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 #681
The 'Mumbai' has the largest:
A. Iron and steel
B. Cotton textile industry
C. Automobile
D. Jute mills
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It was historically a textile hub.
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Question #682
The 'Ladakh' has:
A. Equatorial climate
B. Mediterranean
C. Cold desert climate
D. Tropical monsoon
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It features high altitude arid conditions.
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Question #683
The 'Hirakud' project is for:
A. Tourism
B. Navigation
C. Flood control and irrigation
D. Fisheries only
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a multipurpose project on Mahanadi.
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Question #684
The 'Kerala' model emphasizes:
A. Social welfare and education
B. Desert development
C. Mining
D. Heavy industrialization
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It focuses on human development.
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Question #685
The 'Rajasthan' has the largest:
A. Forest cover
B. Coastline
C. Snow cover
D. Area under desert
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Thar Desert dominates its geography.
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Question #686
The 'Godavari' is the longest river of:
A. Northern India
B. Himalayan region
C. Peninsular India
D. Northeast
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It drains a large part of the Deccan.
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Question #687
The 'Surat' is located on the river:
A. Tapi
B. Sabarmati
C. Mahi
D. Narmada
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is an important industrial city.
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Question #688
The 'Arunachal Pradesh' has border with:
A. Two countries
B. Three countries
C. One country
D. Four countries
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
China, Bhutan and Myanmar.
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Question #689
The 'Kandla' port was developed to serve:
A. East India
B. Northwest India
C. Northeast
D. South India
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It reduces pressure on Mumbai port.
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Question #690
The 'Mawsynram' is in:
A. Meghalaya
B. Manipur
C. Nagaland
D. Assam
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It receives the highest average annual rainfall.
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Question #691
The 'Barauni' fertilizer plant uses:
A. Hydro power
B. Oil
C. Natural gas
D. Coal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is based on feedstock availability.
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Question #692
The 'Nilgiri' hills are part of:
A. Aravallis
B. Western Ghats
C. Vindhyas
D. Eastern Ghats
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
They are a biodiversity hotspot.
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Question #693
The 'Uttarakhand' is known for:
A. Backwaters
B. Desert
C. Himalayan pilgrimage sites
D. Coral islands
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It has many sacred shrines.
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Question #694
The 'Paradip' port is specialized in:
A. Passenger traffic
B. Container cargo
C. Bulk cargo
D. Fishing harbour
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It handles large volumes of minerals.
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Question #695
The 'Singrauli' is known as:
A. Energy capital of India
B. Silk city
C. Textile city
D. Diamond city
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Due to its concentration of power plants.
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Question #696
The 'Godavari' flows through:
A. Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka only
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It drains a large catchment area.
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Question #697
The 'Rajasthan' is the largest state by:
A. Literacy
B. Population
C. Area
D. Forest cover
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It covers the largest geographical area.
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Question #698
The 'Brahmaputra' forms the world's largest:
A. Gorge
B. Delta
C. Waterfall
D. River island Majuli
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Majuli is the largest river island.
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Question #699
The 'Surat' diamond industry employs:
A. Large number of workers
B. Farmers
C. Only skilled engineers
D. Fishermen
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a labour-intensive sector.
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Question #700
The 'Ladakh' is administered as:
A. Special region
B. State
C. District of J&K
D. Union Territory
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It became a separate Union Territory in 2019.
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