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 #541
The 'Nainital' lake is:
A. Crater lake
B. Tectonic lake
C. Oxbow lake
D. Lagoon
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a famous hill station lake in Uttarakhand.
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Question #542
The 'Jharia' is famous for:
A. Bauxite
B. Iron ore
C. Coal mining
D. Copper
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a major coalfield facing fire issues.
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Question #543
The 'Ghat' region in Maharashtra is known for:
A. Desert
B. Western Ghats escarpment
C. Delta
D. Plateau
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It features steep slopes and biodiversity.
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Question #544
The main port serving Delhi is:
A. Jawaharlal Nehru Port
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Kandla
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major container port near Mumbai.
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Question #545
The 'Zemu Glacier' is in:
A. Ladakh
B. Sikkim
C. Uttarakhand
D. Himachal
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is the largest glacier in the Eastern Himalayas.
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Question #546
The 'Ropar' is associated with:
A. Harappan site
B. Iron ore
C. Coal field
D. Atomic plant
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is an important archaeological site.
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Question #547
The largest inland fisheries state is:
A. West Bengal
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Assam
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It leads in inland fish production.
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Question #548
The 'Pindari Glacier' is in:
A. Uttarakhand
B. Jammu Kashmir
C. Sikkim
D. Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a famous glacier in the Kumaon region.
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Question #549
The 'Cuddalore' is famous for:
A. Textiles
B. Software
C. Automobiles
D. Petrochemicals
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It has significant industrial presence.
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Question #550
The main reason for Western Ghats biodiversity is:
A. Flat terrain
B. High rainfall and varied topography
C. Low altitude
D. Desert climate
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is one of the biodiversity hotspots.
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Question #551
The 'Paradip Port' mainly exports:
A. Iron ore
B. Tea
C. Cotton
D. Coal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major mineral exporting port in Odisha.
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Question #552
The 'Lonar Lake' is a:
A. Tectonic lake
B. Oxbow lake
C. Lagoon
D. Crater lake
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a saline soda lake formed by meteor impact.
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Question #553
The largest mica producing state is:
A. Rajasthan
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Jharkhand
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It has significant reserves.
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Question #554
The 'Kanchipuram' is famous for:
A. Jute products
B. Cotton textiles
C. Woollen goods
D. Silk sarees
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a traditional silk weaving centre.
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Question #555
The 'Brahmaputra' forms a large number of:
A. Deltas
B. Canyons
C. Riverine islands
D. Gorges
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is known for its braided channel.
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Question #556
The 'Rajasthan' has the largest number of:
A. Lakes
B. Rivers
C. Forts
D. Glaciers
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It has numerous historical forts.
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Question #557
The 'Narmada-Son Line' is a:
A. Railway line
B. Canal
C. Highway
D. Geological fault line
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It marks a significant structural division.
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Question #558
The main centre for diamond polishing is:
A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Surat
D. Jaipur
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a global hub for diamond processing.
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Question #559
The 'Kerala' has the highest:
A. Snowfall
B. Literacy rate and life expectancy
C. Desert area
D. Population density
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It excels in human development indicators.
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Question #560
The 'Daman and Diu' has a coastline of:
A. Short length
B. Very long
C. No coastline
D. Only riverine
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a small union territory with coastal features.
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