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MCQ on Indian Geography


A large area of inland drainage is present in India at :

  • The Rajasthan Plain
  • The Ganga Plain
  • The Brahmaputra Plain
  • The Utkal Plain
  • Correct Option: A  [ The Rajasthan Plain ]

    Remark: A significant area of inland drainage is present in the state of Rajasthan. This region is primarily part of the Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert.

Which among the following countries is the largest tea producing country?

  • Bangladesh
  • India
  • Japan
  • Scotland
  • Correct Option: B  [ India ]

    Remark: India is the second-largest tea-producing country in the world, following China.

"Kathakali" is the traditional dance of the state

  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andra Pradesh and Telengana
  • Odisha
  • Correct Option: A  [ Kerala ]

    Remark: Kathakali is a traditional dance-drama form that originated in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is a highly stylized and dramatic dance form that combines elements of dance, music, and theater.

Name the folk dance of Rajasthan

  • Garba
  • Ghumar
  • Jhumar
  • None of these
  • Correct Option: B  [ Ghumar ]

    Remark: Ghumar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It is often performed by women and is characterized by graceful twirls and swirling movements. The Ghumar dance is an integral part of Rajasthani culture and is performed on various festive occasions.

Where is Jallianwala Bagh situated?

  • Jallandhar
  • Amritsar
  • Ambala
  • None of these
  • Correct Option: B  [ Amritsar ]

    Remark: Jallianwala Bagh is a public garden located in the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab. It is known for its historical significance due to the tragic Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that took place there on April 13, 1919, during the British colonial era.

Where is Pimpri situated?

  • Rajashtan
  • Karnataka
  • Gujarat
  • Maharashtra
  • Correct Option: D  [ Maharashtra ]

    Remark: Pimpri is a city located in the Pune Metropolitan Region of Maharashtra. Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), Pimpri, Pune, is the first public sector undertaking in the Drugs & Pharmaceutical Sector. The plant was commissioned in 1955-56.

Which of the following is the largest state in India in respect of area

  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • None of these
  • Correct Option: B  [ Rajasthan ]

    Remark: list of Indian states and in respect of area (approximate):
    1. Rajasthan - 342,239 km2
    2. Madhya Pradesh - 308,245 km2
    3. Maharashtra - 307,713 km2
    4. Uttar Pradesh - 240,928 km2
    5. Gujarat - 196,024 km2

The mountains which are not a part of the Himalayan chain:

  • Aravalli
  • Hindukush
  • Karakoram
  • Kunlun
  • Correct Option: A  [ Aravalli ]

    Remark: The Kunlun Mountains are primarily located in Central Asia.
    The Hindu Kush mountain range is located in Central Asia, primarily running through Afghanistan and northeastern Pakistan.
    The Karakoram Range is situated in the region where three countries converge: Pakistan, India, and China. It is part of the greater Himalayan mountain system.
    The Aravalli Range is a prominent mountain range in western India, primarily extending across the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat.

Aravalli ranges are an example of:

  • Straight mountain
  • Block mountain
  • Residual mountain
  • Volcanic mountain
  • Correct Option: C  [ Residual mountain ]

    Remark: The Aravalli Range is considered a "residual mountain range." Residual mountains are mountains that have been greatly eroded over time, leaving behind their exposed, rugged cores.

The highest peak in South India is

  • Doda Betta
  • Makurti
  • Anaimudi
  • Palni Hills
  • Correct Option: C  [ Anaimudi ]

    Remark: The highest peak in South India is Anamudi. It is located in the Western Ghats mountain range in the state of Kerala. Anamudi stands at an elevation of 2,695 meters.