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. The retreating Monsoon gives rainfall to which of the following places of India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamilnadu
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Tamilnadu]
Notes:
During the time of September, with the retreating of the sun towards the south, the northern landmass of the Indian subcontinent begins to cool off rapidly. When the air pressure begins to build over northern India, the Indian Ocean and its atmosphere still holds its heat. This causes cold wind to flow from the Himalayas and Indo-Gangetic Plain towards the Indian Ocean south of the Deccan peninsula. This is known as the Northeast Monsoon or the Retreating Monsoon.
22. Which of the following incident occurs during the Indian monsoon season?
[A] The Westerly jet stream alone exists in the Indian region
[B] The Easterly jet stream alone exists in the Indian region
[C] Both Westerly and Easterly jet streams exist in the Indian region
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Both Westerly and Easterly jet streams exist in the Indian region]
Notes:
During the Indian monsoon season, both Westerly and Easterly jet streams exist in the Indian region
23. Norwester in Assam is known as by which of the following name?
[A] Andhi
[B] Mango Shower
[C] Bordoisila
[D] Blossom
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Correct Answer: C [Bordoisila]
Notes:
Norwester in Assam is known as Bordoisila. Heavy showers and strong wind causing widespread damage are the characteristics of Bordoisila.
24. Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Assam
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
25. Which of the following is the largest tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat?
[A] Pench
[B] Periyar
[C] Nagarjunasagar Srisailam
[D] Manas
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Correct Answer: C [Nagarjunasagar Srisailam]
Notes:
Nagarjunsagar Srisailam tiger reserve is situated in Andhra Pradesh. It is the largest (2595.72 Sq. Km) tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat
26. As per the ISFR 2019, the increase of forest cover is highest in which of the following state of India?
[A] Assam
[B] Mizoram
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
As per the ISFR 2019, the increase of forest cover is highest in the state of Karnataka (1,025 sq. km.).
27. Which of the following rock systems in India is also known as the storehouse of minerals?
[A] The Vindhyan System
[B] Archaean Rock system
[C] Dharwar system
[D] The Cudappah system
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Correct Answer: C [Dharwar system]
Notes:
Dharwar Rock System is the first metamorphic Sedimentary rock system in India. It is rich in iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, gold, silver etc.
28. In which one of the following types of coal, higher percentage of carbon is found?
[A] Anthracite coal
[B] Lignite coal
[C] Peat coal
[D] Bituminous coal
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Correct Answer: A [Anthracite coal]
Notes:
Anthracite coal has higher percentage of carbon (87%)
29. Which of the following rock systems in India is the main source of coal deposits?
[A] Dharwar system
[B] Vindhyan system
[C] Gondwana system
[D] Cudapah system
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Correct Answer: C [Gondwana system]
Notes:
Gondwana rock systems in India is the main source of coal deposits.
30. 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.
