Indian Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS & SSC Examinations


Q.  Salt is produced in which of the following states in India?
1: Tamil Nadu
2: West Bengal
3: Rajasthan
4: Himachal Pradesh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:


a. Only 1 & 2
b. Only 1 & 3
c. Only 1, 2 & 3
d. 1, 2, 3 & 4


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Gujarat accounts for almost 75 percent of salt production in the country and is the largest salt producing state in the country. Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh are also involved in salt production. Thoothukudi is the major salt producer in Tamil Nadu. Mandi in Himachal Pradesh is the only source of rock salt in India.
MCQs:  Which among the following matches of Mangroves forest and their location areas are correct? 1. Muthupet- Tamil Nadu 2. Kannur- Kerala 3. Dhamara- Odisha 4. Achra-Ratnagiri- Maharashtra Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
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MCQs:  The longest beach of India is situated at which of the following place?
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MCQs:  “Dana Paani” and INS Hamla is a part of which of the following beaches of India?
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MCQs:  Arrange the following beaches on the west coast of India from North to South 1. Dumas Beach 2. Juhu Beach 3. Muzhappilangad Beach 4. Baga Beach Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
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MCQs:  Arrange the following from North to South direction 1. Coco channel 2. Little Andaman 3. Narcondam Island 4. Barren Island Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
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MCQs:  Which among the following about the coral reefs are correct? 1. It is a significant part of the ecosystem 2. It acts like the sanctuary to the marine life 3. It protects the coastline from erosion Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
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MCQs:  Which of the following statements about the Western Coastal Plains is/are correct? 1. Western Coastal Plains is a belt of the plain region lying towards west between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea 2. Western plain receives less rainfall 3. These are comparatively wider and very fertile because the rivers here deposit their sediments during delta formation 4. These plains are divided into Konkan Coast, Kannad Coast and Malabar Coast Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
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MCQs:  Arrange the following bays/ Gulfs of India from south to north direction 1. Gulf of Katch 2. Mahim Bay 3. Palk Bay 4. Gulf of Khambat Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
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MCQs:  ome parts of the Chotanagpur plateau has a type of flat-topped tableland. It is locally known as by which of the following name?
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MCQs:  Which among the following about the Meghalaya plateau are correct? 1. It is formed by Archaean quartzites and schists 2. Garo, Khasi, Jaintia hill is located here 3. The highest peak of Meghalaya plateau is Shillong (1,823) Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
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MCQs:  Sigur Plateau is located in which of the following states of India?
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MCQs:  Gandak river is associated with one of the following river systems?
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MCQs:  What is the length of the Indus river in India?
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MCQs:  Which of the following is the longest tributary of the river Ganga?
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MCQs:  Which of the following river feeds the Wular lake?
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MCQs:  What would be the influence on the weather conditions when in mid-winter a feeble high pressure develops over the North-Western part of India? 1. High and dry winds would blow outward from this high-pressure area. 2. The Northern plain would become cold. 3. Scorching winds (locally called loo) would blow during the day time. 4. There would be torrential rains brought by thunderstorms. Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
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MCQs:  The monsoon reaches to the Thar desert region in which of the following month?
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MCQs:  In India, glacial terraces known as ‘Karewas’ are found in which of the following places?
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MCQs:  Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil while farming their fields. This is because of which of the following?
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MCQs:  Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is situated in which of the following states of India?
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