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Indian Geography MCQs with Answers & AI Explanation
Practice exam-level Indian Geography MCQs for SSC, UPSC, Railways, Banking, TPSC/APSC/WBPSC/State PSC and other competitive exams. Each solution can be generated and saved automatically for future visitors. This page covers questions 2430–2640 of the 523-question set (page 32 of 53).
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Q311. Which of the following rivers flows between Vindhya and Satpura ranges?
👁 2 viewsThe Narmada river (Option C) flows westward through a distinct rift valley lying between the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges. This geographic setting is unique to the Narmada and guides its course across central India to the Arabian Sea. Other rivers listed do not form their main course between these two ranges: Mahanadi rises in the eastern plateau and flows east to the Bay of Bengal; Tapi flows in central-western India but not primarily through the Vindhya-Satpura gap; Chambal is a northern tributary of the Yamuna and does not delineate the Vindhya-Satpura boundary.
The Narmada is often referred to as a river flowing in a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, giving it a distinctive westward course to the Arabian Sea.
Narmada flows between Vindhya and Satpura ranges into the Arabian Sea.
Q312. Through which of the following States the Ganga does not pass?
👁 2 viewsThe Ganga flows from Uttarakhand through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. It does not pass through Madhya Pradesh. Hence option A is correct. The river’s upper course lies in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, with its lower stretches in Bihar and West Bengal, including the tidal estuary in the Bengal delta.
Ganga originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.
Ganga flows through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal; it does not pass through Madhya Pradesh.
Q313. The National Institute of Oceanography is located at
👁 0 viewsQ314. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is in
👁 0 viewsQ315. Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in
👁 0 viewsQ316. In which one of the following cities is the Lingaraja Temple located?
👁 1 viewsThe correct answer is A) Bhubaneswar. Lingaraja Temple is a major temple located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and is a classic example of Kalinga (Odishan) temple architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shravanabelagola is in Karnataka, Bijapur (Vijayapura) is also in Karnataka, and Kolkata is in West Bengal, none of which house Lingaraja Temple. This helps identify the correct city by associating the temple with its renowned regional architectural style and religious dedication.
Lingaraja Temple is one of the most important temples in Bhubaneswar and a premier example of Odishan temple architecture in the Kalinga style.
Lingaraja Temple — Bhubaneswar, Odisha; a key example of Kalinga architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Q317. Peaty soil is found more in
👁 0 viewsQ318. Which country has the smallest terrestrial border with India?
👁 0 viewsQ319. Which of the following regions receives rainfall throughout the year?
👁 1 viewsThe equatorial region receives rainfall throughout the year due to persistent high humidity and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) being near the equator. Here, warm air rises, causing frequent convectional rainfall in all seasons, with no distinct dry season. In contrast, tundra has very little rainfall and cold conditions, monsoon regions have a strong seasonal shift, and Mediterranean climates have wet winters and dry summers. Thus, only the equatorial belt shows nearly constant rainfall year-round.
Equatorial regions typically experience two main rainy seasons or a steady daily rainfall pattern throughout the year due to the ITCZ.
Equatorial regions have year-round rainfall due to persistent convection and ITCZ activity.
Q320. Kolleru Lake is located in which Indian state?
👁 1 viewsKolleru Lake is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It lies between the deltas of the Krishna and Godavari rivers and is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the region. The lake is important for its ecological significance and as a habitat for migratory birds. Among the given options, only Andhra Pradesh correctly identifies the state where Kolleru Lake is situated. The other states listed do not contain this lake.
It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Andhra Pradesh and is a key site for migratory birds.
Kolleru Lake = large freshwater lake in Andhra Pradesh (between Krishna and Godavari deltas).