Indian Geography Questions(MCQs) for UPSC, OPSC,State EXAM and SSC Examinations
Indian Geography Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Quiz for State and UPSC Civil Services Examinations.
Objective Questions on Indian Geography for competitive examinations.
1.Almatti Dam is on which of the following rivers?
Correct Answer: A [ Krishna ]
Notes:
The Almatti Dam is a dam project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India which was completed in 2005.
The Almatti Dam is a dam project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India which was completed in 2005.
2.India shares land borders with how many countries?
Correct Answer: B [Seven]
Notes:
India has 15,106.7 Km of land border and a coastline of 7,516.6 Km including island territories. India shares land borders with seven neighbouring countries viz. Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan and Afghanistan. We note here that since India claims all of Kashmir including PoK, India technically considers itself to have a 106 km border with Afghanistan. However, in fact, this border passes through Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan in Kashmir and the Wakhan Corridor on the Afghan side. The borders length of India with neighbouring countries as per Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India is as follows:
India has 15,106.7 Km of land border and a coastline of 7,516.6 Km including island territories. India shares land borders with seven neighbouring countries viz. Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan and Afghanistan. We note here that since India claims all of Kashmir including PoK, India technically considers itself to have a 106 km border with Afghanistan. However, in fact, this border passes through Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan in Kashmir and the Wakhan Corridor on the Afghan side. The borders length of India with neighbouring countries as per Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India is as follows:
3.The Mathabhanga river is treated as an international border between which among the following countries ?
Correct Answer: B [India Bangladesh]
4.“Satmala Hills” are located in which among the following states?
Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Satmala hills runs across Nashik District in Maharashtra. They are an integral part of the Sahyadris range within Nashik.
Satmala hills runs across Nashik District in Maharashtra. They are an integral part of the Sahyadris range within Nashik.
5.Range that rises in eastern Gujarat state near the Arabian Sea coast, running east through Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to Chhattisgarh?
Correct Answer: D [Satpura Range ]
Notes:
The Satpura range parallels the Vindhya Range to the north, and these two east-west ranges divide Indian Subcontinent into the Indo-Gangetic plain of northern India and the Deccan Plateau of the south. Satpura range rises in eastern Gujarat state near the Arabian Sea coast, running east through the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to the east till Chhattisgarh.
The Narmada River originates from north-eastern end of Satpura & runs in the depression between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges, draining the northern slope of the Satpura range and southern slopes of Vindhyan range, running west towards the Arabian Sea.
The Tapti River originates from eastern-central part of Satpura, crosses the range in the center & further runs at the southern slopes of Satpura towards west meeting the Arabian Sea at Surat, draining central & the southern slopes of the Satpura Range.
Please note that Mount Dhupgarh or Dhoopgarh is the highest point in the Satpura Range and in Madhya Pradesh, India. Located near Pachmarhi, it has an elevation of 1,350 metres
The Satpura range parallels the Vindhya Range to the north, and these two east-west ranges divide Indian Subcontinent into the Indo-Gangetic plain of northern India and the Deccan Plateau of the south. Satpura range rises in eastern Gujarat state near the Arabian Sea coast, running east through the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to the east till Chhattisgarh.
The Narmada River originates from north-eastern end of Satpura & runs in the depression between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges, draining the northern slope of the Satpura range and southern slopes of Vindhyan range, running west towards the Arabian Sea.
The Tapti River originates from eastern-central part of Satpura, crosses the range in the center & further runs at the southern slopes of Satpura towards west meeting the Arabian Sea at Surat, draining central & the southern slopes of the Satpura Range.
Please note that Mount Dhupgarh or Dhoopgarh is the highest point in the Satpura Range and in Madhya Pradesh, India. Located near Pachmarhi, it has an elevation of 1,350 metres
6.The highest peak in the Western Ghats in India, highest point in South India, and also the highest point in India outside the Himalaya-Karakoram system is _________?
Correct Answer: A [Anamudi, Kerala]
7.The following hills are present where Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats meet ?
Correct Answer: C [Nilgiri Hills]
Notes:
Eastern and Western Ghats meet at Nilgiri Hills. This apart, the Biligiriranga Hills create a forested ecological corridor that connects the Eastern and Western Ghats.
Eastern and Western Ghats meet at Nilgiri Hills. This apart, the Biligiriranga Hills create a forested ecological corridor that connects the Eastern and Western Ghats.
8.Which among the following is not a western ghat river?
Correct Answer: D [Palar River]
9.Which among the following headstreams meets the Ganges in last ?
Correct Answer: D [Bhagirathi]
Notes:
10.Which of the following represents largest fraction of forest cover in India?
Correct Answer: B [Tropical moist Deciduous]
11.Which of the following states of India has the largest area?
Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan has the largest area (342,239 sq km).
Rajasthan has the largest area (342,239 sq km).
12.Which of the following regions are the resultant of Geosyncline Evolution?
Correct Answer: A [Northern mountains]
Notes:
The Northern Mountain regions are the resultant of Geosyncline Evolution.
The Northern Mountain regions are the resultant of Geosyncline Evolution.
13.The older alluvial plain above the level of the flood plains is known as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C [Bhangar]
Notes:
The older alluvial plain above the level of the flood plains is known as Bhangar. It contains Kankar (Calcium Carbonate).
The older alluvial plain above the level of the flood plains is known as Bhangar. It contains Kankar (Calcium Carbonate).
14.The foothills zone of Himalayas is known by which name?
Correct Answer: B [Siwalik]
Notes:
The foothills zone of Himalayas is known as Siwalik. It stretches from the Indus River to the Brahmaputra river with an average wide of 10-50 kilometers.
The foothills zone of Himalayas is known as Siwalik. It stretches from the Indus River to the Brahmaputra river with an average wide of 10-50 kilometers.
15.Which among the following matches of passes and the state they are situated in are correct?
1. Zoji La Pass– Jammu and Kashmir
2. Bara Lacha Pass– Himachal Pradesh
3. Niti Pass– Uttarakhand
4. Jelep La Pass– Sikkim
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1. Zoji La Pass– Jammu and Kashmir
2. Bara Lacha Pass– Himachal Pradesh
3. Niti Pass– Uttarakhand
4. Jelep La Pass– Sikkim
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Zoji La is a high mountain pass situated in Jammu and Kashmir, India between Srinagar and Leh. Bara-Lacha la pass, is a high mountain pass in the Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated along the Leh – Manali Highway. Jelep La (46 metres in length) is a high mountain pass situated between East Sikkim District, Sikkim, India and Tibet. It is on a route that connects Lhasa to India. Niti is a small village in Niti valley of Joshimath. Niti is the last village and outpost in Indo – Tibetan border in Chamoli district.
Zoji La is a high mountain pass situated in Jammu and Kashmir, India between Srinagar and Leh. Bara-Lacha la pass, is a high mountain pass in the Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated along the Leh – Manali Highway. Jelep La (46 metres in length) is a high mountain pass situated between East Sikkim District, Sikkim, India and Tibet. It is on a route that connects Lhasa to India. Niti is a small village in Niti valley of Joshimath. Niti is the last village and outpost in Indo – Tibetan border in Chamoli district.
16.Arrange the following mountain ranges of India from North to South
1. Aravalli Range
2. Satpura Range
3. Vindhyan Range
4. Ajanta range
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1. Aravalli Range
2. Satpura Range
3. Vindhyan Range
4. Ajanta range
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Correct Answer: C [1, 3, 2, 4]
Notes:
The correct order of the mountain ranges from north to south- Aravalli Range, Vindhyan Range, Satpura Range, Ajanta range.
The correct order of the mountain ranges from north to south- Aravalli Range, Vindhyan Range, Satpura Range, Ajanta range.
17.Which of the following hill stations is considered as the Ooty of Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B [Araku Valley]
Notes:
Araku Valley hill station is considered as the Ooty of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated in the Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.
Araku Valley hill station is considered as the Ooty of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated in the Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.
18.Which of the following is the northern most island of Nicobar island?
Correct Answer: B [Car Nicobar]
Notes:
The northern most island of Nicobar island is the Car Nicobar. Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands from each other.
The northern most island of Nicobar island is the Car Nicobar. Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands from each other.
19.Lakshadweep group of islands are separated from the Maldives by which of the following?
Correct Answer: A [8° Channel]
Notes:
Lakshadweep group of islands are separated from the Maldives by 8° Channel. 8° Channel is actually located between Minicoy (Lakshadweep) and Thuraakunu (Maldives).
Lakshadweep group of islands are separated from the Maldives by 8° Channel. 8° Channel is actually located between Minicoy (Lakshadweep) and Thuraakunu (Maldives).
20.Which among the following matches of islands and their location are correct?
1. Elephanta Island- Mumbai
2. St. Mary’s Islands- Karnataka
3. Dharmadam Island- Kerala
4. Piram Island- Gujarat
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1. Elephanta Island- Mumbai
2. St. Mary’s Islands- Karnataka
3. Dharmadam Island- Kerala
4. Piram Island- Gujarat
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Some of the islands of India and their correct location- Elephanta Island- Mumbai, St. Mary’s Islands- Karnataka, Dharmadam Island- Kerala, Piram Island- Gujarat.
Some of the islands of India and their correct location- Elephanta Island- Mumbai, St. Mary’s Islands- Karnataka, Dharmadam Island- Kerala, Piram Island- Gujarat.
21.Kayals are found in which of the following coastal plains of India?
Answer: B [Malabar Coast]
Notes:
Kayals are the type of shallow lagoons lying on the parallel to the coastal line. Kayals are found in Malabar coastal region.
Kayals are the type of shallow lagoons lying on the parallel to the coastal line. Kayals are found in Malabar coastal region.
22.How many states of India have a coastline?
Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
A total number of nine states in India has a coastline. The name of the states are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.
A total number of nine states in India has a coastline. The name of the states are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.
23.Marwar plateau lies which side of the Aravalli hill range?
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.
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.The northern upland of the Karnataka plateau is known as by which of the following name?
Correct Answer: B [Malnad]
Notes:
The northern upland of the Karnataka plateau is known as Malnad. The meaning of Malnad in Kannada is a hilly region. It is composed of granite and gneiss. It is covered with dense forests.
The northern upland of the Karnataka plateau is known as Malnad. The meaning of Malnad in Kannada is a hilly region. It is composed of granite and gneiss. It is covered with dense forests.
25.Which of the following Himalayan rivers does not originate from across the Himalayas?
Correct Answer: B [Ganga]
Notes:
The Ganges does not originate from across the Himalayas but from the Gangotri Glacier with the name of Bhagirathi.
The Ganges does not originate from across the Himalayas but from the Gangotri Glacier with the name of Bhagirathi.
26.At which of the following places the Ganga river bifurcates itself into Hugli and Padma river?
Correct Answer: B [Rajmahal Hill]
Notes:
The Ganga river enters West Bengal near the Rajmahal Hill and it bifurcates itself into Hugli and Padma river near Dhuliyan (Murshidabad district of West Bengal).
The Ganga river enters West Bengal near the Rajmahal Hill and it bifurcates itself into Hugli and Padma river near Dhuliyan (Murshidabad district of West Bengal).
27.Which among the following rivers creates estuary?
1. Mahi
2. Tapti
3. Pennar
4. Narmada
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1. Mahi
2. Tapti
3. Pennar
4. Narmada
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The river formed an estuary- Mahi, Tapti, Pennar, Narmada.
The river formed an estuary- Mahi, Tapti, Pennar, Narmada.
28.Which among the following is/ are the reason for which the rivers of the western Sahyadris do not make delta?
1. The discharge of water is heavy
2. Most of the dams are created
3. The narrow width of the coastal plain
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
2. Most of the dams are created
3. The narrow width of the coastal plain
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Correct Answer: B [1 & 3]
Notes:
The rivers of the western Sahyadris do not make delta because the discharge of water is heavy and the width of the coastal plain is narrow.
The rivers of the western Sahyadris do not make delta because the discharge of water is heavy and the width of the coastal plain is narrow.
29.What would be the influence on the weather conditions when in mid-winter a feeble high pressure develops over the North-Western part of India?
1. High and dry winds would blow outward from this high-pressure area.
2. The Northern plain would become cold.
3. Scorching winds (locally called loo) would blow during the day time.
4. There would be torrential rains brought by thunderstorms.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
1. High and dry winds would blow outward from this high-pressure area.
2. The Northern plain would become cold.
3. Scorching winds (locally called loo) would blow during the day time.
4. There would be torrential rains brought by thunderstorms.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
Correct Answer: B [1 & 2]
Notes:
During the time when mid-winter a feeble high pressure develops over the North-Western part of India, high and dry winds would blow outwards from this high-pressure area.
During the time when mid-winter a feeble high pressure develops over the North-Western part of India, high and dry winds would blow outwards from this high-pressure area.
30.As per Koppen’s classification of climate, which of the following is the suitable description of North-East India including North Bengal?
Correct Answer: D [Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg)]
Notes:
As per Koppen’s classification of climate, North East India including North Bengal has a Humid Subtropical type climate with dry winter.
As per Koppen’s classification of climate, North East India including North Bengal has a Humid Subtropical type climate with dry winter.
31.Which type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India?
32.Which of the following countries is not larger than India in terms of geographical area?
Correct Answer: D [Indonesia]
Notes:
In terms of area, India ranks seventh in the world after Russia, Canada, US, China, Australia and Brazil.
In terms of area, India ranks seventh in the world after Russia, Canada, US, China, Australia and Brazil.
33.Which Indian state share the longest land border with Bhutan?
Notes:
The Bhutan-India Border is the international boundary between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of India. The border is 699 km long, and adjoins the Indian states of Assam (267km), Arunachal Pradesh (217km), West Bengal (183km), and Sikkim (32km).
The Bhutan-India Border is the international boundary between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of India. The border is 699 km long, and adjoins the Indian states of Assam (267km), Arunachal Pradesh (217km), West Bengal (183km), and Sikkim (32km).
34.Narrow water area attached with a main land in the form of channels, known as “Kayals” are found in which among the following states of India?
Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
The Malabar coast has got certain distinguishing features in the form of ‘Kayals’ (backwaters), which are used for fishing, inland navigation
Every year the famous Nehru Trophy Vallamkali (boat race) is held in Punnamada Kayal in Kerala.
Kochchi Port situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal
The Malabar coast has got certain distinguishing features in the form of ‘Kayals’ (backwaters), which are used for fishing, inland navigation
Every year the famous Nehru Trophy Vallamkali (boat race) is held in Punnamada Kayal in Kerala.
Kochchi Port situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal
35.Which among the following states of India has the highest deposit of Monazite sands, source of Thorium?
Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
With 3.72 million tonnes, Andhra Pradesh is the top state in India in terms of Monazite deposits. Andhra Pradesh is followed by Tamil Nadu (2.46 million tonnes), Odisha (2.41 million tonnes), Kerala (1.90 million tonnes), West Bengal (1.22 million tonnes) and Jharkhand (0.22 million tonnes).
With 3.72 million tonnes, Andhra Pradesh is the top state in India in terms of Monazite deposits. Andhra Pradesh is followed by Tamil Nadu (2.46 million tonnes), Odisha (2.41 million tonnes), Kerala (1.90 million tonnes), West Bengal (1.22 million tonnes) and Jharkhand (0.22 million tonnes).
36.The National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the Himalayas traverses through which of these passes?
Correct Answer: B [Zoji La Pass ]
Notes:
Zoji La pass is located in Union Territory of Ladakh in Drass sector and connects Kashmir Valley to Dras and Suru valleys. National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range traverses through Zoji La pass.
Zoji La pass is located in Union Territory of Ladakh in Drass sector and connects Kashmir Valley to Dras and Suru valleys. National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range traverses through Zoji La pass.
37.Through which of the following north east states in India , the tropic of cancer passes?
Correct Answer: B [Tripura & Mizoram]
Notes:
Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
38.New Moore island disappeared in the sea after many years of its creation. This island was claimed by which of the following two neighbors?
51.Which among the following matches of classification of resources and their examples are correct?
1. Basic Inexhaustible resource – Solar energy
2. Conventional non-renewable resource – Coal
3. Non-conventional renewable resource – Hydel Power
4. Non- conventional non-renewable resource –Natural gas
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1. Basic Inexhaustible resource – Solar energy
2. Conventional non-renewable resource – Coal
3. Non-conventional renewable resource – Hydel Power
4. Non- conventional non-renewable resource –Natural gas
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Example of basic Inexhaustible resource is Solar energy. Example of Conventional non-renewable resource is Coal. Example of Non-conventional renewable resource is Hydel Power. Example of Non- conventional non-renewable resource is Natural gas.
Example of basic Inexhaustible resource is Solar energy. Example of Conventional non-renewable resource is Coal. Example of Non-conventional renewable resource is Hydel Power. Example of Non- conventional non-renewable resource is Natural gas.
52.Which of the following is the Apex bank for providing Agricultural Refinance in India?
Correct Answer: C [NABARD]
Notes:
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is the Apex bank for providing Agricultural Refinance in India. It was established in the year 1982.
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is the Apex bank for providing Agricultural Refinance in India. It was established in the year 1982.
53.Which of the following Indian states has the largest number of Cotton Textile Mills?
Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra has the largest number of Cotton Textile Mills in India.
Maharashtra has the largest number of Cotton Textile Mills in India.
54.Which of the following Union Territories of India has the shortest length of National Highways?
Correct Answer: C [Chandigarh]
Notes:
Share of national highways- Chandigarh (15 km), Daman and Diu (22 km). Dadar and Nagar Haveli (31 km).
Share of national highways- Chandigarh (15 km), Daman and Diu (22 km). Dadar and Nagar Haveli (31 km).
55.The highest density of road is found in which of the following states of India?
Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
The highest density of road is found in the state of Kerala. Kerala is followed by Tripura.
The highest density of road is found in the state of Kerala. Kerala is followed by Tripura.
56.As per the 2011 census data, the sex ratio of India is which of the following?
Correct Answer: D [943]
Notes:
As per the 2011 census data, the sex ratio of India is 943. In the previous census it was 933.
As per the 2011 census data, the sex ratio of India is 943. In the previous census it was 933.
57.Which among the following is the most educated and wealthy religious community of India?
Correct Answer: C [Jain]
Notes:
Jains are the most educated and wealthy religious communities of India. Muslims are the least educated community.
Jains are the most educated and wealthy religious communities of India. Muslims are the least educated community.
58.Which of the following is the main occupation of the Santhals?
Correct Answer: A [Agriculture]
Notes:
The main occupation of the Santhals is agriculture. 68% of the people of the Santhal community are associated with agriculture-related work. Santhals are mainly found in the state of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and Chotanagpur plateau region.
The main occupation of the Santhals is agriculture. 68% of the people of the Santhal community are associated with agriculture-related work. Santhals are mainly found in the state of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and Chotanagpur plateau region.
59.Which among the following tribe is the most important schedule tribe of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand?
Correct Answer:B [Tharus]
Notes:
The most important schedule tribe of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand is the Tharus. The main profession of the tribe is cultivation.
The most important schedule tribe of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand is the Tharus. The main profession of the tribe is cultivation.
60.Which of the following is the urban-rural population ratio according to the census 2011?
Correct Answer: C [31 : 69]
Notes:
The urban-rural population ratio according to the census 2011 is 31 : 69.
The urban-rural population ratio according to the census 2011 is 31 : 69.