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 of the following state of India touches maximum state boundaries?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shared its boundary with nine states i.e, Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi.
22. Ananthagiri Hills is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Ananthagiri Hills is located in the state of Telangana. Hussain Sagar and Himayathsagar receive water that flows from the hill.
23. Deomali is the highest point of which of the following states of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
Deomali (1,672 meters) is the highest point of Odisha. It is located in the Koraput district of Odisha.
24. Which of the following regions is the largest cold desert stretch in India?
[A] Eastern Himalayan region
[B] Western Himalayan region
[C] North-East Himalayan region
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Western Himalayan region]
Notes:
Cold deserts are situated in high elevation in the rainshadow area of mountain range, Extremely cold winters, moderately hot summers, and arid or semi-arid conditions are found in those regions. Western Himalayan region is the largest cold desert stretch in 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. Arrange the following states and Union territories of India as per the descending order of the total mangrove cover
1. West Bengal
2. Andaman and Nicobar
3. Gujarat
4. Andhra Pradesh
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, 2, 1, 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 2, 4]
Notes:
The correct descending order- West Bengal (42.45%), Gujarat (23.66%), Andaman and Nicobar (12.39%), Andhra Pradesh
27. How many states of India have a coastline?
[A] 6
[B] 8
[C] 9
[D] 11
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Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
A total number of nine states in India has a coastline. The name of the states are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.
28. The Meghalaya Plateau is detached from the Indian peninsula by which of the following?
[A] Great Boundary Fault
[B] Himalayan Frontal Fault
[C] Goranghat gap
[D] Malda Gap
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Correct Answer: D [Malda Gap]
Notes:
The Meghalaya Plateau is detached from the Indian peninsula by Malda Gap. It was formed by down-faulting.
29. Which among the following river flows in rift valley?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Kaveri
[C] Son
[D] Tapti
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Correct Answer: D [Tapti]
Notes:
The Tapti River flows between the Godavari and Narmada Rivers. The river flows in rift valley.
30. Which among the following is/ are the reason for which the rivers of the western Sahyadris do not make delta?
1. The discharge of water is heavy
2. Most of the dams are created
3. The narrow width of the coastal plain
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: B [1 & 3]
Notes:
The rivers of the western Sahyadris do not make delta because the discharge of water is heavy and the width of the coastal plain is narrow.
