Geography of India MCQs
Practice Geography of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering physical features, rivers, mountains, plateaus, deserts, climate, soils, agriculture, mineral resources, industries, transportation, population and important geographical facts of India frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #1
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Which one of the following is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Jindhagada Peak (1690m) in the Araku Valley is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats, though Mahendragiri was traditionally considered so.
Jindhagada Peak (1690m) in the Araku Valley is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats, though Mahendragiri was traditionally considered so.
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Question #2
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The 'Ladakh Range' is part of which of the following mountain systems?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Ladakh Range lies to the north of the Zaskar Range and is a key component of the Trans-Himalayan mountain system.
The Ladakh Range lies to the north of the Zaskar Range and is a key component of the Trans-Himalayan mountain system.
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Question #3
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Which river in India is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Godavari is known as Dakshin Ganga (or Vridha Ganga) because it is the longest river of peninsular India and holds religious significance similar to the Ganga.
The Godavari is known as Dakshin Ganga (or Vridha Ganga) because it is the longest river of peninsular India and holds religious significance similar to the Ganga.
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Question #4
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Which of the following soils is best suited for the cultivation of cotton?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Black soil (also called Regur soil) has high moisture-retention capacity, making it ideal for cotton cultivation; it is mainly found in the Deccan Plateau.
Black soil (also called Regur soil) has high moisture-retention capacity, making it ideal for cotton cultivation; it is mainly found in the Deccan Plateau.
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Question #5
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Where are the 'Mangrove forests' in India largely found?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Sundarbans in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta (West Bengal) contain the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forests in the world.
The Sundarbans in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta (West Bengal) contain the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forests in the world.
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Question #6
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Which of the following is the longest national highway in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
NH 44 is the longest national highway, running from Srinagar in the north to Kanyakumari in the south, covering a distance of 3,745 km.
NH 44 is the longest national highway, running from Srinagar in the north to Kanyakumari in the south, covering a distance of 3,745 km.
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Question #7
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Which state in India is the largest producer of natural rubber?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Kerala is the largest producer of natural rubber in India, accounting for over 70% of the country's total production.
Kerala is the largest producer of natural rubber in India, accounting for over 70% of the country's total production.
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Question #8
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The 'Palk Strait' separates India from which country?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
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Question #9
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Which of the following is a 'landlocked' port in India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Visakhapatnam is a landlocked port in Andhra Pradesh, protected by a high hill range called Dolphin's Nose.
Visakhapatnam is a landlocked port in Andhra Pradesh, protected by a high hill range called Dolphin's Nose.
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Question #10
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The climate of India is typically classified as:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The climate of India is broadly described as tropical monsoon due to the influence of seasonal winds and the tropical location of the country.
The climate of India is broadly described as tropical monsoon due to the influence of seasonal winds and the tropical location of the country.
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