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Geography of India MCQs

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Question #521
The 'Jharia' coalfield is in:
A. Jharkhand
B. Chhattisgarh
C. West Bengal
D. Odisha
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is one of the oldest and major coal mines.
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Question #522
The 'Cooch Behar' is in:
A. West Bengal
B. Bihar
C. Odisha
D. Assam
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a district with historical significance.
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Question #523
The main objective of 'Bharatmala Pariyojana' is:
A. Railway modernization
B. Highway development
C. Airport expansion
D. Port development
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a comprehensive road development programme.
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Question #524
The 'Gomti' river is a tributary of:
A. Narmada
B. Yamuna
C. Godavari
D. Ganga
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It flows through Lucknow.
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Question #525
The 'Panchmarhi' is a hill station in:
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Maharashtra
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is known for its biodiversity and colonial architecture.
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Question #526
The largest bauxite reserves are in:
A. Odisha
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It has vast deposits suitable for aluminium industry.
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Question #527
The 'Rann of Kutch' was formed due to:
A. Glacial action
B. River deposition
C. Volcanic eruption
D. Tectonic activity
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a result of seismic activity.
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Question #528
The 'Kerala' backwaters are known as:
A. Vembanad Lake system
B. Sambhar
C. Pulicat
D. Chilika
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
They are a major tourist attraction.
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Question #529
The 'Singhbhum' region is rich in:
A. Coal only
B. Iron ore and copper
C. Mica
D. Bauxite
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is an important mining region in Jharkhand.
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Question #530
The 'Shyok' river is a tributary of:
A. Brahmaputra
B. Ganga
C. Godavari
D. Indus
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It flows in Ladakh region.
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Question #531
The main wheat exporting port is:
A. Kandla
B. Paradip
C. Chennai
D. Mumbai
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It handles significant agricultural exports.
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Question #532
The 'Dibru-Saikhowa' is a:
A. Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh
B. Wildlife sanctuary in Kerala
C. National Park in Assam
D. Bird sanctuary in Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a biosphere reserve.
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Question #533
The 'Matheran' hill station is in:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is known for its toy train and eco-friendly status.
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Question #534
The river 'Pennar' flows through:
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is an important river in South India.
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Question #535
The 'Kandla' port is an example of:
A. Tidal port
B. Artificial harbour
C. Natural harbour
D. Riverine port
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is India's first tidal port.
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Question #536
The state with the maximum coastline after Gujarat is:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It has a long eastern coastline.
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Question #537
The 'Bundi' school of painting is from:
A. Rajasthan
B. Himachal
C. Odisha
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a famous miniature painting tradition.
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Question #538
The 'Sardar Sarovar Dam' is on the river:
A. Godavari
B. Tapi
C. Narmada
D. Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a major multipurpose project.
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Question #539
The 'K2' peak is also known as:
A. Annapurna
B. Kanchenjunga
C. Godwin Austen
D. Nanda Devi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is the second highest mountain in the world.
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Question #540
The largest mangrove forest after Sundarbans is:
A. Andaman
B. Pichavaram
C. Godavari delta
D. Bhitarkanika
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is in Odisha.
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