Top 550+ Solved Indian Geography MCQ Questions Answer
Q. The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region? [CSAT 2011]
a. Paddy and Cottort
b. Wheat and Jute
c. Paddy and Jute
d. Wheat and Cotton
Q. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? [CSAT 2011]
a. It greatly increases the crop production
b. It makes some soils impermeable
c. It raises the water table
d. It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Q. Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field? [CSAT 2011]
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Arunachal Pradesh
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Uttar Pradesh
Q. Which of the following soil is most suited for tea plantation ? [UP PCS 2002]
a. acidic
b. alkaline
c. alluvial
d. regur
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production. 2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008]
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. The leading states in the production of cotton in India are: [NDA 2003]
a. Maharashtra and Gujarat
b. Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
c. Maharashtra and Punjab
d. Gujarat and Punjab
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, groundnut crop is raised mostly during the Khartf season under rainfed conditions. 2. In India, tobacco is cultivated only in black cotton soils. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Which one among the following pairs of States is the leading producer of tobacco in India? [IAS 2007]
a. Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
b. Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
c. Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh
d. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
Q. Which State has the largest number of sugar mills?
a. Punjab
b. Haryana
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Uttar Pradesh
Q. The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because: [IAS 2004]
a. it is made of crystalline rocks
b. the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and made it complex
c. the climatic conditions are not suitable for exploitation of minerals
d. the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Q. Which of the following is false?
a. Mica is usually found in metamorphic and igneous rocks
b. Aluminium has the advantage over iron as it is resistant to corrosion
c. line is mostly used in galvanising iron and steel goods
d. Manganese is largely used in making fertilizers
Q. Which shipyard is known for the manufacture of bargets, coasters arid dredgers?
a. Hindustan Shipyard
b. Mazgaon Shipyard
c. Garden Reach Shipyard
d. Cochin Shipyard