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 #261
Which state has the longest coastline?
A. Maharashtra
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Gujarat has the longest coastline.

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Question #262
Which state is the largest producer of natural rubber?
A. Karnataka
B. Tripura
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Kerala is the largest natural rubber producer.

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Question #263
Which is the longest national highway in India?
A. NH 19
B. NH 27
C. NH 44
D. NH 52

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
NH 44 is the longest national highway.

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Question #264
Which soil is best suited for cotton?
A. Laterite
B. Black
C. Red
D. Alluvial

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Black soil is the most suitable for cotton.

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Question #265
The 'Ladakh Range' is part of which system?
A. Shiwaliks
B. Greater Himalayas
C. Lesser Himalayas
D. Trans-Himalayas

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Ladakh Range is part of the Trans-Himalayas.

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Question #266
Which is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?
A. Mahendragiri
B. Jindhagada
C. Arma Konda
D. Malayagiri

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Jindhagada is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats.

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Question #267
The 'Palk Strait' separates India from?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Maldives

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
It separates India from Sri Lanka.

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Question #268
Which state has the largest forest cover (absolute)?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Maharashtra

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has the largest area.

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Question #269
Which Indian state has the highest sex ratio (2011)?
A. Puducherry
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Kerala is the top state.

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Question #270
The 'Northeast Monsoon' brings rain to:
A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
It hits Tamil Nadu.

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Question #271
Which state is the largest producer of groundnut?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Rajasthan

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Gujarat is the largest producer.

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Question #272
The 'Bhilai Steel Plant' was set up with whose aid?
A. Germany
B. United Kingdom
C. Soviet Union
D. USA

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Built with Soviet aid.

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Question #273
The 'Pilibhit Tiger Reserve' is in?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It is in Uttar Pradesh.

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Question #274
The 'Dronagiri' mountain is in?
A. Sikkim
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Located in Uttarakhand.

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Question #275
The 'Bhil' tribe is mainly found in?
A. Nagaland
B. Mizoram
C. Assam
D. Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
They are a large tribe in MP.

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Question #276
Which state has the lowest female literacy?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Jharkhand
D. Bihar

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Bihar is the lowest.

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Question #277
The 'Narmada Bachao Andolan' relates to?
A. Pollution
B. Soil
C. Dams
D. Forestry

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Dam project controversy.

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Question #278
The 'Siachen' glacier is in?
A. Ladakh
B. Himachal
C. Uttarakhand
D. Sikkim

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Located in Ladakh.

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Question #279
The 'Vembanad' lake is in?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Located in Kerala.

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Question #280
The 'Rani Jhansi Marine National Park' is in?
A. Odisha
B. Lakshadweep
C. Gujarat
D. Andaman & Nicobar

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Located in A&N.

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