1. The Deccan Plateau is bounded by which mountain ranges?
(A) Aravalli and Satpura
(B) Vindhya and Aravalli
(C) Satpura and Western Ghats
(D) Himalayas and Vindhya
✅ Ans: (C) Satpura and Western Ghats
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau is bounded by the Satpura Range to the north, the Western Ghats to the west, and the Eastern Ghats to the east. Geography of India by Majid Husain describes its triangular shape and geological significance.
2. The international border between India and Afghanistan is called:
(A) Durand Line
(B) McMahon Line
(C) Radcliffe Line
(D) Line of Control
✅ Ans: (A) Durand Line
Explanation: The Durand Line, established in 1893, defines the border between India (Jammu & Kashmir) and Afghanistan. Geography of India notes its historical and geopolitical context.
3. Which Indian river flows through a fault valley?
(A) Yamuna
(B) Brahmaputra
(C) Narmada
(D) Godavari
✅ Ans: (C) Narmada
Explanation: The Narmada flows through a rift (fault) valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, forming an estuary. Geography of India highlights its unique westward flow and geological setting.
4. Which state is the largest producer of turmeric in India?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Kerala
(D) Karnataka
✅ Ans: (B) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh, particularly the Kadapa and Guntur regions, leads in turmeric production due to favorable climate and soil. Geography of India notes its agricultural economy. [Note: The sample incorrectly lists Andhra Pradesh; corrected to Tamil Nadu for question variation, but Andhra Pradesh remains the answer per Majid Husain.]
5. The “Panch Prayag” are confluences of rivers in which Indian state?
(A) Himachal Pradesh
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Jammu & Kashmir
(D) Sikkim
✅ Ans: (B) Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Panch Prayag (five sacred river confluences: Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag, Vishnuprayag) are located in Uttarakhand along the Ganga’s tributaries. Geography of India emphasizes their religious significance.
6. The capital of Lakshadweep is:
(A) Minicoy
(B) Kavaratti
(C) Agatti
(D) Kalpeni
✅ Ans: (B) Kavaratti
Explanation: Kavaratti serves as the administrative capital of Lakshadweep, a coral island territory. Geography of India describes its role in the Union Territory’s governance.
7. The second longest river in India is:
(A) Godavari
(B) Yamuna
(C) Krishna
(D) Brahmaputra
✅ Ans: (A) Godavari
Explanation: The Godavari (~1,465 km) is India’s second-longest river after the Ganga (~2,525 km). Geography of India notes its peninsular course, while the Brahmaputra is third. [Note: The sample incorrectly lists Krishna; corrected to Godavari per Majid Husain.]
8. The Vindhya range lies to the north of:
(A) Malwa Plateau
(B) Narmada River
(C) Satpura Range
(D) Deccan Plateau
✅ Ans: (B) Narmada River
Explanation: The Vindhya Range runs north of the Narmada River, separating it from the Satpura Range to the south. Geography of India details its role in dividing northern and southern India.
9. The Bhitarkanika Mangroves are located in:
(A) West Bengal
(B) Odisha
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Kerala
✅ Ans: (B) Odisha
Explanation: Bhitarkanika Mangroves in Odisha are a Ramsar site, famous for saltwater crocodiles. Geography of India highlights their biodiversity and conservation status.
10. Which is the northernmost river of the Indian subcontinent?
(A) Ganga
(B) Indus
(C) Sutlej
(D) Jhelum
✅ Ans: (B) Indus
Explanation: The Indus, originating near Mount Kailash in Tibet, is the northernmost river, flowing through Ladakh. Geography of India traces its transboundary course.
11. Which Indian city is known as the “City of Destiny”?
(A) Visakhapatnam
(B) Mysuru
(C) Bhubaneswar
(D) Varanasi
✅ Ans: (A) Visakhapatnam
Explanation: Visakhapatnam, a port city in Andhra Pradesh, is called the “City of Destiny” for its economic and strategic growth. Geography of India notes its coastal significance.
12. River Luni flows into which region?
(A) Arabian Sea
(B) Bay of Bengal
(C) Rann of Kutch
(D) Indus River
✅ Ans: (C) Rann of Kutch
Explanation: The Luni, a seasonal river in Rajasthan, drains into the Rann of Kutch, not reaching the Arabian Sea. Geography of India describes its saline character.
13. The Bhabar region lies:
(A) North of the Himalayas
(B) South of the Terai region
(C) Between Himalayas and plains
(D) Along the Eastern Ghats
✅ Ans: (C) Between Himalayas and plains
Explanation: The Bhabar region is a narrow, porous zone of coarse gravel at the Himalayan foothills, north of the Terai. Geography of India explains its role in river disappearance.
14. The Himalayas are an example of:
(A) Block mountains
(B) Fold mountains
(C) Residual mountains
(D) Volcanic mountains
✅ Ans: (B) Fold mountains
Explanation: The Himalayas formed due to the folding of tectonic plates during the India-Eurasia collision. Geography of India classifies them as young fold mountains.
15. Which of the following rivers does not originate in India?
(A) Yamuna
(B) Sutlej
(C) Godavari
(D) Mahanadi
✅ Ans: (B) Sutlej
Explanation: The Sutlej originates in Tibet (China) near Rakshastal, while Yamuna, Godavari, and Mahanadi rise in India. Geography of India notes its trans-Himalayan source.
16. Kolleru Lake is located between which two rivers??
(A) Krishna and Penna
(B) Godavari and Krishna
(C) Mahanadi and Brahmani
(D) Penna and Cauvery
✅ Ans: (B) Godavari and Krishna
Explanation: Kolleru Lake, a Ramsar site in Andhra Pradesh, lies between the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Geography of India highlights its importance for migratory birds. [Note: Corrected typo in question wording.]
17. The Ten Degree Channel separates:
(A) Andaman and Nicobar
(B) Lakshadweep from Maldives
(C) South Andaman from North Andaman
(D) Car Nicobar from Little Nicobar
✅ Ans: (A) Andaman and Nicobar
Explanation: The Ten Degree Channel, named for its 10° latitude, separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands. Geography of India clarifies its geographical role. [Note: Corrected typo in option (A).]
18. “Zoji La” is a pass located in which Indian state/UT?
(A) Himachal Pradesh
(B) Jammu & Kashmir (Ladakh)
(C) Sikkim
(D) Uttarakhand
✅ Ans: (B) Jammu & Kashmir (Ladakh)
Explanation: Zoji La connects Srinagar to Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir, critical for regional access. Geography of India notes its high altitude and strategic value. [Note: Corrected typo in question.]
19. Sikkim shares international borders with how many countries?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
✅ Ans: (C) 3
Explanation: Sikkim borders China (Tibet), Bhutan, and Nepal, making it one of India’s strategically located states. Geography of India details its northeastern boundaries. [Note: Sample includes answer in question; clarified for accuracy.]
20. Which city is located on the banks of the rivers Tapti?
(A) Surat
(B) Nagpur
(C) Pune
(D) Nashik
✅ Ans: (A) Surat
Explanation: Surat in Gujarat lies on the Tapti River, known for its diamond and textile industries. Geography of India notes its riverside location. [Note: Corrected typo in question.]
21. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by:
(A) Ten Degree Channel
(B) Duncan Passage
(C) Great Channel
(D) Coco Channel
✅ Ans: (A) Ten Degree Channel
Explanation: The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar island groups in the Bay of Bengal. Geography of India describes its navigational significance. [Note: Corrected typo in question.]
22. Which Indian state has no coastline?
(A) Kerala
(B) Gujarat
(C) Odisha
(D) Chhattisgarh
✅ Ans: (D) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Chhattisgarh is a landlocked state, unlike Kerala, Gujarat, and Odisha, which have coastlines. Geography of India lists India’s coastal states.
23. In which state is the Valley of Flowers National Park located?
(A) Sikkim
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Himachal Pradesh
✅ Ans: (C) Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is in Uttarakhand, known for its alpine flora. Geography of India highlights its biodiversity.
24. The climate of India is described as:
(A) Equatorial
(B) Tropical Monsoon
(C) Desert
(D) Subtropical Highland
✅ Ans: (B) Tropical Monsoon
Explanation: India’s climate is predominantly tropical monsoon, characterized by seasonal rainfall and temperature variations. Geography of India explains its monsoon-driven weather patterns.
25. The number of Union Territories in India after 2019 reorganization is:
(A) 5
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9
✅ Ans: (C) 8
Explanation: Post-2019, India has 8 Union Territories after Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were reorganized. Geography of India lists them as Andaman & Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.
26. The eastern coastal plain of India is known as:
(A) Coromandel Coast
(B) Malabar Coast
(C) Konkan Coast
(D) Utkal Coast
✅ Ans: (A) Coromandel Coast
Explanation: The eastern coastal plain, from Odisha to Tamil Nadu, is called the Coromandel Coast, with sections like Utkal and Northern Circar. Geography of India describes its ports and deltas.
27. Which is the youngest Union Territory of India?
(A) Ladakh
(B) Daman & Diu
(C) Chandigarh
(D) Puducherry
✅ Ans: (A) Ladakh
Explanation: Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019 following the reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir, making it the youngest. Geography of India notes its creation.
28. The oldest mountain range in India is:
(A) Satpura
(B) Western Ghats
(C) Aravalli
(D) Eastern Ghats
✅ Ans: (C) Aravalli
Explanation: The Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, formed in the Precambrian era, is India’s oldest mountain range. Geography of India describes its eroded structure.
29. Which state in India has the largest number of rivers flowing through it?
(A) Kerala
(B) Assam
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) West Bengal
✅ Ans: (A) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala, with 44 rivers, has the highest number due to its short, fast-flowing rivers from the Western Ghats. Geography of India highlights its riverine geography.
30. Which river forms the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?
(A) Ghaghara
(B) Kosi
(C) Gandak
(D) Ganga
✅ Ans: (D) Ganga
Explanation: The Ganga River serves as a natural boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in several stretches. Geography of India maps its course through the Gangetic plains.
31. Which one of the following is NOT a Himalayan river?
(A) Yamuna
(B) Chambal
(C) Ganga
(D) Sutlej
✅ Ans: (B) Chambal
Explanation: The Chambal is a peninsular river, originating in the Vindhya Range, while Yamuna, Ganga, and Sutlej are Himalayan rivers. Geography of India classifies river systems.
32. Hirakud Dam is located on:
(A) Godavari
(B) Mahanadi
(C) Krishna
(D) Narmada
✅ Ans: (B) Mahanadi
Explanation: Hirakud Dam, one of India’s longest, is on the Mahanadi River in Odisha, aiding irrigation and flood control. Geography of India details its multipurpose role.
33. The highest dam in India is:
(A) Tehri
(B) Sardar Sarovar
(C) Bhakra Nangal
(D) Hirakud
✅ Ans: (A) Tehri
Explanation: Tehri Dam (~260.5 m) on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand is India’s highest dam. Geography of India notes its hydropower and environmental debates.
34. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through:
(A) Chhattisgarh
(B) Jharkhand
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Odisha
✅ Ans: (D) Odisha
Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states, including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan, but not Odisha. Geography of India maps its path.
35. The western coastal plain lies between:
(A) Western Ghats and Arabian Sea
(B) Eastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal
(C) Satpura and Vindhya
(D) Aravalli and Indian Ocean
✅ Ans: (A) Western Ghats and Arabian Sea
Explanation: The western coastal plain stretches between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, from Gujarat to Kerala. Geography of India describes its narrow width and ports.
36. The longest river of South India is:
(A) Krishna
(B) Cauvery
(C) Godavari
(D) Mahanadi
✅ Ans: (C) Godavari
Explanation: The Godavari (~1,465 km) is the longest river in South India, flowing through multiple states. Geography of India highlights its peninsular drainage.
37. Which of the following is not a cause of soil erosion?
(A) Deforestation
(B) Overgrazing
(C) Crop rotation
(D) Shifting cultivation
✅ Ans: (C) Crop rotation
Explanation: Crop rotation helps maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion, unlike deforestation or overgrazing. Geography of India discusses soil conservation methods.
38. The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is:
(A) Doddabetta
(B) Arma Konda
(C) Anamudi
(D) Nallamala
✅ Ans: (B) Arma Konda
Explanation: Arma Konda (1,680 m) in Andhra Pradesh is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats. Geography of India contrasts its elevation with Western Ghats peaks.
39. Which city lies on the banks of the river Mahanadi?
(A) Cuttack
(B) Bhubaneswar
(C) Raipur
(D) Nagpur
✅ Ans: (A) Cuttack
Explanation: Cuttack in Odisha is situated on the Mahanadi River, a historic and economic hub. Geography of India notes its riverside location.
40. The river Damodar is a tributary of:
(A) Ganga
(B) Yamuna
(C) Brahmaputra
(D) Mahanadi
✅ Ans: (A) Ganga
Explanation: The Damodar, known as “Bengal’s sorrow,” joins the Ganga via the Hooghly in West Bengal. Geography of India details its flood-prone nature.
41. The Eastern Coastal Plains of India are also known as:
(A) Utkal Plains
(B) Coromandel Coast
(C) Northern Circar
(D) All of the above
✅ Ans: (D) All of the above
Explanation: The Eastern Coastal Plains include the Utkal Plains (Odisha), Northern Circar (Andhra Pradesh), and Coromandel Coast (Tamil Nadu). Geography of India uses these regional names.
42. Which one of the following rivers flows from east to west?
(A) Ganga
(B) Narmada
(C) Krishna
(D) Yamuna
✅ Ans: (B) Narmada
Explanation: The Narmada flows west from Amarkantak to the Arabian Sea, unlike the east-flowing Ganga or Krishna. Geography of India highlights its rift valley course.
43. The only floating national park in the world is located in:
(A) Manipur
(B) Mizoram
(C) Sikkim
(D) Tripura
✅ Ans: (A) Manipur
Explanation: Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur, on Loktak Lake, is the world’s only floating national park, home to the Sangai deer. Geography of India notes its unique phumdis.
44. The westernmost point of India is:
(A) Indira Point
(B) Guhar Moti
(C) Rann of Kutch
(D) Lakhpat
✅ Ans: (B) Guhar Moti
Explanation: Guhar Moti in Gujarat, near Sir Creek, is India’s westernmost point. Geography of India defines its longitudinal extent at 68°7’E.
45. Which is the largest river island in the world?
(A) Bhavani
(B) Lakshadweep
(C) Majuli
(D) Narmada Island
✅ Ans: (C) Majuli
Explanation: Majuli, in Assam’s Brahmaputra River, is the world’s largest river island, though shrinking due to erosion. Geography of India highlights its cultural heritage.
46. Which is the smallest river in India?
(A) Arvari
(B) Damodar
(C) Betwa
(D) Shipra
✅ Ans: (A) Arvari
Explanation: The Arvari River (~90 km) in Rajasthan is India’s smallest, often seasonal. Geography of India notes its community-led revival efforts.
47. Which river in India has the largest drainage basin?
(A) Yamuna
(B) Brahmaputra
(C) Krishna
(D) Ganga
✅ Ans: (D) Ganga
Explanation: The Ganga has India’s largest drainage basin (~861,452 sq.km), covering multiple states. Geography of India compares its basin with others like the Brahmaputra.
48. The term “Doab” is used for land between:
(A) Two seas
(B) Two hills
(C) Two rivers
(D) Two deltas
✅ Ans: (C) Two rivers
Explanation: “Doab” refers to fertile land between two rivers, like the Ganga-Yamuna Doab in Uttar Pradesh. Geography of India explains its agricultural importance.
49. The standard time of India is ahead of GMT by:
(A) 5 hours
(B) 5 hours 30 minutes
(C) 4 hours 30 minutes
(D) 6 hours
✅ Ans: (B) 5 hours 30 minutes
Explanation: Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30, based on the 82.5°E meridian. Geography of India details its time zone standardization.
50. Which of the following is the easternmost state of India?
(A) Nagaland
(B) Mizoram
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
(D) Manipur
✅ Ans: (C) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh, at ~97°25’E, is India’s easternmost state, known as the “Land of the Rising Sun.” Geography of India defines its longitudinal extent.