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 #161
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Which state has the largest share of the Deccan Plateau?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Maharashtra encompasses a very large portion of the Deccan Plateau.
Maharashtra encompasses a very large portion of the Deccan Plateau.
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Question #162
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What are the 'Backwaters' of Kerala called?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The extensive network of brackish lagoons and lakes parallel to the Kerala coast is locally called Kayals.
The extensive network of brackish lagoons and lakes parallel to the Kerala coast is locally called Kayals.
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Question #163
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Which is the largest 'Union Territory' by area?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ladakh is the largest union territory in India by land area.
Ladakh is the largest union territory in India by land area.
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Question #164
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The 'Ganga' river flows through how many Indian states?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Ganga flows through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal (5 states).
The Ganga flows through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal (5 states).
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Question #165
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Which state has the maximum length of national highways?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Maharashtra has the largest network of national highways in India.
Maharashtra has the largest network of national highways in India.
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Question #166
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The 'Palk Bay' is famous for:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar region are historically famous for their rich pearl-diving traditions.
The Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar region are historically famous for their rich pearl-diving traditions.
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Question #167
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Which state is the largest producer of 'Mustard' in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Rajasthan is the leading state in India for the production of rapeseed and mustard.
Rajasthan is the leading state in India for the production of rapeseed and mustard.
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Question #168
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The 'Aravalli Range' ends in the north at:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range stretches from Gujarat through Rajasthan and ends in Delhi, where it is known as the Delhi Ridge.
The Aravalli Range stretches from Gujarat through Rajasthan and ends in Delhi, where it is known as the Delhi Ridge.
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Question #169
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Which river is the 'Life-line of Kerala'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Periyar River is the longest river in Kerala and is considered its lifeline.
The Periyar River is the longest river in Kerala and is considered its lifeline.
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Question #170
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The 'Kudremukh' iron-ore mine is located in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Kudremukh (meaning 'Horse's face') in the Western Ghats of Karnataka is a significant iron-ore mining site.
Kudremukh (meaning 'Horse's face') in the Western Ghats of Karnataka is a significant iron-ore mining site.
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Question #171
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Which state is the leading producer of 'Jute'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
West Bengal is the largest producer of jute in India due to its fertile Ganga-delta soil.
West Bengal is the largest producer of jute in India due to its fertile Ganga-delta soil.
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Question #172
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Which city is known as the 'City of Lakes' in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Udaipur, Rajasthan, is famous for its intricate lake system and is popularly known as the City of Lakes.
Udaipur, Rajasthan, is famous for its intricate lake system and is popularly known as the City of Lakes.
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Question #173
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What is the 'Shola' vegetation?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Shola refers to the patches of stunted tropical montane forests separated by rolling grasslands in the Western Ghats.
Shola refers to the patches of stunted tropical montane forests separated by rolling grasslands in the Western Ghats.
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Question #174
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The 'Rani Jhansi Marine National Park' is located in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Question #175
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Which state is the largest producer of groundnut in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India.
Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India.
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Question #176
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The 'Bhilai Steel Plant' was established with the assistance of:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh was set up in 1955 with the help of the Soviet Union.
The Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh was set up in 1955 with the help of the Soviet Union.
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Question #177
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Which state shares borders with the most other Indian states?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh shares borders with eight states and one Union Territory, the highest in India.
Uttar Pradesh shares borders with eight states and one Union Territory, the highest in India.
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Question #178
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Which of the following is a 'trans-Himalayan' river?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers all originate from the Trans-Himalayan (Tibetan plateau) region.
The Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers all originate from the Trans-Himalayan (Tibetan plateau) region.
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Question #179
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The 'Pilibhit Tiger Reserve' is located in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in the Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in the Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh.
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Question #180
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The 'Dronagiri' mountain is in which state?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mount Dronagiri is a prominent mountain peak in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
Mount Dronagiri is a prominent mountain peak in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
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