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


Q.  Which among the following is India’s first Expressway?

a. Mumbai-Pune Expressway
b. Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway
c. Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway
d. Jaipur-Kishangarh Expressway


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The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is India’s first six-lane, concrete, high-speed, tolled, access-controlled, 93 km (58 mi) long expressway.
MCQs:  Consider the following statements about Chennai floods in 2015: 1: Excessive rains due to El Nino effect was responsible for the flooding 2: An El Nino year is generally characterized with excess rainfall during south-west monsoon and deficient rainfall during north-east monsoon Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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MCQs:  Among which of the following tribes of India, you will see the behaviour called “transhumance”? 1: Gaddis 2: Bakarwals 3: Dongria kondh Select the correct option from the codes given below:
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MCQs:  Consider the following statements with reference to Scheduled Tribes in India: 1: Odisha has the largest number of notified STs 2: Bhil and Gond are most populous scheduled tribes of India 3: All inhabitants / permanent residents of Lakshadweep are treated as Scheduled Tribe Which among the above is / are correct statements?
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MCQs:  Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls are associated with which of the following rivers?
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MCQs:  Consider the following lakes: 1: Lonar Lake 2: Chilika Lake 3: Wular Lake Which of the above is/are saline lake(s)?
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MCQs:  Consider the following Cyclones/Typhoons: 1: Roanu 2: Nada 3: Meranti Which of the above has/have affected India?
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MCQs:  Which of the following States/UTs are involved in the Cauvery water dispute? 1: Karnataka 2: Tamil Nadu 3: Kerala 4: Puducherry Select the correct option from codes given below:
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MCQs:  Which of the following states are involved in the dispute over the sharing of the water of the Mahadayi River? 1: Maharashtra 2: Karnataka 3: Telangana 4: Andhra Pradesh Select the correct option from codes given below:
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MCQs:  Consider the following lakes with states where they are located: 1: Umiam Lake – Meghalaya 2: Chandubi Lake – Assam 3: Ansupa Lake – Odisha Which of the above is/are correct?
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MCQs:  At present, India is net exporter of which of the following commodities? 1: Petroleum Products 2: Agricultural Products 3: Chemical Products 4: Pharmaceuticals Select the correct option from codes given below:
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MCQs:  In recent years, Podborer has become a serious production constraint for which of the following crops in India?
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MCQs:  Moran-Hugrijan is famous for _?
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MCQs:  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:
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MCQs:  Consider the following observations about the wetlands of India: 1: Most of them are located in wet and humid climate areas 2: Most of them are directly / indirectly linked to river systems 3: Most of them are recognized as Ramsar sites Choose the correct option:
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MCQs:  India’s first solar power-run micro irrigation project under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) has been recently launched in which state?
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MCQs:  Consider the following statements: 1. Forests have a direct role in economic development 2. Privatization of forest land is one of the most viable protections against deforestation 3. One of the major reasons of deforestation is cash crop economy of third world Which among the above is/ are correct statements?
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MCQs:  Recently, the “Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture” has been accorded with the GI Tag. This stone sculpture was constructed under which of the following dynasties?
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MCQs:  Precision agriculture is sometimes regarded as the solution to India’s farming crisis and way to second green revolution. Which of the following is/are the feature/features of the same? 1: It is highly mechanized form of farming that involves use of satellite data for cultivation of crops 2: This type of agriculture is restricted to areas like Punjab and Western UP in India Select the correct option from codes given below:
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MCQs:  Which among the following authorities in India has ceased to exist after recent changes in the legislations?
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MCQs:  Consider the following statements: 1. Overgrazing is one of the major reasons for desertification. 2. If managed properly, grazing can increase wildlife diversity and the overall health of grasslands. Which among the above statements is / are correct?
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