Indian Geography MCQ Question Answers

Indian Geography Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

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Q. The most important coal field in India is:

A.
Korba Coalfield
B.
Jharia Coalfield
C.
Rani Ganj Coalfield
D.
Singrauli Coalfield

Answer

Correct Answer : Jharia Coalfield

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Q. The most important layer for all biological activity in the atmosphere is:

A.
Mesosphere
B.
Troposphere.
C.
Stratosphere
D.
Ionosphere

Answer

Correct Answer : Troposphere.

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Q. The most plausible explanation for the location of the Thar desert in western India is

A.
the absence of mountains to the north of Rajasthan to cause orographic rainfall in it
B.
the obstruction caused by the Aravalis to the rain-bearing wind that proceeds to the Ganga Valley
C.
the evaporation of moisture by heat
D.
that the moisture carried by the South-west monsoon is driven away by the dry upper air current

Answer

Correct Answer : the absence of mountains to the north of Rajasthan to cause orographic rainfall in it

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Q. The mountain building in Himalayas began

A.
Both A and B
B.
About 45 million years ago
C.
When the continental plates of India and Eurasia converged on each other
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Both A and B

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Q. The Mountain system of Alps, Carpathians, Transylvanian, Balkans are located in:

A.
Europe
B.
South America
C.
New Zealand
D.
North America

Answer

Correct Answer : Europe

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Q. The multipurpose project irrigating maximum area in India is

A.
Damodar Valley
B.
Beas
C.
Bhakra Nangal
D.
Hirakud

Answer

Correct Answer : Hirakud

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Q. The Nagarjunsagar Dam project is located on:

A.
Godavari
B.
Mahanadi
C.
Krishna River
D.
Kaveri

Answer

Correct Answer : Krishna River

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Q. The Naharkatiya oil field is located in:

A.
Assam
B.
Gujrat
C.
Bihar
D.
Madhya Pradesh

Answer

Correct Answer : Assam

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Q. The narrow meandering bands of swift winds which blow in the mid latitudes near the tropopause and encircle the globe are known as:

A.
Narrow wind band
B.
Jet Stream
C.
Meander
D.
None of these

Answer

Correct Answer : Jet Stream

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Q. The National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) is located at

A.
Dehradun
B.
Kolkata
C.
Lucknow
D.
New Delhi

Answer

Correct Answer : Kolkata

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