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 #101
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The 'Mullaperiyar Dam' is a long-standing dispute between which two states?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Mullaperiyar Dam, located in Kerala but operated by Tamil Nadu under a 999-year lease, is a major source of inter-state legal conflict.
The Mullaperiyar Dam, located in Kerala but operated by Tamil Nadu under a 999-year lease, is a major source of inter-state legal conflict.
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Question #102
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Which Indian state has the highest percentage of forest cover relative to its land area?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mizoram has the highest percentage of forest cover (over 85%) of its total geographical area.
Mizoram has the highest percentage of forest cover (over 85%) of its total geographical area.
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Question #103
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The 'Khadir' or 'Bet' land in the Indo-Gangetic plains refers to:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Khadir (or Bet) refers to the younger, fertile alluvial soil deposited by rivers during annual floods, making it highly productive.
Khadir (or Bet) refers to the younger, fertile alluvial soil deposited by rivers during annual floods, making it highly productive.
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Question #104
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Which one of the following mountain peaks is not located in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Gurla Mandhata is a mountain peak located in the Himalayas in Tibet, not in India.
Gurla Mandhata is a mountain peak located in the Himalayas in Tibet, not in India.
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Question #105
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The 'Narmada River' originates from which place?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.
The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.
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Question #106
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Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Wular Lake in Jammu & Kashmir is the largest freshwater lake in India.
Wular Lake in Jammu & Kashmir is the largest freshwater lake in India.
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Question #107
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Which Indian state is the largest producer of 'Tea'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Assam produces more than 50% of the country's total tea output.
Assam produces more than 50% of the country's total tea output.
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Question #108
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The 'Ten Degree Channel' lies between:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Ten Degree Channel is a channel that separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
The Ten Degree Channel is a channel that separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
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Question #109
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The 'Bhakra Dam' is constructed across the river:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Bhakra Dam is a gravity dam on the Sutlej River in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.
The Bhakra Dam is a gravity dam on the Sutlej River in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.
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Question #110
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Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka, formed by the Varahi River, is the highest waterfall in India.
Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka, formed by the Varahi River, is the highest waterfall in India.
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Question #111
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Which city is known as the 'Pink City' of India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Jaipur is known as the Pink City due to the dominant color of its buildings in the old city.
Jaipur is known as the Pink City due to the dominant color of its buildings in the old city.
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Question #112
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What is the 'Indus Water Treaty' (1960) regarding?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, specifies how the water of the six rivers of the Indus system is shared between India and Pakistan.
The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, specifies how the water of the six rivers of the Indus system is shared between India and Pakistan.
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Question #113
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Which range is famously known as the 'Sahyadri' range?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Western Ghats are locally known as the Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
The Western Ghats are locally known as the Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
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Question #114
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The 'Lakshadweep' group of islands is located in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Lakshadweep islands are situated in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India.
The Lakshadweep islands are situated in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India.
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Question #115
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Which Indian state shares the maximum number of international borders?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
West Bengal shares borders with three countries: Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.
West Bengal shares borders with three countries: Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.
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Question #116
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The 'Loktak Lake' is famous for its floating vegetation (phumdis) and is located in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Loktak Lake in Manipur is famous for the Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is the only floating national park in the world.
Loktak Lake in Manipur is famous for the Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is the only floating national park in the world.
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Question #117
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Which of the following states is not a part of the 'Seven Sisters' of North-East India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Sikkim is not included in the 'Seven Sisters'; it is often referred to as the 'Brother' to the Seven Sisters.
Sikkim is not included in the 'Seven Sisters'; it is often referred to as the 'Brother' to the Seven Sisters.
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Question #118
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The 'Karakoram Range' belongs to which Himalayan division?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Karakoram range is part of the Trans-Himalayan system, located in the northernmost part of the Indian territory.
The Karakoram range is part of the Trans-Himalayan system, located in the northernmost part of the Indian territory.
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Question #119
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Which major river does not form a delta?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
West-flowing rivers like the Narmada and Tapi flow through rift valleys and do not form deltas; instead, they form estuaries.
West-flowing rivers like the Narmada and Tapi flow through rift valleys and do not form deltas; instead, they form estuaries.
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Question #120
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The 'Salal Hydroelectric Project' is built on which river?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Salal Hydroelectric Project is located on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir.
The Salal Hydroelectric Project is located on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir.
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