Geography of India MCQs

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Geography of India MCQs

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Question #401
Which state is the largest producer of jute?
A. West Bengal
B. Bihar
C. Odisha
D. Assam
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It accounts for the majority of jute production in India.
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Question #402
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is in:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major nuclear power facility with Russian collaboration.
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Question #403
The National Highway NH-44 connects:
A. Kolkata to Delhi
B. Srinagar to Kanyakumari
C. Delhi to Mumbai
D. Chennai to Kolkata
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is the longest national highway in India.
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Question #404
The state with the highest number of tigers is:
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Uttarakhand
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
According to the latest tiger census, Madhya Pradesh leads.
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Question #405
The Loktak Lake is famous for:
A. Phumdis (floating islands)
B. Backwaters
C. Hot springs
D. Coral reefs
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India in Manipur.
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Question #406
The main bauxite exporting port is:
A. Paradip
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Kandla
D. Mumbai
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Odisha ports handle significant mineral exports.
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Question #407
The Western Disturbances bring rainfall to:
A. Eastern India
B. Western Ghats
C. Southern India
D. Northern India in winter
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
They cause winter rainfall in the northwest plains.
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Question #408
The largest irrigation project in India is:
A. Tungabhadra
B. Bhakra Nangal
C. Indira Gandhi Canal
D. Narmada Project
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is the longest canal system irrigating Rajasthan.
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Question #409
The population of India as per 2011 Census was approximately:
A. 100 crore
B. 80 crore
C. 121 crore
D. 140 crore
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It crossed 1.21 billion according to the 2011 census.
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Question #410
The Anaimudi peak is in:
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is the highest peak in the Peninsular plateau.
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Question #411
The mineral gypsum is mainly used for:
A. Nuclear energy
B. Steel production
C. Aluminium extraction
D. Cement and fertilizers
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rajasthan is a leading producer of gypsum.
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Question #412
The 'Blue Revolution' is related to:
A. Oil seeds
B. Milk production
C. Horticulture
D. Fish production
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It aims at increasing fish production and productivity.
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Question #413
The Chilika Lake is a:
A. Salt water lake
B. Freshwater lake
C. Glacial lake
D. Brackish water lagoon
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is the largest coastal lagoon in India.
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Question #414
The port of Marmagao is located in:
A. Goa
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is an important iron ore exporting port.
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Question #415
The state with the largest forest cover is:
A. Jharkhand
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It has the highest recorded forest area.
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Question #416
The Palghat Gap is in:
A. Western Ghats
B. Himalayas
C. Eastern Ghats
D. Aravallis
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It provides an easy passage between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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Question #417
Which crop is known as the 'King of Fibres'?
A. Cotton
B. Wool
C. Silk
D. Jute
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Cotton is a major commercial crop in India.
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Question #418
The Damodar Valley Corporation is modeled after:
A. Hirakud
B. Tennessee Valley Authority
C. Narmada Project
D. Bhakra Nangal
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It was India's first multipurpose river valley project.
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Question #419
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by:
A. Nine Degree Channel
B. Gulf of Mannar
C. Palk Strait
D. Ten Degree Channel
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It separates the Andaman group from the Nicobar group.
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Question #420
The largest refinery in public sector is at:
A. Koyali
B. Panipat
C. Digboi
D. Mathura
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is located in Gujarat.
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