Most of the rivers of the Indo Gangetic plains have a Dendritic pattern of drainage. The term “Dendritic” was first used by I.C Russel in the year 1898.
25. ‘Kal Baisakhi’ gives rainfall to which of the following places?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] West Bengal
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
During the hot weather period starting from March to May the eastern and North-eastern states of India like West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha experience a severe type of thunderstorm which is known as Nor’wester. In Bengal, it is known as ‘Kal Baisakhi’ or calamity of the month of Baisakh (April,15-May,15). It is very helpful for the pre-Kharif crops like jute, paddy, summer till and a large number of vegetables and fruits and the sudden drop in temperature gives relief to the people.
26. Which one of the following places of India experiences the highest atmospheric pressure during the time of winter season?
[A] Jaisalmer
[B] Guwahati
[C] Chennai
[D] Leh
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Correct Answer: D [Leh]
Notes:
Leh is a popular desert city situated in Jammu and Kashmir. During the time of winter season, the weather in India is typically influenced by the pressure distribution in central and in western Asia. A high-pressure belt is developed on the Northern side of the Himalayan range and it causes air movement from the Northern side towards the Southern side of the mountain range. It makes the whole North-Western region dry during the winter season.
27. Oak-Rhododendron are characteristic plants of which of the following type of forests?
[A] Temperate forest
[B] Sub-tropical forest
[C] Sub-alpine forest
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Temperate forest]
Notes:
Oak-Rhododendron are characteristic plants of the Temperate forest.
28. Jhanor-Gandhar Thermal Power Station is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Assam
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
Jhanor-Gandhar Thermal Power Station is located in the state of Gujarat. It receives its gas from the Gandhar Gas field, and water from the Narmada river. It is operated by NTPC.
29. Koyna project is located in which among the following states of India?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Koyna project is situated in the state of Maharashtra across the river Koyna (A tributary of Krishna river). The total installed capacity of the project is 880 MW.
30. Which of the following non-conventional energy sources can be exploited most economically?
[A] Wind
[B] Solar
[C] Geo thermal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Solar]
Notes:
Solar energy can be exploited most economically.
