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This section includes 123 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 regions of India1. Western - Ghats2. Aravali - Hills3. Eastern - HimalayasWhich of the above is / are biodiversity hot sport / hot spots ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Assertion (A) : Hot deserts in the trade wind belts occur invariably on the continents.Reason (R) :In the tropical belt where the trade winds blow, there are practically no highlands on the western side to obstruct the moisture-Iaden winds for causing rainfall.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 | |
| 3. |
What could b e the main reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt ?1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.Which of the statements given above is / are correct in this context ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 4. |
Assertion (A) : The annual range of temperature is greater over land areas.Reason (R) : Land area warm and cool more rarely than water bodies.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) | |
| 5. |
Assertion (A) : The seasonality of precipitation is affected by the seasonal movement of global and regional pressure systems.Reason (R) : Climates located at 10 to 15 of latitude experience a significant wet period when dominated by the Intertropical Convergence Zone.Code |
| A. | If (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | If (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | If (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | If (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» C. If (A) is true but (R) is false | |
| 6. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Nubian Desert1.EgyptG. Sinai Desert2.SudanH. Rub-al-Khali3.IranJ. Dusht-e-Lut4.Saudi ArabiaCode : FGHJA.1234B.2143C.2413D.3142 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 7. |
Consider the following statements1. Most rainfall and snowfall in the mid-latitudes are formed by the ice-crystal process.2. The base of cirrus clouds invariably occurs at an altitude below 5000m.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 | |
| 8. |
Match List - I (Geographic feature) with List - II (Country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listList - IList - IIF. Great Victoria Desert1.AustraliaG. Grand Canyon2.CanadaH. Lake Winnipeg3.New ZealandJ. Southern Alps4.USACode : FGHJA.1243B.1423C.3241D.3421 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 9. |
Match List -I (Continents) with List - II (Deserts) and select the correct answer using the Code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Asia1.AtacamaG. Africa2.MojaveH. North America3.KalahariJ. South America4.GobiCode : FGHJA.3124B.4312C.4321D.2431 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 10. |
Consider the following statements in respect of formation of landforms in India1. Structurally, the Meghalaya Plateau is extended part of the Deccan Plateau.2. The Valley of Kashmir was formed in a synclinorium.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 | |
| 11. |
Consider the followings statements 1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs.2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence .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 | |
| 12. |
Consider the following statements1. Assam shares border with Bhutan and Bangladesh2. West Bengal shares border with Bhutan and Nepal3. Mizorm shares border with Bangladesh and MyanmarWhich of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 only | |
| 13. |
Consider the following statements1. The Kangra valley is a strike valley extending from the foot of the Dhaula dhar Range to the south of the Beas River.2. The Kulu vally is a transverse valley in the upper course of Ravi.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 | |
| 14. |
The Himalayan range is very rich in species diversity.Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon ? |
| A. | It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth |
| B. | It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones |
| C. | Exotic and invasive species have riot been introduced in this region |
| D. | It has less human interference |
| Answer» C. Exotic and invasive species have riot been introduced in this region | |
| 15. |
Which one of the following is the appropriate reason for considering theGondwana rocks as the most important of rock systems of India ? |
| A. | More than 90% of limestone reserves of India are found in them |
| B. | More than 90% of India's coal reserves are found in them |
| C. | More than 90% of fertile black cotton soils are spread over rthem |
| D. | None of the reasons given above is appropriate in this context |
| Answer» C. More than 90% of fertile black cotton soils are spread over rthem | |
| 16. |
Match List - I (Pass) with List - II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Zoji La pass1.SikkimG. Bara Lacha Pass2.UttarakhandH. Jelep La Pass3.Himachal PradeshJ. Niti Pass4.Jammu and KashmirCode : FGHJA.4132B.2341C.4321D.2143 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 17. |
Consider the following statements 1. The Damuda series of rock system contain all the metallurgical coal in India2. Tamil Nadu is the chief producer of lignite coal in India3. Tertiary coal is mainly confined to the penisular India.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 18. |
Consider the following statements :1. The variation in average annual range of temperature at 15 latitude of Northern Hemisphere.2. At latitudes poleward of 35 , the incoming radiation exceeds the outgoing radiation in northern Hemisphere, whereas in Southern Hemisphere, the outgoing radiation exceeds the incoming radiation.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 | |
| 19. |
Assertion (A) : Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year.Reason (R) : High temperature and high humidity cause conventional rain in most afternoons near the equator. |
| 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) | |
| 20. |
With reference to convectional type of rainfall, consider the following statements1. It is a warm weather phenomenon.2. This rainfall is associated with cumulo-nimbus clouds.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 | |
| 21. |
Which of the following sets of cities is located on the reference longitude for Indian Standard time ? |
| A. | Bangalore - Varanasi |
| B. | Chennai - Varanasi |
| C. | Kakinanda - Puducherry |
| D. | Puducherry - Varanasi |
| Answer» D. Puducherry - Varanasi | |
| 22. |
Which of the following cities lies to the western most longitudes ? |
| A. | Jaipur |
| B. | Nagpur |
| C. | Bhopai |
| D. | Hyderabad |
| Answer» B. Nagpur | |
| 23. |
Kanchipuram is in which of the following states ? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» D. Karnataka | |
| 24. |
Lakshdweep Islands are the product of |
| A. | Volcanic activity |
| B. | Wave action |
| C. | Sea floor expansion |
| D. | Reef formation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
'Syntaxial Bent' is a feature of which one of the following ? |
| A. | Himalayas |
| B. | Aravallis |
| C. | Satpuras |
| D. | Vindhyas |
| Answer» B. Aravallis | |
| 26. |
The Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet at the |
| A. | Cardamon Hill |
| B. | Annamalai Hills |
| C. | Nilgiri Hills |
| D. | Palani Hills |
| Answer» D. Palani Hills | |
| 27. |
What is the area of Land mass on India ? |
| A. | 3.50 million sq/cm |
| B. | 3.28 million sq/cm |
| C. | 3.40 million sq/cm |
| D. | 3.62 million sq/cm |
| Answer» C. 3.40 million sq/cm | |
| 28. |
The Andamans have a total area of |
| A. | 83,000 sq. km |
| B. | 80,000 sq. km |
| C. | 75,000 sq. km |
| D. | 76,000 sq. km |
| Answer» B. 80,000 sq. km | |
| 29. |
The Karewas of Kashmir refers to |
| A. | The alluvial fans |
| B. | The ravines caused by gully erosion |
| C. | Glacial deposits |
| D. | Broad river terraces |
| Answer» D. Broad river terraces | |
| 30. |
Area of Western Himalayan Sub-region is |
| A. | 81,190,000 acres |
| B. | 85,190,000 acres |
| C. | 67,200,000 acres |
| D. | 67,300,000 acres |
| Answer» C. 67,200,000 acres | |
| 31. |
The average elevation of Vindhya mountain is |
| A. | 500 metre |
| B. | 200 metre |
| C. | 400 metre |
| D. | 300 metre |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Drought in India is the outcome of |
| A. | Good rainfall |
| B. | Untimely rainfall |
| C. | Erratic nature of rainfall |
| D. | Uneven rainfall |
| Answer» D. Uneven rainfall | |
| 33. |
Which one of the following countries has the longest international boundary with India ? |
| A. | Bagaladesh |
| B. | Bhatan |
| C. | China |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» D. Pakistan | |
| 34. |
Among the following States of India, which one has the oldest rock formations in the country ? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 35. |
How much percent land area of India is covered by plains ? |
| A. | 43.3 |
| B. | 42.3 |
| C. | 41.3 |
| D. | 40.3 |
| Answer» B. 42.3 | |
| 36. |
The Konkan coast stretches between |
| A. | Goa and Cohin |
| B. | Goa and Mumbai |
| C. | Goa and Daman |
| D. | Goa and Diu |
| Answer» B. Goa and Mumbai | |
| 37. |
India is the seventh largest country in the world and it covers a total of approximately |
| A. | 2700000 sq. km |
| B. | 3000000 sq. km |
| C. | 3200000 sq. km |
| D. | 3600000 sq. km |
| Answer» D. 3600000 sq. km | |
| 38. |
Which of the following is a land - locked state ? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 39. |
India's coastline is long to the extend of |
| A. | 1400 miles |
| B. | 1000 miles |
| C. | 3500 miles |
| D. | 5100 miles |
| Answer» D. 5100 miles | |
| 40. |
The Rann of Katch is located in |
| A. | Gujrat |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 41. |
In which one among the following districts is the highest point of Eastern Ghats located ? |
| A. | Ganjam |
| B. | Visakhapatnam |
| C. | Kurnoof |
| D. | Norht Arcot |
| Answer» C. Kurnoof | |
| 42. |
The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges, of which the oldest range is |
| A. | the Shivalik range |
| B. | the lesser Himalayas |
| C. | the Dhaula Dhar |
| D. | the Great Himalayas Range |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Which of the river emerges from Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh |
| A. | Mahanadi |
| B. | Narmada |
| C. | Sutlej |
| D. | Godavari |
| Answer» C. Sutlej | |
| 44. |
Which one of the following cities will never get the vertical rays the Sun ? |
| A. | Srinagar |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Answer» B. Mumbai | |
| 45. |
The plains of North India have the length of |
| A. | 2500 km |
| B. | 2300 km |
| C. | 2400 km |
| D. | 2250 km |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Which of the following regions has the oldest rocks ? |
| A. | Himalayas |
| B. | Aravallis |
| C. | Indo-Gangetic Plain |
| D. | Shiwaliks |
| Answer» C. Indo-Gangetic Plain | |
| 47. |
Ganotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath and Mussorie lies in which of the given states ? |
| A. | Uttrakhand |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» B. West Bengal | |
| 48. |
Which state has the smallest land area ? |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Tripura |
| Answer» B. Nagaland | |
| 49. |
In which one of the following countries is Barail range located ? |
| A. | Afghanistan |
| B. | Sri Lanka |
| C. | Pakistan |
| D. | India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Which one of the following States in India has the broadest continental shelf ? |
| A. | Audhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |