Geography of India MCQs with Answers and Explanations

Question #161

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Which state has the largest share of the Deccan Plateau?

A. Telangana

B. Maharashtra

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Karnataka

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Maharashtra encompasses a very large portion of the Deccan Plateau.

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Question #162

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What are the 'Backwaters' of Kerala called?

A. Dunes

B. Estuaries

C. Atolls

D. Kayals

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The extensive network of brackish lagoons and lakes parallel to the Kerala coast is locally called Kayals.

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Question #163

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Which is the largest 'Union Territory' by area?

A. Delhi

B. Chandigarh

C. Ladakh

D. Puducherry

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ladakh is the largest union territory in India by land area.

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Question #164

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The 'Ganga' river flows through how many Indian states?

A. 6

B. 5

C. 4

D. 3

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Ganga flows through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal (5 states).

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Question #165

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Which state has the maximum length of national highways?

A. Madhya Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Rajasthan

D. Uttar Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Maharashtra has the largest network of national highways in India.

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Question #166

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The 'Palk Bay' is famous for:

A. Fishing

B. Shipping

C. Coral reefs

D. Pearls

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar region are historically famous for their rich pearl-diving traditions.

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Question #167

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Which state is the largest producer of 'Mustard' in India?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Rajasthan

C. Haryana

D. Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Rajasthan is the leading state in India for the production of rapeseed and mustard.

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Question #168

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The 'Aravalli Range' ends in the north at:

A. Ambala

B. Delhi

C. Alwar

D. Gurugram

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range stretches from Gujarat through Rajasthan and ends in Delhi, where it is known as the Delhi Ridge.

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Question #169

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Which river is the 'Life-line of Kerala'?

A. Kaveri

B. Bharathappuzha

C. Periyar

D. Pamba

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Periyar River is the longest river in Kerala and is considered its lifeline.

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Question #170

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The 'Kudremukh' iron-ore mine is located in:

A. Chhattisgarh

B. Odisha

C. Karnataka

D. Jharkhand

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Kudremukh (meaning 'Horse's face') in the Western Ghats of Karnataka is a significant iron-ore mining site.

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Question #171

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Which state is the leading producer of 'Jute'?

A. Bihar

B. West Bengal

C. Odisha

D. Assam

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
West Bengal is the largest producer of jute in India due to its fertile Ganga-delta soil.

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Question #172

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Which city is known as the 'City of Lakes' in India?

A. Bhopal

B. Srinagar

C. Udaipur

D. Nainital

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Udaipur, Rajasthan, is famous for its intricate lake system and is popularly known as the City of Lakes.

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Question #173

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What is the 'Shola' vegetation?

A. Mangrove swamps

B. Desert scrub

C. Alpine grass

D. Tropical stunted trees and grasslands

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Shola refers to the patches of stunted tropical montane forests separated by rolling grasslands in the Western Ghats.

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Question #174

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The 'Rani Jhansi Marine National Park' is located in:

A. Odisha

B. Andaman & Nicobar Islands

C. Lakshadweep

D. Gujarat

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Question #175

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Which state is the largest producer of groundnut in India?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Rajasthan

D. Gujarat

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India.

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Question #176

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The 'Bhilai Steel Plant' was established with the assistance of:

A. United Kingdom

B. Soviet Union

C. USA

D. Germany

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh was set up in 1955 with the help of the Soviet Union.

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Question #177

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Which state shares borders with the most other Indian states?

A. Madhya Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Rajasthan

D. Uttar Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh shares borders with eight states and one Union Territory, the highest in India.

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Question #178

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Which of the following is a 'trans-Himalayan' river?

A. Ganga

B. Indus

C. Brahmaputra

D. All of the above

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers all originate from the Trans-Himalayan (Tibetan plateau) region.

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Question #179

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The 'Pilibhit Tiger Reserve' is located in:

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Uttarakhand

C. Bihar

D. Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in the Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh.

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Question #180

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The 'Dronagiri' mountain is in which state?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Uttarakhand

C. Sikkim

D. Himachal Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mount Dronagiri is a prominent mountain peak in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

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