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90+ Geography of India Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Common Topics in Competitive and Entrance exams , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) .

1.

On the south side, India is bounded by the Indian Ocean, by the Arabian Sea on the southwest and the ……………..on the southeast.

A. brahmaputra
B. gant
C. bay of bengal
D. none of above
Answer» C. bay of bengal
2.

The Ganges is one of the longest river originating in India.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
3.

The Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands in India are classified as …………..

A. lac
B. ut (union territories)
C. states
D. deserts
Answer» B. ut (union territories)
4.

The ………………. is the effective border between India and the People’s Republic of China.

A. loc
B. lac
C. log
D. none of above
Answer» B. lac
5.

The first British colony was in ……… with English East India Company at Surat.

A. 1616
B. 1617
C. 1618
D. 1619
Answer» D. 1619
6.

The Rann of Kutch is a marshy region located in northwestern Gujarat and the bordering Sindh province of ……………..

A. pakistan
B. bangladesh
C. nepal
D. afghanistan
Answer» A. pakistan
7.

The Himalayan range is considered as the world’s highest mountain range, with its tallest peak …………….. on the Nepal–China border.

A. hindu kush
B. mt. everest
C. tirich mir
D. kunlun
Answer» B. mt. everest
8.

Many cities in India have undergone place name changes such as Baroda being renamed to ………….

A. badodara
B. varanasi
C. vadodara
D. baranasi
Answer» C. vadodara
9.

The Aravali Range is the oldest mountain range in India, running across Rajasthan from northeast to southwest direction, extending approximately 800 km (497 mi).

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
10.

The Brahmaputra is also called ……………………

A. burlung-buthur
B. tsangpo-brahmaputra
C. yarlung tsangpo
D. all of above
Answer» D. all of above
11.

…………… is the first port that was developed after independence in Gujrat State.

A. kutch
B. smarla
C. kandla
D. porbandhar
Answer» C. kandla
12.

……………. is the smallest state of India.

A. goa
B. andaman nicobar
C. port blair
D. kuri
Answer» A. goa
13.

Southern India is mostly a Deccan Plateau, which is separated from northern plain by the ………………….

A. himalayan mountains
B. vindhya mountains
C. satpura hills
D. mount everest
Answer» B. vindhya mountains
14.

Survey of India prepares the topographical maps of India.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
15.

……………… are tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

A. munda
B. kurra
C. onges
D. none of above
Answer» C. onges
16.

The …………………………….. was started in 1977-78 with the main aim of controlling desertification, restoring ecological balance and creating conditions to improve the economic level of people in desert areas.

A. desert peoples programme (dpp)
B. desert development programme (ddp)
C. desert welfare programme (dwp)
D. desert samadhaan programme (dsp)
Answer» B. desert development programme (ddp)
17.

……………. is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka.

A. palk strait
B. walk strait
C. talk strait
D. balk strait
Answer» A. palk strait
18.

Which of the following countries share longest land boundary with india?

A. bangladesh
B. nepal
C. bhutan
D. none of above
Answer» A. bangladesh
19.

The length of river Brahmaputra is

A. 3900 km
B. 4900 km
C. 8900 km
D. 2900 km
Answer» D. 2900 km
20.

India’s first jute mill was established in 1854 in

A. kapurthala
B. bihar
C. rishra
D. nikodar
Answer» C. rishra
21.

…………………… river is also know by the name ‘Sorrow of Bengal’ as it gets flooded often causing damage.

A. damodar
B. kamodar
C. yamuna
D. jhatta
Answer» A. damodar
22.

The Nagarjuna Sagar project is constructed on the which of the below river.

A. kaveri
B. brahmputra
C. krishna
D. ganga
Answer» C. krishna
23.

Kanchenjunga is situated in …………………………..

A. hp
B. bangladesh
C. panchkula
D. sikkim
Answer» D. sikkim
24.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is located in

A. punjab
B. uttar pardesh
C. karnataka
D. solan
Answer» C. karnataka
25.

Karnataka is the largest producer of coffee in India.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
26.

Fort William is located in Kolkata on the banks of river………

A. chenab
B. hooghly
C. ganga
D. yamuna
Answer» B. hooghly
27.

……………. project is built on the Chenab river.

A. dalal
B. malal
C. salal
D. kalal
Answer» C. salal
28.

……………….. is the oldest oil field in India.

A. digboi in assam
B. bombay high
C. mangala area
D. none of above
Answer» A. digboi in assam
29.

The Name “India” is derived from Sindhu (Indus), which is a river in the north-west.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
30.

Nanga Parbat peak is located in ………

A. jammu and kashmir
B. haryana
C. punjab
D. nagalang
Answer» A. jammu and kashmir
31.

…………….. is the largest producer of rubber in India.

A. chennai
B. aurangabad
C. himachal
D. kerala
Answer» D. kerala
32.

The ………………… is the largest mangrove forest not only in India but in the world.

A. pichavaram
B. pitara
C. sundarbans
D. bhitarkanika
Answer» C. sundarbans
33.

……………also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, is the largest container port in India.

A. nal seva
B. nhava sheva
C. kava
D. jtpt
Answer» B. nhava sheva
34.

………………………. was an economic system where lower castes performed various functions for upper castes and in turn received grain.

A. jajmani system
B. yajmani system
C. gajmani system
D. sajmani system
Answer» B. yajmani system
35.

The Indian River Lagoon is a group of three lagoons: Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, and the Indian River.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
36.

The ………….. Corridor was created in 1947 after the partition of Bengal between India and Pakistan.

A. anamalai
B. siliguri
C. jhansi
D. none of above
Answer» B. siliguri
37.

Nathpa Jhakri hydel power project is located on ………………. river

A. ganga
B. brahmputra
C. satluj
D. yamuna
Answer» C. satluj
38.

……………. is the second largest brackish–water lake or lagoon in India.

A. muthupet
B. cherai beach lagoon
C. sriharikota
D. pulicat lake
Answer» D. pulicat lake
39.

Tornadoes (or andhis)are common in Punjab and haryana. The same are called …………………. in west bengal.

A. tejis
B. rimjhims
C. kalbaisakhis
D. tehjis
Answer» C. kalbaisakhis
40.

Laterite Soil (which is red in colour) is mainly found in which of the Indian states:

A. hp
B. orissa
C. punjab
D. tamil nadi
Answer» B. orissa
41.

The Indian Standard Time is a standard uniform time which is adopted everywhere in India regardless of their local time.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
42.

Damodar and Sone river valley in India are depository of the ……………. rocks.

A. sand
B. black
C. gondwana
D. plateau
Answer» C. gondwana
43.

…………………. is a place where river meets sea.

A. shore
B. connect
C. lake
D. estuary
Answer» D. estuary
44.

…………………… is the longest lake in India.

A. pattyar
B. vembanad kayal
C. sukhna
D. dal
Answer» B. vembanad kayal
45.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary in India is located in the state of ……………………

A. punjab
B. up
C. kerala
D. mp
Answer» C. kerala
46.

……………. International Airport is the first airport in India built under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

A. chandigarh
B. mohali
C. delhi
D. cochin
Answer» D. cochin
47.

Jet Airways started its commercial operations on …………….

A. 5 may 1993
B. 6 may 1993
C. 7 may 1993
D. 8 may 1993
Answer» A. 5 may 1993
48.

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) is located on ………… Street, Mumbai.

A. juhu
B. penag
C. arthrur
D. dalal
Answer» D. dalal
49.

The Ganges originates from the ………………… Glacier in Uttarakhand.

A. siachen
B. nubra
C. rimo
D. gangotri
Answer» D. gangotri
50.

……………… flows from India to Bangladesh and is one of the main rivers of Bangladesh.

A. karuna
B. jamuna
C. ganga
D. kaveri
Answer» B. jamuna

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