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. Coco island is located in which side of Andaman island?
[A] Eastern
[B] Southern
[C] Northern
[D] Western
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Correct Answer: C [Northern]
Notes:
Coco island is located in the northern side of Andaman island. It is a part of Myanmar. The Coco Island group has a total number of 5 islands.
22. Which among the following islands are located in the state of Assam?
1. Majuli Island
2. Dibru Saikhowa Island
3. Umananda Island
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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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The islands situated in Assam are Majuli, Dibru Saikhowa Island and Umananda Island. Majuli Island is the world’s largest river island.
23. Which of the following waterways separates India from Sri Lanka?
[A] 8° Channel
[B] 10° Channel
[C] Palk Strait
[D] Duncan Passage
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Correct Answer: C [Palk Strait]
Notes:
The Palk Strait is situated between the Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest.
24. At which of the following hills the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats joints?
[A] Nilgiri Hills
[B] Palani Hills
[C] Anaimudi Hills
[D] Shervoroy Hills
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Correct Answer: A [Nilgiri Hills]
Notes:
The Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats joins at the Nilgiri hills.
25. Kayals are found in which of the following coastal plains of India?
[A] Utkal Coast
[B] Malabar Coast
[C] Andhra Coast
[D] Konkan Coast
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Correct Answer: B [Malabar Coast]
Notes:
Kayals are the type of shallow lagoons lying on the parallel to the coastal line. Kayals are found in Malabar coastal region.
26. Which of the following is the highest peak of the peninsular plateau of India?
[A] Anamudi
[B] Doddabetta
[C] Mullayanagiri
[D] Agasthyamala
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Correct Answer: A [Anamudi]
Notes:
The highest peak of the peninsular plateau of India is Anamudi (2,695 meters). It is located in the state of Kerala. It is often referred to as the “Everest of South India”.
27. The rivers of the Chotanagpur plateau follow which of the following type od drainage pattern?
[A] Dendritic
[B] Barbed
[C] Deranged
[D] Trellis
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Correct Answer: D [Trellis]
Notes:
Trellis drainage pattern is majorly influenced by the structure of the rocks and it has a folded topography. The rivers of the Chotanagpur plateau follow Trellis drainage patterns.
28. The Deranged pattern of drainage is found in which of the following region of India?
[A] Chotanagpur Plateau
[B] Southern Peninsular Region
[C] Desert region
[D] Valleys of Karakoram
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Correct Answer: D [Valleys of Karakoram]
Notes:
The Deranged pattern of drainage is found in the Valleys of Karakoram. It is the region that is evacuated by the ice sheet.
29. Kullu valley is formed by which of the following river?
[A] Shyok
[B] Gilgit
[C] Beas
[D] Ravi
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Correct Answer: C [Beas]
Notes:
Beas river is originated from the Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass. It flows along the Manali and Kullu towns and created a transverse valley which is popularly known as Kullu valley.
30. Which of the following rivers is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the Punjab region?
[A] Jhelum
[B] Chenab
[C] Sutlej
[D] Beas
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Correct Answer: C [Sutlej]
Notes:
The longest of the five rivers that flow through the Punjab region is Sutlej. It is originated from the Rakas Lake near Manas Sarovar.
