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. Kunchikal Falls is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Kunchikal Falls (455 meters) is located in the state of Karnataka. It is formed across the Varahi River.
22. Which of the following places in India is most likely to experience cyclones?
[A] Delhi
[B] Puri
[C] Mumbai
[D] Noida
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Correct Answer: B [Puri]
Notes:
Puri (Odisha) is the most likely to experience cyclones. Being a coastal state Odisha is the geographical location of low pressure most of the time and more prone to cyclones.
23. Which of the following physiographic division of India has the highest forest cover?
[A] Himalayan region
[B] The great plain
[C] Peninsular plateau region
[D] Eastern and Western ghat
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Correct Answer: C [Peninsular plateau region]
Notes:
The Peninsular plateau region of India has the highest forest cover (57%). It is followed by the Himalayan region (18%).
24. The headquarter of the Forest Survey of India was situated in which of the following places of India?
[A] Bangalore
[B] Dehradun
[C] Noida
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Dehradun]
Notes:
The headquarter of the Forest Survey of India was situated in the state at Dehradun in Uttarakhand. The Forest Survey of India was founded in the year 1981.
25. Which among the following matches of ore and their metals are correct?
1. Limonite- Iron
2. Chalcopyrite- Copper
3. Bauxite- Aluminium
4. Monazite- Thorium
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Limonite is an iron ore that is a mixture of hydrated iron (III) oxide-hydroxides. Chalcopyrite is copper ore. Bauxite is an aluminium ore. Monazite is a primary ore of Thorium.
26. Khetri mines in Rajasthan is famous for which of the following?
[A] Limestone
[B] Copper
[C] Mica
[D] Aluminium
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Correct Answer: B [Copper]
Notes:
Khetri mines in Rajasthan is famous for Copper.
27. What percent of oil needs is imported by India?
[A] 54%
[B] 67%
[C] 82%
[D] 95%
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Correct Answer: C [82%]
Notes:
About 82% of oil is imported by India. India is looking forward to curtailing the number to 67% by 2022.
28. Bhakra Nangal Dam is a joint venture of which among the following states?
1. Punjab
2. Haryana
3. Rajasthan
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:
Bhakra Nangal Dam is a joint venture of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan state. It is located across the Satluj river. The name of the reservoir of this dam is Govind Sagar.
29. 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.
30. Green Revolution is associated with which of the following program?
[A] Green vegetation
[B] Use of green manure
[C] Grow more crops
[D] High yield variety programmes
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Correct Answer: D [High yield variety programmes]
Notes:
High yield variety programmes and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation ate the main agenda of the Green Revolution.
