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 place located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is known as which of the following?
[A] Badrinath
[B] Rishikesh
[C] Devprayag
[D] Rudraprayag
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Correct Answer: C [Devprayag]
Notes:
Devprayag is located in the state of Uttarakhand. Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet near this place and and take the name Ganga.
22. Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini are tributaries of which of the following river?
[A] Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Kaveri
[D] Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: C [Kaveri]
Notes:
The name of the tributaries of the Kaveri river are Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini.
23. Which of the following rivers has the largest basin in India?
[A] Godavari
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Ganga
[D] Indus
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Correct Answer: C [Ganga]
Notes:
The Ganga river has the largest basin in India. It has an area of 861,404 sq. km. of area. It is an important and international river in India. It is originated from the Gaumukh of Gangotri glacier.
24. Duduma waterfalls is situated across which of the following river?
[A] Indravati
[B] Sharavati
[C] Machhkund
[D] Mandovi
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Correct Answer: C [Machhkund]
Notes:
Duduma waterfalls is situated across the Machhkund river and in the border of Koraput of Odisha and Visakhapatnam of Andhra Pradesh.
25. Which of the following is the correct time phase of the retreating monsoon season?
[A] December to March
[B] March to May
[C] June to September
[D] October to December
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Correct Answer: D [October to December]
Notes:
Southwest monsoon enters into the Indian mainland in the month of June. June to September is the rainy season in India. October to December is the time phase of the retreating monsoon season.
26. Which among the following type of soil is internationally known as Tropical Chernozems?
[A] Alluvial Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Black Soil
[D] Desert Soil
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Correct Answer: C [Black Soil]
Notes:
Black Soil or Regur is internationally known as Tropical Chernozems. It is the third-largest soil group of India (15% of the total area of India).
27. The diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat mainly due to which of the following reason?
[A] Jhum cultivation
[B] Modern method of agriculture
[C] Insensitivity to our environment
[D] Commercial agriculture
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Correct Answer: C [Insensitivity to our environment]
Notes:
Insensitivity to our environment is the main reason for the diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat.
28. Community forestry are practiced in which among the following states of India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Haryana
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Community forestry is the process of raising the trees on community land. India ranks second after China in terms of practicing the Community forestry. It is found in the state of Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh etc.
29. As per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) what percent of the total geographical area of India is covered with forest and tree?
[A] 21.67%
[B] 24.56%
[C] 29.15%
[D] 33.12%
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Correct Answer: B [24.56%]
Notes:
As per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 24.56% of the total geographical area of India is covered with forest and tree (8,07,276 sq. km.). The tree cover of the country is 2.89% of the total geographical area.
30. Turamdih of Jharkhand is famous for which of the following mineral deposit?
[A] Diamond
[B] Bauxite
[C] Copper
[D] Uranium
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Correct Answer: D [Uranium]
Notes:
Turamdih (Situated to the west of Jaduguda) of Jharkhand is famous for its Uranium deposit.
