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 pair of Alaknanda and its tributary and their names are correct?
1. Alaknanda and Nandakni- Nand Prayag
2. Alaknanda and Pindari- Karan Prayag
3. Alaknanda and Mandakni- Rudra Prayag
4. Alaknanda and Dhauli Ganga- Vishnu Prayag
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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22. Arrange the following waterfalls of India from North to south direction
1. Jog Falls
2. Nohkalikai Falls
3. Kunchikal Falls
4. Dudhsagar Falls
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2, 3, 1, 4
[B] 2, 4, 1, 3
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 3, 1, 2, 4

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23. Which of the following river feeds the Wular lake?
[A] Chenab
[B] Jhelum
[C] Beas
[D] Sutlej

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24. Which of the following statements is/ are correct with regard to cold waves in the winter season in northern India?
1. There is a lack of maritime influence
2. Northern India is nearer to the Himalayan region
3. Air mass comes from polar regions to northern India
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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25. Which of the following is known as mango shower?
[A] Rainfall in winter days
[B] Rainfall caused by western disturbances
[C] Pre monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala
[D] Rainfall from June to September

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26. 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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27. Which of the following is the only sanctuary where Kashmir stag is found?
[A] Manas
[B] Jim Corbett
[C] Dachigam
[D] Kanha

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28. Which of the following plant is known for it biodiesel property?
[A] Sunflower
[B] Jatropha
[C] Maize
[D] Pongamia

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29. 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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30. Which of the following is the correct order of the tiger reserves from North to South in India?
[A] Corbett – Sariska – Simlipal – Periyar
[B] Corbett – Simlipal – Sariska – Periyar
[C] Periyar – Simlipal – Sariska – Corbett
[D] Periyar – Sariska – Simlipal – Corbett

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