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 one among the following is the coral group of islands situated in India?
[A] Nicobar
[B] Lakshadweep
[C] Minicoy
[D] Andaman
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Correct Answer: B [Lakshadweep]
Notes:
Lakshadweep is about 220 to 440 Kms away from the Kerala coast. It is a group of 36 coral islands. All these islands have coral reefs.
22. Which among the following matches of the Mangrove forest of India and their places are correct?
1. Bhitarkanika- Odisha
2. Sundarban- West Bengal
3. Pichvaram- Tamil Nadu
4. Coringa- Andhra Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Some of the Mangrove forests of India and their places- Bhitarkanika- Odisha, Sundarban- West Bengal, Pichvaram- Tamil Nadu, Coringa- Andhra Pradesh. Sundarban Mangrove forest is the largest mangrove forest in the world. The second-largest mangrove forest in India is the Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest.
23. Arrange the following beaches on the west coast of India from North to South
1. Dumas Beach
2. Juhu Beach
3. Muzhappilangad Beach
4. Baga Beach
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 4, 1, 3, 2
[C] 1, 2, 4, 3
[D] 1, 4, 2, 3
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 4, 3]
Notes:
Correct order from north to south- Dumas Beach (Gujarat), Juhu Beach (Maharashtra), Baga Beach (Goa), Muzhappilangad Beach (Kerala).
24. Which of the following is the world’s most important nesting beach for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles?
[A] Gahirmatha Beach
[B] Paradeep sea Beach
[C] Tajpur Beach
[D] Mandarmani Beach
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Correct Answer: A [Gahirmatha Beach]
Notes:
Gahirmatha Beach is the world’s most important nesting beach for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. It is located in Odisha. All the species of sea turtles of Odisha are included as “vulnerable” in the IUCN Red Data Book.
25. Kaas plateau is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Kaas plateau is located in the state of Maharashtra. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. It is very famous for having different species of flowering plants.
26. Karbi Anglong plateau is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Karbi Anglong plateau is located in the state of Assam. The average height of this plateau is about 300 meters. The region receives maximum rainfall from Southwest summer Monsoon.
27. The term Peneplain is related to which of the following?
[A] Underground water
[B] Wind
[C] River
[D] Glacier
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Correct Answer: C [River]
Notes:
A low-relief plain which represents the final stage of fluvial erosion or erosion due to the river during times of extended tectonic stability.
28. Which of the following tributaries of the Ganga river flows Northwards?
[A] Gandak
[B] Koshi
[C] Gandak
[D] Son
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Correct Answer: D [Son]
Notes:
The river Son flows Northwards through the state of Madhya Pradesh.
29. Arrange the following river basin of India as per the ascending order of their area coverage
1. Krishna
2. Ganga
3. Indus
4. Godavari
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 ,2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 4, 3, 2
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 2, 4, 1, 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 4, 3, 2]
Notes:
The correct ascending order- Krishna, Godavari, Indus, Ganga.
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.
