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 of the following is the second largest mangrove forest in India?
[A] Coondapur Mangrove Forest
[B] Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest
[C] Pichvaram Mangrove Forest
[D] Loringa Mangrove Forest
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Correct Answer: B [Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest]
Notes:
The second-largest mangrove forest in India is the Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest. It is located in the state of Odisha in the deltas of Brahmani and Baitarani river.
22. The mangrove cover along the east coast of India is more than that of the west coast for which of the following reasons?
[A] Steep gradient along eastern coast
[B] Presence of gradual slope along eastern coast
[C] Bay of Bengal is more salinity than Arabian sea
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Presence of gradual slope along eastern coast]
Notes:
The mangrove cover along the east coast of India is more than that of the west coast because of the presence of gradual slope along the eastern coast.
23. Which among the following beaches are located in the state of Maharashtra?
1. Juhu beach
2. Versova Beach
3. Guhagar Beach
4. Diveagar Beach
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The famous beaches located in the state of Maharashtra are Juhu Beach, Versova Beach, Guhagar Beach, Diveagar Beach, Kelwa Beach, Nagaon Beach, etc.
24. Some parts of the Chotanagpur plateau has a type of flat-topped tableland. It is locally known as by which of the following name?
[A] Malnad
[B] Maidan
[C] Pat
[D] Rohi
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Correct Answer: C [Pat]
Notes:
The flat-topped table land type part of the Chotanagpur plateau is locally known as Pat or Patland. It is mainly found in the western side of the Ranchi plateau. Some of the patlands are Netarhat Pat, Jamira Pat, Khamar Pat etc.
25. Which among the following plateau have a famous gold field?
[A] Karbi Anglong Plateau
[B] Karbi Meghalaya Plateau
[C] Kaas Plateau
[D] Kolar Plateau
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Correct Answer: D [Kolar Plateau]
Notes:
The famous Kolar Gold Field is located at Kolar Plateau. It is situated in the state of Karnataka. The region is also famous for woolen blankets, leather goods, hand-loomed silk, etc.
26. Which of the following are the right bank tributaries of the Ganga river?
1. Yamuna
2. Tamsa
3. Son
4. Punpun
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The right bank tributaries of the Ganga river from west to east- Yamuna, Tamsa, Son, Punpun, Damodar.
27. Which among the following matches of rivers and their sources are correct?
1. Sabarmati- Aravalli Hills
2. Mahi- Vindhyan Hills
3. Tapi- Satpura Range
4. Luni- Aravalli Hills
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:
The correct pairs are Sabarmati- Aravalli Hills. Mahi- Vindhyan Hills. Tapi- Satpura Range. Luni- Aravalli Hills.
28. Which among the following types of lakes are fluvially originated?
1. Plunge-pool Lake
2. Ox-bow lake
3. Delta Lakes
4. Crater Lake
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: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The fluvially originated type of lakes are Plunge-pool Lake, Ox-bow lake, Delta Lakes, Alluvial fan Lakes.
29. The Kolleru lake is located between the deltas of which among the following rivers?
[A] Krishna & Godavari
[B] Mahanadi & Godavari
[C] Subarnarekha & Mahanadi
[D] Baitarani & Brahmani
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna & Godavari]
Notes:
The Kolleru lake is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh between the deltas of Krishna & Godavari. It is one of the Ramsar sites of India.
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.
