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 of the following island is the northernmost island of the Andaman Nicobar Group of island?
[A] Landfall Island
[B] West Island
[C] Smith Island
[D] Pocock Island
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Correct Answer: A [Landfall Island]
Notes:
The northernmost island of the Andaman Nicobar Group of island is Landfall Island. Kari tribal people live in this island.
22. Laccadive Islands and Minicoy are separated by which of the following?
[A] 8° Channel
[B] 9° Channel
[C] 13° Channel
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [9° Channel]
Notes:
Laccadive Islands and Minicoy are separated by 9° Channel (Mamala Channel).
23. Which of the following mangrove forest is located between the Vellar estuary and Coleroon estuary?
[A] Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest
[B] Coondapur Mangrove Forest
[C] Pichvaram Mangrove Forest
[D] Sundarban Mangrove Forest
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Correct Answer: C [Pichvaram Mangrove Forest]
Notes:
Pichvaram Mangrove Forest is located between the Vellar estuary and Coleroon estuary. It covers 1,100 hectares of area and separated from the Bay of Bengal by a sand bar.
24. Which of the following union territory of India has the highest mangrove cover?
[A] Daman and Diu
[B] Andaman and Nicobar
[C] Puducherry
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: B [Andaman and Nicobar]
Notes:
The highest mangrove cover among the union territories is found in Andaman and Nicobar island (12.39%). It also ranked third in India considering the states and union territories together.
25. Which among the following about the Telangana plateau are correct?
1. The average elevation of this plateau is about 500 meters
2. It is mainly composed of Archaean gneisses
3. It is an example of peneplain
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:
Telangana plateau is mainly composed of Archaean gneisses. The average elevation of this plateau is about 500 meters. It is an example of peneplain (A more or less level land surface).
26. Which of the following is not a tributary of the river Luni?
[A] Sukri
[B] Jawai
[C] Banas
[D] Khari
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Correct Answer: C [Banas]
Notes:
The Luni River originates near Ajmer in the Pushkar valley of the western Aravalli Range at an elevation of about 550m. The name of its lefy bank
tributaries are the Sukri, Mithri, Bandi, Khari, Jawai, Guhiya and the right bank tributaries are Sagi, and the Jojari River.
27. Chitravati and Papaghni are the tributaries of which of the following river?
[A] Kaveri
[B] Pennar
[C] Vaigai
[D] Brahmani
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Correct Answer: B [Pennar]
Notes:
The Pennar river is originated in the Kolar district of Mysore Plateau (Southern part). Chitravati and Papaghni are the tributaries of the Pennar river.
28. Dudhsagar Falls is situated on which of the following river?
[A] Narmada
[B] Tapi
[C] Mandovi
[D] Sharavati
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Correct Answer: C [Mandovi]
Notes:
Dudhsagar Falls is situated on the Mandovi river in the state of Goa. It is a four-tiered waterfall with a height of 310 meters.
29. The dust storm that occurs in the late-spring in the Rajasthan area is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Andhi
[B] Mango Shower
[C] Bordoisila
[D] Loo
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Correct Answer: A [Andhi]
Notes:
The dust storm that occurs in the late-spring in the Rajasthan area is known as Andhi or Black storm. It is also found in the Punjab region.
30. As per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2019, what percent of the total geographical area of India is covered with forest?
[A] 21.67%
[B] 25.32%
[C] 28.19%
[D] 31.23%
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Correct Answer: A [21.67%]
Notes:
As per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 21.67% of the total geographical area of India is covered with forest (7,12,249 sq.km.).
