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. Dhoopgarh, the highest peak of Madhya Pradesh, is located at which of the following ranges?
[A] Vindhyayan Range
[B] Ajanta Range
[C] Satpura Range
[D] Maikal Range
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Correct Answer: C [Satpura Range]
Notes:
Dhupgarh is the highest point of the Mahadeo Hills in Satpura Range.
22. What percent of the total geographical area of India is cover by the Thar desert?
[A] 1.32%
[B] 2.53%
[C] 3.5%
[D] 5%
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Correct Answer: D [5%]
Notes:
About 5% of the total geographical area of India is cover by the Thar desert. The state of Rajasthan has more than 60% of the desert.
23. The only mud volcano of India is evident in which of the following islands of India?
[A] North Andaman island
[B] Strait island
[C] Baratang island
[D] Outram island
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Correct Answer: C [Baratang island]
Notes:
The only mud volcano of India is evident in Baratang island. The recent eruptions occurred in 2005 the year recent. It was believed that the reason for the last ereption was because of the Indian Ocean earthquake in 2004.
24. Arrange the following islands of India from west to east
1. Minicoy Island
2. New Moore Island
3. Pamban Island
4. Great Nicobar Island
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 1, 4, 3, 2
[D] 2, 1, 4, 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 2, 4]
Notes:
The correct order of the islands from west to east- Minicoy Island, Pamban Island, New Moore Island, Great Nicobar Island.
25. Katchh & Kathiawar Peninsula are separated from each other by which of the following gulfs/ Bays?
[A] Gulf of Katchh
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Gulf of Mannar
[D] Gulf of Aden
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Correct Answer: A [Gulf of Katchh]
Notes:
Katchh & Kathiawar Peninsula are separated from each other by the Gulf of Katchh. It is located in the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in Gujarat.
26. The place located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is known as which of the following?
[A] Badrinath
[B] Rishikesh
[C] Devprayag
[D] Rudraprayag
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Correct Answer: C [Devprayag]
Notes:
Devprayag is located in the state of Uttarakhand. Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet near this place and and take the name Ganga.
27. Which of the following is responsible for the maximum rainfall in India?
[A] Retreating monsoon
[B] North-Eastern monsoon
[C] Cyclones
[D] South-West monsoon
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Correct Answer: D [South-West monsoon]
Notes:
South-West monsoon is responsible for the maximum rainfall in India.
28. Which among the following about the tropical cyclone are correct?
1. It occurs between 8°N to 25°N in the northern hemisphere
2. Latent heat of condension is the main energy source of cyclone
3. It occurs mainly after the summer solstice
4. Clone develops only on ocean
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:
Tropical cyclone occurs between 8°N to 25°N in the northern hemisphere. Clone develops only on the ocean. The latent heat of condension is the main energy source of the cyclone. It occurs mainly after summer solstice when equatorial low pressure is far away from the equator.
29. Which among the following soils is also known as the omnibus group?
[A] Alluvial Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Black Soil
[D] Laterite Soil
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Correct Answer: B [Red Soil]
Notes:
Red Soil is also known as the omnibus group. The presence of ferric oxide is responsible for the red colour of the soil.
30. Ib valley coalfield is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
Ib valley coalfield is located in the state of Odisha beside Ib river (A tributary of Mahanadi). A total of 22.3 billion tonnes of coal is reserved in this place.
