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 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.
22. Arrange the following tributaries of Yamuna river from west to east direction
1. Chambal
2. Sindh
3. Betwa
4. Ken
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 2, 1, 4, 3
[D] 2, 4, 1, 3
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notes:
The tributaries of Yamuna river from west to east direction- Chambal, Sindh, Betwa, Ken, Tons
23. Arrange the following tributaries of Brahmaputra river from east to west
1. Manas
2. Dhansiri
3. Lohit
4. Tista
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 3, 2, 1, 4
[B] 3, 1, 2, 4
[C] 3, 4, 1, 2
[D] 2, 1, 3, 4
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Correct Answer: A [3, 2, 1, 4]
Notes:
The correct order of the tributaries of Brahmaputra river from east to west- Lohit, Dhansiri, Manas, Tista.
24. Most of the area in Bihar is covered with which of the following types of soil?
[A] Terai soil
[B] Mountainous soil
[C] Alluvial soil
[D] Regur soil
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Correct Answer: C [Alluvial soil]
Notes:
Most of the area in Bihar is covered with Alluvial soil. It is highly fertile riverine soils and formed by depositional work of rivers valleys, flood plains and deltas.
25. Which of the tree species is found between the altitudes of 1800 to 2600 meters of Himalayan region?
[A] Deodar
[B] Saal
[C] Chir
[D] Spruce
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Correct Answer: A [Deodar]
Notes:
Deodar is found between the altitudes of 1800 to 2600 meters of the Himalayan region.
26. The mineral oil was first discovered in which of the following places of India?
[A] Digboi
[B] Naharkotiya
[C] Mumbai
[D] Ankleshwar
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Correct Answer: A [Digboi]
Notes:
The mineral oil was first discovered in Digboi (Assam).
27. Which among the following is the oldest nuclear power station in India?
[A] Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant
[B] Narora Atomic Power Station
[C] Tarapur Atomic Power Station
[D] Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
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Correct Answer: C [Tarapur Atomic Power Station]
Notes:
Tarapur Atomic Power Station is the oldest nuclear power station in India. It is located in the state of Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969.
28. The wind power capacity is highest in which of the following states of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The wind power capacity is highest in the state of Tamil Nadu (About 29% of India). Tamil Nadu ha a total capacity of 9231.77 MW.
29. More than half of the production of soybean in India comes from which of the following states?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
More than 42% of the total soybean production is produced by Madhya Pradesh.
30. Which of the following green manure crops contains the highest proportion of nitrogen?
[A] Guar
[B] Cow pea
[C] Sunhemp
[D] Dhaincha
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Correct Answer: D [Dhaincha]
Notes:
The plants that are grown for green manure are called as green manure crops. Dhaincha is an important green manure crop.
