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. What is ‘El Nino’ which is associated with the formation of the South West Monsoon of India?
[A] An abnormally warm ocean current
[B] A periodic low pressure centre
[C] A periodic warm wind
[D] A periodic warm air-mass
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Correct Answer: A [An abnormally warm ocean current]
Notes:
El Nino is a warm ocean current that refers to the large-scale ocean atmosphere climate interaction linked to aperiodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific.
22. The western disturbances in India originate from which of the following sea?
[A] Mediterranean sea
[B] Caspian sea
[C] Baltic Sea
[D] South China Sea
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Correct Answer: A [Mediterranean sea]
Notes:
The western disturbances in India originate from the Mediterranean sea. Little rainfall occurs during the month of December, January and February which is beneficial for Rabi crops.
23. Which of the following is the meaning of the term “Khadar”?
[A] Old alluvial soils
[B] New alluvial soils
[C] Dry sandy soils
[D] Semi black soils
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Correct Answer: B [New alluvial soils]
Notes:
Khadar is the type of soil that consists of new alluvial deposits. It is very fertile in nature.
24. Which of the following groups of states accounts for about 90% of the annual coal production in India?
[A] Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
[B] Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal
[C] Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
[D] Jharkhand, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal]
Notes:
West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa accounts for about 90% of the annual coal production in India.
25. Which among the following was the primary reason for setting up Damodar Valley Corporation?
[A] Fish Culture
[B] Power Generation
[C] Flood Control
[D] Tourism
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Correct Answer: C [Flood Control]
Notes:
The primary reason for setting up Damodar Valley Corporation was controlling of the flood. “Damodar Flood Enquiry Committee” suggested to set up an organization similar to the Tennessee Valley Authority of USA. Meghnad Saha was one of the members of the committee.
26. The term ‘operation flood’ refers to which of the following?
[A] Foodgrain production
[B] Flood control
[C] Milk production
[D] Population control
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Correct Answer: C [Milk production]
Notes:
Operation Flood in India is a project of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). It was the world’s biggest dairy development program.
27. Which among the following statements are correct?
1. Assam produces about 80% of jute in India
2. Jute grows well in the loamy soil
3. Hot and humid conditions are suitable for growing jute
4. Jute is commonly cultivated with wheat in rotation
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [2 & 3]
Notes:
The state West Bengal ranks first in Jute production. It grows well in the loamy soil. Hot and humid conditions are suitable for growing jute. Usually Maize/Moong/Urd -Jute-Rice rotation of cultivation is followed.
28. Generally, standards in ‘Organic Farming’ are designed to encourage the use of which of the following?
[A] Natural substances
[B] Genetically modified substances
[C] Artificial substances
[D] Manmade substances
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Correct Answer: A [Natural substances]
Notes:
Generally, standards in ‘Organic Farming’ are designed to encourage the use of natural substances. It prohibits the use of synthetic pesticides, antibiotics, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms and growth hormones.
29. Arrange the following states as per the descending order of their percentage of silk production
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Karnataka
4. West Bengal
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 3, 2, 1, 4
[B] 2, 1, 4, 3
[C] 3, 1, 4, 2
[D] 2, 3, 1, 4
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Correct Answer: C [3, 1, 4, 2]
Notes:
The correct descending order- Karnataka (65%), Andhra Pradesh (17%), West Bengal (8%), Tamil Nadu (5%).
30. Which of the following places does not have a heavy water plant?
[A] Kakrapar
[B] Narora
[C] Sriharikota
[D] Kota
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Correct Answer: C [Sriharikota]
Notes:
Sriharikota (Satish Dhawan Space Centre is situated here) does not have a heavy water plant.
