1. (Q551) The state which does not share its boundary with Bangladesh is:
(A) Meghalaya
(B) Tripura
(C) Manipur
(D) West Bengal
✅ Ans: (C) Manipur
Explanation: Manipur borders Myanmar, not Bangladesh, while Meghalaya, Tripura, and West Bengal share boundaries with Bangladesh. Geography of India lists India’s five Bangladesh-bordering states: West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam, and Mizoram.
2. (Q552) The Indian state with the highest number of waterfalls is:
(A) Kerala
(B) Karnataka
(C) Odisha
(D) Maharashtra
✅ Ans: (B) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka, with its Western Ghats and rivers like Sharavathi, hosts numerous waterfalls, including Jog and Kunchikal Falls, more than other states. Geography of India highlights its physiographic diversity.
3. (Q553) Which of the following rivers flows from south to north?
(A) Godavari
(B) Narmada
(C) Chambal
(D) Krishna
✅ Ans: (C) Chambal
Explanation: The Chambal River flows south to north through Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, joining the Yamuna, a rare direction among Indian rivers. Geography of India notes its unique course.
4. (Q554) Which one of the following is NOT a tributary of the Indus River?
(A) Ravi
(B) Beas
(C) Yamuna
(D) Sutlej
✅ Ans: (C) Yamuna
Explanation: The Yamuna is a tributary of the Ganga, while Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej are tributaries of the Indus. Geography of India classifies Himalayan river systems.
5. (Q555) The soil best suited for growing cotton is:
(A) Alluvial
(B) Red
(C) Black
(D) Laterite
✅ Ans: (C) Black
Explanation: Black soil (regur), found in the Deccan Plateau, is moisture-retentive and ideal for cotton, known as “black cotton soil.” Geography of India discusses soil-crop associations.
6. (Q556) Which one of the following states has the largest area under forest cover?
(A) Chhattisgarh
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Odisha
✅ Ans: (C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area (~77,414 sq.km, India State of Forest Report), due to its diverse ecosystems. Geography of India contrasts it with Arunachal Pradesh’s high percentage cover.
7. (Q557) The Kosi river is a tributary of which major river?
(A) Ganga
(B) Yamuna
(C) Brahmaputra
(D) Gandak
✅ Ans: (A) Ganga
Explanation: The Kosi, known as the “Sorrow of Bihar” for flooding, joins the Ganga in Bihar. Gandak is also a Ganga tributary. Geography of India details its Himalayan drainage.
8. (Q558) The highest peak in the Western Ghats is:
(A) Doddabetta
(B) Agasthyamalai
(C) Anamudi
(D) Nilgiri
✅ Ans: (C) Anamudi
Explanation: Anamudi (2,695 m) in Kerala’s Western Ghats is South India’s highest peak, located in the Anaimalai Hills. Geography of India highlights its prominence. [Note: Corrected typo in sample.]
9. (Q559) What is the highest peak in India?
(A) Kanchenjunga
(B) Nanda Devi
(C) Mount Everest
(D) K2 (Godwin-Austen)
✅ Ans: (D) K2 (Godwin-Austen)
Explanation: K2 (8,611 m) in the Karakoram Range, Ladakh, is India’s highest peak, though Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) is the highest entirely within India. Geography of India clarifies its disputed location.
10. (Q560) The term “Doab” refers to:
(A) A region between two hills
(B) A region between two deltas
(C) A region between two rivers
(D) A river island
✅ Ans: (C) A region between two rivers
Explanation: “Doab” (from Persian, meaning “two rivers”) refers to land between two rivers, like the Ganga-Yamuna Doab. Geography of India describes its Indo-Gangetic plain usage.
11. (Q561) Which state in India is the leading producer of wheat?
(A) Punjab
(B) Haryana
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Uttar Pradesh
✅ Ans: (D) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh, with its fertile Gangetic plains, leads in wheat production, benefiting from irrigation and alluvial soils. Geography of India notes its agricultural output.
12. (Q562) Which of the following mountain ranges is the oldest in India?
(A) Himalayas
(B) Aravallis
(C) Satpura
(D) Western Ghats
✅ Ans: (B) Aravallis
Explanation: The Aravalli Range, formed over 1.8 billion years ago, is India’s oldest, highly eroded compared to younger Himalayas. Geography of India notes its geological antiquity. [Note: Corrected typo in sample.]
13. (Q563) In which state is the Kolleru Lake located?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Odisha
(D) Karnataka
✅ Ans: (B) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Kolleru Lake, a Ramsar site between the Godavari and Krishna deltas, is in Andhra Pradesh, known for bird migration. Geography of India highlights its wetland ecology. [Note: Corrected typo in sample.]
14. (Q564) The Vindhya range is located in which part of India?
(A) Northern
(B) Southern
(C) Eastern
(D) Central
✅ Ans: (D) Central
Explanation: The Vindhya Range, running across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, lies in central India, separating the northern plains from the Deccan. Geography of India describes its topography.
15. (Q565) Which state is famous for the “Kharif” crop of Bajra?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Punjab
✅ Ans: (C) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan, with its semi-arid climate, leads in Bajra (pearl millet) production, a drought-resistant Kharif crop. Geography of India notes its rain-fed agriculture.
16. (Q566) The Lonar Lake in Maharashtra is a:
(A) Saltwater lake
(B) Freshwater lake
(C) Crater lake
(D) Glacial lake
✅ Ans: (C) Crater lake
Explanation: Lonar Lake, formed by a meteor impact ~50,000 years ago, is a unique crater lake with saline-alkaline water. Geography of India highlights its geological significance.
17. (Q567) The longest river in Peninsular India is:
(A) Krishna
(B) Godavari
(C) Narmada
(D) Mahanadi
✅ Ans: (B) Godavari
Explanation: The Godavari (~1,465 km), originating at Trimbak, is the longest peninsular river, flowing into the Bay of Bengal. Geography of India contrasts it with other rivers.
18. (Q568) The Mahanadi River flows through which state?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Odisha
(C) West Bengal
(D) Andhra Pradesh
✅ Ans: (B) Odisha
Explanation: The Mahanadi, originating in Chhattisgarh, flows primarily through Odisha, forming a delta at the Bay of Bengal. Geography of India notes its irrigation role.
19. (Q569) The number of Union Territories in India as of 2024 is:
(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9
✅ Ans: (C) 8
Explanation: As of 2024, India has 8 Union Territories: Andaman & Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. Geography of India reflects post-2019 reorganization.
20. (Q570) The “Black Pagoda” is situated in which Indian state?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Odisha
(C) West Bengal
(D) Karnataka
✅ Ans: (B) Odisha
Explanation: The “Black Pagoda” refers to the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, named for its dark granite appearance. Geography of India highlights its UNESCO World Heritage status.
21. (Q571) The Western Ghats are also known as:
(A) Sahyadri Hills
(B) Nilgiri Hills
(C) Anamalai Hills
(D) Cardamom Hills
✅ Ans: (A) Sahyadri Hills
Explanation: The Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot, are called Sahyadri Hills, stretching from Gujarat to Kerala. Geography of India notes their ecological importance.
22. (Q572) Which of the following cities is closest to the Tropic of Cancer?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Chennai
(C) Bhopal
(D) Ahmedabad
✅ Ans: (C) Bhopal
Explanation: Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh lies closest to the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N), which passes through eight Indian states. Geography of India maps its path. [Note: Sample incorrectly lists Ahmedabad; corrected to Bhopal per Majid Husain.]
23. (Q573) The Chota Nagpur Plateau is spread mostly over:
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Chhattisgarh
(C) Odisha
(D) Madhya Pradesh
✅ Ans: (A) Jharkhand
Explanation: The Chota Nagpur Plateau, rich in minerals, is primarily in Jharkhand, with extensions into Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal. Geography of India emphasizes its industrial role.
24. (Q574) The coastal plains of India are divided into how many parts?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
✅ Ans: (A) 2
Explanation: India’s coastal plains are divided into two parts: Western (Konkan, Karnataka, Malabar) and Eastern (Utkal, Andhra, Coromandel). Geography of India describes their geography.
25. (Q575) Which Indian state is the largest producer of jute?
(A) Bihar
(B) Assam
(C) Odisha
(D) West Bengal
✅ Ans: (D) West Bengal
Explanation: West Bengal, with its fertile Ganga delta, leads in jute production, supporting India’s jute industry. Geography of India notes its agricultural dominance.
26. (Q576) “Khasi” is a tribe of which Indian state?
(A) Mizoram
(B) Tripura
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Nagaland
✅ Ans: (C) Meghalaya
Explanation: The Khasi tribe, known for matrilineal culture, is predominant in Meghalaya’s Khasi Hills. Geography of India highlights Northeast India’s tribal diversity.
27. (Q577) The Deccan Plateau is composed mainly of:
(A) Sedimentary rocks
(B) Igneous rocks
(C) Metamorphic rocks
(D) Sandstone
✅ Ans: (B) Igneous rocks
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau, formed by basaltic lava flows, is primarily composed of igneous rocks, creating black soil. Geography of India explains its volcanic origin.
28. (Q578) Which one of the following is a landlocked country?
(A) Myanmar
(B) Laos
(C) Thailand
(D) Malaysia
✅ Ans: (B) Laos
Explanation: Laos, in Southeast Asia, is landlocked, surrounded by Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, China, and Myanmar. World Geography contrasts it with coastal neighbors.
29. (Q579) The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through:
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Tripura
(C) Odisha
(D) Chhattisgarh
✅ Ans: (C) Odisha
Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram, but not Odisha. Geography of India maps its path.
30. (Q580) “Bhabar” is:
(A) A region between Western and Eastern Ghats
(B) A region of marshy land
(C) A narrow belt of pebbles
(D) A desert land
✅ Ans: (C) A narrow belt of pebbles
Explanation: Bhabar is a porous, pebble-strewn belt at the Himalayan foothills, where rivers deposit coarse sediment. Geography of India describes its transitional zone.
31. (Q581) The northern plains of India are formed by:
(A) Volcanic activities
(B) Glacial deposition
(C) Alluvial deposits
(D) Wind action
✅ Ans: (C) Alluvial deposits
Explanation: The Indo-Gangetic plains are formed by alluvial deposits from Himalayan rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna, creating fertile land. Geography of India explains their formation.
32. (Q582) The total number of states in India as of 2024 is:
(A) 27
(B) 28
(C) 29
(D) 30
✅ Ans: (B) 28
Explanation: India has 28 states as of 2024, following the reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir into Union Territories in 2019. Geography of India reflects current administrative divisions.
33. (Q583) Which is the longest canal in India?
(A) Indira Gandhi Canal
(B) Buckingham Canal
(C) Ganga Canal
(D) Yamuna Canal
✅ Ans: (A) Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation: The Indira Gandhi Canal (~649 km), irrigating Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, is India’s longest, drawing water from the Sutlej. Geography of India notes its agricultural impact.
34. (Q584) The highest peak in South India is:
(A) Anamudi
(B) Doddabetta
(C) Mahendragiri
(D) Nilgiri
✅ Ans: (A) Anamudi
Explanation: Anamudi (2,695 m) in Kerala’s Western Ghats is the highest peak in South India, surpassing Doddabetta (2,637 m). Geography of India highlights its prominence.
35. (Q585) Which state of India does not have a legislative council?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Karnataka
✅ Ans: (C) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu does not have a legislative council, unlike Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka, which maintain bicameral legislatures. Geography of India notes state governance structures.
36. (Q586) The Damodar Valley Project is a joint venture of which two states?
(A) Bihar and West Bengal
(B) Jharkhand and West Bengal
(C) Jharkhand and Odisha
(D) Chhattisgarh and West Bengal
✅ Ans: (B) Jharkhand and West Bengal
Explanation: The Damodar Valley Project, managing the Damodar River, is a collaboration between Jharkhand and West Bengal for flood control and power. Geography of India details its multipurpose role.
37. (Q587) The Malwa Plateau is located in:
(A) Gujarat
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Maharashtra
✅ Ans: (B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: The Malwa Plateau, known for black soil and agriculture, lies primarily in Madhya Pradesh, with parts in Rajasthan. Geography of India describes its central Indian location.
38. (Q588) “Tidal forests” are found in:
(A) The Himalayas
(B) The Thar Desert
(C) The Sundarbans
(D) The Western Ghats
✅ Ans: (C) The Sundarbans
Explanation: Tidal forests, or mangroves, thrive in the Sundarbans delta of West Bengal, adapted to saline tidal waters. Geography of India highlights their ecological role.
39. (Q589) Which city is known as the “Manchester of the East”?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Surat
(C) Ahmedabad
(D) Kanpur
✅ Ans: (D) Kanpur
Explanation: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is called the “Manchester of the East” for its textile and leather industries, akin to Manchester’s industrial legacy. Geography of India notes its economic history.
40. (Q590) Siachen Glacier is located in:
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Ladakh
(C) Himachal Pradesh
(D) Uttarakhand
✅ Ans: (B) Ladakh
Explanation: Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield, is in Ladakh near the Line of Control with Pakistan. Geography of India emphasizes its strategic importance.
41. (Q591) Which region in India is known for laterite soil?
(A) Punjab
(B) Western Ghats
(C) Indo-Gangetic Plain
(D) Rajasthan
✅ Ans: (B) Western Ghats
Explanation: Laterite soil, acidic and leached, is prevalent in the high-rainfall Western Ghats, suitable for tea and coffee. Geography of India maps soil distribution.
42. (Q592) The state famous for Bhut Jolokia chili is:
(A) Mizoram
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Nagaland
(D) Assam
✅ Ans: (D) Assam
Explanation: Assam is renowned for Bhut Jolokia, one of the world’s hottest chilies, grown in its humid climate. Geography of India notes its agricultural specialties.
43. (Q593) Dandakaranya region is located in:
(A) Odisha
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Chhattisgarh
(D) All of the above
✅ Ans: (D) All of the above
Explanation: The Dandakaranya region, a forested tribal area, spans Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra. Geography of India describes its cultural geography.
44. (Q594) The state known for maximum production of coffee is:
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Kerala
(C) Karnataka
(D) Andhra Pradesh
✅ Ans: (C) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka, particularly in Coorg, leads in coffee production, especially Arabica and Robusta varieties, due to its Western Ghats climate. Geography of India notes its plantation economy.
45. (Q595) Which river flows into the Rann of Kutch?
(A) Ghaggar
(B) Sabarmati
(C) Luni
(D) Banas
✅ Ans: (C) Luni
Explanation: The Luni River, Rajasthan’s only significant river, flows into the Rann of Kutch, exhibiting inland drainage. Geography of India contrasts its arid course.
46. (Q596) The origin of the river Yamuna is:
(A) Gangotri
(B) Gomukh
(C) Yamunotri
(D) Devprayag
✅ Ans: (C) Yamunotri
Explanation: The Yamuna originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal Himalayas, flowing south to join the Ganga. Geography of India traces its Himalayan source.
47. (Q597) The Rihand Dam is built on the:
(A) Yamuna
(B) Son
(C) Chambal
(D) Ghaghara
✅ Ans: (B) Son
Explanation: The Rihand Dam in Uttar Pradesh is on the Son River, a Ganga tributary, supporting power generation and irrigation. Geography of India details its location.
48. (Q598) The river known as “Tsangpo” in Tibet is:
(A) Ganga
(B) Yamuna
(C) Brahmaputra
(D) Indus
✅ Ans: (C) Brahmaputra
Explanation: The Brahmaputra, called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, enters India as the Siang in Arunachal Pradesh. Geography of India traces its trans-Himalayan course. [Note: Sample uses “Tsangpo”; aligned with Brahmaputra.]
49. (Q599) Which Indian river is known for forming a ‘bird-foot’ delta?
(A) Godavari
(B) Mahanadi
(C) Ganga
(D) Krishna
✅ Ans: (C) Ganga
Explanation: The Ganga-Brahmaputra delta, with its distributary channels resembling a bird’s foot, is a classic bird-foot delta in West Bengal. Geography of India describes its coastal morphology.
50. (Q600) Which Indian river is navigable throughout the year?
(A) Brahmaputra
(B) Ganga
(C) Godavari
(D) Krishna
✅ Ans: (B) Ganga
Explanation: The Ganga, with its consistent flow and deep channels, is navigable year-round, supporting inland waterways like NW-1. Geography of India emphasizes its commercial role.