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 statements about Nathu La Pass is/ are correct?
1. It links Sikkim with Tibet
2. It was the main artery of the ancient Silk Route
3. It was reopened in the year 2006
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Nathu La mountain pass connects the Indian state of Sikkim with Tibet. The pass, at 4,310 m (14,140 ft) height, forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. The meaning of Nathu is “listening ears” and La means “pass” in Tibetan. Only citizens of India are allowed to visit the pass after obtaining a permit.
22. Which of the following passes connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa?
[A] Bom Di La
[B] Diphu Pass
[C] Pangsan Pass
[D] Dihang Pass
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Correct Answer: A [Bom Di La]
Notes:
Bom Di La pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa (Tibet). It is located at the elevation of 4,600 meters.
23. 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.
24. Chail hill station is located in which of the following states of India?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Chail hill station is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The main attractions of this place are beautiful forests, Palace of the Maharaja of Patiala, cricket ground (One of the world’s highest cricket ground), polo ground.
25. Which among the following about the Kullu hill station is/ are correct?
1. It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh
2. River Beas flows beside Kullu valley
3. Its position is between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan Ranges
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:
Kullu hill station is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. River Beas flows beside Kullu valley. Its position is between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan Ranges.
26. Which of the following hill stations is named after the Hindu goddess, Shyamala Devi?
[A] Manali
[B] Kullu
[C] Shimla
[D] Saputara
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Correct Answer: C [Shimla]
Notes:
Shima hill station is named after the Hindu goddess, Shyamala Devi. It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
27. Mahatma Gandhi compared which of the following hill stations as the ‘Switzerland of India’?
[A] Berinag
[B] Chaukori
[C] Kausani
[D] Ranikhet
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Correct Answer: C [Kausani]
Notes:
Kausani hill station is located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. Mahatma Gandhi compared Kausani hill station as the ‘Switzerland of India’.
28. Arrange the following from North to South direction:
1. Coco channel
2. Little Andaman
3. Narcondam Island
4. Barren Island
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 4, 2, 3
[B] 1, 3, 4, 2
[C] 1, 2, 3, 4
[D] 1, 3, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 4, 2]
Notes:
North to South direction- Coco channel, Narcondam Island, Barren Island, Little Andaman
29. Which of the following union territory of India has the highest mangrove cover?
[A] Daman and Diu
[B] Andaman and Nicobar
[C] Puducherry
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: B [Andaman and Nicobar]
Notes:
The highest mangrove cover among the union territories is found in Andaman and Nicobar island (12.39%). It also ranked third in India considering the states and union territories together.
30. Chitra Pournami festival is a famous festival in which of the following beaches of Tamil Nadu?
[A] Marina Beach
[B] Edward Elliot’s Beach
[C] Silver Beach
[D] Poompuhar beach
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Correct Answer: D [Poompuhar beach]
Notes:
Poompuhar beach is located in the state of Tamil Nadu along the Bay of Bengal. Chitra Pournami festival is a famous festival which is celebrated in this beach.
