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 #281
Which Indian state has the highest urban population?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Maharashtra is the top urban state.

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Question #282
Which state has the largest urban pop?
A. UP
B. Maharashtra
C. Guj
D. TN

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Maharashtra leads.

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Question #283
Which state produces the most Jute?
A. Assam
B. Odisha
C. Bihar
D. West Bengal

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
West Bengal leads.

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Question #284
Which is the most fertile soil?
A. Alluvial
B. Laterite
C. Red
D. Desert

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Alluvial is best.

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Question #285
What are Kerala backwaters called?
A. Kayals
B. Dunes
C. Estuaries
D. Atolls

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Called Kayals.

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Question #286
Which is the highest dam?
A. Tehri
B. Sardar Sarovar
C. Nagarjuna Sagar
D. Bhakra

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Tehri is highest.

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Question #287
Which Indian state has highest sex ratio (2011)?
A. Karnataka
B. Puducherry
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Kerala is top.

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Question #288
The 'Northeast Monsoon' rains fall in:
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Punjab

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Tamil Nadu is top.

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Question #289
The 'Ghataprabha' is a tributary of:
A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Kaveri
D. Tungabhadra

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Tributary of Krishna.

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Question #290
Which state produces most groundnut?
A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Rajasthan

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Gujarat produces most.

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Question #291
Kharif season is also known as?
A. Autumn
B. Winter
C. Monsoon
D. Spring

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Monsoon season.

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Question #292
Which state has lowest female literacy?
A. Bihar
B. Rajasthan
C. Jharkhand
D. Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Bihar is lowest.

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Question #293
Narmada Bachao Andolan relates to?
A. Forestry
B. Soil
C. Pollution
D. Dams

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Protest against dams.

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Question #294
Vembanad lake is in?
A. Karnataka
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Located in Kerala.

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Question #295
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is in?
A. Lakshadweep
B. Gujarat
C. Odisha
D. Andaman & Nicobar

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Located in A&N.

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Question #296
Which iron-ore mine is in Odisha?
A. Mayurbhanj
B. Kudremukh
C. Noamundi
D. Bailadila

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Mayurbhanj is in Odisha.

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Question #297
The largest producer of Jute?
A. Odisha
B. Bihar
C. Assam
D. West Bengal

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
West Bengal is top.

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Question #298
The most fertile soil?
A. Laterite
B. Alluvial
C. Red
D. Desert

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Alluvial is best.

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Question #299
What is the name of Kerala backwaters?
A. Kayals
B. Dunes
C. Estuaries
D. Atolls

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Known as Kayals.

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Question #300
Highest dam in India?
A. Bhakra
B. Nagarjuna Sagar
C. Tehri
D. Sardar Sarovar

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Tehri is the highest.

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