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This section includes 150 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 pairsMineral District with large (significant commercially Important deposits1. Apatite - Visakhapatnam2. Chromite - Cuttack3. Gold - Nagapur4. Gypsum - AnantapurWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 2. |
Match List - I (Mineral) with List - II (Place) and select the correct by using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Mica1.ChindwaraG. Diamond2.BellaryH. Manganese3.PunnaJ. Copper4.HazaribagCode : FGHJA.1234B.1324C.4321D.4231 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 3. |
With reference to the mineral sources of India consider the following pairs Mineral 90% National Sources in1. Cooper - Jharkhand2. Nickel - Odisha3. Tungsten - KeralaWhich of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 4. |
Match List - (District) with List - II (Rich source of) and select the correct answer by using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Almora1.GypsumG. Bikaner2.KyaniteH. Singhbhum3.MagneslteCode : FGHA.312B.321C.213D.132 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 5. |
Match List - I (Minerals) with List - II (Places of occurrence) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listList - IList - IIF. Gondwana coal1.NevyeliG. Lignite2.LohardaggaH. Mineral oil3.TalcharJ. Bauxite4.KalolCode : FGHJA.1342B.1324C.3124D.3142 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Match the following List - IList - IIF. Coal1.BhandaraG. Gold2.KaranpuraH. Mica3.HuttiJ. Manganese4.NelloreCode : FGHJA.1324B.2341C.3421D.2143 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Consider the following pairs1. Amarkantak area - Bauxite deposits2. Barabil - Koira valley - Haematite deposits3. Salem district - Magnesite depositsWhich of the pair / pairs given above is / are correctly matched ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
With reference to the availability of minerals in India.Consider the following statements1. The highest concentration of manganese is found in the Dharwar system of rocks.2. The chromites mainly occurs in ultra basic igneous rocks.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 | |
| 9. |
Match the followingList - IList - IIF. Graphite1.BallaryG. Lead2.DiawanaH. Salt3.RampaJ. Silver4.ZawarCode : FGHJA.3412B.1423C.3142D.2314 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 10. |
Assertion (A) : In Gondwana coal, the carbon percentage is rarely above 30.Reason (R) : The Gondwana coal is laminated bituminous coal, characterized by high volatile and ash contents. |
| 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» E. | |
| 11. |
Consider the following statements 1. In India, Tertiary deposits of coal occur in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Nagaland.2. In India, lignite does not occur anywhere except in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan3. In India, metallurgical coal is restricted to Jharkhand and Andhara Pradesh onlyWhich of the statement(s) given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 12. |
With reference to the occurrence of minerals in India,Consider the following statements1. Silver is a mineral of primary origin occurring in acid igneous rocks.2. Bauxite is a secondary mineral mainly associated with lateritic rocks formed during tertiary period.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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 13. |
Match the followingList - IList - IIF. Iron ore1.ZawarG. Mica2.BailadilaH. Silver3.BabupaliJ. Graphite4.KodarmaCode : FGHJA.1234B.4321C.2413D.1324 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 14. |
Match List - I (Minerals) with List - II (Location and select the correct answer using the code given below the ListsList - IList - IIF. Coal1.GiridihG. Copper2.JayamkonamH. Manganese3.AlwarJ. Liqnite4.DharwarCode : FGHJA.1432B.2341C.1342D.2431 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 15. |
Assertion (A) : Denmark supplies dairy products and becon to neighboring markers in northern Europe.Reason (R) : Denmark produces high quality grain and grass and its neighbors are industrialized.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) | |
| 16. |
Match List -I (Minerals) with List - II (Major Producing Countries) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Bauxite1.BrazilG. Gold2.U.S.A.H. Copper3.MalaysiaJ. Tin4.Australia5. South AfricaCode : FGHJA.1432B.4523C.4531D.1523 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 17. |
Match List - I (Cities in U.S.A.) with List - II (Factors for which they known) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Chicago1.Greatest centre automobile industryG. St. Louis2.Biggest railway junctionH. Detroit3.Important river portJ. Kansas4.Famous live stock marketCode : FGHJA.3241B.3214C.2341D.2314 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Match List - I (Places in U.S.A.) with List - II (Known for/as) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Butte-Hills1.Biggest railway junctionG. Chicago2.Famous copper mineH. Wisconsin and Minnesota3.Coal and steel cityJ. Pittsburgh4.Core of dairy-beltCode : FGHJA.2134B.1243C.1234D.2143 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
Match List - I (City in USA / Canada) with List - II (Prominent Industry) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Phoenix1.Chemical, iron and steel, and car manufacturing industries G. Detroit2.Electronics and high-tech industryH. Montreal3.Food processing and publishing, ship building and timber processingJ. Vancouver4.Brewing, car manufacturing, chemicals, finance and timber processingCode : FGHJA.2413B.2143C.3412D.3142 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 20. |
Match List - I (Towns) with List - II (Features) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Genvea1.Museum town of ItalyG. Florence2.Leading producer of sulphurH. Sicily3.Citrus fruit productionJ. Naples4.Leading port of ItalyCode : FGHJA.4321B.2143C.4123D.2341 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 21. |
Which of the following statements are correct ?1. Lignite and low grade bituminous coal were formed during the Quaternary period2. Dolomite is used as refractory material and flux in iron and steel industry3. Chhotangpur plateau is the most extensive, rich and diversified mineral beltSelect the correct answer using the codes given belowCode |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 | |
| 22. |
Consider the following pairs Industrial Town - Famous forA. Kumamoto - Ship-buildingB. Fukuoka - ChemicalsC. Hamamatsu - Musical instrumentsWhch of the pair(s) given above is / are correctly matched ? |
| A. | A only |
| B. | A and B only |
| C. | B and C only |
| D. | A, B and C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Match List - I (Industries) with List -II (Industrial Centers) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Automobile1.BaltimoreG. Cotton Textile2.DallasH. Iron and Steel3.New YorkJ. Ship building4.Providence5. WheelingCode : FGHJA.4251B.2451C.4213D.2413 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 24. |
Match List - I (Location) with List - II (Industry) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Osaka1.AircraftG. Sheffield2.CuttleryH. Seattle3.SteelJ. Magnitogorsk4.Cotton textilesCode : FGHJA.2314B.4213C.3124D.4123 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 25. |
Which one of the following groups represents key industries.1. Crude oil electricity.2. Petroleum refining and finished steel.3. Cement and coal. |
| A. | Only group (1) |
| B. | Only group (2) |
| C. | Only groups (1) & (2) |
| D. | All groups (1) , (2) & (3) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Match List -I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Iron and Steel1.DortumundG. Automobile2.SeattleH. Ship building3.DetroitJ. Aircraft4.PortsmouthCode : FGHJA.2143B.2314C.1342D.1432 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 27. |
Consider the following statements1. Iron and steel industries developed around lake Michigan in U.S.A. due to the availability of good quality coal.2. Pittsburs-Young stown area is the leading producer of steel in U.S.A.3. The Lorraine area in France is significant for steel production.4. The south Manchurian region accounts for nearly 60% of China's pig iron production.Which of the above statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 28. |
Assertion (A) : Aluminium industry is located near the source of power.Reason (R) : Industries are usually located close to the source of raw materials.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» C. (A) is true but (R) is false | |
| 29. |
Match List - I (Location / Area in Canada) with List -II (Major Mineral) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Labrador1.ZincG. Athabasca2.PetroleumH. Sudbury3.Iron oreJ. British Columbia4.ManganeseCode : FGHJA.4134B.3241C.4231D.3142 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 30. |
Match List - I (Coal-field) with List - II (District) and select the correct answer using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Mukum1.DibrugarhG. Kamptee2.Palamau and HazaribaghH. Karampura3.NagpurJ. Singrauli (Waidhian)4.Sidhi and SahdolCode : FGHJA.1234B.1324C.4231D.4321 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 31. |
Consider the following statements 1. Costa Rica is a leading exporter of cocoa.2. Malaysia is a leading exporter of rubber.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» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 32. |
Match List - I (Towns) with List - II (Industrial / Business Activity) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Louisiana1.Automobile IndustryG. Detroit2.Flour millingH. Houston3.Refining and chemical industryJ. Minneapolis4.Oil and gasCode : FGHJA.3241B.4132C.3142D.4231 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 33. |
Match List - I (Types of minerals) with List - II (Name of the minerals) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Non-metallic1.KyaniteG. Metallic2.GypsumH. Refractory3.AsbestosJ. Fertilizer4.WolframCode : FGHJA.3241B.2413C.3412D.4132 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 34. |
Match List - I (Minerals) with List - II (Areas) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Coal1.BisbeeG. Copper2.KirkukH. Iron ore3.DonetzJ. Petroleum4.MesabiCode : FGHJA.3142B.3413C.4123D.2413 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 35. |
Consider the following statments1. Carajas region of Brazil is an area of iron ore.2. Pilbara region of Australia is an area of copper ore.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 | |
| 36. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Ivanovo1.Cotton textile industryG. Magnitogorsk2.Enginering industryH. Moscow3.Iron and steel industryJ. St. Petersburg4.Ship-building industryCode : FGHJA.4321B.1324C.1234D.3214 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 37. |
Match List - I (Industry) with List - II (Place) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Iron and Steel1.LeedsG. Automobile2.KureH. Ship building3.AtlantaJ. Woolen Textile4.BirminghamCode : FGHJA.4312B.1342C.1234D.4321 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Match List - I (Coal mining Area) with List - II (Country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Karaganda basin1.United KingdomG. Pechora Basin2.RussiaH. Upper Silesia3.Poland4.KazakhstanCode : FGHA.431B.423C.123D.124 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 39. |
Match List - I (Mining area) with List - II (mineral) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Donbas1.Iron oreG. Krivory Rog2.CopperH. Global Miami3.BauxiteJ. Lohardaga4.CoalCode : FGHJA.4213B.1432C.4123D.1423 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 40. |
Assertion (A) : There are regional disparities in the spatial organizations of economy.Reason (R) : Interactions among inherent factors in economic activities affect the texture of spatial organization. |
| 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) | |
| 41. |
Match List - I (Russian Region) with List -II (Industries) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Central Industrial1.Agro-basedG. Groznyy2.Cotton textilesH. Volga3.MachineryJ. Urals4.Matallurgy5. Petroleum refiningCode : FGHJA.2413B.1354C.2314D.1453 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 42. |
Assertion (A) : New England region in the U.S.A. continues to be an important areas for cotton textiles.Reason (R) : Market and geographical inertia are the main reasons for cotton textiles here.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) | |
| 43. |
Match List - I with (Commodity) List (Country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Mineral oil production1.IndiaG. Mica production2.RussiaH. Oil refining capacity3.MalaysiaJ. Tin production4.U.S.A.5. South ArabiaCode : FGHJA.2143B.4153C.5241D.2314 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 44. |
Assertion (A) : Butter, wool and frozen meat are the most important exports of New Zealand.Reason (R) : New Zealand has cool moist climate and vast grasslands to support livestock.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» C. (A) is true but (R) is false | |
| 45. |
Match List - I (Minerals) with List - II (Places) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Bauxite1.AlbamaG. Coal2.BakuH. Iron ore3.KuzbasJ. Petroleum4.SurinamCode : FGHJA.1342B.4312C.1243D.4213 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 46. |
Match List - I (Minerals) with List - II (Major Areas in U.S.A.) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Iron ore1.Arizona regionG. Coal2.Lake Superior regionH. Petroleum3.Gulf Coastal regionJ. Copper4.Pennsylvanian region5. Lake Michigan regionCode : FGHJA.2431B.1352C.1432D.2351 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 47. |
Match List - I (Mineral) with Match List - II (producing Area) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Iron ore1.ArkansasG. Copper2.CubaH. Aluminium3.KazakhastanJ. Nickel4.Krivory RogCode : FGHJA.1243B.1342C.4213D.4312 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Match List - I (Producers) with Match List - II (Products) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Baku1.DiamondG. Kuzbas Basin2.Iron OreH. Urals3.CoalJ. Eastern Siberia4.OilCode : FGHJA.4321B.2341C.1234D.4312 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 49. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?1. Ekibartuz - Coal2. Kursk - Copper3. Tyumen - Oil and natural gas4. Zaporozhye - AluminiumSelect the correct answer using the codes given belowCodes : |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 | |
| 50. |
Match List - I (Minerals) with List - II (Major Mining Countries) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Bauxite1.IndiaG. Manganese2.JapanH. Mica3.JamaicaJ. Tin4.Russia5. MalaysiaCode : FGHJA.5413B.3125C.5123D.3415 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |