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Q.1 Which of the following States has the longest coast line?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Orissa
Answer: (b) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat has the longest coastline in India (~1600 km), due
to its highly indented coast along the Arabian Sea.
Q.2 Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a) Zaskar Range — Kashmir
(b) Dhauladhar Range — Himachal Pradesh
(c) Singalila Range — Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Kumaon Range — Uttarakhand
Answer: (c) Singalila Range —
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Singalila Range is located in West Bengal–Sikkim region,
not in Arunachal Pradesh.
Q.3 Between which ranges does the Kashmir Valley in the
Himalayas lie?
(a) Siwalik and Pir Panjal
(b) Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar
(c) Zaskar and Pir Panjal
(d) Dhauladhar and Zaskar
Answer: (c) Zaskar and Pir Panjal
Explanation: Kashmir Valley lies between the Pir Panjal Range
(south-west) and Zaskar Range (north-east).
Q.4 Match List-I (Dam) with List-II (State)
List-I
A. Malaprabha
B. Panam
C. Pochampad
D. Upper Penganga
List-II
- Telangana
- Gujarat
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
Codes:
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 4 1 2 3
(c) 3 2 1 4
(d) 3 1 2 4
Answer: (c) 3 2 1 4
Explanation:
- Malaprabha → Karnataka
- Panam → Gujarat
- Pochampad → Telangana
- Upper Penganga → Maharashtra
Q.5 Which one among the following rivers does not flow into the
Bay of Bengal?
(a) Mahanadi
(b) Cauveri
(c) Tapti
(d) Godavari
Answer: (c) Tapti
Explanation: Tapti flows into the Arabian Sea, while others flow into
the Bay of Bengal.
Q.6 Which group of the rivers form delta?
(a) Godavari, Narmada, Mahanadi
(b) Narmada, Kaveri, Mahanadi
(c) Godavari, Kaveri, Mahanadi
(d) Narmada, Krishna, Kaveri
Answer: (c) Godavari, Kaveri,
Mahanadi
Explanation: These are east-flowing rivers forming deltas. Narmada flows
west and forms an estuary.
Q.7 Match List-I (Hydro-electric Power Plant) with List-II
(State)
List-I
A. Kadana
B. Kalinadi
C. Machkund
D. Vaiterna
List-II
- Andhra Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
Codes:
(a) 2 1 3 4
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 4 1 3 2
(d) 4 3 1 2
Answer: (b) 2 3 1 4
Explanation:
- Kadana → Gujarat
- Kalinadi → Karnataka
- Machkund → Andhra Pradesh
- Vaiterna → Maharashtra
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Q.8 The Baglihar Hydro-power project is based on which one of
the following rivers?
(a) Beas
(b) Chenab
(c) Ravi
(d) Satluj
Answer: (b) Chenab
Explanation: Baglihar project is built on the Chenab River in Jammu
& Kashmir.
Q.9 River Padma is formed by
(a) Ganga and Brahmaputra
(b) Kaveri and Mahanadi
(c) Sutlej and Jhelum
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a) Ganga and Brahmaputra
Explanation: In Bangladesh, Ganga is called Padma after joining with
Brahmaputra (Jamuna).
Q.10 Which of the following three rivers of the peninsular India
have the Amarkantak region as their source?
(a) Narmada, Krishna, Godavari
(b) Son, Mahanadi, Narmada
(c) Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery
(d) Chambal, Betwa, Luni
Answer: (b) Son, Mahanadi, Narmada
Explanation: Amarkantak Plateau is the source of Narmada, Son, and
Mahanadi rivers.
Q.11 Match List-I (Hydel Power Project) with List-II (Location)
List-I
A. Balimela
B. Koyna
C. Kundoh
D. Salal
List-II
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Maharashtra
- Orissa
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
Codes:
(a) 3 2 4 1
(b) 5 1 2 4
(c) 3 1 2 4
(d) 5 2 4 1
Answer: (a) 3 2 4 1
Explanation:
- Balimela → Orissa
- Koyna → Maharashtra
- Kundoh → Tamil Nadu
- Salal → Jammu & Kashmir
12. Consider the following
statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands
I. It enjoys equatorial climate.
II. This is the only place in India where a volcano is located.
III. This is the only place in India where coral bed is found.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) I, II and III
(b) I and II
(c) II and III
(d) I only
Answer: (b) I and II
Explanation:
- Equatorial climate – Correct
- Only active volcano (Barren Island) – Correct
- Coral reefs are also found in Lakshadweep – So III is
wrong
13. The southernmost hill ranges in
India are known as
(a) Nilgiri Hills
(b) Annamalai Hills
(c) Nallamalai Hills
(d) Cardamom Hills
Answer: (d) Cardamom Hills
Explanation: Cardamom Hills are the southernmost extension of the
Western Ghats.
14. Match List-I (Peaks) with
List-II (Mountains)
List-I
A. Dhaulagiri
B. Gurusikhar
C. Dhupgarh
D. Doda Betta
List-II
- Nilgiri Hills
- Satpura Range
- Vindhya Range
- Himalayas
- Aravali Range
Codes:
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 5 3 2 1
(c) 4 5 2 1
(d) 2 3 1 4
Answer: (c) 4 5 2 1
Explanation:
- Dhaulagiri → Himalayas
- Gurusikhar → Aravali
- Dhupgarh → Satpura
- Doda Betta → Nilgiri
15. Sahyadri is the traditional name
of the
(a) Western Ghats
(b) Eastern Ghats
(c) Aravallis
(d) Barbar and Nagarjuni hills
Answer: (a) Western Ghats
Explanation: Sahyadri is another name for Western Ghats.
16. The eastern slopes of the
Western Ghats have low rainfall because of
(a) the straight west coast
(b) the lack of winter depressions
(c) their leeward location
(d) the heights of the Ghats
Answer: (c) their leeward location
Explanation: Eastern side lies in rain shadow region.
17. The shaded area in the given
outline map of India represents
(a) Malwa Plateau
(b) Chhotanagpur Plateau
(c) Deccan Trap
(d) Mahadeo Hills
Answer: (c) Deccan Trap
Explanation: The shaded central-western region represents basaltic
Deccan Trap.
18. The lion-tailed macaque is
naturally found in
(a) Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh
(b) Western Ghats of Kerala
(c) Shivalik Hills of Northern India
(d) Hills of North-East India
Answer: (b) Western Ghats of Kerala
Explanation: It is endemic to Western Ghats rainforests.
19. Which one of the following pairs
is not correctly matched?
(a) Miri Hills — Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Mikir Hills — Assam
(c) Lushai Hills — Mizoram
(d) Abor Hills — Tripura
Answer: (d) Abor Hills — Tripura
Explanation: Abor Hills are in Arunachal Pradesh, not Tripura.
20. The climate of India is mainly
tropical because of the
(a) Seasonal influence of jet streams
(b) Location of the Himalayas in its north
(c) Over-powering influence of Indian Ocean
(d) Country being a part of Asian landmass
Answer: (c) Over-powering influence
of Indian Ocean
Explanation: Tropical monsoon climate mainly due to oceanic influence.
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21. Asiatic wild ass is naturally
found in
(a) Rann of Kutch
(b) Baghelkhand
(c) Sunderbans
(d) Shivaliks
Answer: (a) Rann of Kutch
Explanation: Found in Gujarat (Little Rann of Kutch).
22. The hill stations in ascending
order of heights are
(a) Darjeeling, Srinagar, Leh, Simla
(b) Srinagar, Darjeeling, Simla, Leh
(c) Srinagar, Leh, Simla, Darjeeling
(d) Simla, Srinagar, Leh, Darjeeling
Answer: (b) Srinagar, Darjeeling,
Simla, Leh
Explanation:
Srinagar < Darjeeling < Shimla < Leh (highest)
23. Which of the following factors
influence ocean currents?
I. Rotation of the Earth
II. Air pressure and wind
III. Ocean water density
IV. Revolution of the Earth
(a) I and II
(b) I, II and III
(c) I and IV
(d) II, III and IV
Answer: (b) I, II and III
Explanation: Ocean currents are influenced by Earth’s rotation (Coriolis
force), winds, and density differences. Revolution has no direct effect.
24. Which of the following will
never get the vertical rays of the sun?
(a) Srinagar
(b) Mumbai
(c) Chennai
(d) Thiruvananthapuram
Answer: (a) Srinagar
Explanation: Vertical rays occur only between Tropic of Cancer and
Tropic of Capricorn. Srinagar lies north of Tropic of Cancer.
25. If the time of sunrise in
Arunachal Pradesh is 6.00 am, what will be the probable time of sunrise in
Saurashtra?
(a) 6.30 am
(b) 5.30 am
(c) 8.00 am
(d) 7.00 am
Answer: (c) 8.00 am
Explanation: Saurashtra lies west of Arunachal Pradesh, so sunrise
occurs later.
26. The Radcliffe Line is the
international border between
(a) India and Pakistan
(b) India and China
(c) India and Bangladesh
(d) India and Nepal
Answer: (a) India and Pakistan
Explanation: It was drawn in 1947 during partition.
27. What is Durand Line?
(a) Boundary line between Afghanistan and Pakistan
(b) Boundary line between India and Pakistan
(c) Boundary line between India and China
(d) Boundary line between India and Burma
Answer: (a) Boundary line between
Afghanistan and Pakistan
Explanation: It separates Pakistan and Afghanistan.
28. India’s permanent research
station Dakshin Gangotri is situated in
(a) Great Himalayas
(b) Indian Ocean
(c) Antarctica
(d) Arabian Sea
Answer: (c) Antarctica
Explanation: India established Dakshin Gangotri in Antarctica.
29. Which State of India touches the
boundaries of the largest number of other States?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (d) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh shares borders with the maximum number of
Indian states.
30. Out of the four southern States:
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which shares boundaries with
the maximum number of Indian States?
(a) Andhra Pradesh only
(b) Karnataka only
(c) Each of Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka
(d) Each of Tamil Nadu & Kerala
Answer: (c) Each of Andhra Pradesh
& Karnataka
Explanation: Both share borders with the highest number among the given
options.
31. Duncan Pass is located between
(a) South and Little Andaman
(b) North and South Andaman
(c) North and Middle Andaman
(d) Andaman and Nicobar
Answer: (a) South and Little Andaman
Explanation: It separates South Andaman and Little Andaman.
32. Which are the twin cities?
(a) Delhi and Faridabad
(b) Mumbai and Pune
(c) Hyderabad and Secunderabad
(d) Bangalore and Mysore
Answer: (c) Hyderabad and
Secunderabad
Explanation: These are known as twin cities.
33. Which State is called the sugar
bowl of India?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Punjab
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Bihar
Answer: (a) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: UP is the largest producer of sugarcane.
34. McMohan line is between
(a) India and Pakistan
(b) India and China
(c) India and Bangladesh
(d) Pakistan and China
Answer: (b) India and China
Explanation: It is the boundary between India and China (Arunachal
Pradesh region).
35. The highest dam of India is
(a) Bhakra dam
(b) Nagarjuna Sagar dam
(c) Hirakud dam
(d) Tehri dam
Answer: (d) Tehri dam
Explanation: Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India.
36. Gulf of Mannar is situated along
the coast of
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Karnataka
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: It lies between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka
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