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 #421
The 'Sundarbans' is famous for:
A. Asiatic lion
B. One-horned rhino
C. Snow leopard
D. Royal Bengal Tiger
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is the natural habitat of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
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Question #422
The Nathu La Pass is on the border between India and:
A. Nepal
B. Myanmar
C. China
D. Bhutan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a historic trade route in Sikkim.
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Question #423
The main source of irrigation in North India is:
A. Rainfall
B. Wells
C. Tanks
D. Canals
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Extensive canal networks from Himalayan rivers.
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Question #424
The 'Rajasthan Canal' is also known as:
A. Sardar Sarovar
B. Hirakud Canal
C. Bhakra Canal
D. Indira Gandhi Canal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It has transformed the desert into agricultural land.
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Question #425
The highest rainfall in India is received at:
A. Agumbe
B. Mawsynram
C. Mahabaleshwar
D. Cherrapunji
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mawsynram in Meghalaya is the wettest place on Earth.
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Question #426
The 'Tarapur' Atomic Power Station is in:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It was India's first atomic power station.
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Question #427
The Coriolis force is responsible for:
A. Deflection of winds
B. Tidal waves
C. Monsoon reversal
D. Rainfall distribution
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It affects the direction of monsoon winds in India.
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Question #428
The largest bauxite mine in India is at:
A. Singhbhum
B. Khetri
C. Panchpatmali
D. Bailadila
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Located in Koraput district of Odisha.
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Question #429
The National Waterway-1 is on the river:
A. Godavari
B. Brahmaputra
C. Ganga
D. Krishna
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It runs from Prayagraj to Haldia.
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Question #430
The state with the highest urban population is:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Delhi
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It has the largest number of urban dwellers.
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Question #431
The 'Silent Valley' is in:
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a biodiversity hotspot in the Western Ghats.
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Question #432
The mineral 'Kyanite' is mainly found in:
A. Odisha
B. Rajasthan
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India has significant reserves of this refractory mineral.
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Question #433
The Konkan Coast is famous for:
A. Jute
B. Cotton
C. Coconut and cashew
D. Wheat cultivation
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It has a rich tradition of horticulture and fisheries.
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Question #434
The largest delta in India is formed by:
A. Mahanadi
B. Ganga-Brahmaputra
C. Godavari
D. Krishna
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is the world's largest delta.
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Question #435
The 'Tehri Dam' is built on the river:
A. Yamuna
B. Bhagirathi
C. Ganga
D. Alaknanda
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a major hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand.
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Question #436
The main cash crop of the Deccan Plateau is:
A. Jute
B. Rubber
C. Cotton
D. Tea
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Black soil supports extensive cotton cultivation.
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Question #437
The 'Haveli' region is part of:
A. Puducherry
B. Lakshadweep
C. Andaman
D. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a union territory with diverse geography.
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Question #438
The driest place in India is:
A. Bikaner
B. Barmer
C. Jaisalmer
D. Leh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It receives very low annual rainfall.
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Question #439
The 'Narmada' river flows into:
A. Indian Ocean
B. Gulf of Kutch
C. Arabian Sea
D. Bay of Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is one of the west-flowing rivers of the Peninsula.
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Question #440
The largest zinc producer in India is:
A. Odisha
B. Jharkhand
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rampura Agucha mine is a major source.
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