Indian Geography GK Questions SET-1

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Q1.Malwa Plateau does not make a part of which of the following states?

[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [ Maharashtra ]

Q2.Consider the following statements:

1.Both Coffee and Tea prefer slightly acidic Soil
2.Both Coffee and Tea show winter dormancy
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is / are correct

Correct Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]

Q3.Which among the following is the correct decreasing order of the installed capacity of the renewable sources of energy in India?

[A] Wind, Hydro, Solar
[B] Solar, Hydro, Wind
[C] Wind, Solar, Hydro
[D] Solar, Wind, Hydro

Correct Answer: A [Wind, Hydro, Solar]

Q4.The Ganga Plain can be best described as a:

[A] Geosyncline
[B] Pediplain
[C] Peneplain
[D] Karst plain

Correct Answer: A [Geosyncline]

Q5.Which of the following statements is/ are correct?

The language of Nagaland is Konyak
The largest river island in the world is in Assam
Arunachal Pradesh has the least density of population in India
The largest desert in the world is situated in India
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]

Q6.Which is the longest National Highway in India?

[A] NH-44
[B] NH-1
[C] NH-2
[D] NH-10

Correct Answer: A [NH-44]

Q7. Botanic Garden of India Republic (BGIR) is located in?

[A] Bangalore
[B] Kolkata
[C] Lucknow
[D] Noida

Correct Answer: D [Noida]

Q8.In which state of India, you will find the natural phenomenon called Chir Batti?

[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]

Q9.Consider the following differences between Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers:

1.While Himalayan Rivers are perennial in nature, peninsular rivers are non-perennial rivers with a maximum discharge in the rainy season
2.Himalayan Rivers have higher hydropower generation potential than that of Peninsular rivers
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [ Both 1 & 2]

Q10.Which among the following States does not form its boundary with Bangladesh?

[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Nagaland
[C] Manipur
[D] All of the above

Correct Answer: D [All of the above]

Q11.For cotton cultivation which among the following soils is considered most suitable?

[A] Red Soil
[B] Black Soil
[C] Laterite Soil
[D] Alluvial Soil

Correct Answer: B [Black Soil]

Q12.National Research Centers (NRC) and their locations:

1.NRC-Citrus : Nagpur
2.NRC-Grapes : Kolhapur
3.NRC-Banana : Trichy
4.NRC- Litchi : Muzaffarpur
which among the above matches are correct?

[A] 1, 2, 4
[B] 1, 3, 4
[C] 1, 2
[D] 2, 3, 4

Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 4]

Q13.Consider the following departments/ministries:

1.Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
2.Department of Atomic Energy
3.Department of Space
Which of the above is/are under the direct charge of the Prime Minister of India?

[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 and 3 Only
[C] 2 and 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 and 3]

Q14.The Chota Nagpur Plateau covers areas of which of the following states?

1.West Bengal
2.Chhattisgarh
3.Bihar
4.Jharkhand
Select the correct option from codes given below:

[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]

Q15.Which of the following statements is/ are correct?

[A] Himalayas are the oldest mountains
[B] Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea when the sea got compressed
[C] One Himalayas were formed due to faulting of the earth’s crust
[D] All of the above

Correct Answer: B [Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea when the sea got compressed]