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. In the Thar region, the shifting sand dunes are locally known as by which name?
[A] Daurs
[B] Dhoros
[C] Dhaya
[D] Dhrian
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Correct Answer: D [Dhrian]
Notes:
In the Thar desert, the shifting sand dunes are locally known as Dhrian.
23. The first successful taste in the Pokhran region of Thar desert is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Operation nuclear energy
[B] Operation Ginger
[C] Operation Smiling Buddha
[D] Operation Black Tornado
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Correct Answer: C [Operation Smiling Buddha]
Notes:
The first successful taste in the Pokhran region of the Thar desert took place in the year 1974. The name of the testing operation was “Pokhran I” or “Operation Smiling Buddha”.
24. Which of the following state has the highest mangrove cover in India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
West Bengal has the highest mangrove cover (42.45%) in India. Gujarat (23.66%) ranked second in total mangrove cover.
25. The Kathiawar Peninsula is separated from the south-eastern part of Gujarat 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: B [Gulf of Khambat]
Notes:
The Kathiawar Peninsula is separated from the south-eastern part of Gujarat by Gulf of Khambat. It is located in the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in Gujarat.
26. Gulf of Mannar is separated from Palk Bay by which of the following?
[A] Gulf of Katchh
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Adam’s Bridge
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Adam’s Bridge]
Notes:
Gulf of Mannar is separated from Palk Bay by Adam’s Bridge. It is a chain of islands and reefs and also known as Ramsetu.
27. Which of the following plateau lies in the south-western part of Bihar?
[A] Bhander Plateau
[B] Rohtas Plateau
[C] Panna Plateau
[D] Rewa Plateau
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Correct Answer: B [Rohtas Plateau]
Notes:
Rohtas Plateau, also known as Kaimur plateau lies in the south-western part of Bihar. It has a total area of 2,100 sq. km.
28. Which of the following rivers does not join the river Chambal?
[A] Kali Sindh
[B] Betwa
[C] Parvati
[D] Kshipra
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Correct Answer: B [Betwa]
Notes:
The river Betwa does not join with river Chambal. It flows through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and drains into the Yamuna River.
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. Jim Corbett National Park is located in which of the following state of India?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Bihar
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Jim Corbet National Park is located in Uttarakhand.
