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 states of India have common borders with Pakistan?
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Punjab
3. Rajasthan
4. Gujarat
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat have common borders with Pakistan.
22. The Deccan trap was formed by which of the following activity?
[A] Dharwar Vulcanicity
[B] Paleozoic Vulcanicity
[C] Mesozoic Vulcanicity
[D] Cretaceous Vulcanicity
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Correct Answer: D [Cretaceous Vulcanicity]
Notes:
Deccan traps are formed by the outpouring of lava from many linear fissures developed in the earth’s crust. This outpouring was of quiet type and that is why it did not create any volcanic domes. It just spread across the surface. This incident started 66.25 million years ago (End of the Cretaceous period) when India was near present placed Madagascar and during its movement towards north, it passed over Reunion Hotspot. Presently this hotspot is dormant in nature.
23. In which of the following islands of India an active volcano found?
[A] Little Nicobar Island
[B] Maya Bunder Island
[C] Nancowry Island
[D] Barren Island
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Correct Answer: D [Barren Island]
Notes:
Barren Island is located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano of India.
24. Which among the following statements are correct?
1. Rann of Kutch is formed by the recession of the sea
2. Kuchaman, Sambhar and Didwana are saltwater lakes
3. The land to the east of Aravallis is known as Bagar
4. The fertile flood plains formed by small streams in Rajasthan are known as Rohi
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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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Rann of Kutch is formed by the recession of the sea. Kuchaman, Sambhar and Didwana are saltwater lakes. The fertile flood plains formed by small streams in Rajasthan are known as Rohi.
25. What is the average retreating rate of the Gangotri Glacier per year?
[A] 2 meters
[B] 12 meters
[C] 25 meters
[D] 31 meters
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Correct Answer: B [12 meters]
Notes:
The average retreating rate of the Gangotri Glacier per year is 12 meters per year.
26. Aminidivi Islands and Laccadive Islands are separated by which of the following?
[A] 8° Parallel
[B] 9° Parallel
[C] 10° Parallel
[D] 11° Parallel
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Correct Answer: D [11° Parallel]
Notes:
Aminidivi Islands is the northernmost island in the Lakshadweep group of island and it is separated from Laccadive Islands by 11° Parallel (11th parallel north).
27. A series of floating islands called Phumdis are found in which of the following lake of India?
[A] Chilika lake
[B] Sambar lake
[C] Loktak lake
[D] Kolleru lake
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Correct Answer: C [Loktak lake]
Notes:
A series of floating islands called Phumdis are found in Loktak lake. It is considered as the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India.
28. What is the total area coverage of the coral reefs in India?
[A] 2,340 sq. km.
[B] 5,790 sq. km
[C] 3,210 sq. km.
[D] 3,950 sq. km.
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Correct Answer: B [5,790 sq. km]
Notes:
The total area coverage of the coral reefs in India is 5,790 sq. km. The major portion of coral reefs in India are found in Lakshadweep, Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands.
29. Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India?
[A] Sutlej
[B] Chenab
[C] Beas
[D] Ravi
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Correct Answer: A [Sutlej]
Notes:
Sutlej originates from Rakhastat lake in Tibet. Ravi originates from Bara Bhangal (H.P). Chenab and Beas originate from Lahaul valley (H.P) and Himalaya region.
30. Which among the following matches of rivers and their sources are correct?
1. Sabarmati- Aravalli Hills
2. Mahi- Vindhyan Hills
3. Tapi- Satpura Range
4. Luni- Aravalli Hills
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The correct pairs are Sabarmati- Aravalli Hills. Mahi- Vindhyan Hills. Tapi- Satpura Range. Luni- Aravalli Hills.
