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. Consider the following statements regarding the eastern coast of India:
- It is formed by emergence
- The eastern coast faces most of the cyclonic storms
- It is located on the Bay of Bengal
- Rainfall is comparatively low
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Eastern coast of India is indeed bordered by the Bay of Bengal. It is characterized by emerging landforms. The region frequently encounters cyclonic storms and generally experiences low rainfall except during the Northeast monsoon.
22. Which of the following is the highest waterfall of the Chotanagpur plateau?
[A] Dassam Falls
[B] Jonha Falls
[C] Lodh Falls
[D] Usri Falls
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Correct Answer: C [Lodh Falls]
Notes:
The highest waterfall of the Chotanagpur plateau is Lodh Falls (Burha River). It is located in the Latehar district of the Palamu division of Jharkhand.
23. Marwar plateau lies which side of the Aravalli hill range?
[A] South-west
[B] South-east
[C] North-west
[D] North-East
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Correct Answer: C [North-west]
Notes:
Marwar plateau lies to the north-western side of the Aravalli hill range (southwestern Rajasthan). Some parts of it lie in the Thar desert.
24. Arrange the following tributaries of the Brahmaputra river from West to East
1. Lohit
2. Subansiri
3. Tista
4. Dibang
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 3, 2, 1, 4
[C] 3, 1, 2, 4
[D] 1, 4, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: B [3, 2, 1, 4]
Notes:
The Teesta River (309 km) flowing through the Indian state of Sikkim. The Subansiri River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet. Lohit River is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a tributary to the Brahmaputra River. Dibang River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra that flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
25. Which one of the following rivers drains into the Arabian Sea?
[A] Indravati
[B] Narmada
[C] Godavari
[D] Cauvery
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Correct Answer: B [Narmada]
Notes:
The Narmada river drains into the Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea).
26. Arrange the following tributaries of river Indus from North to South
1. Sutlej
2. Ravi
3. Jhelum
4. Chenab
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 4, 3, 2
[C] 3, 4, 2, 1
[D] 3, 2, 4, 1
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Correct Answer: C [3, 4, 2, 1]
Notes:
The Indus River originates from the Mansarovar Lake in the Tibetan plateau. Its tributaries from North to South Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
27. Which among the west-flowing rivers flow between two mountain ranges?
[A] Sharavati
[B] Mahi
[C] Narmada
[D] Sabarmati
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Correct Answer: C [Narmada]
Notes:
Narmada river flows between Satpura and Vindhya.
28. Which of the following river feeds the Wular lake?
[A] Chenab
[B] Jhelum
[C] Beas
[D] Sutlej
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Correct Answer: B [Jhelum]
Notes:
Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake of India. It is situated in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is fed by the river Jhelum.
29. 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.
30. As per the national forest policy of 1952, what percent of the geographical area should be under forest cover?
[A] 33%
[B] 25%
[C] 18%
[D] 13%
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Correct Answer: A [33%]
Notes:
As per the national forest policy of 1952, 33% of the total geographical area should be under forest cover to maintain the ecological balance.
