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 islands belong to the Stewart Sound Group?
1. Sound Island
2. Swamp Island
3. Aves Island
4. Karlo Island
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[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 name of the islands of the Stewart Sound Group- Sound Island, Swamp Island, Aves Island, Karlo Island, Stewart Island.
22. What is the total area coverage of the coral reefs in India?
[A] 2,340 sq. km.
[B] 5,790 sq. km
[C] 3,210 sq. km.
[D] 3,950 sq. km.
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Correct Answer: B [5,790 sq. km]
Notes:
The total area coverage of the coral reefs in India is 5,790 sq. km. The major portion of coral reefs in India are found in Lakshadweep, Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands.
23. Arrange the following bays/ Gulfs of India from south to north direction
1. Gulf of Katch
2. Mahim Bay
3. Palk Bay
4. Gulf of Khambat
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 3, 2, 4, 1
[D] 4, 1, 2, 3
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Correct Answer: C [3, 2, 4, 1]
Notes:
Correct order from south to north- Palk Bay, Mahim Bay, Gulf of Khambat, Gulf of Katch.
24. Leaching is the maximum in which of the following type of soil?
[A] Desert soil
[B] Laterite soil
[C] Red soil
[D] Regur soil
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Correct Answer: B [Laterite soil]
Notes:
Leaching (Loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation) is maximum in Laterite soil.
25. The alluvial soil covers what percent of the total area of India?
[A] 43.36%
[B] 32.15%
[C] 21.52%
[D] 15.25%
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Correct Answer: A [43.36%]
Notes:
The alluvial soil covers about 43.36% (143.1 million sq. km.) of the total area of India. It mainly occurs in the northern plain (Sutlej, Brahmaputra and Ganga plain).
26. India leads in the production of which of the following minerals in the world?
[A] Gypsum
[B] Iron ore
[C] Sheet mica
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Sheet mica]
Notes:
India leads in the production of Sheet mica in the world.
27. The largest share of the natural gas of India is consumed by which of the following production sector?
[A] Power generation
[B] Cooking gas
[C] Chemical fertilizer
[D] Automobile industry
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Correct Answer: C [Chemical fertilizer]
Notes:
The largest share of the natural gas of India is consumed by the Chemical fertilizer production sector (About 40%). For power generation and cooking, it is 30% and 10% respectively.
28. Which among the following states of India ranks first in terms of the total production of biogas?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The state of Maharashtra (11.90%) ranks first in terms of the total production of biogas. Maharashtra is followed by Gujarat.
29. What of the following are the chief cause of low yields of crops in India?
1. The small size of holdings
2. Traditional methods of farming
3. Mass illiteracy among farmers
4. Low level of farm mechanization
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: B [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Reasons for the low productivity in India:
The average size of land holdings is very small (< 2 hectares).
Inadequate use of technology.
Inadequate infrastructure and services.
Lack of proper government policy and irrigation facilities.
30. G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is situated in which of the following states?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is situated in Uttarakhand.
