Geography of India MCQs

Geography GK

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.

820
Total Questions

Practice Questions

Page 29 of 41
Question #561
The 'Gulf of Khambhat' is known for:
A. Mangroves
B. High tidal range
C. Coral reefs
D. Deep harbours
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It experiences one of the highest tidal ranges.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #562
The 'Barauni' is famous for:
A. Atomic plant
B. Coal mining
C. Steel plant
D. Oil refinery
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is an important refinery in Bihar.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #563
The longest beach in India is:
A. Marina Beach
B. Juhu Beach
C. Goa beaches
D. Kovalam
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Marina Beach in Chennai is the longest.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #564
The 'Spiti Valley' is in:
A. Sikkim
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Ladakh
D. Uttarakhand
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a cold desert valley.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #565
The main mineral in 'Khetri' is:
A. Iron
B. Bauxite
C. Copper
D. Coal
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a prominent copper mining area.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #566
The state with the largest area under irrigation is:
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It has extensive canal networks.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #567
The 'Annamalai Hills' are in:
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu and Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
They form part of the Western Ghats.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #568
The 'Digboi' is known for:
A. Coal mining
B. Copper
C. Oldest oil field
D. Iron ore
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is India's oldest oil producing field in Assam.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #569
The 'Sundarbans Delta' is formed by:
A. Ganga and Brahmaputra
B. Narmada and Tapi
C. Godavari and Krishna
D. Mahanadi
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is the largest delta in the world.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #570
The 'Kargil' is located in:
A. Uttarakhand
B. Sikkim
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Ladakh
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is strategically important near the LoC.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #571
The largest number of cotton textile mills are in:
A. Maharashtra and Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. West Bengal
D. Tamil Nadu
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
They form the traditional textile belt.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #572
The 'Laccadive Sea' is part of:
A. Bay of Bengal
B. Andaman Sea
C. Arabian Sea
D. Indian Ocean
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It surrounds the Lakshadweep islands.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #573
The 'Bharatpur' bird sanctuary is also known as:
A. Keoladeo National Park
B. Sundarbans
C. Gir
D. Ranthambore
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #574
The 'Godavari' is the second longest river after:
A. Narmada
B. Indus
C. Brahmaputra
D. Ganga
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is the longest Peninsular river.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #575
The 'Diu' is famous for:
A. Tea gardens
B. Fort and beaches
C. Hill stations
D. Wildlife
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a popular tourist destination.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #576
The 'Satpura Range' runs parallel to:
A. Vindhya Range
B. Eastern Ghats
C. Western Ghats
D. Aravalli
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is an important central Indian range.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #577
The largest number of universities are in:
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It has a large higher education infrastructure.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #578
The 'Pichavaram' mangrove is in:
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. West Bengal
D. Odisha
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is the second largest mangrove in India.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #579
The 'Tawa' is a tributary of:
A. Godavari
B. Mahanadi
C. Tapi
D. Narmada
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It joins the Narmada in Madhya Pradesh.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India
Question #580
The 'Kandla Special Economic Zone' is in:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is one of the oldest SEZs.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Geography of India

More Geography GK Topics

Agriculture in India MCQs
Climate and Weather MCQs
Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs
Natural Vegetation of India MCQs
Physical Geography MCQs
Population and Census MCQs
Rivers and Lakes MCQs
Soils of India MCQs
Transport and Communication MCQs
World Geography MCQs
Today's Top Topics
Agriculture in India 492 Soils of India 520 Physical Geography 663 Population and Census 461 Geography of India 820
Explore Subjects
Geography GK 6121 Static General Knowledge 6362 Maths 5575 Economy GK 2220 English 15164
Practice Mix
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A queer fish'.
x86-64 is also known as:
My eyes are tired because I ___ on the computer for hours.
He stands ___ the door.
Which railway system is designed exclusively for urban mass rapid transport?