Geography of India MCQs
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Question #141
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Which of these states is the largest producer of gold in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Karnataka is the largest producer of gold in India, with the Kolar Gold Fields being a historic hub.
Karnataka is the largest producer of gold in India, with the Kolar Gold Fields being a historic hub.
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Question #142
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What does the term 'Doab' mean?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The term 'Doab' comes from Persian ('Do' = two, 'Ab' = water), referring to the fertile land between two converging rivers.
The term 'Doab' comes from Persian ('Do' = two, 'Ab' = water), referring to the fertile land between two converging rivers.
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Question #143
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Which state is the largest producer of sunflower in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Karnataka is consistently the leading state in sunflower production in India.
Karnataka is consistently the leading state in sunflower production in India.
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Question #144
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The 'Indira Gandhi Canal' is the longest canal in India. It is primarily in which state?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Indira Gandhi Canal provides irrigation to large tracts of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.
The Indira Gandhi Canal provides irrigation to large tracts of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.
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Question #145
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Which of the following is a 'cold desert' in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Ladakh is a high-altitude cold desert, characterized by extreme cold and low precipitation.
Ladakh is a high-altitude cold desert, characterized by extreme cold and low precipitation.
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Question #146
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Which state has the longest total border length with other countries?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
West Bengal's border length with Bangladesh is the longest international border for any Indian state.
West Bengal's border length with Bangladesh is the longest international border for any Indian state.
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Question #147
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What is the primary crop of the 'Kharif' season?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Rice is the most important crop cultivated during the Kharif season.
Rice is the most important crop cultivated during the Kharif season.
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Question #148
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Which mountain peak is known as the 'Five Treasures of Snow'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The name Kanchenjunga is derived from the Tibetan words 'Kanchen' (five) and 'junga' (treasury of snow).
The name Kanchenjunga is derived from the Tibetan words 'Kanchen' (five) and 'junga' (treasury of snow).
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Question #149
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The 'Gulf of Kutch' is located in which state?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Gulf of Kutch is an inlet of the Arabian Sea along the coast of Gujarat.
The Gulf of Kutch is an inlet of the Arabian Sea along the coast of Gujarat.
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Question #150
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Which is the largest tea-producing district in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Dibrugarh in Assam is one of the most significant tea-producing districts in the country.
Dibrugarh in Assam is one of the most significant tea-producing districts in the country.
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Question #151
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The 'Luni' river ends its journey in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Luni river originates in the Aravallis and loses itself in the salt marshlands of the Rann of Kutch.
The Luni river originates in the Aravallis and loses itself in the salt marshlands of the Rann of Kutch.
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Question #152
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Which Indian state has the highest urban population (absolute terms)?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Maharashtra has the largest number of people living in urban areas in India as per the 2011 Census.
Maharashtra has the largest number of people living in urban areas in India as per the 2011 Census.
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Question #153
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Which of these is a major iron-ore mine in Odisha?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar are among the most important iron ore mining districts in Odisha.
Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar are among the most important iron ore mining districts in Odisha.
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Question #154
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The 'Siachen' glacier is located in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram Range in the Himalayas, in the UT of Ladakh.
The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram Range in the Himalayas, in the UT of Ladakh.
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Question #155
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Which industry in India is the largest employer?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Agriculture remains the largest employer, providing livelihoods to over 50% of the Indian workforce.
Agriculture remains the largest employer, providing livelihoods to over 50% of the Indian workforce.
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Question #156
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Which Indian state is often called the 'Gateway to the North East'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Assam is the central state connecting all other North-Eastern states to mainland India, often called the gateway to the region.
Assam is the central state connecting all other North-Eastern states to mainland India, often called the gateway to the region.
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Question #157
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What is the 'Dolphin's Nose' in Visakhapatnam?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It is a massive hill promontory that acts as a natural shield for the Visakhapatnam port.
It is a massive hill promontory that acts as a natural shield for the Visakhapatnam port.
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Question #158
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Which state has the highest share of tribal population?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mizoram has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population relative to its total population.
Mizoram has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population relative to its total population.
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Question #159
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The 'Narmada-Tapti' river system is in which part of India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Narmada and Tapti are two major west-flowing peninsular rivers.
The Narmada and Tapti are two major west-flowing peninsular rivers.
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Question #160
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Which of these crops is grown in the 'Rabi' season?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Wheat is a major Rabi crop, sown in winter and harvested in spring.
Wheat is a major Rabi crop, sown in winter and harvested in spring.
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