Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in the Peninsular India? [NDA 2011]

There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season

The undulating relief and hard rocks

little percolation of rain water due to impervious rock structure

Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial

There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season

Air travel has become very important for the north eastern part of India mainly because,

surface transport routes have to go around Bangladesh

A few showers of rain during the months of December and January are beneficial to the rabi crops because they

provide moisture for the germination of seeds

What was the primary purpose of constructing the Farakka Barrage?

To supply Ganga water to Bangladesh

Preservation and maintenance of Kolkata port for navigation

To supply Ganga water to Bangladesh

To bring additional area of West Bengal under irrigation

To meet the chronic power shortage in Kolkata

What is the most important characteristic of the islands (Indian) located in the Arabian Sea?

They are all very small in size

They are extended parts of the mainland

Which of the following gives the correct descending order by length of the rivers of India?

Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Mahanadi

Brahmaputra, Ganga, Godavari, Kosi

Ganga, Brahmaputra, Krishna, Godavari

Ganga, Godavari, Krishna, Yamuna

Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Mahanadi

Which one of the following shows the correct sequence of places in descending order of the average summer rainfall ? [CDS 1993]

Jaisalmer, Pune, Allahabad, Cherapunji

Cherapunji, Jaisalmer, Pune, Allahabad

Allahabad, Pune, Jaisalmer, Cherapunji

Cherapunji, Allahabad, Pune, Jaisalmer

Between which one of the following pairs of islands is Duncan Passage located? [IAS 2008]

Car Nicobar Island and Little Nicobar Island

South Andaman and Little Andaman

Little Andaman and Car Nicobar Island

Car Nicobar Island and Little Nicobar Island

Little Nicobar Island and Great Nicobar Island

Which one the following is a correct sequence of rivers in terms of their total basin area, in the descending order? [IAS 2003]

Indus, Ganga Godavari, Brahmaputra

Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra, Godavari

Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra, Godavari

Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganga, Godavari

Indus, Ganga Godavari, Brahmaputra

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [CDS 2009] National Park State

Bandipur National Park : Karnataka

KanhaNational Park : Madhya Pradesh

Sultanpur National Park : Haryana

Ranthambore National Park : Gujarat

Bandipur National Park : Karnataka

Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall? [IAS 2007]

Allahabad > Kolkata > Ahmedabad

Kolkata > Ahmedabad > Allahabad

Kolkata > Allahabad > Ahmedabad

Allahabad > Kolkata > Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad > Kolkata > Allahabad

259 + Mcqs in Indian Geography in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Page 5 McqOptions

201.	The first range of Himalayas to the North of Ganga Plains is the
A.	Satpura Mountains
B.	Shiwaliks
C.	Garo Hills
D.	Khasi Hills
Answer» C. Garo Hills

Discussion

202.	The Buckingham Canal, which has been declared a National Waterway of India recently, is a canal running from
A.	Punjab to Haryana
B.	Mumbai to Goa
C.	Vijayawada to Villupuram
D.	Cochin to Kozhikode
Answer» D. Cochin to Kozhikode

Discussion

203.	The system or shifting cultivation in the north eastern region of India is called
A.	Jhuming
B.	Bewar
C.	Taungya
D.	Ladang
Answer» B. Bewar

Discussion

204.	Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in the Peninsular India? [NDA 2011]
A.	The undulating relief and hard rocks
B.	little percolation of rain water due to impervious rock structure
C.	Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial
D.	There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season
Answer» D. There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season

Discussion

205.	Among the following Union Territories of India, which one has the largest size? [CDS 2002]
A.	Pondicherry
B.	Lakshadweep
C.	Daman and Diu
D.	Chandigarh
Answer» B. Lakshadweep

Discussion

206.	India is the largest tea producing country in the world. It is grown in which of the following states mainly?
A.	Punjab
B.	Haryana
C.	Bihar
D.	Assam
Answer» E.

Discussion

207.	Which of the following organisations prepares topographical maps of India? [SSC (10+2) 2010]
A.	Geographical Survey of India
B.	Survey of India
C.	Geological Survey of India
D.	Archaeological Survey of India
Answer» B. Survey of India

Discussion

208.	Which of the following soils is formed under typical monsoonal conditions?
A.	Black Soils
B.	Red Soils
C.	Laterite Soils
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

209.	Air travel has become very important for the north eastern part of India mainly because,
A.	the region is mountainous
B.	population density is low
C.	surface transport routes have to go around Bangladesh
D.	air transport is cheaper
Answer» D. air transport is cheaper

Discussion

210.	Approximately what percentage of world's cattle population is to be found in India?
A.	50%
B.	18%
C.	80%
D.	7%
Answer» C. 80%

Discussion

211.	Which one of the following is not a site for 'in-situ' method of conservation of flora? [CSAT 2011]
A.	Biosphere Reserve
B.	Botanical Garden
C.	National Park
D.	Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer» C. National Park

Discussion

212.	Which of the following helps in the 'greening process' of crops?
A.	Sunshine
B.	Phosphatic fertilizers
C.	Nitrogenous fertilezers
D.	Potassic fertilizers
Answer» D. Potassic fertilizers

Discussion

213.	During which decade did the population record a negative growth rate?
A.	1921-31
B.	1911-21
C.	1941-51
D.	1931-41
Answer» C. 1941-51

Discussion

214.	The western disturbances which cause winter rain in India originate in
A.	Pakistan
B.	Bay of Bengal
C.	West Asia
D.	Himalayas
Answer» D. Himalayas

Discussion

215.	Which dam in India has the distinction of being the longest main stream dam in the world?
A.	Bhakra Nangal Dam
B.	Rihand Dam
C.	Tehri Dam
D.	Kosi Project
Answer» D. Kosi Project

Discussion

216.	In Thanjavur delta _______ crop is cultivated three times in a year.
A.	Wheat
B.	Rice
C.	Sugarcane
D.	Groundnut
Answer» C. Sugarcane

Discussion

217.	Which of the following projects is administered by more than one State?
A.	Nagarjunasagar
B.	Kosi
C.	Hirakud
D.	Tungabhadra
Answer» E.

Discussion

218.	of Indian tea production comes from Assam, West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
A.	50%
B.	75%
C.	98%
D.	30%
Answer» D. 30%

Discussion

219.	If it rains only for two months which of the following will yield maximum crop per hectare?
A.	Short term crops
B.	Long term crops
C.	Pulses
D.	Millets
Answer» E.

Discussion

220.	A few showers of rain during the months of December and January are beneficial to the rabi crops because they
A.	make the plant strong
B.	protect the crops from frost
C.	cause fall in temperature
D.	provide moisture for the germination of seeds
Answer» C. cause fall in temperature

Discussion

221.	The Coromandel Coast of India receives good rains from cyclonic storms in the months of
A.	February and March
B.	July and August
C.	November and December
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

222.	The land-locked natural harbour along the east coast of India is
A.	Visakhapatnam
B.	Chennai
C.	Kolkata
D.	Paradeep
Answer» B. Chennai

Discussion

223.	The four important ports of the West Coast of India, from South to North, in that order, are
A.	Kandla, Mumbai, Goa, Cochin
B.	Goa, Mumbai, Cochin, Kandla
C.	Mumbai, Kandla, Goa, Cochin
D.	Cochin, Goa, Mumbai, Kandla
Answer» E.

Discussion

224.	Which of the following is not a multi-purpose project involving more than one State in India?
A.	Nagarjunasagar
B.	Damodar Valley Corporation
C.	Bhakra Nangal
D.	Chambal
Answer» B. Damodar Valley Corporation

Discussion

225.	Which of the following hill stations is not located in Himachal Pradesh?
A.	Kulu
B.	Manali
C.	Shimla
D.	Ranikhet
Answer» E.

Discussion

226.	What is the main attraction of Kaziranga Sanctuary located in Assam?
A.	Tiger
B.	Spotted deer
C.	Nilgai
D.	One horned Rhinoceros
Answer» E.

Discussion

227.	What is the correct order of occurrence of the following places as one moves from east to west? [CDS 2008] (1) Murshidabad (2) Gorakhpur (3) Bhopal (4) Bhavnagar
A.	2-4-3-1
B.	1-3-4-2
C.	1-2-3-4
D.	4-3-2-1
Answer» D. 4-3-2-1

Discussion

228.	What was the primary purpose of constructing the Farakka Barrage?
A.	Preservation and maintenance of Kolkata port for navigation
B.	To supply Ganga water to Bangladesh
C.	To bring additional area of West Bengal under irrigation
D.	To meet the chronic power shortage in Kolkata
Answer» B. To supply Ganga water to Bangladesh

Discussion

229.	Ganga beyond Farakka when it enters Bangladesh is known as
A.	Padma
B.	Meghna
C.	Hugli
D.	Swarn Ganga
Answer» B. Meghna

Discussion

230.	Which of the following Indian states does not lie on In 1do-Banqla border? [Bank PO 1993]
A.	Assam
B.	Mizoram
C.	Tripura
D.	Manipur
Answer» E.

Discussion

231.	Mudumalai Sanctuary famous for elephants and deer is situated in
A.	Assam
B.	Gujarat
C.	Tamil Nadu
D.	Karnataka
Answer» D. Karnataka

Discussion

232.	Which of the following States has the most critical problem of erosion of its coastal areas by the sea?
A.	Kerala
B.	Andhra Pradesh
C.	West Bengal
D.	Tamil Nadu
Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh

Discussion

233.	The Mahe region located on the western coast of India is politically a part of the Union Territory of: [NDA 2002]
A.	Dadra and Nagar Haveli
B.	Diu and Daman
C.	Lakshadweep
D.	Pondicherry
Answer» E.

Discussion

234.	28.38 N. and 77.12 E are the respective latitude and longitude of which one of the following places? [CDS 2008]
A.	Jaipur
B.	Delhi
C.	Lucknow
D.	Allahabad
Answer» C. Lucknow

Discussion

235.	Which one of the following is the most important port of Gujarat?
A.	Porbandar
B.	Surat
C.	Kandla
D.	Diu
Answer» D. Diu

Discussion

236.	Which one of the following States does not form border with Bangladesh? [UP PCS 2002]
A.	Meghalaya
B.	Tripura
C.	Manipur
D.	Mizoram
Answer» D. Mizoram

Discussion

237.	The wont affected state of India by the menace of sea erosion is
A.	Kerala
B.	Odisha
C.	Gujarat
D.	Andhra Pradesh
Answer» B. Odisha

Discussion

238.	Which one of the following places ranks second among the coldest places in the world? [CDS 2000]
A.	Dras (Jammu and Kashmir)
B.	Kullu (Himachal Pradesh)
C.	Manali (Himachal Pradesh)
D.	Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh)
Answer» B. Kullu (Himachal Pradesh)

Discussion

239.	Which one of the following States shares boundaries with the maximum number of other States of India ? [CPO AC 2003]
A.	Madhya Pradesh
B.	Maharashtra
C.	Assam
D.	Bihar
Answer» D. Bihar

Discussion

240.	In which one of the following States are Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields located? [IAS 2008]
A.	Arunachal Pradesh
B.	Meghalaya
C.	Manipur
D.	Mizoram
Answer» B. Meghalaya

Discussion

241.	Which of the following are the main reasons for the origin of the south-west monsoon in India? 1. Development of a low pressure in north-west India 2. Deflection of trade winds 3. Arrival of cyclonic stream from the Pacific Ocean 4. 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

Discussion

242.	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

Discussion

243.	Which of the following gives the correct descending order by length of the rivers of India?
A.	Brahmaputra, Ganga, Godavari, Kosi
B.	Ganga, Brahmaputra, Krishna, Godavari
C.	Ganga, Godavari, Krishna, Yamuna
D.	Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Mahanadi
Answer» D. Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Mahanadi

Discussion

244.	Which one of the following shows the correct sequence of places in descending order of the average summer rainfall ? [CDS 1993]
A.	Jaisalmer, Pune, Allahabad, Cherapunji
B.	Cherapunji, Jaisalmer, Pune, Allahabad
C.	Allahabad, Pune, Jaisalmer, Cherapunji
D.	Cherapunji, Allahabad, Pune, Jaisalmer
Answer» E.

Discussion

245.	Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? River City
A.	Gomti Lucknow
B.	Saryu Ayodhya
C.	Alaknanda Badrinath
D.	Narmada Satna
Answer» E.

Discussion

246.	Between which one of the following pairs of islands is Duncan Passage located? [IAS 2008]
A.	South Andaman and Little Andaman
B.	Little Andaman and Car Nicobar Island
C.	Car Nicobar Island and Little Nicobar Island
D.	Little Nicobar Island and Great Nicobar Island
Answer» C. Car Nicobar Island and Little Nicobar Island

Discussion

247.	Which one the following is a correct sequence of rivers in terms of their total basin area, in the descending order? [IAS 2003]
A.	Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra, Godavari
B.	Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra, Godavari
C.	Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganga, Godavari
D.	Indus, Ganga Godavari, Brahmaputra
Answer» D. Indus, Ganga Godavari, Brahmaputra

Discussion

248.	Which one of the following pairs of cities have the largest annual average rain difference as compared to the other three pairs? [IAS 2008]
A.	Jabalpur and Nagpur
B.	Mumbai and Pune
C.	Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar
D.	Guwahati and Shillong
Answer» C. Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar

Discussion

249.	Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [CDS 2009] National Park State
A.	KanhaNational Park : Madhya Pradesh
B.	Sultanpur National Park : Haryana
C.	Ranthambore National Park : Gujarat
D.	Bandipur National Park : Karnataka
Answer» D. Bandipur National Park : Karnataka

Discussion

250.	Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall? [IAS 2007]
A.	Kolkata > Ahmedabad > Allahabad
B.	Kolkata > Allahabad > Ahmedabad
C.	Allahabad > Kolkata > Ahmedabad
D.	Ahmedabad > Kolkata > Allahabad
Answer» C. Allahabad > Kolkata > Ahmedabad

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

The first range of Himalayas to the North of Ganga Plains is the

The Buckingham Canal, which has been declared a National Waterway of India recently, is a canal running from

The system or shifting cultivation in the north eastern region of India is called

Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in the Peninsular India? [NDA 2011]

Among the following Union Territories of India, which one has the largest size? [CDS 2002]

India is the largest tea producing country in the world. It is grown in which of the following states mainly?

Which of the following organisations prepares topographical maps of India? [SSC (10+2) 2010]

Which of the following soils is formed under typical monsoonal conditions?

Air travel has become very important for the north eastern part of India mainly because,

Approximately what percentage of world's cattle population is to be found in India?

Which one of the following is not a site for 'in-situ' method of conservation of flora? [CSAT 2011]

Which of the following helps in the 'greening process' of crops?

During which decade did the population record a negative growth rate?

The western disturbances which cause winter rain in India originate in

Which dam in India has the distinction of being the longest main stream dam in the world?

In Thanjavur delta _______ crop is cultivated three times in a year.

Which of the following projects is administered by more than one State?

of Indian tea production comes from Assam, West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu

If it rains only for two months which of the following will yield maximum crop per hectare?

A few showers of rain during the months of December and January are beneficial to the rabi crops because they

The Coromandel Coast of India receives good rains from cyclonic storms in the months of

The land-locked natural harbour along the east coast of India is

The four important ports of the West Coast of India, from South to North, in that order, are

Which of the following is not a multi-purpose project involving more than one State in India?

Which of the following hill stations is not located in Himachal Pradesh?

What is the main attraction of Kaziranga Sanctuary located in Assam?

What is the correct order of occurrence of the following places as one moves from east to west? [CDS 2008] (1) Murshidabad (2) Gorakhpur (3) Bhopal (4) Bhavnagar

What was the primary purpose of constructing the Farakka Barrage?

Ganga beyond Farakka when it enters Bangladesh is known as

Which of the following Indian states does not lie on In 1do-Banqla border? [Bank PO 1993]

Mudumalai Sanctuary famous for elephants and deer is situated in

Which of the following States has the most critical problem of erosion of its coastal areas by the sea?

The Mahe region located on the western coast of India is politically a part of the Union Territory of: [NDA 2002]

28.38 N. and 77.12 E are the respective latitude and longitude of which one of the following places? [CDS 2008]

Which one of the following is the most important port of Gujarat?

Which one of the following States does not form border with Bangladesh? [UP PCS 2002]

The wont affected state of India by the menace of sea erosion is

Which one of the following places ranks second among the coldest places in the world? [CDS 2000]

Which one of the following States shares boundaries with the maximum number of other States of India ? [CPO AC 2003]

In which one of the following States are Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields located? [IAS 2008]

Which of the following are the main reasons for the origin of the south-west monsoon in India? 1. Development of a low pressure in north-west India 2. Deflection of trade winds 3. Arrival of cyclonic stream from the Pacific Ocean 4. Heating of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal

What is the most important characteristic of the islands (Indian) located in the Arabian Sea?

Which of the following gives the correct descending order by length of the rivers of India?

Which one of the following shows the correct sequence of places in descending order of the average summer rainfall ? [CDS 1993]

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? River City

Between which one of the following pairs of islands is Duncan Passage located? [IAS 2008]

Which one the following is a correct sequence of rivers in terms of their total basin area, in the descending order? [IAS 2003]

Which one of the following pairs of cities have the largest annual average rain difference as compared to the other three pairs? [IAS 2008]

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [CDS 2009] National Park State

Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall? [IAS 2007]