1700+ Indian Geography GK Questions (MCQs) With Answers For All Competitive Exams Part 5

Q.1:- The highest Himalayan peak in India is

1. Kanchenjunga
2. K-2
3. Nandadevi
4. Nanga Parbat

Q.2:- The Capital of Lakshadweep is

1. Port Blair
2. Silvassa
3. Aizawl
4. Kavaratti

Q.3:- The Andaman and Nicobar Island are separated by the

1. Nine degree channel
2. Ten degree channel
3. Eight degree channel
4. None of the above

Q.4:- Which longitude divides India into 2 equal zones

1. 8030
2. 8230
3. 8400
4. 8130

Q.5:- Hyderabad is located on the bank of river

1. Godavari
2. Krishna
3. Kaveri
4. Musi

Q.6:- Ujjain is situated at the bank of

1. Chambal river
2. Shipra river
3. Godavari river
4. Narmada river

Q.7:- Which of the following rivers joins Ganga at Allahabad?

1. Gandak
2. Ghaghra
3. Kosi
4. Yamuna

Q.8:- On the basis of the process of their formation, which of the following soils is formed differently from the other three?

1. Khadar
2. Bhangar
3. Bhabar
4. Regur

Q.9:- Which of the following factors does not have influence on the Indian climate?

1. Presence of Indian Ocean
2. Nearness to equator
3. Monsoons
4. Ocean currents

Q.10:- Which is the largest fresh water lake in India?

1. Wular
2. Pulicat
3. Chiika
4. Dal

Q.11:- Other than the poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Gangas River Dolphins?

1. Construction of dams and barrages on river
2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally
4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other chemicals in crop field in the vicinity of rivers.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Q.12:- Which of the following is recognized as a season by the metrological department of India?

1. Cold weather
2. Hot weather
3. Retreating monsoon
4. North-eastern monsoon

Q.13:- The Indian Wild Ass (Ghor-Khur) is found in

1. Sunderbans
2. Assam forests
3. The Rann of Kachch
4. Kaveri delta

Q.14:- Which of the following crops is grown in India mainly by dry farming?

1. Millet
2. Tobacco
3. Maize
4. Groundnut

Q.15:- Which one of the following states is a leading producer of woolen textiles?

1. Jammu & Kashmir
2. Punjab
3. Rajasthan
4. Himachal Pradesh

Q.16:- Which state has the largest wind power installed capacity in India, as per 2015-2016?

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

Q.17:- The state with lowest road density in India is

1. Assam
2. Tripura
3. Jammu & Kashmir
4. Himachal Pradesh

Q.18:- Which of the following items and leading producer is not correctly matched?

1. Red chilies – Andhra Pradesh
2. Saffron – Jammu and Kashmir
3. Ginger – Sikkim
4. Natural rubber – Kerala

Q.19:- Which one of the following is not a site for ‘in-situ’ method of conservation of flora?

1. Biosphere Reserve
2. Botanical Garden
3. National Park
4. Wildlife Sanctuary

Q.20:- National Horticulture Mission was launched in India during

1. Ninth Five Year Plan
2. Tenth Five Year Plan
3. Eleventh Five Year Plan
4. Eighth Five Year Plan