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 #21
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Which river forms the 'Dhuandhar Falls' near Jabalpur?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Narmada River creates the Dhuandhar Falls, also known as the 'Smoke Cascade', at Bhedaghat near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh.
The Narmada River creates the Dhuandhar Falls, also known as the 'Smoke Cascade', at Bhedaghat near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh.
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Geography of India
Question #22
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Which is the highest plateau in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Ladakh Plateau is often considered the highest plateau in India, characterized by high altitude, cold desert conditions, and sparse vegetation.
The Ladakh Plateau is often considered the highest plateau in India, characterized by high altitude, cold desert conditions, and sparse vegetation.
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Question #23
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The 'Gir National Park' is famous for the conservation of:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only natural habitat in the world for the Asiatic Lion.
Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only natural habitat in the world for the Asiatic Lion.
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Geography of India
Question #24
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Which among the following is India’s first national park?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Jim Corbett National Park (formerly Hailey National Park), established in 1936 in Uttarakhand, is India's first national park.
Jim Corbett National Park (formerly Hailey National Park), established in 1936 in Uttarakhand, is India's first national park.
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Question #25
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Which state has the lowest sex ratio in India as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Haryana had the lowest sex ratio (879 females per 1000 males) in India according to the 2011 Census.
Haryana had the lowest sex ratio (879 females per 1000 males) in India according to the 2011 Census.
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Question #26
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Which soil is also known as 'Usar' or 'Kallar' in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Saline and alkaline soils, which are unsuitable for agriculture, are locally known as Usar, Kallar, or Chopan in various parts of India.
Saline and alkaline soils, which are unsuitable for agriculture, are locally known as Usar, Kallar, or Chopan in various parts of India.
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Geography of India
Question #27
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The 'Kanchenjunga' peak is located in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world, is situated on the border between India (Sikkim) and Nepal.
Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world, is situated on the border between India (Sikkim) and Nepal.
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Question #28
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Which of these rivers is not a trans-boundary river?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mahanadi originates and flows entirely within India, unlike the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra, which originate outside India.
Mahanadi originates and flows entirely within India, unlike the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra, which originate outside India.
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Question #29
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Which is the largest 'Lakhustrine' (lake) ecosystem in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Vembanad Lake in Kerala is the longest lake in India and the largest lake ecosystem.
Vembanad Lake in Kerala is the longest lake in India and the largest lake ecosystem.
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Question #30
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The 'Narmada' and 'Tapi' rivers flow into which sea?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Narmada and Tapi are west-flowing peninsular rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea, forming estuaries rather than deltas.
Narmada and Tapi are west-flowing peninsular rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea, forming estuaries rather than deltas.
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