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 among the following hill stations are located in the state of Odisha?
1. Daringabadi
2. Tensa
3. Kiriburu
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:
Daringabadi, Tensa, Tensa all three are situated in the state of Odisha.
22. What is the rank of Thar desert in the world as per the total area coverage?
[A] 7th
[B] 11th
[C] 13th
[D] 17th
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Correct Answer: D [17th]
Notes:
As per the total area, Thar desert ranked 17th in the world and ranked 9th in the subtropical desert category.
23. Which of the following is the only inhabited island of Aerial island Group?
[A] Smith Island
[B] Pocock Island
[C] Tatle Island
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Smith Island]
Notes:
The only inhabited island of Aerial island Group is Smith Island. The Aerial island Group belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative area.
24. The mud volcano of Baratang island locally known as by which of the following names?
[A] Jalki
[B] Rawali
[C] Molder
[D] Rohila
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Correct Answer: A [Jalki]
Notes:
The mud volcano of Baratang island locally known as Jalki. It is the only mud volcano of India.
25. Which of the following is the world’s largest river island?
[A] Chongming Island
[B] Majuli Island
[C] Richards Island
[D] Sumba Island
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Correct Answer: B [Majuli Island]
Notes:
Majuli Island is the world’s largest river island. It is situated in the Indian state of Assam in the Brahmatraputra river.
26. The source of which among the following three rivers of the peninsula India is the Amarkantak region?
[A] Son, Mahanadi, Narmada
[B] Narmada, Krishna Godavari
[C] Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery
[D] Chambal, Betwa, Luni
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Correct Answer: A [Son, Mahanadi, Narmada]
Notes:
Son, Mahanadi and Narmada rivers originate from the Amarkantak region of Madhya Pradesh.
27. Which is the name of the longest river in Peninsular India?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Narmada
[C] Godavari
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: C [Godavari]
Notes:
The longest river in Peninsular India is Godavari.
28. Which among the following are the left bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra river?
1. Dibang
2. Lohit
3. Dhansiri
4. Manas
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The left bank tributaries of the the Brahmaputra river are Dibang, Lohit, Dhansiri, Kolong. Manas is a right Bank tributary of Brahmaputra river.
29. Rajarappa Chinna Masta temple is situated on the confluence of which rivers?
[A] Damodar — Konar
[B] Damodar — Behera
[C] Damodar — Barakar
[D] Damodar — Sherbukhi
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Correct Answer: B [Damodar — Behera]
Notes:
Rajrappa is a waterfall and a popular temple in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. It is situated on the confluence of Damodar – Behera rivers.
30. Alluvial soils are deficient in which of the following?
[A] Humus
[B] Phosphoric Acid
[C] Potash
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Potash]
Notes:
Humus, Phosphoric Acid, Organic matter and lime are abundantly present in Alluvial soil but it is deficient in Potash.
