Geography of India MCQs

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Geography of India MCQs

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Question #641
The 'Lakshadweep' has the highest percentage of:
A. Mangroves
B. Snow cover
C. Desert
D. Coral reefs
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
They are coral atolls.
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Question #642
The 'Almora' is in:
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Jammu Kashmir
D. Sikkim
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a hill station in Kumaon region.
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Question #643
The 'Paradip' port exports mainly:
A. Petroleum
B. Coal
C. Iron ore
D. Fertilizers
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a major bulk cargo port.
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Question #644
The 'Mizoram' has high percentage of:
A. Agricultural land
B. Forest cover
C. Desert area
D. Snow cover
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It has dense tropical forests.
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Question #645
The 'Kaveri' delta is known for:
A. Tea
B. Cotton
C. Jute
D. Rice and sugarcane
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a fertile agricultural region.
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Question #646
The 'Uttar Pradesh' has the largest number of:
A. Ports
B. Glaciers
C. Districts
D. National parks
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is the most populous and largest state by districts.
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Question #647
The 'Ganga' river originates from:
A. Gangotri Glacier
B. Badrinath
C. Yamunotri
D. Kedarnath
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It emerges as Bhagirathi from the glacier.
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Question #648
The 'Surat' is famous for:
A. Jute
B. Iron and steel
C. Tea
D. Diamond polishing
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a global diamond processing hub.
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Question #649
The 'Ladakh' is separated from Kashmir by:
A. Zoji La
B. Shipki La
C. Nathu La
D. Rohtang
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is the main pass connecting the regions.
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Question #650
The 'Bihar' has rich deposits of:
A. Iron ore
B. Diamond
C. Pyrite and bauxite
D. Coal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It has various mineral resources.
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Question #651
The 'Chandigarh' is a:
A. Port city
B. State capital
C. Hill station
D. Union Territory and capital of two states
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It serves Punjab and Haryana.
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Question #652
The 'Godavari' is also called:
A. Sorrow of Bihar
B. Dakshin Ganga
C. Blue Nile
D. Ganga of North
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Due to its importance in South India.
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Question #653
The 'Ranthambore' is a:
A. Bird Sanctuary
B. Lion Sanctuary
C. Elephant Reserve
D. Tiger Reserve
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is famous for its tiger population.
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Question #654
The 'Mumbai' receives rainfall from:
A. Cyclones only
B. Western Disturbances
C. Southwest Monsoon
D. Northeast Monsoon
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It gets heavy orographic rainfall.
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Question #655
The 'Singareni' is famous for:
A. Gold
B. Diamond
C. Iron ore
D. Coal mines
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is in Telangana.
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Question #656
The 'Brahmaputra' valley is known for:
A. Rubber
B. Cotton
C. Tea plantations
D. Jute
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Assam tea is world famous.
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Question #657
The 'Jaisalmer' is known for:
A. Tea gardens
B. Backwaters
C. Hill station
D. Golden Fort and desert
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a major tourist destination in the Thar Desert.
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Question #658
The 'Narmada' forms the boundary between:
A. Deccan and Eastern Ghats
B. Himalayas and Plains
C. North and South India
D. East and West
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It has cultural and geographical significance.
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Question #659
The 'Visakhapatnam' is a major:
A. Coal mining town
B. Shipbuilding and port city
C. Textile centre
D. IT hub
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It has India's largest shipbuilding yard.
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Question #660
The 'Mawsynram' receives the highest:
A. Sunshine
B. Annual rainfall
C. Temperature
D. Snowfall
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is located in Meghalaya.
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