Explore topic-wise MCQs in Indian Geography.

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201.

hich of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India? It is largely practiced in Assam It is referred to as 'slash and burn' technique In it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years

A. I, II and III
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. I and III
Answer» B. II and III
202.

Which of the following factors are responsible for the rapid growth of sugar production in south India as compared to north India? Higher per acre field of sugarcane Higher sucrose content of sugarcane Lower labour cost Longer crushing period

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II and IV
Answer» E.
203.

Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? I.The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss II.The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets III.The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyam scraps, forming the northern flank of the plateau IV.The trough of the Narmada and Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges

A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. I, II, III and IV
D. I, III and IV
Answer» D. I, III and IV
204.

Gold is mined in:

A. Karnatka
B. Maharastra
C. Orissa
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» B. Maharastra
205.

Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades? I.Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies II.Deforestation in the catchment areas of the rivers III.Lack of marketing facilities

A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» D. D.
206.

Which State has the largest reserves of Lignite Coal?

A. Gujarat
B. Kerala
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer» E.
207.

Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India? I.The decline in overseas market II.Inadequately supply of raw jute III.Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I and III
D. II and III
Answer» B. I, II and III
208.

During which of the following periods did the Constituent Assembly delibrate upon and finalise the Constitution of India?

A. November,1946 - November, 1949
B. November,1947 - November, 1949
C. December,1946 - November, 1949
D. December,1947 - November, 1949
Answer» D. December,1947 - November, 1949
209.

Which of the following pairs is correct?

A. Maharashtra - Paradeep
B. Tamil Nadu - Mangalore
C. Gujarat - Kandla
D. Karnataka - Tuticorin
Answer» D. Karnataka - Tuticorin
210.

The Sanyadari is another of:

A. Western Ghat
B. Vindhya Range
C. Shivalik Range
D. Eastern Ghat
Answer» B. Vindhya Range
211.

The largest producer of Sugar in India is

A. Bihar
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» E.
212.

Which of the following is known as the morning star?

A. Saturn
B. Jupiter
C. Mars
D. Venus
Answer» E.
213.

Black soil is favorable for cultivation of-

A. Cotton
B. Coffee
C. Rice
D. Tea
Answer» B. Coffee
214.

Which of the following is largest planet?

A. Jupiter
B. Neptune
C. Saturn
D. Mars
Answer» B. Neptune
215.

Which of The followings rivers makes an estuary?

A. Krishna
B. Kaveri
C. Ganga
D. Narmada
Answer» E.
216.

The source of Kaveri River lies in -

A. Sahyadri
B. Brahmagiri Hills
C. Gavaligarh
D. Amarkantak
Answer» C. Gavaligarh
217.

Tadoba national park known for sheltering tiger panther and bear is:

A. Karnataka.
B. Assam.
C. Tamil Nadu.
D. Chandrapur (Maharashtra).
Answer» E.
218.

Valley of Flowers National Park is found on the mountain of-

A. Nanda Devi
B. Kamet
C. Siniolchu
D. Kangchenjunga
Answer» B. Kamet
219.

The Himalayas covers an area of-

A. 3 lakh sq. km
B. 4 lakh sq. km
C. 5 lakh sq. km
D. 6 lakh sq. km.
Answer» D. 6 lakh sq. km.
220.

Number of states wNithin Indian Deccan Plateau are

A. Six
B. Seven
C. Eight
D. Nine
Answer» D. Nine
221.

Which city is not on the river bank of Ganga-

A. Lucknow
B. Bijnor
C. Varanasi
D. Kolkata
Answer» B. Bijnor
222.

Which amongst the following is the largest forts in India-

A. Chittorgarh Fort.
B. Gwalior Fort.
C. Red Fort.
D. Golkonda Fort.
Answer» B. Gwalior Fort.
223.

The southernmost point of peninsular India, that is, Kanyakumari, lies in-

A. South of the Equator.
B. South of the Capricorn.
C. North of the Equator.
D. North of Tropic of Cancer.
Answer» D. North of Tropic of Cancer.
224.

The Yarlung Zangbo River, in India, is named as-

A. Ganga.
B. Mahanadi.
C. Brahmaputra.
D. Indus.
Answer» D. Indus.