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Indian Geography

Physical Feature of India

1➤ Manipur has common boundaries with the group of states of [SSC Steno 2012]

[A] Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura[B] Nagaland, Mizoram and Meghalaya[C] Nagaland, Assam and Mizoram[D] Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura

2➤ Which 'Water Body' separates Andaman and Nicobar Islands ? [SSC Steno 2012]

[A] Ten Degree Channel[B] Eleventh Degree Chanal[C] Andaman Sea[D] Bay of Bengal

3➤ The neighouring country of India which has the smallest area is [SSC 2012]

[A] Bhutan[B] Nepal[C] Sri Lanka[D] Bangladesh

4➤ The approximate length of the coast-line of India is [SSC SI 2009]

[A] 5,500 km.[B] 6,000 km[C] 6500 km[D] 7000 km.

5➤ The Himalayan mountain range is an example of [SSC (LDC) 2013]

[A] Fold mountain[B] Block mountain[C] Volcanic mountain[D] Residual mountain

6➤ Which one among the following states shares common boundries with maximum number of other states [UPSC (A.C) 2013]

[A] Madhya Pradesh[B] West bengal[C] Chhattisgarh[D] Andhra Pradesh

7➤ The State of Sikkim is surrounded by [UPSC 2013]

[A] China, Nepal, Bhutan and West Bengal[B] Bhutan, Nepal, West Bengal and Assam[C] China, Nepal, West Bengal and Assam[D] China, Bhutan, West Bengal and Assam

8➤ Amarkantak plateau in the Miakal hills marks the origin of the river [CDS-II 2013]

[A] Gandak[B] Chambal[C] Narmada[D] Ghaggr

9➤ Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Sediments of Gondwana System were deposited under marine condition. 2. Rocks of Gondwana System are Fossiliferous. 3. Rocks of Gondwana System contain metallic mineral deposits. 4. Godwana deposition took place in downfaulted trough. Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC 2013]

[A] 1,2,3[B] 2,4[C] 1,2,4[D] 1,3

10➤ Which state has smallest land area [UPSC 2013]

[A] Goa[B] Nagaland[C] Sikkim[D] Tripura

11➤ Considering the locations of mountains in India, which one among the following is in right sequence from south to north [NDA-I 2014]

[A] Doddabetta,Kailash,Dhaulagiri,Vindhyachal[B] Doddabetta, Vindhyachal, Dhaulagiri, Kailash[C] Dhaulagiri, Kailash, Daddabetta, Vindhyachal[D] Dhaulagiri, Vindhyachal, Doddabetta, Kailash

12➤ Which one among the following statements is not correct ? [UPSC (AC) 2013]

[A] Shillong Plateau is an outlier of Peninsular Plateau of India[B] Aravalli Mountain is the oldest mountain chain of India[C] Vindhyans are examples of fold mountain[D] Rajmahal Highlands are composed of Lava deposits

13➤ Which one among the following system contains the oldest rock formation of India [UPSC (AC) 2013]

[A] Aravalli System[B] Archean System[C] Cuddapah System[D] Vindhyan system

14➤ Which of the following statements with regard to the western coastal plain of India are correct ? 1. It is a narrow belt. 2. It is an example of submerged coastal plain 3. It has well developed deltas. Select the correct answer using the code given below [NDA 2015]

[A] 1,2,3[B] 2,3[C] 1,2[D] 3

15➤ India has a land boundary of about ____ km [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] 5200[B] 10200[C] 15200[D] 20200

16➤ The Patkai hills belong to which mountain ranges [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] Himachal[B] Purvanchal[C] Himgiri[D] Hindu Kush

17➤ How many union territories does India have as of June 2020 [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] 8[B] 6[C] 9[D] 4

18➤ The Northern Plains of India is formed of ___

[A] Metamorphic soil[B] Igneous rocks[C] Alluvial soil[D] Old Crystalline rocks

19➤ Which one of the following pairs of states of India indicates the eastern most and westernmost state [CS 2015]

[A] Assam and Rajasthan[B] Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan[C] Assam and Gujarat[D] Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat

20➤ India is the ___ largest country in the world [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] 3rd[B] 5th[C] 7th[D] 9th

21➤ Beyond the __ the Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along the eastern boundary of India. [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] Zoli La Pass[B] Dihang gorge[C] Bhutan border[D] Nepal Border

22➤ Chaina does not share its border with which indian state [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] Bihar[B] Jammu and Kashmir[C] Himachal Pradesh[D] Sikkim

23➤ The part of the Himalayas between tista and Dihang river is known __ Himalayas [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] Nepal[B] Kashmir[C] Assam[D] Jammu

24➤ The IST meridian 82.5degreeE passes through a number of states in India. Which one of the following sets of States is correct in this respect ? [NDA NA 2015]

[A] Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhatisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.[B] Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chatisgarh and Odisha[C] Uttarakhand,Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh[D] Utter Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhatisgarh.

25➤ Which Indian state has the largest share of the Wastelands in India ? [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] Gujarat[B] Andhra Pradesh[C] Madhya Pradesh[D] Rajasthan

26➤ Which is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar [SSC 2017]

[A] Mount Koya[B] Mount Diavolo[C] Saddle Peak[D] Mount Thuiller

27➤ Which of the following neighbouring country of India is not a landlocked country [SSC 2017]

[A] Nepal[B] Myanmar[C] Bhutan[D] Afghanistan

28➤ In the north west , India shares its land boundaries with which country [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] Sri Lanka[B] Myanmar[C] Bangladesh[D] Pakistan

29➤ How many states does India have as of June 2020 [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] 26[B] 27[C] 28[D] 29

30➤ The part of Himalayas lying between satluj and Kali rivers is known as ___ [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] Punjab Himalaya[B] Nepal Himalayas[C] Kumaon Himalayas [D] Assam Himalayas

31➤ If a ship has to go from chennai to Kochi , It has to go around Sri Lanka rather than crossing through the Palk strait. Why [CDS II 2015]

[A] The Palk strait has disputed islands and the sri Lankan Navy does not allow the ships to cross through[B] It is too shalow for ships to cross[C] Shipping is prohibited through the Strait due to its religious significance connected with the epic Ramayana[D] The around Sri Lanka route is actually shorter than crossing through the Palk strait

32➤ How many Indian states shere their boundaries with Nepal [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] 3[B] 4[C] 8[D] 5

33➤ Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts? [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] Andaman and Nicobar Islands[B] Chandigarh[C] Puducherry[D] Dadra and Nagar Haveli

34➤ What is the other name of Sahyadri Range [SSC 2017]

[A] Lesser Himalayas[B] Shivaliks[C] Western Ghats[D] Easten Ghats

35➤ Which neighbouring country of India is also reffered as Druk Yul [SSC 2017]

[A] Myanmar[B] Maldives[C] Bhutan[D] Afghanistan

36➤ Himalayan Mountain range falls under which type of mountains? [SSC 2017]

[A] Block mountain[B] Residual Mountain[C] Accumulated Mountain[D] Fold Mountain

37➤ The Gurdwara ' Panja sahib' is located in which neighbouring country of India [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] Pakistan[B] Bangladesh[C] Sri Lanka[D] Nepal

38➤ In which of the following categories of rocks does Deccan Plateau of India, made up of basalt rocks, fall? [CTET Mains 2016]

[A] Sedimentary rocks[B] Exrusive igneous rocks[C] Intrusive igneous rocks[D] Metamorphic rocks

39➤ India has longest international border with [SSC CGL 2017]

[A] Bhutan[B] Nepal[C] Bangladesh[D] Pakistan

40➤ With which of the following country India has a land dispute near Tawang [SSC 2017]

[A] Pakistan[B] China[C] Afghanistan[D] Bangladesh

41➤ Which of the following areas or regions is most prone to earthquakes [SSC CGL 2016]

[A] Deccan plateau[B] Plains of northern India[C] Ganga Brahmaputra Valley[D] Western Ghats

42➤ Which of the following border is known as Radcliffe Line [SSC CGL 2016]

[A] India and China[B] India and Bangladesh[C] India and Pakistan[D] India and Afghanistan

43➤ How many states are there in the Indian Union [SSC 2015]

[A] 28[B] 30[C] 27[D] 29

44➤ Sunrise is eastern Arunachal Pradesh would be about how many hours before the sunrise in western Gujarat [NDA II 2017]

[A] One hour[B] Two hours[C] Three hours[D] Four hours

45➤ Which one of the following states in India has longest coastline [NDA II 2017]

[A] Odisha[B] Tamil nadu[C] Karnataka[D] Gujarat

46➤ The Himalayas is the example of___ [SSC CGL 2016]

[A] Fold mountains[B] Block mountains[C] Ancient mountains[D] Residual mountain

47➤ Consider the following Indian states : 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Telangana 3. Andhra Pradesh 4. Uttarakhand 5. Tamilnadu Which amnog the states given above are the largest and smallest respectively ( in terms of geographical area )? [CDS II 2015]

[A] 3,4[B] 3,2[C] 1,4[D] 2,5

48➤ Which country india has the longest international boundary [SSC CGL 2016]

[A] Nepal[B] Bangladesh[C] China[D] Pakistan

49➤ Silent Valley is in [BSSC 2015]

[A] Tamil Nadu[B] Goa[C] Jammu and Kashmir[D] Kerala

50➤ Consider the following pairs : 1. Grro Hills --- Northeast India 2. Javadi Hills --- Central India 3. Maikal hills --- South India Which of the above pairs is correctly matched [ESE 2015]

[A] 1[B] 2,3[C] 1,3[D] 1,2,3

51➤ The Lakshadweep Islands are situated in the _ [SSC 2015]

[A] Bay of bengal[B] Arabian Sea[C] Indian ocean[D] None of these

52➤ Which one of the following is the driest station [BPSC 2015]

[A] Mumbai[B] Delhi[C] Leh[D] Bengaluru

53➤ Which of the following is not a Union Territory [SSC 2015]

[A] Dadra and Nagar Haveli[B] Lakshadweep[C] Puducherry[D] Nagaland

54➤ Arrange the following Indian cities accourding to their locations from west to east-- 1. Bilaspur 2. Jodhpur 3. Bhopal 4. Ranchi Select the correct answer using the code given below [NDA II 2017]

[A] 3,2,1,4[B] 2,3,1,4[C] 4,1,2,3[D] 2,1,3,4

55➤ The Northern part of the west coast in India is known as [SSC CGL 2016]

[A] Konkan coast[B] Coromandel coast[C] Malabar coast[D] Godavari coast

56➤ India rank in area among the countries of the world - [JPSC 2016]

[A] 5th[B] 6th[C] 7th[D] 8th

57➤ Which is the best planned city in India [SSC LDC 2015]

[A] Coimbatore[B] New Delhi[C] Chandigarh[D] Salem

58➤ The largest Union Territory of India is-- [SSC 2011]

[A] Chandigarh[B] Puduchery[C] A & N Islands[D] Lakshadweep

59➤ What is the name of Research Station established by Indian Govt. for conducting research at Antarctic [SSC LDC 2015]

[A] Dakshin Gangotri[B] Yamunotri[C] Uttri Gangotri[D] None of these

60➤ Name the place in India where Bay of Bangal, Arbian sea and Indian Ocean meet [JPSC 2016]

[A] Kanyakumari[B] Rameshwaram[C] Nagarkoel[D] Indira Point

61➤ Which of the following are the major coral reefs areas of India ? 1. Gulf of Kachchh 2. Gulf of Mannar 3. Lakshadweep 4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Select the correct answer using the code given below [NDA I 2017]

[A] 1,3[B] 2,4[C] 1,2,3[D] 1,2,3,4

62➤ Which of the following are the neighbouring states of Jammu and Kashmir ? [CTET Mains 2016]

[A] Himachal and Punjab[B] Himachal and Uttar Pradesh[C] Uttrakhand and Rajasthan[D] Himachal and Uttrakhand

63➤ Hundru Falls ' is found in which one of the following plateaus [CTET 2016]

[A] East African [B] Plateau of Australia[C] Tibet Plateau[D] Chhotanagpur Plateau of India

64➤ The Sahyadris are popularly known as [CTET 2016]

[A] Eastern Ghats[B] Western Ghats[C] The Aravalis[D] Himalayas

65➤ Which one of the following state has the longest coastline [SSC UDC 2011]

[A] Maharashtra[B] Tamil nadu[C] Gujarat[D] Goa

66➤ How may island of India are located in the bay of bengal

[A] 190[B] 204[C] 300[D] 210

67➤ Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river-- [SSC 2011]

[A] Krishna[B] Godavari[C] Kaveri River[D] Mahanadi

68➤ The newly formed state of Telengana is surrounded by [NDA 2015]

[A] 5 states[B] 4 states[C] 6 states[D] 3 states

69➤ Which one among the following cities never get the vertical rays of the sun all through the year [CDS 2011]

[A] Chennai[B] Mumbai[C] Kolkata[D] Srinagar

70➤ In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique ' living root bridges' are found in [CDS II 2015]

[A] Meghalaya[B] Himachal Pradesh[C] Jharkhand[D] Tamil Nadu

71➤ Mount Abu is a hill station located in ___ ranges [SSC CGL 2016]

[A] Vindhya[B] Satpuda[C] Aravalli[D] Sahyadri

72➤ India accounts for which percent of the world's land surface area [ESE 2015]

[A] 1.8%'[B] 2.4%'[C] 2.8%'[D] 3.2%'

73➤ How many Indian states shere their border with Myanmar [ESE 2015]

[A] 3[B] 4[C] 5[D] 6

74➤ Extrusive volcanoes are not found in which one of the following mountains ? [CDS I 2018]

[A] Alaska[B] Rocky[C] Andes[D] Himalayas

75➤ Statements about Dharwar geological system are correct 1. They belong to Archaean geological Period 2. The are metamporphosed sedimentary rocks 3. They are of great economic importance 4. They are found predominatly in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Jharkhand Select the correct answer using the code given below [CAPF 2016]

[A] 1,2,3,4[B] 2,3,4[C] 3,4[D] 1,2

76➤ Two Places in india, Rushikulya and Gahirmatha have become well known for [UPSC 2016]

[A] Egg-laying by sea turtles[B] Uranium Deposits[C] Captive breeding of Gharial[D] Pre-historic cave paintings

77➤ Consider the Hill and region Pairs 1. Garo hills : Northeast India 2. Javadi hills : Central India 3. Maikal Hills : South India Which of the above pairs is correctly matched ? [UPSC 2016]

[A] 1[B] 2,3[C] 1,3[D] 1,2,3

78➤ Consider the following statements : 1. In India, Himalayas are spread over five states only. 2. Western Ghats are spread over five states only. 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two states only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? [IAS PT 2017]

[A] 1,2[B] 3[C] 2,3[D] 1,3

79➤ Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the '' Ten Degree Channel '' [UPSC 2014]

[A] Andaman and Nicobar Islands[B] Nicobar and Sumatra[C] Maldives and Lakshadweep[D] Sumatra and Java

80➤ With refference to ' Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecastng Indian Monsoon, Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by difference in sea surface temperature between tropical western Indian ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an EI Nino's impact on the monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below [IAS 2017]

[A] 1[B] 2[C] Both 1 and 2[D] Neither 1 nor 2

81➤ How many indian states share their border with Myanmar [UPSC E.S. 2016]

[A] 4[B] 3[C] 6[D] 5

82➤ The Latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through [IAS Pre 2010]

[A] Rajasthan[B] Jammu and Kashmir[C] Himachal Pradesh[D] Punjab

83➤ Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code below the Lists A. Kolkata B. Guwahati C. Delhi D. Chennai 1. Zone V 2. Zone IV 3. Zone III 4. Zone II [CDS II 2015]

[A] A—3,B—2,C—1,D—4[B] A—3,B—1,C—2,D—4[C] A—4,B—1,C—2,D—3[D] A—4,B—2,C—1,D—3

84➤ Match List-I List-II : List-I (Region) A. Baghelkhand B. Kuttanad C. Saurashtra D. Rarh List-II (State) 1. West Bengal 2. Madhya pradesh 3. Kerala 4. Gujarat [CDS II 2015]

[A] A—1,B—4,C—3,D—2[B] A—2,B—4,C—3,D—1[C] A—1,B—3,C—4,D—2[D] A—2,B—3,C—4,D—1

85➤ Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar ? [IAS PT 2017]

[A] Sumatra[B] Borneo[C] Jave[D] Sri Lanka

86➤ Which one of the following places of India experiences highest atmospheric pressure during winter [CDS I 2018]

[A] Jaisalmer[B] Leh[C] Chennai[D] Guvahati

87➤ Which of the following is the correct orfer of mountains from North to South in India [BPSC 2016]

[A] Vindhyan , Satpura, Nilgiri, Himalayas[B] Satpura, Vindhyan, Himalayas , Nilgiri[C] Himalayas, Vindhyan, Satpura, Nilgiri[D] Nilgiri, Satpura, Vindhyan , Himalayas

88➤ The highest peak of Indian peninsula is [UPPSC 2016]

[A] Ootakamund[B] Anaimudi[C] Mahabaleshwar[D] Dodabeta

89➤ Which of the following passes leads to Leh [UPPSC 2016]

[A] Zozila[B] Shipki La[C] Chumbi Valley[D] Banihal

90➤ In which state the Nelong Valley is located [UPPSC 2016]

[A] Himachal[B] Sikkim[C] Jammu and Kashmir[D] Uttarakhand

91➤ Which rock systems in India is the latest one [UPPSC 2016]

[A] Vindhyan[B] Cuddapah[C] Dharwar[D] Gondwana

92➤ What is the number of states and UT in India [EPFO 2016]

[A] 29,6[B] 28,7[C] 28,8[D] 28,6

93➤ Which of the following is correct order of the Himalayan ranges from south to North in the western section ? [CPSC 2016]

[A] The Great Himalaya --Lesser Himalayas -- Shivalik[B] The Shivalik -- Lesser Himalaya -- Great Himalaya[C] The Lesser Himalaya -- Great Himalaya - Shivalik[D] The Shivalik - Great Himalaya -- Lesser Himalaya

94➤ The area of the state of Bihar is __% of the area of India [BPSC 2016]

[A] 2.4[B] 3.4[C] 2.8[D] 3.8

95➤ Which of the following states/UT has been newly formed [BPSC 2016]

[A] Jharkhand[B] Chhattisgarh[C] Uttarakhand[D] Jammu & Kashmir and Laddakh

96➤ India accounts for which percent of the world's land surface area [UPSC 2016]

[A] 1.8[B] 2.4[C] 2.8[D] 3.2

97➤ Which of the following longitudes is known as Standard Meridian of India [BSSC 2016]

[A] 87degree 30'E[B] 84degree 30'E[C] 82degree 30'E[D] 85degree 30'E

98➤ Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas is a part of [CDS I 2016]

[A] Shivalik[B] Trans Himalaya[C] Central Himalaya[D] Lesser Himalaya

99➤ Which one of the following island is of volcanic origin [CDS I 2016]

[A] Rerunion island[B] A & N islands[C] Lakshadweep islands[D] Maldives

100➤ Which of the following landforms occupy the North-western Parts of Bhihar state [BPSC 2017]

[A] Someshwar Hilly Range[B] Kaimur Plateau[C] Nawada Hilly Region[D] Rajgir Hilly Region

101➤ At which of the following hills the Eastern Ghaats Join the Western Ghats [BPSC 2017]

[A] Palani Hills[B] Anaimudi hills[C] Nilgiri Hills[D] Shervoroy Hills

102➤ What is the difference between IST and GMT [JPSC 2011]

[A] 5 hours 10 min.[B] 5 hours 20 min.[C] 5 hours 30 min.[D] 5 hours 40 min.

103➤ Tropic of cancer passes through [JPSC 2011]

[A] Jammu and kashmir[B] Himachal Pradesh[C] Bihar[D] Jharkhand

104➤ The northern part of the western coastal Plain of India is also known as [UPPSC 2016]

[A] Karnataka coast[B] Malabar[C] Konkan[D] Coromandal

105➤ Arrange the following popular hill stations of India in terms of their height (from highest to the lowest) 1. Mussoorie 2. Shimla 3. Ooty 4. Darjeeling Select the correct answer using the code given below [CDS I 2016]

[A] 3-2-4-1 [B] 3-1-4-2[C] 2-3-4-1[D] 2-4-1-3

106➤ Where is 'Ninety East Ridge' situated [BPSC 2011]

[A] Pacific Ocean[B] Indian Ocean[C] Atlantic Ocean[D] Arctic Ocean

107➤ Correct order of formation of geological system in India in terms of their age are ( Starting with the oldest) [CAPF 2016]

[A] Dharwars - Aravallis - Vindhyans - Cuddapahs[B] Aravalli - Dharwars - Cuddapahs - Vindhyans[C] Vindhyans - Dharwars - Aravallis - Cuddapahs[D] Cuddapahs - Vindhyans - Dharwars - Aravallis

108➤ About 'Indian ocean Rim association for regional cooperation's, consider the following statements 1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills. 2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only, Which of the statements given above is/are correct [CDS II 2015]

[A] 1[B] 3[C] Both 1 and 2[D] None of these

109➤ Which one among the following cities never get the vertical rays of the sun all through the year [CDS 2011]

[A] Chennai[B] Mumbai[C] Kolkata[D] Srinagar

110➤ In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique ' living root bridges' are found in [CDS II 2015]

[A] Meghalaya[B] Himachal Pradesh[C] Jharkhand[D] Tamil Nadu

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