Indian Geography MCQs
Q 1.Which range does Indus river originates from?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Northern slopes of Kailash Range]
Notes: The Indus originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. It follows a north-westerly course through Tibet. It enters Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir.
Notes: The Indus originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. It follows a north-westerly course through Tibet. It enters Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir.
Q 2.The Rangpo-Sivok Railway line, connects which among the following two states of India?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Sikkim – West Bengal]
Notes: The Rangpo-Sivok Railway line connects Sikkim and West Bengal. This railway project aims to enhance connectivity to Sikkim, which is a landlocked state, and is crucial for economic development and tourism. The line is part of India’s broader initiative to improve infrastructure in the northeastern region, which has historically faced connectivity challenges.
Notes: The Rangpo-Sivok Railway line connects Sikkim and West Bengal. This railway project aims to enhance connectivity to Sikkim, which is a landlocked state, and is crucial for economic development and tourism. The line is part of India’s broader initiative to improve infrastructure in the northeastern region, which has historically faced connectivity challenges.
Q 3.What natural phenomenon is the Indian Ocean characterized by a greater frequency of?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Cyclones]
Notes: The Indian Ocean is primarily characterized by a higher frequency of cyclones. These are large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. This region is particularly prone to cyclones during the period of late summer and early fall. These cyclones cause significant damage and loss of life in coastal communities especially in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
Notes: The Indian Ocean is primarily characterized by a higher frequency of cyclones. These are large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. This region is particularly prone to cyclones during the period of late summer and early fall. These cyclones cause significant damage and loss of life in coastal communities especially in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
Q 4.Through which of the following pass the river Satluj enters India from Tibet?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Shipki La]
Notes: Shipki La, located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, is a mountain pass and border post on India-China border. The river Sutlej (called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet) enters India near this pass.
Notes: Shipki La, located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, is a mountain pass and border post on India-China border. The river Sutlej (called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet) enters India near this pass.
Q 5.Which among the following is not correctly matched?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Marari Beach – Goa]
Notes: Marari Beach is in Kerala
Notes: Marari Beach is in Kerala
Q 6.Which of the following Monsoons account for most of the rainfall in India?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [South West Monsoon]
Notes: The southwestern summer monsoons occur from July through September. Most of the rainfall in India, particularly, North, West and East, occurs due to South West Monsoon.
Notes: The southwestern summer monsoons occur from July through September. Most of the rainfall in India, particularly, North, West and East, occurs due to South West Monsoon.
Q 7.Pagladia Dam Project is located in which state?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Assam]
Notes: Pagladia Dam is a multipurpose project constructed over Pagladiya River, a tributary of Brahmaputra, in Nalbari District of Assam.
Notes: Pagladia Dam is a multipurpose project constructed over Pagladiya River, a tributary of Brahmaputra, in Nalbari District of Assam.
Q 8.How many states of India share its border with Bhutan?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [4]
Notes: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal & Sikkim
Notes: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal & Sikkim
Q 9.Which of the following state is home to the Jawai forests that has been given Conservation Reserve staus??
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Rajasthan]
Notes: Jawai Bandh Conservation Reserve is located near Udaipur in Rajasthan. The reserve is known for Leopards.
Notes: Jawai Bandh Conservation Reserve is located near Udaipur in Rajasthan. The reserve is known for Leopards.
Q 10.‘Handi Khoh’ a grand gorge with a 300 feet towering cliff is located at which place of Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Panchmari ]
Notes: ‘Handi Khoh’ a grand gorge with a 300 feet towering cliff is located at Panchmari in Hoshangabad District.
Notes: ‘Handi Khoh’ a grand gorge with a 300 feet towering cliff is located at Panchmari in Hoshangabad District.
Q 11.Which of the following is the principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Salinity and water-logging]
Notes: The principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana is Salinity and water logging. The area is totally damaged due to salinization of sub soil water and did not allow any plant to grow.
Notes: The principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana is Salinity and water logging. The area is totally damaged due to salinization of sub soil water and did not allow any plant to grow.
Q 12.Which of the following is the correct pair of stretching of India from North to South and from East to West in kilometers?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [3214-2933]
Notes: North to South stretching of India is 3,214 km and from East to West stretching of India is 2,933.
Notes: North to South stretching of India is 3,214 km and from East to West stretching of India is 2,933.
Q 13.Which among the following places of India are covered under the seismic zone IV?1. Jammu & Kashmir2. Delhi3. Bihar4. Indo Gangetic plainChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: Correct Answer:D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes: Seismic zone IV is a high damage risk zone. The areas under the zones are Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Bihar and the Indo Gangetic plain.
Notes: Seismic zone IV is a high damage risk zone. The areas under the zones are Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Bihar and the Indo Gangetic plain.
Q 14.The natural dam Allah Bund was created by which of the following earthquakes of India?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Rann of Kutch earthquake 1819]
Notes: The natural dam Allah Bund (“Dam of God”) was created during the Rann of Kutch earthquake in 1819 across the Puran river.
Notes: The natural dam Allah Bund (“Dam of God”) was created during the Rann of Kutch earthquake in 1819 across the Puran river.
Q 15.Which of the following was the main reason for the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami 2004?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Rupture between the Burma Plate and the Indian Plate]
Notes: The main reason for the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami 2004 was the rupture between the Burma Plate and the Indian Plate.
Notes: The main reason for the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami 2004 was the rupture between the Burma Plate and the Indian Plate.
Q 16.Arrange the following volcanic island of India from North to South1. Barren Island2. Baratang Island3. Narcondam IslandChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: Correct Answer:B [3, 1, 2]
Notes: Correct order from North to South- Narcondam Island, Barren Island, Baratang Island.
Notes: Correct order from North to South- Narcondam Island, Barren Island, Baratang Island.
Q 17.Arrange the following glaciers from east to west1. Siachin2. Gangotri3. Bara Shigri4. RathongChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: Correct Answer:B [4, 2, 3, 1]
Notes: Correct order from east to West- Rathong Glacier (Sikkim), Gangotri Glacier (Uttarakhand), Bara Shigri Glacier (Himachal Pradesh), Siachin Glacier (Jammu & Kashmir).
Notes: Correct order from east to West- Rathong Glacier (Sikkim), Gangotri Glacier (Uttarakhand), Bara Shigri Glacier (Himachal Pradesh), Siachin Glacier (Jammu & Kashmir).
Q 18.The mud volcano of Baratang island locally known as by which of the following names?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Jalki]
Notes: The mud volcano of Baratang island locally known as Jalki. It is the only mud volcano of India.
Notes: The mud volcano of Baratang island locally known as Jalki. It is the only mud volcano of India.
Q 19.The distribution mangrove is mainly found in which of the following part of the Andaman Nicobar group of islands?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [North Andaman]
Notes: The distribution mangrove is mainly found in the North Andaman Island. The total area of Andaman island under mangrove cover is 612 sq.km. and in the Nicobar group of islands, it is 3 sq. km.
Notes: The distribution mangrove is mainly found in the North Andaman Island. The total area of Andaman island under mangrove cover is 612 sq.km. and in the Nicobar group of islands, it is 3 sq. km.
Q 20.Which of the following beaches of Kerala was rated as one of the top five Hammock Beach in the world?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Marari Beach]
Notes: Marari beach is located in Alappuzha District of Kerala. It was rated as one of the top five Hammock Beach in the world.
Notes: Marari beach is located in Alappuzha District of Kerala. It was rated as one of the top five Hammock Beach in the world.
Q 21.Which among the following about the Deccan plateau are correct?1. The average elevation of this plateau is about 600 meters2. The slope of this plateau is from west to east3. it has a rectangular shape4. It is located between eastern ghat and western ghat rangeChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: Correct Answer:C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes: The Deccan plateau is located between eastern ghat and western ghat range. it has a triangular shape. The slope of this plateau is from west to east and that is why most of the rivers of this region are east flowing. The average elevation of this plateau is about 600 meters.
Notes: The Deccan plateau is located between eastern ghat and western ghat range. it has a triangular shape. The slope of this plateau is from west to east and that is why most of the rivers of this region are east flowing. The average elevation of this plateau is about 600 meters.
Q 22.The term Peneplain is related to which of the following?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [River]
Notes: A low-relief plain which represents the final stage of fluvial erosion or erosion due to the river during times of extended tectonic stability.
Notes: A low-relief plain which represents the final stage of fluvial erosion or erosion due to the river during times of extended tectonic stability.
Q 23.The soil of Kerala is rich in which of the following type of soils?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Laterite Soil]
Notes: The soil of Kerala is rich in Laterite soil (rich in iron and aluminum).
Notes: The soil of Kerala is rich in Laterite soil (rich in iron and aluminum).
Q 24.Which among the following statements are correct?1. National parks are a special category of protected areas of land and sea coasts where people are an integral part of the system2. Sanctuaries are concerned with the conservation of particular species3. Biosphere reserves are connected with the habitat of a particular wild animalChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: Correct Answer:A [2 only]
Notes: A national park is used for conservation purposes. The biosphere is termed as the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships, including their interaction with the elements of the lithosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
Notes: A national park is used for conservation purposes. The biosphere is termed as the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships, including their interaction with the elements of the lithosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
Q 25.Which of the following national parks is situated near Chamoli?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Nanda Devi National Park]
Notes: Nanda Devi National Park is situated near Chamoli (Uttarakhand). It is situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7,816 m).
Notes: Nanda Devi National Park is situated near Chamoli (Uttarakhand). It is situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7,816 m).
Q 26.Which of the following is true about the forests categorized as ‘Reserve Forests’?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Prohibits all activities unless permitted]
Notes: Inside a ‘Reserve Forests’ all activities are prohibited unless permitted.
Notes: Inside a ‘Reserve Forests’ all activities are prohibited unless permitted.
Q 27.Which among the following dam was/ were constructed under the DVC project?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [All of the above]
Notes: After setting up DVC in 1948, seven dams were constructed viz, Tilaiya, Maithon, Panchet, Balpahari, Konar, Bokaro, Aiyar.
Notes: After setting up DVC in 1948, seven dams were constructed viz, Tilaiya, Maithon, Panchet, Balpahari, Konar, Bokaro, Aiyar.
Q 28.Which of the following is the correct sequence of the nuclear power plants of India in the increasing order of their installed power generation capacity?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Narora-Kaiga-Rawatbhata-Tarapur]
Notes: The correct order- Narora-Kaiga-Rawatbhata-Tarapur.
Notes: The correct order- Narora-Kaiga-Rawatbhata-Tarapur.
Q 29.Which among the following states of India ranks first in terms of the total production of biogas?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Maharashtra]
Notes: The state of Maharashtra (11.90%) ranks first in terms of the total production of biogas. Maharashtra is followed by Gujarat.
Notes: The state of Maharashtra (11.90%) ranks first in terms of the total production of biogas. Maharashtra is followed by Gujarat.
Q 30.Monoculture is a distinct characteristic of which of the following?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Commercial grain farming]
Notes: Monoculture (The agricultural practice of producing or growing a single crop over a wide area and for a large number of consecutive years) is a distinct characteristic of commercial grain farming.
Notes: Monoculture (The agricultural practice of producing or growing a single crop over a wide area and for a large number of consecutive years) is a distinct characteristic of commercial grain farming.
Q 31.The diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat mainly due to which of the following reason?
Answer: 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.
Notes: Insensitivity to our environment is the main reason for the diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat.
Q 32.Ib valley coalfield is located in which of the following states of India?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Odisha]
Notes: Ib valley coalfield is located in the state of Odisha beside Ib river (A tributary of Mahanadi). A total of 22.3 billion tonnes of coal is reserved in this place.
Notes: Ib valley coalfield is located in the state of Odisha beside Ib river (A tributary of Mahanadi). A total of 22.3 billion tonnes of coal is reserved in this place.
Q 33.Which of the following is a type of energy which comes from fossil?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Petroleum]
Notes: Fossil energy sources are oil, coal and petroleum. They are non-renewable resources.
Notes: Fossil energy sources are oil, coal and petroleum. They are non-renewable resources.
Q 34.Nuclear Power Corporation of India was established in which of the following year?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [1987]
Notes: Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) was established in the year 1987. The headquarter of NPCIL is located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Notes: Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) was established in the year 1987. The headquarter of NPCIL is located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Q 35.Which of the following is the example of subsistence farming?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Shifting cultivation]
Notes: Subsistence farming is a type of farming in which nearly all of the crops are used to maintain the farmer and the farmer’s family, leaving little, if any, for trading. Shifting cultivation is an example of subsistence farming.
Notes: Subsistence farming is a type of farming in which nearly all of the crops are used to maintain the farmer and the farmer’s family, leaving little, if any, for trading. Shifting cultivation is an example of subsistence farming.
Q 36.Which one of the following cities is known as the ‘Pearl City’?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Tuticorin]
Notes: Pearl fishing is carried out in the town of Tuticorin. So it is known as the ‘Pearl City’.
Notes: Pearl fishing is carried out in the town of Tuticorin. So it is known as the ‘Pearl City’.
Q 37.Which of the following is the first National Waterway in India with 24-hour navigation facilities?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [NW-3]
Notes: NW-3 is the first National Waterway in India with 24-hour navigation facilities. It connects Kollam to Kozhikode. It has a total length of 205 kilometers.
Notes: NW-3 is the first National Waterway in India with 24-hour navigation facilities. It connects Kollam to Kozhikode. It has a total length of 205 kilometers.
Q 38.National Waterways 4 connects which of the following places of India?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Kakinada-Puducherry]
Notes: National Waterways 4 connects Kakinada-Puducherry. It has a total length of 1,095 kilometers. It runs along the Coromandal Coast.
Notes: National Waterways 4 connects Kakinada-Puducherry. It has a total length of 1,095 kilometers. It runs along the Coromandal Coast.
Q 39.While calculating the Child Sex ratio which of the following age group is taken into account?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [0-6 years]
Notes: The Child Sex Ratio is the number of females per thousand males in the age group of 0–6 years. As per the Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration in India is 919.
Notes: The Child Sex Ratio is the number of females per thousand males in the age group of 0–6 years. As per the Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration in India is 919.
Q 40.The Shompens are the vulnerable tribal group of which of the following states?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Andaman and Nicobar]
Notes: The Shompens are the vulnerable tribal group of Great Nicobar Island.
Notes: The Shompens are the vulnerable tribal group of Great Nicobar Island.
Q 41.In India, there are many coal fields found in ______:
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Damodar Valley]
Notes: The Damodar valley is rich in coal. It is considered as the prime centre of coking coal in the country. The important coalfields in the basin are Jharia, Raniganj, West Bokaro, East Bokaro, Ramgarh, South Karanpura and North Karanpura.
Notes: The Damodar valley is rich in coal. It is considered as the prime centre of coking coal in the country. The important coalfields in the basin are Jharia, Raniganj, West Bokaro, East Bokaro, Ramgarh, South Karanpura and North Karanpura.
Q 42.Loktak is a _____:
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Lake]
Notes: Loktak Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake (ancient supervolcanic caldera) in India. It is a pulsating lake, with surface area varying from 250 sq km to 500 sq km during rainy season with a typical area of 287 sq km. The lake is located at Moirang in Manipur state, India. Known for its floating circular swamps, which are called phumdis in the local tongue, the lake invites tourists from far and wide for its ethereal beauty.
Notes: Loktak Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake (ancient supervolcanic caldera) in India. It is a pulsating lake, with surface area varying from 250 sq km to 500 sq km during rainy season with a typical area of 287 sq km. The lake is located at Moirang in Manipur state, India. Known for its floating circular swamps, which are called phumdis in the local tongue, the lake invites tourists from far and wide for its ethereal beauty.
Q 43.The pass located in Himachal Pradesh is ______:
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Shipkila]
Notes: Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post on the India-China border. The river Sutlej enters India through this pass. It is located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, and Tibet Autonomous Region in People’s Republic of China. The pass is India’s third border post for trade with China after Nathu La in Sikkim, and Lipulekh in Uttarakhand. The pass is close to town of Khab.
Notes: Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post on the India-China border. The river Sutlej enters India through this pass. It is located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, and Tibet Autonomous Region in People’s Republic of China. The pass is India’s third border post for trade with China after Nathu La in Sikkim, and Lipulekh in Uttarakhand. The pass is close to town of Khab.
Q 44.Which mountains are on Indias eastern border with Myanmar?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Purvanchal]
Notes: The Purvanchal Mountains, or Eastern Mountains, is a sub-mountain range of the Himalayas on India’s eastern border with Myanmar. The range is an eastern extension of the Himalayan Range System, in north eastern India. It bends sharply to the south beyond the Dihang River gorge, and spreads along the eastern boundary of India with Myanmar. The Purvanchal range includes the Patkai, Barail range, Manipur, Mizoram Mizo and Naga Hills.
Notes: The Purvanchal Mountains, or Eastern Mountains, is a sub-mountain range of the Himalayas on India’s eastern border with Myanmar. The range is an eastern extension of the Himalayan Range System, in north eastern India. It bends sharply to the south beyond the Dihang River gorge, and spreads along the eastern boundary of India with Myanmar. The Purvanchal range includes the Patkai, Barail range, Manipur, Mizoram Mizo and Naga Hills.
Q 45.The Kulu Valley is situated between _____:
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Ladakh and Pirpanjal]
Notes: Kullu valley is situated between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan range. It connects with the Lahul and Spiti valleys via Rohtang Pass.
Notes: Kullu valley is situated between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan range. It connects with the Lahul and Spiti valleys via Rohtang Pass.
Q 46.In annular pattern, rivers flow ______:
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Like a ring]
Notes: Rivers in “Annular” pattern flow in like a ring. Over circular underground rock structures such as batholiths, the drainage network may develop into a series of concentric rings. In this pattern streams take roughly circular or concentric path along weak rock belt resembling ring like pattern. Example – The Amarkantak Plateau.
Notes: Rivers in “Annular” pattern flow in like a ring. Over circular underground rock structures such as batholiths, the drainage network may develop into a series of concentric rings. In this pattern streams take roughly circular or concentric path along weak rock belt resembling ring like pattern. Example – The Amarkantak Plateau.
Q 47.The Greater Himalayas is otherwise called as ______:
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Himadri]
Notes: The Himalayas is divided into three major geographical entities, the Himadri (greater Himalaya), Himanchal (lesser Himalaya) and the Siwaliks (outer Himalaya) . These divisions extend almost uninterrupted throughout its length and are separated by major geological fault lines.
Notes: The Himalayas is divided into three major geographical entities, the Himadri (greater Himalaya), Himanchal (lesser Himalaya) and the Siwaliks (outer Himalaya) . These divisions extend almost uninterrupted throughout its length and are separated by major geological fault lines.
Q 48.The largest producer of Lignite in India is ______:
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes: State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K, Kerala, and West Bengal . About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
Notes: State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K, Kerala, and West Bengal . About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
Q 49.Which among the following Indian river flows westwards and falls into Arabian sea?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Narmada]
Notes: Narmada is one of only three major rivers in peninsular India that run from east to west, along with the Tapti River and the Mahi River. It flows in a rift valley between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges and drains into the Arabian Sea west of Bharuch city of Gujarat.
Notes: Narmada is one of only three major rivers in peninsular India that run from east to west, along with the Tapti River and the Mahi River. It flows in a rift valley between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges and drains into the Arabian Sea west of Bharuch city of Gujarat.
Q 50.As per Koeppen’s Climatic classification scheme, Arunachal Pradesh has been assigned what type of climate?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Dfc]
Notes: Koeppen based his scheme of Climatic classification on monthly values of temperature and precipitation. Arunachal Pradesh has Dfc (Cold humid winter with short summer) type of climate.
Notes: Koeppen based his scheme of Climatic classification on monthly values of temperature and precipitation. Arunachal Pradesh has Dfc (Cold humid winter with short summer) type of climate.