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. Radhanagar Beach is situated in which of the following states/ union territories of India?
[A] Kerala
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andaman and Nicobar
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: C [Andaman and Nicobar]
Notes:
Radhanagar Beach is situated in Andaman and Nicobar island (Swaraj Dweep). Swaraj Dweep is located in the eastern side of South Andaman.
22. Thane Creek is located in which of the following coastal plain in India?
[A] Utkal Coast
[B] Malabar Coast
[C] Andhra Coast
[D] Konkan Coast
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Correct Answer: D [Konkan Coast]
Notes:
Thane Creek is located in the state of Maharashtra which is a part of the Konkan Coast. The city of Mumbai is isolated from the mainland of India by Thane Creek.
23. The Kathiawar Peninsula is separated from the south-eastern part of Gujarat by which of the following Gulfs/ Bays?
[A] Gulf of Katchh
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Gulf of Mannar
[D] Gulf of Aden
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Correct Answer: B [Gulf of Khambat]
Notes:
The Kathiawar Peninsula is separated from the south-eastern part of Gujarat by Gulf of Khambat. It is located in the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India, in Gujarat.
24. Which of the following rivers flows from south to north direction?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Kaveri
[C] Son
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: C [Son]
Notes:
The Son ( 784 kilometers) originates near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and flows northwest before turning sharply eastward where it flows beside Kaimur Range. Its main tributaries are the Rihand and the North Koel.
25. Which of the following is an important river of the Indian desert?
[A] Narmada
[B] Jhelum
[C] Tapi
[D] Luni
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Correct Answer: D [Luni]
Notes:
The Luni river (495 km) originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near Ajmer (Rajasthan) and ends in the marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
26. Which among the following rivers is/ are located in the borderline of India and Nepal?
1. Kali
2. Mechi
3. Sankosh
4. Jaldhaka
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 2]
Notes:
Kali river is located on the western side of the Indo Nepal border and Mechi river is located on the western side of the Indo Nepal border.
27. South-West Monsoon reaches Kerala in which of the following time of the months?
[A] First weak of July
[B] Mid-July
[C] Last June
[D] End of May
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Correct Answer: D [End of May]
Notes:
The southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala in the last (3-4) days of May.
28. Which among the following statements about El-Nino are correct?
1. El-Nino is a warm ocean current
2. Western Indian Ocean became warm due to the effect of El-Nino
3. It weakens the summer westerly over the Indian Ocean
4. The wind direction reverses the shifting of the circulatory system occurs towards the east
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: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
El-Nino is a warm ocean current along the Peru coast. Western Indian Ocean became warm due to the effect of El-Nino. It weakens the summer westerly over the Indian Ocean. he winds direction reverses the shifting of the circulatory system that occurs towards the east.
29. Which of the following soil needs little irrigation as it has the feature retaining soil moisture?
[A] Red soil
[B] Alluvial soil
[C] Black soil
[D] Laterite soil
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Correct Answer: C [Black soil]
Notes:
Black soil is formed by Solid fication of lava spread over large areas during the time of volcanic activity in the deccan plateau. Being rich in iron and nitrogen it is Suitable for cotton and groundnuts.
30. Which of the following type of soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture?
[A] Laterite soil
[B] Alluvial soil
[C] Black soil
[D] Red soil
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Correct Answer: C [Black soil]
Notes:
Black soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture.
