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 matches of parts of the Himalayas and their formation periods are correct?
1. Greater Himalayas- Eocene period
2. Lesser Himalayas- Miocene period
3. Shiwalik Himalayas- Pliocene period
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:
Greater Himalayas- Eocene period. Lesser Himalayas- Miocene period. Shiwalik Himalayas- Pliocene period.
22. Which of the following statements about Nathu La Pass is/ are correct?
1. It links Sikkim with Tibet
2. It was the main artery of the ancient Silk Route
3. It was reopened in the year 2006
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Nathu La mountain pass connects the Indian state of Sikkim with Tibet. The pass, at 4,310 m (14,140 ft) height, forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. The meaning of Nathu is “listening ears” and La means “pass” in Tibetan. Only citizens of India are allowed to visit the pass after obtaining a permit.
23. Goran Ghat pass is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Goran Ghat pass is located in Rajasthan. It connects Udaipur city with Jalor & Sirohi.
24. Which of the following valley often referred to as “Valley of the Gods”?
[A] Khajjiar
[B] Kullu
[C] Rohtang
[D] Chamba
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Correct Answer: B [Kullu]
Notes:
Kullu valley is referred to as “Valley of the Gods” due to the presence of many pilgrimage sites in this place.
25. Duncan Passage is located between which of the following places?
[A] South and little Andaman
[B] North and Middle Andaman
[C] Middle and South Andaman
[D] Little and Great Nicobar
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Correct Answer: A [South and little Andaman]
Notes:
Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean situated between South and Little Andaman.
26. Which two islands of the Nicobar Islands are separated by the Sombrero Channel?
[A] Car Nicobar and Little Nicobar
[B] Great Nicobar and Little Nicobar
[C] Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar
[D] Car Nicobar and Nancowrie
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Correct Answer: C [Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar]
Notes:
The Sombrero Channel strategically separates Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar in the Nicobar Islands. This channel is a waterbody approximately 30 km wide extending from the northern end of Little Nicobar Island (Cape Albany) to Sombrero Point. The Nicobar Islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which are a Union Territory of India.
27. 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.
28. Which of the following beaches of Odisha hosts the sand art display of famous sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik?
[A] Talsari Beach
[B] Dagara beach
[C] Gahirmatha Beach
[D] Puri Beach
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Correct Answer: D [Puri Beach]
Notes:
Puri Beach is one of the famous Hindu sacred places in India. The beach hosts the sand art display of famous sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik.
29. Which of the following is the highest waterfall of the Chotanagpur plateau?
[A] Dassam Falls
[B] Jonha Falls
[C] Lodh Falls
[D] Usri Falls
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Correct Answer: C [Lodh Falls]
Notes:
The highest waterfall of the Chotanagpur plateau is Lodh Falls (Burha River). It is located in the Latehar district of the Palamu division of Jharkhand.
30. Marwar plateau lies which side of the Aravalli hill range?
[A] South-west
[B] South-east
[C] North-west
[D] North-East
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Correct Answer: C [North-west]
Notes:
Marwar plateau lies to the north-western side of the Aravalli hill range (southwestern Rajasthan). Some parts of it lie in the Thar desert.
