Explore topic-wise MCQs in Indian Geography.

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1.

Consider the following pairs1. Ashok Leyland : Hinduja Group2. Hindalco : A.V. Birla Group3. Suzlon Energy : Punj Lloyd GroupWhich of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched ?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 only
2.

It is basically a traditional centre for cotton. The town accounts for the bulk of India's cotton knitwear exports to all over world. The Noyyal river runs all across the town, virtually dividing it into two halvesCode

A. Guntur (Andhar Pradesh)
B. Tirpur (Tamil Nadu)
C. Erode (Tamil Nadu)
D. Subaranpur (Odissa)
Answer» C. Erode (Tamil Nadu)
3.

Consider the following statements1. MMTC Limited is India's largest international trading organization.2. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the government of Odissa.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» D. Neither 1 nor 2
4.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Paper mill at Tuli1.AssamG. Karbi-Langpi bydroelectric project2.ManipurH. Loktak Hydroelectric Project3.NagalandJ. Naini Saini Airstrip4.UttarakhandCode : FGHJA.4121B.4213C.3124D.3214

A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» D. D.
5.

Assertion (A) : Indian Airlines is basically a domestic airline serviceReason (R) : It provides service to neighbouring countries

A. Both A and R provides service to neighbouring countries
B. Both A and R are true and R is 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
6.

Match the followingList - IList - IIF. Jamnagar1.AlluminiumG. Hospet2.Woolen textileH. Korba3.FertilizersJ. Haldia4.CementCode : FGHJA.4312B.2413C.4321D.2143

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» C. C.
7.

Match list - I (Steel plant) and List - II (Countries / Co. Associated with) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Bhilai1.Indian Iron and Steel Co.G. Rourkela2.RussiaH. Durgapur3.GermanyJ. Burnpur4.Great BritainCode : FGHJA.3142B.4321C.2341D.2413

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» D. D.
8.

Match List - I (Polluted Area) with List - II (Type of Industry) and select the correct answer using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Greater Kochi1.Cotton textiles and dyeingG. Nagda-Ratiam2.Food processing and electroplatingH. Pali3.Oil refineries, chemical and Metallurgical industriesJ. Parwanoo4.Viscose rayon, caustic dves and sitillery Code : FGHJA.4321B.3421C.4312D.3412

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» E.
9.

Match List - I (Industry) with List - I (Import Producing Centre) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Silk1.KolarG. Rail wagon2.SirpurH. Paper3.TitagarhJ. Leather4.Chtigar Code : FGHJA.1234B.4321C.4231D.1324

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
10.

Which of the following places are known for paper manufacturing industry ?1. Yamuna Nagar2. Guwahati3. Shahbad4. BallarpurChoose the correct answer using the codes given belowCode

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4
11.

Match List - I and List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Steel1.ThalG. Newsprint2.SalemH. Heavy water3.NepanagarJ. Ship building4.MazgaonCode : FGHJA.4312B.2314C.3241D.2131

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» C. C.
12.

Match List - I and List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre1.BangaloreG. SHAR Centre2.ThumbaH. Space Application Centre3.SriharikotaJ. ISRO Satellite Centre4.Ahmadabad Code : FGHJA.1234B.2341C.2314D.3241

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» C. C.
13.

Match List - I (Place of manufacturing) and List - II (Industry) and select the correct using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Haridwar Central1.PharmaceuticalsG. Rishikesh2.FertilizersH. Korba3.Heavy electricalJ. Bhatinda4.AluminiumCode : FGHJA.3124B.4321C.3142D.1324

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» D. D.
14.

Assertion (A) : Export of readymade garments from India has increased in recent years.Reason (R) : Labour costs are low in India.

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
15.

Consider the following statements1. The Rourkela plant was commissioned in the year 1959.2. The Rourkela plant was constructed with the collaboration of UK3. The Rourkela plant gets iron ore from Sundaragarh.Which of the statements given above are correct ?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only
16.

Match list - I and List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Ferozabad1.PotteryG. Mirzapur2.Glass CarvingH. Jaipur3.Wood CarvingJ. Trivandrum4.Gems industryCode : FGHJA.2143B.4213C.3124D.2341

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
17.

Consider the following statements1. The Cochin Shipyard was constructed with the Japanese assistance2. The Integral Coach Factory was set up with German collaborationWhich of the Statements(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
18.

Consider the following tribes1. Maasai2. Kirghiz3. BoroWhich of the above are nomadic herders ?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
19.

Match List - I (Races) with List - II (Place of habitation) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Semang1.North-Plains IndiaG. Hottentots2.MalaysiaH. Polynesian3.KalahariJ. Nordic4.HawaiiCode : FGHJA.4231B.1324C.2341D.2143

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» D. D.
20.

Match List - I (Country) with List - II (Tribe) and select the correct answer using the Codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Semang1.Hot desertG. Beduin2.Equatorial beltH. Maasai 3.Temperate grasslandJ. Kirghiz4.Savannah grasslandCode : FGHJA.1234B.1243C.2143D.2134

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» D. D.
21.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List - IList - IIF. Bushman1.IndiaG. Pygmy2.AlaskaH. Eskimo3.ZaireJ. Gond4.NamibiaCode : FGHJA.3421B.3412C.4312D.4321

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» E.
22.

Match List - I (Country) with List - II (Tribe) and select the correct answer using the Codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Canada1.OngeG. India2.ChukchiH. Russia3.HaidaJ. Zaire4.LeseCode : FGHJA.2431B.3142C.2341D.3124

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» E.
23.

Match List - I (Language) with List - II (Country) and select the correct answer using the Codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Flemish1.North JapanG. basque2.KenyaH. Ainu3.North Eastern SpainJ. Swahili4.BelgiumCode : FGHJA.4213B.2341C.1432D.4312

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» E.
24.

Match List - I (Tribes) with List - II (Places of Habitat) and select the correct answer using the Codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Inuit1.Northern RussiaG. bantu2.Nicobar IslandsH. Shompen3.Northern CanadaJ. Chukchi4.Central AfricaCode : FGHJA.3241B.1421C.3421D.1243

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» D. D.
25.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the Codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Maasai1.North AmericaG. Berbers2.East AfricaH. Red Indians3.AsiaJ. Kirghiz4.N.W. AfricaCode : FGHJA.3214B.2341C.2413D.1423

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B. B.
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D. D.
Answer» D. D.
26.

Match List - I (Tribes) with List - II (Countries) and select the correct answer using the Codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Bobinga1.CanadaG. Coola2.AngolaH. Oromo3.EthiopiaJ. Tswa4.AireCode : FGHJA.3142B.3241C.4231D.4132

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
27.

Match List - I (Country) with List - II (Indigenous People) and select the correct answer using the Codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Canada1.CrowG. China2.HighurH. Thailand3.InnuJ. U.S.A4.LisuCode : FGHJA.3214B.3241C.1324D.1423

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B. B.
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D. D.
Answer» C. C.
28.

Match List - I (Tribes) with List - II (Region / Country) and select the correct answer using the Codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Hottento1.SiberiaG. Inuit2.LibyaH. Berber3.CanadaJ. Yakut4.South AfricaCode : FGHJA.4231B.4321C.1234D.1324

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B. B.
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D. D.
Answer» C. C.
29.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the Codes given below the lists :List - IList - IIF. Carajas1.AustraliaG. Kiruna2.BrazilH. Masabi3.SwedenJ. Pelbara4.U.S.ACode : FGHJA.2431B.1342C.2341D.1432

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B. B.
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Answer» D. D.
30.

Match list - I (Steel plant) and List - II (Countries / Co. Associated with) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

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B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» D. D.
31.

Which one of the following oil field of India is the oldest and still producing oil ?

A. Bombay High
B. Digboi
C. Ankleshwar
D. Naharkatiya
Answer» C. Ankleshwar
32.

In recent decades, there has been considerable increase in the export of

A. Agricultural raw materials
B. Cotton and jute textiles
C. Mineral raw materials
D. Machinery
Answer» D. Machinery
33.

The first state - owned fertilizer plant was set-up in 1951 at

A. Sindri
B. Trombay
C. Talcher
D. Gorkhpur
Answer» B. Trombay
34.

The earth station for satellite communication is located at

A. Dehradun
B. Shadnagar
C. Arvi
D. Mount Abu
Answer» D. Mount Abu
35.

Which city is known as the 'Manchester of South India

A. Coimbatore
B. Chennai
C. Benguluru
D. Madurai
Answer» B. Chennai
36.

Which of the following called the Manchester of India ?

A. Mumbai
B. Coimbatore
C. Sholapar
D. Kanpur
Answer» B. Coimbatore
37.

The first industrial policy declaration laid stress on

A. Mixed economy
B. Capitalistic economy
C. Socialistic economy
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Capitalistic economy
38.

Salem Steel Plant is located in

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala
Answer» C. Karnataka
39.

The largest steel plant of the country is

A. Bhiala
B. Bokaro
C. Rourkela
D. Durgapur
Answer» C. Rourkela
40.

Which of the following is not a sea port ?

A. Khozikhode
B. Hubli
C. Kochi
D. Trivandrum
Answer» C. Kochi
41.

Tuticorin port is located in the state of

A. Odisha
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer» E.
42.

The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. is famous for

A. Engineering Industry
B. Chemical Industry
C. Textile Industry
D. Aircraft Industry
Answer» E.
43.

Coir industry in India is chiefly located in

A. Assam
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra
Answer» C. Karnataka
44.

Which state having largest Tea Industries in India

A. Rajasthan
B. Assam
C. Jharkhand
D. Chhattisgarh
Answer» C. Jharkhand
45.

Automobiles are produced at

A. Kolkata
B. Jamshedpur
C. Ahmadabad
D. Hyderabad
Answer» B. Jamshedpur
46.

Match List - I (Industry) with List - I (Import Producing Centre) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
47.

Electric Iocomotives are manufactured at

A. Kolhapur
B. Varansi
C. Jamshedpur
D. Chitaranjan
Answer» C. Jamshedpur
48.

Tisco market its steel produce through

A. Tata steel
B. SAIL
C. SALE
D. Government of India
Answer» B. SAIL
49.

The first industrial policy was declared in

A. 1948
B. 1950
C. 1952
D. 1954
Answer» B. 1950
50.

Bangalore is famous for

A. Iron and Steel Industry
B. Aluminium Industry
C. Aircraft Industry
D. Copper industry
Answer» D. Copper industry