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. The foothills zone of Himalayas is known by which name?
[A] Inner Himalayas
[B] Siwalik
[C] Central Himalayas
[D] Middle Himalayas
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Correct Answer: B [Siwalik]
Notes:
The foothills zone of Himalayas is known as Siwalik. It stretches from the Indus River to the Brahmaputra river with an average wide of 10-50 kilometers.
22. Sagar Matha is another name of which of the following mountain Peak?
[A] Nanda Devi
[B] Kamet
[C] Mt. Everest
[D] Annapurna
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Correct Answer: C [Mt. Everest]
Notes:
Sagar Matha is another name of Mt. Everest. It means “the Peak of Heaven”.
23. Jelep La pass is located in which of the following Himalayan regions?
[A] Punjab Himalaya
[B] Kashmir Himalaya
[C] Sikkim Himalaya
[D] Himachal Himalaya
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Correct Answer: C [Sikkim Himalaya]
Notes:
Jelep La (Elevation 4,267 m or 13,999 ft) is a high mountain pass between Sikkim, India and Tibet.
24. The terms “Kingri-Bingri” and “Neeti-Mana” refer to which geographical features?
[A] Mountain Passes
[B] Mountain Peaks
[C] Religious Pilgrimage Spots
[D] River Systems
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Correct Answer: A [Mountain Passes]
Notes:
Kingri-Bingri and Neeti-Mana are types of mountain passes. A mountain pass is a navigable route through a mountain range or over a ridge. They have always been crucial for trade, war, and migration. Delicately nestled in the Himalayan range, these passes connect various locations, serving as an essential path for the local communities and the Indian army. Additionally, owing to their strategic location, they often hold significant geopolitical importance as well.
25. Chail hill station is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Chail hill station is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The main attractions of this place are beautiful forests, Palace of the Maharaja of Patiala, cricket ground (One of the world’s highest cricket ground), polo ground.
26. Which of the following river is integrated into the Thar desert?
[A] Mahi
[B] Luni
[C] Tapi
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: B [Luni]
Notes:
Luni river is integrated into the Thar desert. originating in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range the Luni river falls in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
27. Chorao Island which has a mangrove forest cover is located in which of the following state of India?
[A] Goa
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Goa]
Notes:
Chorao Island is located in the state of Goa. It is situated in the Mandovi river and one of the best mangrove forests of Goa.
28. Which among the following about the western coast of India are correct?
1. It is formed by emergence except for the Malabar coast
2. Rainfall is comparatively high
3. It is located on the Arabian sea
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 western coast of India is formed by emergence except for the Malabar coast. Rainfall is comparatively high. It is located on the Arabian sea.
29. The Changtang plateau is located in which of the following places of India?
[A] Ladakh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ladakh]
Notes:
The Changtang plateau is located in south-eastern Ladakh. It is an extension of the Tibetan plateau.
30. Arrange the following tributaries of the Brahmaputra river from West to East
1. Lohit
2. Subansiri
3. Tista
4. Dibang
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 3, 2, 1, 4
[C] 3, 1, 2, 4
[D] 1, 4, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: B [3, 2, 1, 4]
Notes:
The Teesta River (309 km) flowing through the Indian state of Sikkim. The Subansiri River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet. Lohit River is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a tributary to the Brahmaputra River. Dibang River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra that flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
