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This section includes 209 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. |
Consider the following statements1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve contains tropical wet evergreen forest type of vegetation.2. The river Pindar flows through Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 2. |
Match list-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below :List - I VegetationList - II RegionF. Tropical moist deciduous1.Arunachal PradeshG. Tropical dry deciduous 2.SahyadrisH. Alpine3.Middle Ganga PlainJ. Tropical wet evergreen 4.TaraiCode : FGHJA.1324B.4213C.4312D.3142 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 3. |
With reference to Indian forests, consider the following pairs1. Tropical Moist - Sandolwood (Santalum album)2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests - Sal (Shorea rubusta)3. Tropical Thorn Forests - Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo)Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 4. |
Consider the following area of forests1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands forests2. Ilambur tract of Kerala3. Low outcrop of Garo and Khasi hills4. Mikir hills upto 1000 metersWhich of the above areas have tropical wet evergreen forests ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 5. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?1. Sal-Tropical deciduous2. Pine - Coniferous3. Teak - Evergreen4. Cactus - DesertSelect the correct answer using the codes given belowCode |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 6. |
Consider the following statements1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary limited biotic interference is permittedWhich of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 7. |
Match List - I (Natural Vegetation of India) with List - II (Annual Raintall received) and select the correct answer using the code given below the ListsList - IList - IIF. Tropical evergreen1.100-200 cmG. Tropical deciduous forests2.Above 200 cmH. Tropical dry forests3.Less than 50 cmJ. Arid forests4.Less than 50 cm5. 50-100 cmCode : FGHJA.1253B.4215C.2153D.2134 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 8. |
Which is the correct order in terms of highest percentage of forest area compared to its total area n descending order ?1. Andaman & Nicobar2. Manipur3. Sikkim4. Arunachal Pradesh |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| C. | 1, 3, 2, 4 |
| D. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| Answer» B. 4, 3, 2, 1 | |
| 9. |
Consider the following statements 1. The Taxus free naturally found in the Himalayas.2. The Taxus free is listed in the Red Data Balook.3. A drug called 'taxol' is obtained from Taxus free in effective against Parkinson's disease.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 10. |
Two important rivers-one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha) and another with its source in Odisha-merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area.Which one of the following could be this ? |
| A. | Bhitarkanika |
| B. | Chandipur-on-sea |
| C. | Gopalpur-on-sea |
| D. | Simlipal |
| Answer» B. Chandipur-on-sea | |
| 11. |
Consider the following paragraph and using the code given below identity the state referred to tin the paragraphThe state has huge potential in carbon trading, thanks to its vast forest reserve, Nearly 88 percent area of the state is covered by forest, against the national average of 33 percent, In the North-east India, this is the first state to take initiative in carbon trading. |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» C. Mizoram | |
| 12. |
Match the following List - I (Mangrove)List - II (State) F. Pichavaram1.OdishaG. Coringa Krishna estuary 2.MaharashtraH. Ratnagiri3.Andhra PradeshJ. Bhitar Kanika4.Tamil NaduCode : FGHJA.1234B.4321C.4312D.3421 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Match List - I (state) with List - II (Mangrove area) and select the correct answer using the code given below the listsList - I List - II F. Coringa1.Andhra PradeshG. Coondapur2.KarnatakaH. Ramnad3.MaharashtraJ. Vikhroli4.Tamil NaduCode : FGHJA.1234B.1243C.2134D.2143 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 14. |
Given below are two statements Assertion (A) : Natural vegetation is the true in of climate.Reason (R): Water-lovingplants are found in moist climate.In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct ? |
| 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) | |
| 15. |
Consider the following statements 1. In the wet temperate forests at above 1500 m on the Nilgiris and Anaimalais, the Magnolias and Rhododendrons are commonly found.2. Tropical dry evergreen forests are mostly found in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odissa.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 | |
| 16. |
Consider the following pairsTreeLocation of its natural habitat1. Rosewood: Slopes of Western Ghats of Karnataka and kerala2. Spruce: Western Himalayas at elevations from 2100 m to 3600 m3. Walnut: Lower elevation on Eastern Himalayas Which of the pair (s) given above is / are correctly matched ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 17. |
Match List - I (Wetland) with List - II (State) and select the correct answer using the code give below the listsList - IList - II F. Barilla1.BiharG. Dihaila 2.GujaratH. Pariyej3.Himachal PradeshJ. Pong4.Madhya PradeshCode : FGHJA.1423B.1243C.3421D.3241 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 18. |
Match List - I (Biosphere Reserve) with List - II (States) select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - II F. Nanas1.MeghalayaG. Nokrek 2.AssamH. Golf of Mannar3.Uttaranchal J. Nanda Devi4.Tamil NaduCode : FGHJA.2341B.4123C.2143D.4321 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 19. |
Match List - I (Institute) with List - II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - II F. Rain Forest Research Institute1.CoimbatoreG. Tropical Forestry research Institute2.DehradunH. Institute of Forest Genetics3.Jabalpur Tree Breeding J. Institute for Forest Productivity 4.Jorhat5. RanchiCode : FGHJA.4321B.4315C.3415D.3421 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 20. |
Consider the following statements 1. Screw pines (Pandanus tectorius) are commonly found in Montane wet temperate forests.2. Sal (Shorea robusta) is one of the trees found in the sub-Himalayan tract from Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh to the Darrang and Nowgong districts of Assam.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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 21. |
Consider the following statements 1. National Parks are a special category of protected areas of land and sea coasts where people are an integral part of the system.2. Sanctuaries are concerned with conservation of particular species.3. Biosphere Reserves are connected with the habitat of a particular wild animalWhich of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 only | |
| 22. |
Consider the following 1. Board evergreen leaves.2. Shining, waxy leaf surface.3. Epiphytes.Which of the above is /are the salient characteristics of natural vegetation of Selvas ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Consider the following statements regarding equatorial forests1. They consists mostly of hard-wood trees.2. In very dense areas undergrowth is absent.3. There is segregation of the same species of trees.4. Lumbering is well developed in these forests of these statement.Code |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Match List -I (Altitudinal location of Mt. Kilimanjaro) with List - II (Vegetation type) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists List - IList - IIF. Higher slopes1.SavannahG. Middle slopes2.ForestH. Lower slopes3.Dry grasslandJ. Foothill zone4.Alpine grassesCode : FGHJA.2143B.3421C.4213D.4132 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 25. |
Assertion : The tundra environment is characteriized by a few important climatic and environments elements.Reason (R) : The Tundra biomes are found in Arctic or Alpine regions |
| 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» C. (A) is true but (R) is false | |
| 26. |
Match List - I (Humidity Provinces) with List -II (Characteristic Natural Vegetation) and select correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Wet1.ForestG. Humid2.RainforestH. Semi-arid3.ScrubJ. Arid4.SteppeCode : FGHJA.2143B.1243C.2413D.4321 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 27. |
Match List - I (Vegetation type) with List - II (regions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Catinga1.AlgeriaG. Downs2.AustrliaH. Maquis3.Eastern BrazilJ. Veldt4.South AfricaCode : FGHJA.3124B.2413C.3214D.4231 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 28. |
Consider the following statements1. The Taiga biome stretches across large parts of Canada, Europe and Asia2. Taiga is the largest biome in the world 3. A lot of coniferous trees grow in the TaigaWhich of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 29. |
A geographical are with an altitude of 400 metres has following characteristics Month J F M A M J J A S O N DAverage maximum temp. in C31 31 31 31 30 30 29 28 29 29 30 31Average minimum temp. in C21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 Rainfall (mm.)51 85 188 158 139 121 134 168 185 221 198 86If this geographic area were to have a natural forest, which one of the following would it most likely be ? |
| A. | Moist temperate coniferous forest |
| B. | Montane subtropical forest |
| C. | Temperate forest |
| D. | Tropical rain forest |
| Answer» C. Temperate forest | |
| 30. |
Match List - I (Regions) with List - II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Salvas1.TropohytesG. Savannas2.Mosses and lichensH. Monsson lands3.EpiphytesJ. Tundras4.Grasses and treesCode : FGHJA.3214B.1432C.3412D.1234 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 31. |
Match List - I (Climatic Conditions) with List - II (Tree Species) select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Temperate1.OakG. Hot Deserts2.AcaciaH. Equatorial3.SpruceJ. Mediterranean4.MahoganyCode : FGHJA.4231B.3142C.4132D.3241 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Assertion (A) : The boundary marking the termination of tree growth is known as the timber line.Reason (R) : Its location is determined by the amount of moisture, evaporation and depth of snow.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) | |
| 33. |
Consider the following statements1. Chaparral biomes develop under conditions of high moisture with less pronounced differences in the temperature between summer and winter.2. Moist temperate coniferous forest biomes occur along the west coast of North America from central California to Alaska.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» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 34. |
Assertion (A) : Mangroves are very specialized forest ecosystems of the tropical and sub tropical regions bordering certain sea coast.Reason (R) : They stabilize the shoreline and act as bull work against encroachment by sea.Code |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explains of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explain 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 explain of (A) | |
| 35. |
Consider the following areas1. Orinoco basin in South America2. Zaire basin in Africa3. New Guinea4. Isthumus of Central AmericaWhich of the above said areas have tropical rain forests ? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 36. |
Match List - I (Weathering) with List - II (Affected Morphogenetic Region) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Maximum frost actoin1.Humid tropicsG. Maximum mechanical weathering2.Tropical wet-dry (Savanna)H. Maximum chemical weathering3.AridJ. Seasonal maximum chemical Weathering4.PeriglacialCode : FGHJA.4312B.1243C.4213D.1342 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 37. |
Match List - I (Trees) with List - II (Vegetation Type) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Sal deciduous1.Tropical dryG. Acacia2.Littoral and swampH. Sundari3.Alpine forestJ. Juniper4.tropical moist deciduousCode : FGHJA.3214B.4213C.4123D.3124 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 38. |
Consider the following statements1. Mahogany is a native of the Equatorial forests2. Cactus plants are natives of areas of heavy precipitation3. Fir trees are found widely in the Amazon basin4. Tea is a plant of cool dry climates Of these statements |
| A. | 1 alone is correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 2 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 39. |
Consider the following statements regarding equatorial forests1. They consist mostly of hardwood trees2. In very dense areas, under growth is absent3. There is segregation of the same species of trees4. Lumbering is well developed in these forestsOf these statement |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 correct |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 correct |
| C. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 40. |
Which of the following leaf modifications occur in the desert areas to inhibit water loss ?1. Hard and waxy leaves2. Tiny leaves or no leaves3. Drip-tip leaves4. Thorns instead of leavesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 4 | |
| 41. |
Match List -I with List - II and select the correct answer using the code given below the listList - IList - IIF. Bread basket1.SavannaG. Big game country2.SteppesH. Mixed farming3.PrairiesJ. Maximum biodiversity4.Monsoon landsCode : FGHJA.3214B.3124C.4123D.4213 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 42. |
Match List -I (Ecosystem) with List -II (Vegetation type) select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Tropical grassland1.SelvasG. Temperate forests2.TaigaH. Tropical forests3.SavannaJ. Temperate grassland4.PampasCode : FGHJA.3214B.1234C.4321D.2143 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 43. |
Match List - I (Primitive people) with List - II (Native place) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Semang1.Temperate grasslandG. Maasai2.Savannah grasslandH. Bushmen 3.Equatorial forestsJ. Kirghiz4.Hot desertsCode : FGHJA.1423B.3241C.1243D.3421 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 44. |
Consider the following places 1. San Francisco2. Adelaide3. Cape Town4. SydneyWhich of the above have Mediterranean climate ? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 4 | |
| 45. |
Assertion (A) : Mediterranean civilizations of Greece and Rome did not develop in similar climatic conditions as in Australia, South Africa, Chile of California,Reason (R) : Similar physical environments do not always produce the same response. 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» D. (A) is false but (R) is true | |
| 46. |
Match List -I (Natural Region) with List - II (Tribe) and select the correct answer by using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Tundra Region1.KirghizG. Equatorial Forest Region2.SamoyedH. Steppe Region3.SemangJ. Savanna Region4.Bedouin5. MasaiCode : FGHJA.2413B.4231C.4213D.2431 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 47. |
Match List -I (Wildlife Sanctuaries) with List - II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Namdaph1.KarnatakaG. Periyar2.Arunachal PradeshH. Bandipur3.ManipurJ. Lamjao4.KeralaCode : FGHJA.2413B.4231C.4213D.2431 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 48. |
Match List - I (Natural Region) with List - II (location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Equatorial1.Around the Mediterranean SeaG. Dry summer subtropical2.Amazon and Congo basinH. Interior lowlands (warm)3.Plateaus of Ecuador and columbia in South AmericaJ. High plateau type in the4.Plateaus of Tibet and Bolivia Tropical belt5. Form Caspian eastwards towards the pamirsCode : FGHJA.2543B.3152C.2153D.3542 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 49. |
Match List - I (Important Regions of Plantation) with List - II (Names of Plantation) and select the correct answer by using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Mauritius1.CoffeeG. Formosa2.RubberH. South-Eastern Brazil3.SugarcaneJ. Coastal Plains of Caribbean Islands4.TeaCode : FGHJA.2413B.2143C.3412D.3142 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 50. |
Assertion (A) : Mangroves are very specialized forest ecosystems of the tropical and sub tropical regions bordering certain sea coast.Reason (R) : They stabilieze the shoreline and act a s bull work against encroachment by sea.Code |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explains of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explain 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 explain of (A) | |