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Geography of India MCQs

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Question #701
The 'Kaveri' dispute is a:
A. Industrial dispute
B. Border dispute
C. Language issue
D. Water sharing issue
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It involves multiple southern states.
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Question #702
The 'Paradip' is in:
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. West Bengal
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Odisha
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a major deep water port.
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Question #703
The 'Mawsynram' is near:
A. Guwahati
B. Imphal
C. Shillong
D. Cherrapunji
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both are in the heavy rainfall zone.
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Question #704
The 'Barauni' is connected by:
A. Only road
B. Air only
C. Pipelines and railways
D. Sea route
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It has good transport linkages.
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Question #705
The 'Western Ghats' are known for:
A. Alpine meadows
B. Endemic species
C. Desert flora
D. Mangroves
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
They are a global biodiversity hotspot.
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Question #706
The 'Uttar Pradesh' has the largest:
A. Area
B. Coastline
C. Forest cover
D. Population
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is the most populous state.
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Question #707
The 'Godavari' is longer than:
A. Indus
B. Most Peninsular rivers
C. Ganga
D. Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is the second longest river in India.
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Question #708
The 'Rajasthan' borders with:
A. Nepal
B. Three states
C. Five states and Pakistan
D. China
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It has the longest international border with Pakistan.
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Question #709
The 'Brahmaputra' originates from:
A. Kailash
B. Gangotri
C. Yamunotri
D. Chemayungdung Glacier in Tibet
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is known as Tsangpo in Tibet.
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Question #710
The 'Surat' is on the bank of:
A. Tapi River
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 #711
The 'Kaveri' originates from:
A. Western Ghats in Kerala
B. Satpura
C. Maikal hills
D. Brahmagiri hills in Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a major river of South India.
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Question #712
The 'Paradip Port' is specialized for:
A. Container only
B. Oil import
C. Passenger
D. Iron ore and coal export
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It serves the mineral rich eastern region.
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Question #713
The 'Mawsynram' receives rainfall due to:
A. Cyclonic activity
B. Convection
C. Orographic effect
D. Western disturbances
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The hills force moisture laden winds to rise.
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Question #714
The 'Barauni' refinery processes crude from:
A. Assam only
B. Western offshore
C. Imported only
D. Eastern oil fields
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It supports regional energy needs.
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Question #715
The 'Western Ghats' run parallel to:
A. Arabian Sea coast
B. Indo-Gangetic plain
C. Himalayas
D. Bay of Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
They form a continuous chain along the west coast.
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Question #716
The 'Uttar Pradesh' shares border with:
A. Bangladesh
B. China
C. Myanmar
D. Nepal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It has an international border with Nepal.
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Question #717
The 'Godavari' supports:
A. Tea plantations
B. Large delta agriculture
C. High altitude crops
D. Desert farming
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Its delta is highly productive.
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Question #718
The 'Rajasthan' is the largest by:
A. Geographical area
B. Industrial output
C. Population
D. Literacy rate
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It covers 10.4% of India's area.
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Question #719
The 'Brahmaputra' in Bangladesh is known as:
A. Padma
B. Ganga
C. Meghna
D. Jamuna
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It merges with other rivers there.
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Question #720
The 'Surat' is a major hub for:
A. Steel
B. Diamond industry
C. Jute mills
D. Automobiles
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It processes a large percentage of world diamonds.
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