The geography of India is one of the most important topics asked in any of the competitive exams, such as SSC, JKpsc, and JKSSB. Studying the geography of India helps us to know India in depth and explore the diverse varieties and diversity present in the nation. To have an in-depth analysis of the topic and to have a complete grasp of the different domains of geography of India, a candidate must go through the MCQs of different topics that are studied in geography of India to know where they need to know the most and which topics are almost done in every aspect. Solving MCQs is very crucial to crack any competitive examination, as it not only helps in the last-minute revision but also clears so many concepts and gives you a way to work accordingly and have a completely clear concept regarding the topic. We have highly researched these MCQs according to the latest trend of questions asked in various competitive exams.
- India is known as a large peninsula in South Asia, but which mountain range separates it from the rest of Asia in the north?
a) Western Ghats
b) Eastern Ghats
c) Himalayas
d) Aravallis
Correct Answer: c) Himalayas - Which among the following is the name of the water body that lies to the east of India while forming its natural boundary?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Lakshadweep Sea
Correct Answer: b) Bay of Bengal - India extends latitudinally from 8°4′ North to 37°6′ North, but what is its longitudinal extent in degrees?
a) 60°E to 88°E
b) 68°7′ E to 97°25′ E
c) 70°E to 100°E
d) 65°E to 90°E
Correct Answer: b) 68°7′ E to 97°25′ E - In terms of area, what is the total geographical area of India in square kilometers?
a) 2.5 million sq.km
b) 3.2 million sq.km
c) 4.0 million sq.km
d) 5.1 million sq.km
Correct Answer: b) 3.2 million sq.km - What is its approximate east-to-west distance of India?
a) 2,100 km
b) 2,933 km
c) 3,800 km
d) 1,822 km
Correct Answer: b) 2,933 km - How many kilometers does India share as its land frontier with other countries in total?
a) 12,000 km
b) 13,800 km
c) 15,200 km
d) 16,500 km
Correct Answer: c) 15,200 km - Which countries share India’s eastern land borders among the following options?
a) Bangladesh and Myanmar
b) Pakistan and Nepal
c) Afghanistan and China
d) Bhutan and Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: a) Bangladesh and Myanmar - The Himalayan mountain ranges cover approximately 2,400 km²; which river marks their easternmost boundary?
a) Indus River
b) Ganga River
c) Brahmaputra River
d) Yamuna River
Correct Answer: c) Brahmaputra River - The outermost range of the Himalayas is made of unconsolidated sediments and is called what?
a) Himadri
b) Himachal
c) Shiwaliks
d) Vindhyas
Correct Answer: c) Shiwaliks - The northern plains of India were formed mainly due to deposition by which three river systems?
a) Krishna, Godavari, Kaveri
b) Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra
c) Narmada, Tapi, Mahanadi
d) Yamuna, Chambal, Ghaghara
Correct Answer: b) Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra - Which of the following rocks forms the majority composition of the Peninsular Plateau of India?
a) Sedimentary and fossil-rich
b) Igneous and metamorphic
c) Limestone and shale
d) Sandstone and granite
Correct Answer: b) Igneous and metamorphic - On which side of the Aravali Hills in Rajasthan is the great Indian desert situated?
a) Eastern margins
b) Western margins
c) Northern slope
d) Southern slope
Correct Answer: b) Western margins - Name the river that flows through Rajasthan in the Indian desert region?
a) Chambal
b) Ghaghara
c) Luni
d) Son
Correct Answer: c) Luni - Which large lake is an important feature found along the eastern coastal plains of India?
a) Sambhar Lake
b) Chilika Lake
c) Pulicat Lake
d) Wular Lake
Correct Answer: b) Chilika Lake - The Lakshadweep islands are mainly made up of which type of geographical formation?
a) Volcanic islands
b) Coral islands
c) Alluvial islands
d) Igneous rock masses
Correct Answer: b) Coral islands - The Indus River originates from which region in Tibet before flowing into India?
a) Mansarovar Lake
b) Bokhar Chu glacier
c) Rakas Lake
d) Milam Glacier
Correct Answer: b) Bokhar Chu glacier - The Ganga originates from which glacier in Uttarakhand?
a) Pindari Glacier
b) Yamunotri Glacier
c) Gangotri Glacier
d) Milam Glacier
Correct Answer: c) Gangotri Glacier - The Yamuna River joins the Ganga River at which city in Uttar Pradesh?
a) Varanasi
b) Kanpur
c) Allahabad (Prayag)
d) Gorakhpur
Correct Answer: c) Allahabad (Prayag) - The Brahmaputra River is known by which local name in the Tibet region?
a) Tsangpo
b) Dihang
c) Yamuna
d) Lohit
Correct Answer: a) Tsangpo - Where does the Godavari River, also known as Dakshin Ganga, originate?
a) Western Ghats of Maharashtra
b) Sihawa Hills of Chhattisgarh
c) Brahmagiri Hills of Karnataka
d) Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: a) Western Ghats of Maharashtra - Which peninsular river originates from the Brahmagiri hills?
a) Krishna
b) Godavari
c) Kaveri
d) Mahanadi
Correct Answer: c) Kaveri - The Narmada river flows into which water body between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges?
a) Bay of Bengal
b) Arabian Sea
c) Indian Ocean
d) Chilika Lake
Correct Answer: b) Arabian Sea - Climate is considered to be the average over how many years, as weather is considered a temporary phenomenon.
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) 50 years
d) 20 years
Correct Answer: c) 50 years - The green gold of India, the tropical evergreen forests of India, are mostly found in which of the following areas?
a) Thar Desert and Bundelkhand
b) Western Ghats and Andaman Islands
c) Deccan Plateau and Malwa Plateau
d) Punjab Plains and Ganga Basin
Correct Answer: b) Western Ghats and Andaman Islands - Which type of soil is considered the most suitable for cotton cultivation in India?
a) Alluvial soil
b) Black soil
c) Red soil
d) Laterite soil
Correct Answer: b) Black soil