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This section includes 155 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which one of the following local winds is different from the other three ? |
| A. | Khamsin |
| B. | Foehn |
| C. | Sirocco |
| D. | Mistral |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Hanging valleys are associated with |
| A. | winds action |
| B. | glacial action |
| C. | wave action |
| D. | river action |
| Answer» C. wave action | |
| 3. |
A large body of air having fairly uniform temperature and humidity etc. is called |
| A. | a cyclone |
| B. | an anticyclone |
| C. | an air mass |
| D. | an air parcel |
| Answer» D. an air parcel | |
| 4. |
The following have been proposed as the climatic regions of India by Koeppen1. Amw2. Cwg3. As4. EWhich one of the following is the correct sequence of the climatic regions given above as they occur from south to north India ? |
| A. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| B. | 2, 4, 3, 1 |
| C. | 3, 4, 2, 1 |
| D. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 2, 4, 3, 1 | |
| 5. |
Hot belt is known as |
| A. | Equatorial region |
| B. | Savanna region |
| C. | Dry and wet region |
| D. | Mediterranean region |
| Answer» B. Savanna region | |
| 6. |
A region with summer temperature of 20 C, winter temperature of - 15 C, annual rainfall of about 50cm. Mainly i spring and early summer coniferous vegetation would lie in the. |
| A. | cool temperate marginal type environment |
| B. | Prairie type environment |
| C. | Cool temperate central or Siberian type environment |
| D. | Manchurian type environment |
| Answer» D. Manchurian type environment | |
| 7. |
Penguins are found in weather classification |
| A. | Ef |
| B. | H |
| C. | Et |
| D. | Dd |
| Answer» B. H | |
| 8. |
Pampas of Argentina are found in |
| A. | As |
| B. | Am |
| C. | Ca |
| D. | A |
| Answer» D. A | |
| 9. |
Match the followingList - I List - II F. Monsoon type with dry winter1.Western RajasthanG. Monsoon type with dry winter2.The North Indian plainsH. Monsoon type with short dry season3.Western disturbance to PunjabJ. Hot deser type4.Western coast of India South of GoaCode : FGHJA.4321B.2341C.4213D.2431 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
What is the most important element of climate ? |
| A. | Rainfall |
| B. | Temperature |
| C. | Pressure |
| D. | Humidity |
| Answer» C. Pressure | |
| 11. |
Which among the following is / are major factor(s) responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India ?1. Location2. Thermal contrast3. Upper air circulation4. Inter-tropical convergence zoneSelect the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
March List - I (Climatic condtion) and List - II (Reason) to select the correct answer by using the codes given below the listList - I List - II F. Chennai is warmer than Kolkata1.North-east monsoonG. Snowfall in Himalayas2.AltitudeH. Rainfall decreases from West Bengal3.Western disturbance to PunjabJ. Sutlej-Ganga plain get some rain in winter4.Distance from sea5. LatitudeCode : FGHJA.1245B.4513C.5243D.5134 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 13. |
Assertion (A) : For the onset of wet summer monsoons of India, the south-east trade winds over Indian Ocean cross the equator and recure into a south westerly flow,Reason (R) : The north easterly surface winds of Siberian high blowing towards South Asia cause the deflection of these winds. |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct expiation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true bur (R) is false |
| D. | A is false bur R is true |
| Answer» D. A is false bur R is true | |
| 14. |
Following are the characteristics of an area in India1. Hot and humid climate.2. Annual rainfall 200 cm.3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres.4. Annual range of temperature 15 C to 30 CWhich one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above ? |
| A. | Mustard |
| B. | Cotton |
| C. | Pepper |
| D. | Virginia tobacco |
| Answer» D. Virginia tobacco | |
| 15. |
Match the followingList - I (place)List - II (Arrival of Monsoon)F. Trivandrum1.1 JuneG. Hydrabad2.5 JuneH. Bhubaneshwar3.10 JuneJ. Bhopal4.15 June Code: FGHJA.1234B.3214C.1324D.1432 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 16. |
Assertion (A) : The distribution of rainfall in India is not uniform.Reason (R) : The Indian rainfall is of orographic type . |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) explains (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain (A). |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain (A). | |
| 17. |
Which of the following are the main reason for the origin of the South-West monsoon in India ?I. Development of a low pressure in North-West IndiaII. Deflection of trade windsIII. Arrival of cyclonic stream from the Pacific OceanIV. Heating of the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal |
| A. | I, II, and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | III and IV |
| Answer» C. II and III | |
| 18. |
Consider for following statements 1. In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continents within the trade wind belt.2. In India, the East Himalayan region gets high rainfall from north-east winds.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 19. |
Assertion (A) : Mawsyntam is the wettest place in IndiaReason (R) : It receives rainfall throughout the years.Codes : |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) explains (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain A. |
| C. | (A) is true both (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) true |
| Answer» C. (A) is true both (R) is false | |
| 20. |
Match List - I (Climatic type) with List - II (Region) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Amw1.Most parts of peninsular plateauG. Aw2.Interior parts of peninsula, western slopes of Aravallis and parts of HaryanaH. Bshw3.North coast of IndiaJ. Cwg4.Western coast of India in the south of GoCode : FGHJA.4321B.2143C.2341D.4123 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Match list - I (Climate) with List - II (Code in Koppen's Classification) and select the correct answer using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Savanna climate1.AwG. Steppe climate2.BsH. Humid sub-tropical3.Cs climateJ. Dry sub-tropical climate4.CfaCode : FGHJA.1243B.1423C.3241D.3421 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 22. |
Match List - I (Characteristics) with List - II (Regions) and select the correct answer using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Cloudiness and heavy precipitation unfavourable for livestock farming1.EquatorialG. Westerlies throughout the year and mild winters2.MediterraneanH. Famous for game and3.Savanna region of parkland vegetationJ. Dry summers wet winters and4.West European region orchard farmingCode : FGHJA.1432B.4132C.1423D.4123 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 23. |
Assertion (A) : Though Britain and Labrador have the same latitudinal location, the climate of Britain is temperate while that of Labrador is cold.Reason (R) : Warm Ocean currents skirt Britain while cold currents flow along the Labrador coast.Code |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 24. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. S.W. Monsoon1.Pacific coast of CanadaG. Westerlies2.IndiaH. S.E. Monsoon3.IndonesiaJ. Doldrums4.ChinaCode : FGHJA.2143B.1243C.2314D.4213 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 25. |
Assertion (A) : In the Mediterranean climate, a pronounced winter precipitation is observed.Reason (R) : The Mediterranean regime is controlled by sub-tropical anticyclone in winter. |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» D. (A) is false but (R) is true | |
| 26. |
Consider the following climate dateMeanTemp ( C)Precipitation (mm)Jan.9102Feb. 1088March 1268April1333May1512June163July171Aug.171Sep.185Oct.1619Nov.1340Dec.1004The above climate date resembles that of which one of the following cities ? |
| A. | Buenos Aires |
| B. | Tokoyo |
| C. | Melbourne |
| D. | San Freancisco |
| Answer» B. Tokoyo | |
| 27. |
Identify the climatic type which has cool summer (10 C to 15 C) and cold winter 0 to 5 C) and rainfall throughout the year with no day season : |
| A. | D |
| B. | C |
| C. | C |
| D. | C |
| Answer» B. C | |
| 28. |
Consider the following statements 1. Cherrapunji is located on the south side of Garo Hills.2. Cherrapunji is about 1700 m above from sea level.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
With reference to Koeppen's classification of climatic types, consider the following statements 1. The minor / sub type indicated through small letter 'f' means rains all the year round.2. The minor / sub type indicated through small letter's means dry summer.Which of the statements (s) given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 30. |
Which of the following conditions characterize the equatorial climates of the world ?1. Cold winter2. Hot Summer3. Afternoon thunder shower4. Small diurnal range of temperatureSelect the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Assertion (A) : Equatorial region is an area of sluggish development.Reason (R) : Extreme climate conditions prevail here. |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
With reference to equatorial climate, consider the following statements1. Thermally induced low pressure belt develops around the equator but the pressure gradient is very low.2. Temporal variability in the amount of rainfall is not foundWhich of the statement (s) given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 33. |
Consider the following statements1. in the tropical rain forest of Brazil, the average diurnal range of temperature is much greater than the average annual range of temperature.2. In the humid sub-tropical climate of Kyushu island of Japan, the rainfall for the year almost totals that of the rain fall tropical rain forest.Which of the statements given above is / are correct |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 34. |
In areas having mean annual temperature of 23 C to 27 C and annual rainfall between 75 cm to 100 cm we find |
| A. | Tropical evergreen forests |
| B. | Tropical dry forests |
| C. | Tropical moist deciduous forests |
| D. | Alpine forests |
| Answer» C. Tropical moist deciduous forests | |
| 35. |
Which of the following conditions indicate the impact of global warming ?1. Melting of glaciers2. Rise in sea level3. Changes in weather condi lions4. Rise in global temperature5. Rise in global temperatureSelect the correct answer from the code given belowCode |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | All the four |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?1. Cwa ... hot summer, dry winter2. Cwb ... hot, dry summer3. Scb ... warm dry summer4. Cfb ... warm summerSelect the correct answer using the codes given belowCode |
| A. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| B. | 1,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 4 | |
| 37. |
In the context of the inflow of South westerly monsoon into India, consider the following statements 1. The Arabian Sea current merges with the Bay of Bengal current over the Punjab and adjoining Himalayas.2. 'Breaks' or spells of dry weather are not the characteristic features of south-west monsoon.Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 38. |
Match List - I (Type of Clouds) with List - II (Mechanisms for formation) and select the correct answer using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Convective cloud1.Forced lifting of stable airG. Layer cloud2.Adiabatic expansion and cooling due to rapid local reduction in pressureH. Orographic cloud3.Local ascent of warm, buoyant air parcel in a conditionally unstable environmentJ. Funnel cloud4.Forced lifting of air as it passes over mountains or hillsCode : FGHJA.3241B.4132C.3142D.4231 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 39. |
Consider the following statements about south-west monsoon(1) It occurs from June to September(2) Its direction is north-east to south-west(3) It gives maximum rainfall as compared to other monsoon.(4) It has no branchWhich of these statements |
| A. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 2 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 40. |
Match List - I (Climatic region) List - II (Location and Area) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Tundra1.Continental western margins between 30 to 40 N and SG. Monsoon2.Very high latitudesH. Mediterranean subtropical3.Large areas of the tropicsJ. Equatorial4.Continental interiors of low to moderate elevation along the equatorCode : FGHJA.2314B.3124C.4312D.2431 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 41. |
A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics1. Warm and dry climate 2. Mild and wet winter 3. Evergreen oak treesThe above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions ? |
| A. | Mediterranean |
| B. | Eastern China |
| C. | Central Asia |
| D. | Atlantic Coast of North America |
| Answer» B. Eastern China | |
| 42. |
Match List - I (Cloud) with List - II (Characterisitcs) and select the correct answer using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Cirrus1.Rain givingG. Stratus2.Featery appearanceH. Nimbus3.Vertically growingJ. Nimbus4.Horizontally spreadingCode : FGHJA.2143B.3412C.2412D.3142 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 43. |
The following table contains temperature and rainfall data of a station in the southern hemisphereMonthTemp. C)PrecipitationJanuary 238February 2313March 2218April 1940May 16125June 14175July 13165August 13145September1484October1654November 1820December2215The data is indicative of |
| A. | Sub-tropical dry summer |
| B. | Tropical wet dry climate |
| C. | Sub-tropical humid climate |
| D. | Marine west coast climate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Match List - I (Climatic Type) with List - II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Savannah1.Rainfall below 15 cm and thorny scrub vegetation.G. Humid subtropical2.No prolonged dry season and rainforest vegetation.H. West coast marine3.Annual rainfall 75 cm, no pronounced dry season forest vegeration.J. Middle latitude desert4.Rain scanty, long dry season, bush and short Grass vegetation5. Annual temperature range below 20 C and mixed hardwood to coniferous vegetationCode : FGHJA.4351B.1524C.5214D.4521 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 45. |
Fog is common around Newfoundland coast because |
| A. | high tides occurs, causing storms |
| B. | the rainfall is heavy |
| C. | warm and cold current meets |
| D. | icebergs melt around the coast |
| Answer» D. icebergs melt around the coast | |
| 46. |
The game country is the name given to |
| A. | Tropical grassland region |
| B. | Mid - latitude forest region |
| C. | Rain - forest region |
| D. | Mid-latitude grassland region |
| Answer» B. Mid - latitude forest region | |
| 47. |
Hanging valleys |
| A. | winds action |
| B. | glacial action |
| C. | wave action |
| D. | river action |
| Answer» C. wave action | |
| 48. |
A large body of air having fairly |
| A. | a cyclone |
| B. | an anticyclone |
| C. | an air mass |
| D. | an air parcel |
| Answer» D. an air parcel | |
| 49. |
What is the most important |
| A. | Rainfall |
| B. | Temperature |
| C. | Pressure |
| D. | Humidity |
| Answer» C. Pressure | |
| 50. |
Which one of the following pairs of cities have the largest annul average rainfall difference as compared to the other three pairs ? |
| A. | Jabalpur and Nagpur |
| B. | Mumbai and Pune |
| C. | Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar |
| D. | Guwahati and Shillong |
| Answer» C. Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar | |