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Physical and Indian Geography

Question 1Single Answer
Which is the longest river in India?
  1. A
    Yamuna
  2. B
    Ganges
  3. C
    Brahmaputra
  4. D
    Godavari
Question 2Single Answer
The Western Ghats are also known as:
  1. A
    Sahyadris
  2. B
    Vindhyas
  3. C
    Satpuras
  4. D
    Aravallis
Question 3Single Answer
Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?
  1. A
    Ganges
  2. B
    Kosi
  3. C
    Son
  4. D
    Gandak
Question 4Single Answer
Which mountain range separates Northern India from Southern India?
  1. A
    Aravallis
  2. B
    Vindhyas
  3. C
    Eastern Ghats
  4. D
    Himalayas
Question 5Single Answer
The Deccan Plateau is bordered by which two mountain ranges?
  1. A
    Himalayas and Western Ghats
  2. B
    Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
  3. C
    Vindhyas and Satpuras
  4. D
    Aravallis and Satpuras
Question 6Single Answer
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
  1. A
    Gujarat
  2. B
    Maharashtra
  3. C
    Tamil Nadu
  4. D
    Andhra Pradesh
Question 7Single Answer
Which is the only active volcano in India?
  1. A
    Deccan Traps
  2. B
    Barren Island
  3. C
    Narcondam Island
  4. D
    Lakshadweep
Question 8Single Answer
The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
  1. A
    5
  2. B
    7
  3. C
    8
  4. D
    10
Question 9Single Answer
The Western Coastal Plains of India are divided into which three sections?
  1. A
    Konkan, Malabar, Coromandel
  2. B
    Konkan, Kannad, Malabar
  3. C
    Malabar, Coromandel, Northern Circar
  4. D
    Konkan, Northern Circar, Malabar
Question 10Single Answer
In which state is the Thar Desert located?
  1. A
    Gujarat
  2. B
    Rajasthan
  3. C
    Madhya Pradesh
  4. D
    Punjab
Question 11Single Answer
The Lakshadweep Islands are situated in which sea?
  1. A
    Arabian Sea
  2. B
    Bay of Bengal
  3. C
    Indian Ocean
  4. D
    Pacific Ocean
Question 12Single Answer
What is the highest peak in South India?
  1. A
    Anamudi
  2. B
    Doddabetta
  3. C
    Mullayanagiri
  4. D
    Agasthyamalai
Question 13Single Answer
The Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on which meridian?
  1. A
    82.5° E
  2. B
    75.5° E
  3. C
    90° E
  4. D
    70° E
Question 14Single Answer
Which Indian river forms the largest delta in the world?
  1. A
    Godavari
  2. B
    Krishna
  3. C
    Ganges
  4. D
    Narmada
Question 15Single Answer
Which is the largest saltwater lake in India?
  1. A
    Chilika Lake
  2. B
    Wular Lake
  3. C
    Sambhar Lake
  4. D
    Dal Lake
Question 16Single Answer
Which region in India is famous for black soil?
  1. A
    Rajasthan
  2. B
    Deccan Plateau
  3. C
    Himalayas
  4. D
    Western Ghats
Question 17Single Answer
The Narmada river flows through which range?
  1. A
    Vindhyas
  2. B
    Satpuras
  3. C
    Aravallis
  4. D
    Western Ghats
Question 18Single Answer
Which Indian state has the largest forest cover?
  1. A
    Madhya Pradesh
  2. B
    Chhattisgarh
  3. C
    Maharashtra
  4. D
    Arunachal Pradesh
Question 19Single Answer
What is the primary river flowing through Jammu & Kashmir?
  1. A
    Ganges
  2. B
    Chenab
  3. C
    Jhelum
  4. D
    Sutlej
Question 20Single Answer
Which mountain range is also called the 'Blue Mountains'?
  1. A
    Eastern Ghats
  2. B
    Nilgiri Hills
  3. C
    Western Ghats
  4. D
    Vindhyas
Question 21Single Answer
Which state in India is known as the ‘Land of Five Rivers’?
  1. A
    Haryana
  2. B
    Punjab
  3. C
    Bihar
  4. D
    Uttar Pradesh
Question 22Single Answer
Which is the largest river basin in India?
  1. A
    Godavari Basin
  2. B
    Ganges Basin
  3. C
    Krishna Basin
  4. D
    Brahmaputra Basin
Question 23Single Answer
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in which water body?
  1. A
    Indian Ocean
  2. B
    Bay of Bengal
  3. C
    Arabian Sea
  4. D
    Pacific Ocean
Question 24Single Answer
Which river forms the boundary between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh?
  1. A
    Brahmaputra
  2. B
    Subansiri
  3. C
    Teesta
  4. D
    Barak
Question 25Single Answer
Which plateau is known as the 'Roof of India'?
  1. A
    Deccan Plateau
  2. B
    Chota Nagpur Plateau
  3. C
    Ladakh Plateau
  4. D
    Shillong Plateau
Question 26Single Answer
Which part of India receives the highest rainfall?
  1. A
    Assam
  2. B
    Meghalaya
  3. C
    Kerala
  4. D
    West Bengal
Question 27Single Answer
Which lake is known as the "Floating Lake"?
  1. A
    Dal Lake
  2. B
    Wular Lake
  3. C
    Loktak Lake
  4. D
    Chilika Lake
Question 28Single Answer
The Sunderbans forest is known for which animal?
  1. A
    Asiatic Lion
  2. B
    Royal Bengal Tiger
  3. C
    Indian Elephant
  4. D
    Indian Rhino
Question 29Single Answer
Which river is known as the ‘Dakshin Ganga’ or ‘South Ganges’?
  1. A
    Krishna
  2. B
    Godavari
  3. C
    Kaveri
  4. D
    Narmada
Question 30Single Answer
Which mountain range forms the eastern boundary of the Deccan Plateau?
  1. A
    Vindhyas
  2. B
    Satpuras
  3. C
    Eastern Ghats
  4. D
    Aravallis
Question 31Single Answer
Which Indian city is located at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers?
  1. A
    Varanasi
  2. B
    Allahabad (Prayagraj)
  3. C
    Kanpur
  4. D
    Patna
Question 32Single Answer
Which river flows through the state of Kerala?
  1. A
    Godavari
  2. B
    Krishna
  3. C
    Narmada
  4. D
    Periyar
Question 33Single Answer
The Shivalik Hills are located in which part of India?
  1. A
    Northern India
  2. B
    Eastern India
  3. C
    Western India
  4. D
    Southern India
Question 34Single Answer
Which soil type is most suitable for growing cotton in India?
  1. A
    Red soil
  2. B
    Black soil
  3. C
    Alluvial soil
  4. D
    Laterite soil
Question 35Single Answer
Which desert forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan?
  1. A
    Gobi
  2. B
    Sahara
  3. C
    Thar
  4. D
    Kalahari
Question 36Single Answer
Which Indian state is famous for its tea plantations in Darjeeling?
  1. A
    Assam
  2. B
    Kerala
  3. C
    Tamil Nadu
  4. D
    West Bengal
Question 37Single Answer
The Jog Falls is located on which river?
  1. A
    Narmada
  2. B
    Sharavati
  3. C
    Godavari
  4. D
    Krishna
Question 38Single Answer
The capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is:
  1. A
    Nicobar
  2. B
    Port Blair
  3. C
    Kavaratti
  4. D
    Rangat
Question 39Single Answer
Which pass connects Kashmir Valley with Ladakh?
  1. A
    Zoji La
  2. B
    Nathu La
  3. C
    Rohtang Pass
  4. D
    Bara-Lacha La
Question 40Single Answer
Which Indian river is known for the origin of the Indian civilization?
  1. A
    Indus
  2. B
    Ganges
  3. C
    Yamuna
  4. D
    Krishna
Question 41Single Answer
The Rann of Kutch is located in which Indian state?
  1. A
    Rajasthan
  2. B
    Gujarat
  3. C
    Maharashtra
  4. D
    Madhya Pradesh
Question 42Single Answer
Which river is known for the creation of the Sundarbans delta?
  1. A
    Ganges and Brahmaputra
  2. B
    Godavari and Krishna
  3. C
    Indus and Sutlej
  4. D
    Mahanadi and Narmada
Question 43Single Answer
The Khasi Hills are a part of which Indian state?
  1. A
    Assam
  2. B
    Meghalaya
  3. C
    Nagaland
  4. D
    Manipur
Question 44Single Answer
Which part of India is known for its coral reefs?
  1. A
    Western Ghats
  2. B
    Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  3. C
    Aravalli Range
  4. D
    Vindhya Range
Question 45Single Answer
The Brahmaputra river enters India in which state?
  1. A
    Assam
  2. B
    Arunachal Pradesh
  3. C
    Manipur
  4. D
    Meghalaya
Question 46Single Answer
Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
  1. A
    Chilika Lake
  2. B
    Dal Lake
  3. C
    Loktak Lake
  4. D
    Wular Lake
Question 47Single Answer
The Banas River is a tributary of which river?
  1. A
    Chambal
  2. B
    Yamuna
  3. C
    Ganges
  4. D
    Godavari
Question 48Single Answer
Which state is associated with the Garo Hills?
  1. A
    Assam
  2. B
    Meghalaya
  3. C
    Tripura
  4. D
    Manipur
Question 49
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    Question 50Single Answer
    Black soil is known to form cracks in the dry season. This property is known as:
    1. A
      Expansion
    2. B
      Shrinkage
    3. C
      Porosity
    4. D
      Drainage
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