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 one from the following cities is at the highest altitude above mean sea level? (UPSC Prelims 2003)
[A] Bangalore
[B] Delhi
[C] Jodhpur
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: A [Bangalore]
Notes:
Bangalore is the city which is 937 metres above sea level, Delhi is 218 metres sea level, Jodhpur is 230 metres and Nagpur is 247.5 metres above the sea level.
22. Which among the following states of India shared its boundary with Myanmar?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Nagaland
3. Manipur
4. Tripura
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 states of India which shared its boundary with Myanmar- Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram.
23. Himalayan mountain system originated from which of the following geosynclines?
[A] Tethys geosynclines
[B] Ural geosyncline
[C] Rocky geosyncline
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Tethys geosynclines]
Notes:
Himalayan mountain system originated from Tethys geosynclines.
24. What is the name for the fertile tracts in the plains of Rajasthan?
[A] Dhaya
[B] Chars
[C] Rohi
[D] Ghaggar
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Correct Answer: C [Rohi]
Notes:
The eastern part of the Thar desert up to the Aravalli Range is a semi-arid plain known as Rajasthan Bagar. It is drained by numerous short seasonal streams originating from the Aravalli range. These streams form fertile patches, referred to as “Rohi”. This geographical feature highlights the diversity in the desert landscape of Rajasthan and its ability to support agriculture despite challenging climatic conditions.
25. Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas is a part of which of the following?
[A] Shiwalik Himalaya
[B] Lesser Himalaya
[C] Central Himalaya
[D] Trans Himalaya
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Correct Answer: B [Lesser Himalaya]
Notes:
Pir Panjal Range is a part of the lesser Himalayan region. It includes Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Kashmir.
26. Which of the following parts of the Himalayas is located between Teesta and Brahmaputra rivers?
[A] The Himadri Himalaya
[B] The Eastern Himalaya
[C] The Kumayun Himalaya
[D] The Central Himalaya
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Correct Answer: B [The Eastern Himalaya]
Notes:
The Eastern Himalaya is located between Teesta and Brahmaputra rivers. It has a distance cover of about 700 kilometers.
27. Which of the following glaciers is located in the Lahul Spiti region?
[A] Diamir
[B] Rupal
[C] Sonapani
[D] Zemu
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Correct Answer: C [Sonapani]
Notes:
Sonapani glacier is located in the Lahul Spiti region. The length of the glacier is 15 kilometers.
28. Arrange the following Hill ranges as per their geological periods:
1. Deccan plateau
2. Himalayas
3. Eastern Ghat
4. Aravalli
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 4, 3, 1, 2
[C] 4, 1, 2, 3
[D] 4, 2, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: B [4, 3, 1, 2]
Notes:
The correct order of the Hill ranges as per their geological periods Aravalli, Eastern Ghats, Deccan Plateau, Himalayas.
29. Arrange the following mountain ranges of India from North to South:
- Aravalli Range
- Satpura Range
- Vindhyan Range
- Ajanta range
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 3, 1, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 2, 4]
Notes:
Starting from the North, the correct order of the mountain ranges is the Aravalli Range, followed by the Vindhyan Range, Satpura Range, and finally the Ajanta Range in the South.
30. Jogi matti hill station is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Jogi matti hill station is located in the Chitradurga district of the state of Karnataka. It is also a forest reserve.
