Geography of India MCQs

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Geography of India MCQs

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Question #101
The 'Mullaperiyar Dam' is a long-standing dispute between which two states?
A. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
B. Karnataka and Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu and Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Mullaperiyar Dam, located in Kerala but operated by Tamil Nadu under a 999-year lease, is a major source of inter-state legal conflict.
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Question #102
Which Indian state has the highest percentage of forest cover relative to its land area?
A. Mizoram
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mizoram has the highest percentage of forest cover (over 85%) of its total geographical area.
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Question #103
The 'Khadir' or 'Bet' land in the Indo-Gangetic plains refers to:
A. New alluvium
B. Marshy wetlands
C. Desertified soil
D. Old alluvium
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Khadir (or Bet) refers to the younger, fertile alluvial soil deposited by rivers during annual floods, making it highly productive.
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Question #104
Which one of the following mountain peaks is not located in India?
A. Nanda Devi
B. Gurla Mandhata
C. Trisul
D. Kamet
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Gurla Mandhata is a mountain peak located in the Himalayas in Tibet, not in India.
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Question #105
The 'Narmada River' originates from which place?
A. Mahabaleshwar
B. Satpura Range
C. Brahmagiri Hills
D. Amarkantak Plateau
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.
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Question #106
Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?
A. Dal Lake
B. Nainital Lake
C. Wular Lake
D. Loktak Lake
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Wular Lake in Jammu & Kashmir is the largest freshwater lake in India.
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Question #107
Which Indian state is the largest producer of 'Tea'?
A. Kerala
B. West Bengal
C. Assam
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Assam produces more than 50% of the country's total tea output.
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Question #108
The 'Ten Degree Channel' lies between:
A. Great Nicobar and Sumatra
B. South Andaman and Little Andaman
C. Little Andaman and Car Nicobar
D. North and Middle Andaman
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Ten Degree Channel is a channel that separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
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Question #109
The 'Bhakra Dam' is constructed across the river:
A. Indus
B. Sutlej
C. Beas
D. Chenab
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Bhakra Dam is a gravity dam on the Sutlej River in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.
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Question #110
Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India?
A. Athirappilly Falls
B. Dudhsagar Falls
C. Kunchikal Falls
D. Jog Falls
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka, formed by the Varahi River, is the highest waterfall in India.
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Question #111
Which city is known as the 'Pink City' of India?
A. Jaipur
B. Udaipur
C. Jodhpur
D. Bikaner
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Jaipur is known as the Pink City due to the dominant color of its buildings in the old city.
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Question #112
What is the 'Indus Water Treaty' (1960) regarding?
A. Border demarcation
B. Water sharing of Indus river system
C. Navigation rights
D. Hydropower project construction
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, specifies how the water of the six rivers of the Indus system is shared between India and Pakistan.
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Question #113
Which range is famously known as the 'Sahyadri' range?
A. Western Ghats
B. Vindhya Range
C. Satpura Range
D. Eastern Ghats
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Western Ghats are locally known as the Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
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Question #114
The 'Lakshadweep' group of islands is located in:
A. Gulf of Khambhat
B. Indian Ocean
C. Bay of Bengal
D. Arabian Sea
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Lakshadweep islands are situated in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India.
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Question #115
Which Indian state shares the maximum number of international borders?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. West Bengal
D. Sikkim
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
West Bengal shares borders with three countries: Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.
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Question #116
The 'Loktak Lake' is famous for its floating vegetation (phumdis) and is located in:
A. Tripura
B. Assam
C. Meghalaya
D. Manipur
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Loktak Lake in Manipur is famous for the Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is the only floating national park in the world.
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Question #117
Which of the following states is not a part of the 'Seven Sisters' of North-East India?
A. Meghalaya
B. Tripura
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sikkim is not included in the 'Seven Sisters'; it is often referred to as the 'Brother' to the Seven Sisters.
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Question #118
The 'Karakoram Range' belongs to which Himalayan division?
A. Shiwalik
B. Trans-Himalaya
C. Lesser Himalaya
D. Greater Himalaya
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Karakoram range is part of the Trans-Himalayan system, located in the northernmost part of the Indian territory.
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Question #119
Which major river does not form a delta?
A. Ganga
B. Mahanadi
C. Godavari
D. Narmada
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
West-flowing rivers like the Narmada and Tapi flow through rift valleys and do not form deltas; instead, they form estuaries.
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Question #120
The 'Salal Hydroelectric Project' is built on which river?
A. Ravi
B. Indus
C. Jhelum
D. Chenab
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Salal Hydroelectric Project is located on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir.
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