1700+ Indian Geography GK Questions (MCQs) With Answers For All Competitive Exams Part 23

Q.1:- The hill station of Connor is located in which one of the following states?

1. Karnataka
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Kerala
4. Tamil Nadu

Q.2:- Name the most important characteristic of the Indian Island in the Arabian Sea.

1. They are small sized
2. Most of them are of volcanic origin
3. Most of they are of coral origin
4. They do not have soil

Q.3:- Shyok is a tributary of

1. Brahmaputra
2. Chenab
3. Indus
4. Sutlej

Q.4:- The luxuriant growth of natural vegetation in tropical rainforest is due to

1. Fertile soil

      2. Hot and wet climate throughout the year

      3. Intense sunlight for photosynthesis

     4. Seasonal change to facilitate nutrient absorption

1. 1 and 4 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.5:- ITCZ stands for

1. International Tropical Convergence Zone
2. Intercontinental Tropical Convergence Zone
3. International Trade-winds Convergence Zone
4. Inter Tropical Convergence Zone

Q.6:- Among the following regions of India, which one receives comparatively least amount of annual rainfall?

1. An 80 km wide coastal belt from Nellore to Point Calimere
2. The middle and lower Asom valley
3. North-eastern Rajasthan
4. The coastal plains of Gujarat south of Narmada

Q.7:- White revolution took shape in 1970 in India under the auspice of

1. S. Swaminathan
2. Vargheese Kurient
3. Ramarao
4. None of the above

Q.8:- The National Bank for Rural and Agricultural Development (NABARD) came into being during

1. Fourth Five Year Plan
2. Fifth Five Year Plan
3. Sixth Five Year Plan
4. Seventh Five Year Plan

Q.9:- Which one of the following statements is not correct?

1. India is the second largest producer of nitrogenous fertilizers in the world
2. India is the ninth largest steel producing country in the world
3. India is the second largest producer of silk in the world
4. India ranks third in the world in coal production

Q.10:- The first hydro-electric power station was constructed in 1902 at

1. Mettur
2. Ukai
3. Kundah
4. Sivasamudram

Q.11:- Which one of the following ports is located on estuary?

1. Kandala
2. Marmagao
3. Kolkata-Haldia
4. Tuticorin

Q.12:- Dolomite powder is applied in some agricultural lands. The purpose of applying it is to

1. Increase the PH of the soil
2. Lower the PH of the soil
3. Increase the phosphorous content of the soil
4. Increase the nitrogen content of the soil

Q.13:- On the basis of geographical evidences which of the following is the most stable landmass in India?

1. The Himalayas
2. The Peninsular Plateau
3. The Great Indian Desert
4. The Great Plain of India

Q.14:- In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peak located?

1. Rajasthan
2. Gujarat
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Maharashtra

Q.15:- Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India forms rift valley due to down warping?

1. Damodar
2. Mahanadi
3. Son
4. Yamuna

Q.16:- The Red soils develop a reddish color due to

1. Deforestation and over-grazing
2. A wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks
3. The presence of potash and magnesia
4. Tropical monsoonal climate

Q.17:- Xerophytic vegetation is characteristic feature of

1. Chhotanagpur plateau
2. Khasi hills
3. Eastern Ghats
4. Kuchchh

Q.18:- Kolar Gold Field, Hutti Gold Field and Ramgiri Gold Field in India are the most important

1. Copper mines
2. Silver mines
3. Gold mines
4. Coal mines

Q.19:- Number of neighboring countries share land borders with India is

1. 09
2. 08
3. 07
4. 06

Q.20:- Excessive use of which of the following fertilizers may be responsible for the presence of a toxic substance in groundwater?

1. Nitrogen
2. Phosphate only
3. Potassium only
4. Phosphate and potassium