Indian Geography MCQ
11. Which of the following is India’s largest salt producing state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Odisha
[D] Tamil Nadu
B [ Gujarat ]
Notes:
With around 160 Lakh tons of production, India is the third largest salt producing country in the world. Gujarat, Rajasthan , Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu are 4 largest salt producing states in India. In Orissa too, salt is produced in coastal districts of Ganjam, Puri and Balasore and around 30 thousand tons of Salt is produced here.
12. Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about Alluvial soil?
[A] Alluvial soil is most abundant type of soil found in India
[B] Alluvial soil is generally fertile
[C] Alluvial soil lacks nitrogen and tend to be phosphoric.
[D] Alluvial soil generally comprise high percentage of clay and retain moisture for long time
D [ Alluvial soil generally comprise high percentage of clay and retain moisture for long time ]
Notes:
Fourth is not a correct statement.
13. Sutlej river originates from which of the following lakes?
[A] Lake Mansarovar
[B] Pangong Lake
[C] Ebi Lake
[D] Lake Rakshastal
D [Lake Rakshastal]
Notes:
Lake Rakshastal is located in close proximity of the Lake Manasarovar on its west side. Though its a salt water lake, the Sutlej river originates at the northwestern tip of lake Rakshastal.
14. The place “Noonmati” in India, is related to which among the following?
[A] Salt Industry
[B] Petroleum Industry
[C] Paper Industry
[D] Textile Industry
B [Petroleum Industry]
Notes:
Petroleum Industry, located in Assam and known for the first Oil Refinery to be commissioned by the then Indian Oil Company Limited, now known as Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
15. In which among the following states is located the Banihal Pass?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Sikkim
A [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Banihal Pass is a mountain pass across the Pir Panjal Range at 2,832 m (9,291 ft) maximum elevation. This mountain range connects the Kashmir Valley in the Indian state Jammu and Kashmir to the outer Himalaya and plains to the south.
16. India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with which among the following?
[A] Thailand
[B] Thailand and Indonesia
[C] Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia
[D] Thailand and Sri Lanka
B [Thailand and Indonesia]
17. Which among the following soil is predominantly found in Rarh Region of West Bengal ?
[A] Alluvial Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Black Soil
[D] Acid sulfate soil
B [Red Soil]
Notes:
Rarh region of West Bengal predominantly consists of red soil. The Rarh region covers around 62% of the total geographical area of West Bengal. It spans across western parts of the state. The characteristic soil type found here is red laterite soil. This well-drained red soil is rich in iron and aluminum oxides. It develops on ancient rocks in tropical and humid conditions. Supports crops like rice, jute, legumes, oilseeds etc when irrigated properly.
18. Gyan Bharati Reserve, a Biosphere Reserve of India is located in which of the following state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Bihar
C [Gujarat]
Notes:
Gyan Bharati Reserve is located in the state of Gujarat. It is spreaded over Kuchh, Rajkot and Surendranagar district of Gujarat.
19. The Gandhi Sagar Dam is built on which river in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Narmada
[B] Chambal
[C] Son
[D] Tapti
B [Chambal]
Notes:
The Gandhi Sagar Dam is built on Chambal river and is located in the Mandsaur & Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh. It is a masonry gravity dam, standing 62.17 metres (204.0 ft) high, with a gross storage capacity of 7.322 billion cubic metres from a catchment area of 22,584 km2. The dam sports a 115-MW hydroelectric power station at its toe, with five 23-MW generating units each providing a total energy generation of about 564 GWh. The dam’s reservoir area is the second-largest in India (after the Hirakud Reservoir), and attracts a large number of migratory and non-migratory birds throughout the year.
20. Jarawas and Sentinelese tribes are found in which among the following state / Union Territory of India?
[A] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
A [Andaman & Nicobar Islands]
