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Geography of India MCQs

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Question #501
The 'Ranthambore National Park' is famous for:
A. Rhinos
B. Lions
C. Elephants
D. Tigers
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a prominent tiger reserve in Rajasthan.
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Question #502
The 'Mullaperiyar Dam' dispute is between:
A. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra and Telangana
C. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
D. Maharashtra and Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a long-standing inter-state water issue.
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Question #503
The largest salt producing state is:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Rann of Kutch is a major salt production area.
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Question #504
The 'Naga Hills' are part of:
A. Eastern Hills
B. Vindhyas
C. Western Ghats
D. Aravallis
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
They are in Northeast India.
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Question #505
The 'Sterlite' plant controversy was related to:
A. Copper smelting in Tamil Nadu
B. Nuclear power
C. Coal mining
D. Oil refining
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It highlighted environmental concerns.
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Question #506
The 'Garo', 'Khasi' and 'Jaintia' hills are in:
A. Manipur
B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
They form the topography of Meghalaya.
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Question #507
The main fibre crop of India is:
A. Silk
B. Hemp
C. Jute
D. Cotton
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Cotton is a major commercial fibre crop.
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Question #508
The 'Dhuvaran' thermal power station is in:
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a significant power generating facility.
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Question #509
The 'Luni' river is known as:
A. East flowing river
B. Saline river in Rajasthan
C. Snow fed river
D. Perennial river
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It disappears in the Rann of Kutch.
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Question #510
The largest number of airports are in:
A. Delhi
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It has multiple operational airports.
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Question #511
The 'Western Rajasthan' receives rainfall from:
A. Cyclones
B. Northeast Monsoon
C. Western Disturbances
D. Southwest Monsoon
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Winter rainfall is crucial for the region.
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Question #512
The 'Pong Dam' is on the river:
A. Sutlej
B. Ravi
C. Chenab
D. Beas
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a multipurpose dam in Himachal Pradesh.
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Question #513
The literacy rate is highest in:
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Goa
C. Kerala
D. Mizoram
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Kerala has consistently maintained the highest literacy.
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Question #514
The 'Gir Lion Sanctuary' is in:
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It protects the Asiatic lion population.
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Question #515
The river 'Mahanadi' originates from:
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Jharkhand
D. Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It flows through Odisha into the Bay of Bengal.
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Question #516
The 'Tarapur' is famous for:
A. Oil Refinery
B. Steel Plant
C. Automobile industry
D. Atomic Power Station
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is one of India's oldest nuclear power plants.
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Question #517
The 'Nallamala Hills' are part of:
A. Western Ghats
B. Vindhyas
C. Aravallis
D. Eastern Ghats
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
They are located in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
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Question #518
The largest rubber producing district is in:
A. Coimbatore
B. Kottayam, Kerala
C. Mysore
D. Agartala
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kerala dominates rubber production.
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Question #519
The 'Dibrugarh' is an important centre for:
A. Cotton textile
B. Tea industry
C. Jute industry
D. Iron and steel
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is in the heart of Assam's tea region.
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Question #520
The 'Siachen' is the world's:
A. Highest lake
B. Highest battlefield
C. Coldest desert
D. Largest glacier
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is located in the eastern Karakoram range.
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