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 #461
The 'Khasi Hills' are located in:
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland
D. Manipur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
They receive very heavy rainfall.
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Question #462
The mineral 'Copper' is mainly mined at:
A. Panchpatmali
B. Bailadila
C. Khetri in Rajasthan
D. Singhbhum
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a major copper mining centre.
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Question #463
The 'Chilika Lake' is connected to the sea by:
A. Direct opening
B. A canal
C. A wide river
D. A narrow channel
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a lagoon connected to the Bay of Bengal.
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Question #464
The state with the highest wind power potential is:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It has been a pioneer in wind energy generation.
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Question #465
The 'Niti Pass' is in:
A. Sikkim
B. Uttarakhand
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is an important pass in the Himalayas.
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Question #466
The largest number of small scale industries are in:
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It has a strong base of traditional industries.
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Question #467
The 'Garo Hills' are part of:
A. Mizoram
B. Manipur
C. Nagaland
D. Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
They are inhabited by the Garo tribe.
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Question #468
The main cash crop of the Kharif season is:
A. Barley
B. Gram
C. Rice
D. Wheat
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rice is the predominant Kharif crop in India.
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Question #469
The 'Salar Jung Museum' is located in:
A. Kolkata
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It has one of the largest private collections of art.
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Question #470
The 'Great Rann of Kutch' is a seasonal:
A. Salt marsh
B. Freshwater lake
C. Mountain range
D. River valley
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It becomes marshy during the monsoon.
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Question #471
The 'Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre' is at:
A. Thiruvananthapuram
B. Ahmedabad
C. Bengaluru
D. Sriharikota
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major ISRO facility.
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Question #472
The river 'Tapi' rises from:
A. Satpura Range
B. Maikal Range
C. Aravalli
D. Western Ghats
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a west-flowing river.
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Question #473
The largest jute mill in India is at:
A. Mumbai
B. Ahmedabad
C. Kolkata
D. Coimbatore
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
West Bengal is the hub of jute industry.
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Question #474
The 'Nanda Devi' peak is located in:
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Sikkim
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Question #475
The main objective of the 'Namami Gange' programme is:
A. Fisheries development
B. Hydroelectric projects
C. Irrigation development
D. Cleaning of River Ganga
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is an integrated conservation mission.
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Question #476
The 'Little Rann of Kutch' is a sanctuary for:
A. Asiatic Lion
B. Bengal Tiger
C. Indian Wild Ass
D. One-horned Rhino
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is the habitat of the endangered Indian Wild Ass.
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Question #477
The 'Mumbai High' is famous for:
A. Offshore oil fields
B. Bauxite
C. Coal deposits
D. Iron ore
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major source of crude oil in the Arabian Sea.
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Question #478
The state with the highest per capita income is:
A. Delhi
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Goa
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It consistently ranks high due to tourism and industry.
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Question #479
The 'Brahmaputra' after entering India is known as:
A. Dihang
B. Tsangpo
C. Jamuna
D. Padma
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It flows as Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Question #480
The largest solar power capacity state is:
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It leads in installed solar power capacity.
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