Geography of India MCQs

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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.

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Question #201
Which river is also known as the 'Ganga of the South'?
A. Tungabhadra
B. Godavari
C. Kaveri
D. Krishna
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Kaveri is referred to as 'Dakshin Ganga' in the South, and it is culturally and religiously compared to the Ganga.
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Question #202
The 'Kanchenjunga' peak is situated on the border of India and:
A. Bangladesh
B. Bhutan
C. China
D. Nepal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kanchenjunga lies on the boundary between the Indian state of Sikkim and Nepal.
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Question #203
Where is the 'Central Arid Zone Research Institute' (CAZRI) located?
A. Jodhpur
B. Jaipur
C. Bikaner
D. Jaisalmer
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
CAZRI is situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and works on desertification and arid land management.
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Question #204
Which of the following mountain ranges is famous for the 'hill stations' like Shimla and Mussoorie?
A. Trans-Himalayas
B. Greater Himalayas
C. Lesser Himalayas (Himachal)
D. Shiwaliks
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Lesser Himalayas or Himachal region contains most of the famous hill stations including Shimla, Mussoorie, and Nainital.
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Question #205
The 'Kandla' port is located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Goa
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kandla (now Deendayal Port) is a major port in the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat.
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Question #206
Which Indian state has the highest share of 'Mangrove forests'?
A. Gujarat
B. West Bengal
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Odisha
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
West Bengal accounts for the largest area of mangrove forests in India due to the Sundarbans.
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Question #207
What is the 'longitude' of the Indian Standard Time (IST)?
A. 82.5° E
B. 85° E
C. 75° E
D. 80° E
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
IST is fixed at 82.5° East longitude, passing through Mirzapur, India.
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Question #208
Which state has the lowest literacy rate (2011 Census)?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Jharkhand
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bihar has the lowest overall literacy rate in India as per the 2011 Census.
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Question #209
The 'Rann of Kutch' is located in:
A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Haryana
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Rann of Kutch is a vast salt marsh situated in the state of Gujarat.
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Question #210
Which industry in India is the largest consumer of limestone?
A. Chemical
B. Steel
C. Glass
D. Cement
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Limestone is the basic raw material used in the cement industry, which is the largest consumer.
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Question #211
The 'Chotanagpur Plateau' is rich in:
A. Gold
B. Coal
C. Tea
D. Rubber
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Chotanagpur Plateau is the 'mineral heartland' of India, exceptionally rich in coal, iron, and mica.
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Question #212
The 'Indus River' enters India through which region?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Ladakh
D. Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Indus River enters Indian territory in the Ladakh region.
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Question #213
Which is the highest peak of the Satpura Range?
A. Amarkantak
B. Dhoopgarh
C. Kalsubai
D. Guru Shikhar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dhoopgarh (1350m) in Pachmarhi is the highest peak in the Satpura Range.
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Question #214
What is the 'Jharia' town famous for?
A. Oil
B. Coal
C. Steel
D. Gold
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jharia is famously known for its high-quality coal reserves and long-burning coal mine fires.
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Question #215
Which state has the largest area under forest cover?
A. Odisha
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has the largest area under forest cover in India, as reported by the Forest Survey of India.
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Question #216
Which is the 'wettest place' on earth?
A. Mawsynram
B. Gangtok
C. Cherrapunji
D. Guwahati
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mawsynram, in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, receives the highest annual average rainfall.
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Question #217
The 'National Highway-1' (NH-1) connects Delhi to:
A. Chandigarh
B. Amritsar
C. Srinagar
D. Jaipur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
NH-1 connects Delhi to the Attari border (Amritsar) in Punjab, passing through the historic Grand Trunk Road.
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Question #218
Which state is the largest producer of 'Cotton' in India?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Gujarat is the leading state in cotton production in India.
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Question #219
Where is the 'Indian School of Mines' located?
A. Jamshedpur
B. Dhanbad
C. Kolkata
D. Ranchi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Indian School of Mines (now IIT Dhanbad) is located in the coal-rich city of Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
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Question #220
The 'Rann of Kutch' belongs to which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Rann of Kutch is situated in Gujarat, near the border with Pakistan.
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