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This section includes 2658 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 501. |
In the Cauvery River water dispute, which one of the Following groups of states are concerned? |
| A. | Kerala and Karnataka only |
| B. | Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra |
| C. | Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Union Terrtory of Puducherry |
| D. | Kerala, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Kerala, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu | |
| 502. |
Which one of the following states has built the famous Gandhi Sagar across the Chambal River? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 503. |
River Luni originates near Pushkar and drains into which kone of the following? |
| A. | Rann of Kachchh |
| B. | Arbian Sea |
| C. | Gulf of Cambay |
| D. | Lake Sambhar |
| Answer» B. Arbian Sea | |
| 504. |
The reservoir GB Pant Sagar is located on which river? |
| A. | Betwa |
| B. | Ghaghara |
| C. | Kosi |
| D. | Rihand |
| Answer» E. | |
| 505. |
Which one of the following does not belong to Himalayan rivers? |
| A. | Brahmaputra |
| B. | Cauvery |
| C. | Alaknanda |
| D. | Gandak |
| Answer» C. Alaknanda | |
| 506. |
The Narmada river in the Peninsular plateau flows westward with a remarkably straight channel. It is because the |
| A. | slope gradient in this part controls the river channel pattern |
| B. | river carries a huge amount of water which has created a straight channel course |
| C. | river forms the boundary between the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau |
| D. | river flows through the trough of a rift valley inclined westward |
| Answer» E. | |
| 507. |
Which among the following statements provides the best evidence that a river is flowing through a rift valley? |
| A. | The Chambal valley is marked by bad land topography |
| B. | River Tapi does not have Delta but Estuary only |
| C. | River Mahanadi flows through a gorge at Satkosia |
| D. | River Colorado has the Grand Canyon along its valley |
| Answer» E. | |
| 508. |
Which one of the following does not characterise the Himalayas? |
| A. | Various parallel ranges of the Himalayas form a convex arc |
| B. | There exist syntaxial bends at both the terminals of the Himalayas |
| C. | Indus, Sutlej and Brahmaputra rivers are examples of antecedent drainage |
| D. | The Himalayas are wider in the east than in the west |
| Answer» E. | |
| 509. |
The Tibetan river 'Tsangpo' enters India through the state of: |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Manipur |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» B. Assam | |
| 510. |
Port Blair-the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is located in which one of the following islands? |
| A. | North Andaman |
| B. | Little Andaman |
| C. | Middle Andaman |
| D. | South Andaman |
| Answer» E. | |
| 511. |
Which one of the following does not belong to the Tributaries of Jhelum in Kashmir? |
| A. | Bari |
| B. | Lidar |
| C. | Pohru |
| D. | Sind |
| Answer» B. Lidar | |
| 512. |
From West to East, which one of the following is the correct sequence of Hills? |
| A. | Mahadeo Hills-Maikala Hills-Garhj at Hills |
| B. | Mahadeo Hills-Garhjat Hills-Maikala Hills |
| C. | Maikala Hills-Mahadeo Hills-Garhjat Hills |
| D. | Maikala Hills-Garhjat Hills-Mahadeo Hills |
| Answer» B. Mahadeo Hills-Garhjat Hills-Maikala Hills | |
| 513. |
Where does Indus river empty itself? |
| A. | Andaman Sea |
| B. | Arabian Sea |
| C. | Bay of Bengal |
| D. | Red Sea |
| Answer» B. Arabian Sea | |
| 514. |
The tributary of Indus which does not flow through Pakistan is |
| A. | Ravi |
| B. | Beas |
| C. | Sutlej |
| D. | Chenab |
| Answer» C. Sutlej | |
| 515. |
From north to south, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills? |
| A. | Kaimur Hills - Mahadeo Hills - Satmala Hills |
| B. | Mahadeo Hills - Kaimur Hills - Satmala Hills |
| C. | Kaimur Hills - Satmala Hills - Mahadeo Hills |
| D. | Mahadeo Hills - Satmala Hills - Kaimur Hills |
| Answer» B. Mahadeo Hills - Kaimur Hills - Satmala Hills | |
| 516. |
Which one of the following Indian States does not border Bangladesh? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Tripura |
| Answer» C. Mizoram | |
| 517. |
The 'Chilka lake region' lies in between the deltas of: |
| A. | Ganga and Mahanadi |
| B. | Godavari and Krishna |
| C. | Mahanadi and Godavari |
| D. | Krishna and Cauvery |
| Answer» D. Krishna and Cauvery | |
| 518. |
Out of the four southern States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh only |
| B. | Karnataka only |
| C. | Each of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka |
| D. | Each of Tamil Nadu and Kerala |
| Answer» D. Each of Tamil Nadu and Kerala | |
| 519. |
In the end of its mountainous journey at Attack, Indus river is joined by which river from Afghanistan? |
| A. | Amu Darya |
| B. | Kabul river |
| C. | Helmand river |
| D. | Hari river |
| Answer» C. Helmand river | |
| 520. |
Which of the following industrial towns is located on the Chhotanagpur plateau. |
| A. | Bhilai |
| B. | Ranchi |
| C. | Asansol |
| D. | Durgapur |
| Answer» C. Asansol | |
| 521. |
Which one of the following is not a lagoon? |
| A. | Ashtamudi lake |
| B. | Chilka lake |
| C. | Periyar lake |
| D. | Pulicat lake |
| Answer» B. Chilka lake | |
| 522. |
The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a 'U' turn in its course to flow into India. This 'U' turn is due to |
| A. | Uplift of folded Himalayan series |
| B. | Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas |
| C. | Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains |
| D. | Both [a] and [b] |
| Answer» C. Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains | |
| 523. |
Which one of the following rivers does not belong to antecedent rivers in respect of outer range of Himalayas? |
| A. | Chenab |
| B. | Gola |
| C. | Kamla |
| D. | Tapti |
| Answer» B. Gola | |
| 524. |
Most rivers flowing west from the Western Ghats do not form deltas because of |
| A. | lack of eroded material |
| B. | the high gradient |
| C. | lack of vegetation-free area |
| D. | low velocity |
| Answer» C. lack of vegetation-free area | |
| 525. |
Which area in India has an internal type of drainage? |
| A. | Central Himalayas |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Chhota Nagpur plateau |
| D. | Western Rajasthan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 526. |
What is the most important characteristic of the islands (Indian) located in the Arabian Sea? |
| A. | They are all very small in size |
| B. | They are all of coral origin |
| C. | They have a very dry climate |
| D. | They are extended parts of the mainland |
| Answer» C. They have a very dry climate | |
| 527. |
Which of the following rivers flows through a rift valley? |
| A. | Ganga |
| B. | Narmada |
| C. | Brahmaputra |
| D. | Krishna |
| Answer» C. Brahmaputra | |
| 528. |
Which one of the following does not belong to the tributaries of the Son river? |
| A. | Kanhar |
| B. | Mavaneadi |
| C. | Johilla |
| D. | Rihand |
| Answer» C. Johilla | |
| 529. |
Match List-I (Valley) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Valley) List-II (State) A. Markha Valley 1. Sikkim B. Dzukou Valley 2. Himachal Pradesh C. Sangia Valley 3. Jammu & Kashmir D. Yumthang Valley 4. Nagaland Codes: |
| A. | A-2; B-4; C-3; D-1 |
| B. | A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4 |
| C. | A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4 |
| D. | A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 530. |
Where is the Maikal range situated? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| C. | Chhattisgarh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 531. |
DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I (Himalayan Peaks) List II (States)A.Nanga Parbat1.Jammu & KashmirB.Nanda Devi2.SikkamC.Kanchanjunga3.Uttarakhand |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 |
| B. | A-1 B-3 C-2 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-1 |
| D. | A-3 B-1 C-2 |
| Answer» C. A-2 B-3 C-1 | |
| 532. |
DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List I (River)List II (Tributary)A. Ganga1. Chambal and KenB. Indus2. Wainganga and IndravatiC. Yamuna3. Chenab and SutlejD. Godavari4. Gomti and Kosi Codes: |
| A. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| D. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| Answer» C. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 | |
| 533. |
DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List IList II(River)(Source)A. Ganga1. AmarkantakB. Sone2. GaumukhC. Godavari3. MahabaleshwarD. Krishna4. TrimbakeshwerCodes: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-5 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 534. |
DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List-I (Pass)List-II (State)A. Zoji La Pass1. SikldmB. Bara Lacha Pass2. UttarakhandC. Jelep La Pass3. Himachal PreadeshD. Niti Pass4. Jammu and KashmirCodes: |
| A. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 | |
| 535. |
DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List I RiverList II TributaryA. Brahamaputra1. MusiB. Krishna2. TawaC. Narmada3. BhavaniD. Cauveri4. Dikhow |
| A. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| B. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 | |
| 536. |
Where does the Chambal rise? |
| A. | Dewas |
| B. | Dhar |
| C. | Khargone |
| D. | Mhow |
| Answer» E. | |
| 537. |
DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List-IList-II[A]Krishna(1) Chambal[B]Brahmaputra(2) Indravati[C]Godavari(3) Tisha[D]Yamuna(4) Bhima |
| A. | A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1 |
| B. | A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2 |
| C. | A-4; B-3; C-1; D-2 |
| D. | A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2 | |
| 538. |
DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I List-II [A] Mahanadi (1) Manjra [B] Godavari (2) Orisan [C] Narmada (3) Aner [D] Tapi (4) Ib |
| A. | A-4; B-1; C-3; D-2 |
| B. | A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3 |
| C. | A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3 |
| D. | A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4 | |
| 539. |
Consider the following pairs: Tributary River Main River 1. Chambal Narmada 2. Sone Yamuna 3. Manas Brahmaputra Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 540. |
The territorial waters of India extend up to |
| A. | 12 nautical miles |
| B. | 6 nautical miles |
| C. | 15 nautical miles |
| D. | 10 nautical miles |
| Answer» B. 6 nautical miles | |
| 541. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Longitude of Jabalpur's location is between those of Indore and Bhopal. 2. Latitude of Aurangabad's location is between those of Vadodara and Pune. 3. Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai Which of these statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 542. |
Identify from the following states of India through which the Tropic of Cancer passes and arrange them from East to West. 1. Gujarat 2. West Bengal 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. Jharkhand 5. Madhya Pradesh 6. Bihar 7. Chhattisgarh Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 2-5-7-4-1 |
| B. | 2-4-7-5-1 |
| C. | 3-2-6-7-5 |
| D. | 3-7-4-6-2 |
| Answer» C. 3-2-6-7-5 | |
| 543. |
Consider the following rivers: 1. Betwa 2. Kosi 3. Gandak Which of the above join(s) Yamuna river? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 544. |
Arrange the following tributaries of river Indus from North to South : 1. Chenab 2. Jhelum 3. Ravi 4. Sutlej Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 4-3-1-2 |
| B. | 2-3-1-4 |
| C. | 1-2-3-4 |
| D. | 2-1-3-4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 545. |
Arrange the following features formed by rivers in its course starting from upstream:1. Meanders 2. Falls3. Delta 4. Oxbow LakeSelect the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 2 - 1 - 3 - 4 |
| B. | 2 - 1 - 4 - 3 |
| C. | 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 |
| D. | 1 - 4 - 2 - 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 | |
| 546. |
Which of the following is/are West flowing river(s) of India? 1. Mahanadi 2. Krishna 3. Narmada 4. Cauvery Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 | |
| 547. |
The highest peak in Indian territory is \[{{k}_{2}}\]. In which range is it located? |
| A. | Central Himalayas |
| B. | Trans-Himalayas |
| C. | Karakoram Range |
| D. | Kumaun Himalayas |
| Answer» D. Kumaun Himalayas | |
| 548. |
Which of the following statements about Nathula Pass are correct? 1. It links Sikkim with Tibet. 2. It was the main artery of the ancient Silk Route. 3. It was reopened in the year 2006. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 549. |
Tank irrigation is practised mainly in Peninsular India because 1. undulating relief and hard rocks make it difficult to dig canals and wells 2. rivers are rainfed 3. of compact nature of population and agricultural Select the correct answer using the codes given below Codes |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 550. |
Which of the following statements is/are true? (I) Longitudes of Jabalpur's location is between those of Indore and Bhopal. (II) Latitude of Aurangabad's location is between those of Vadodara and Pune (III) Bangalore is situated more south ward than Chennai. |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | only II |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» D. I, II and III | |