Indian Geography MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Indian Geography - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Lucknow.

• Karela lake is located in the Lucknow district of Uttar Pradesh. 

Additional Information

• Other Important places in UP:
  • Moti and Gaur Jheel are located in Rampur.
  • The Rampur Raza Library (Rampur Raza Kitab Khana) and Gandhi Samadhi (a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi) are the famous places located in Rampur.
  • Bhul Bhulayyan (Bada Imam Bara), Ghanta Ghar, Shahi Bowli, Residency, Rumi Gate, Picture Gallery are the famous Monuments located in Lucknow.
  • Nauh Jheel is located in Mathura.
  • Govardhan Hill, Shree Krishna Janmsthan Temple, Dwarikadheesh Temple, Vishram Ghat, Birla Mandir, Rangji Temple and Radha Kund are the important places situated in Mathura.

The correct answer is None of the above.

 Key Points

• NH 19 is the longest highway that passes through UP.
• It stretches from Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, making it the longest highway in India, crossing through multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh.

Additional Information

• Uttar Pradesh was also called Northern Provinces during the British era.
• It is the most populous state and one of the largest state economies in India.
• It has one of the largest road networks in the country, second only to Maharashtra.
• Around 42 National Highways and 83 state highways form a large network of roads to ensure that every town and most of the villages are interconnected.
• This is essential to ensure smooth transportation and logistics operations in this densely populated commercial state.
• NHAI:
  • The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is an autonomous agency of the Government of India.
  • It was set up in 1995.
  • It is responsible for the management of a network of over 50,000 km of National Highways out of 1,32,499 km in India.
  • It is a nodal agency of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 

The correct answer is If Uttar Pradesh is considered a country, it has become the 6th most populous country in the world.

Key Points

• Uttar Pradesh Population 2011
  • As per details from Census 2011, Uttar Pradesh has a population of 19.98 Crores, an increase from the figure of 16.62 Crore in the 2001 census.
  • Total population of Uttar Pradesh as per 2011 census is 199,812,341 of which male and female are 104,480,510 and 95,331,831 respectively.
  • In 2001, total population was 166,197,921 in which males were 87,565,369 while females were 78,632,552.
  • The total population growth in this decade was 20.23% while in the previous decade it was 25.80%.
  • The population of Uttar Pradesh forms 16.50% of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 16.16%.
  • Recently as per Uttar Pradesh census data, 94.70% of houses are owned while 4.11% were rented. In all, 64.03% of couples in Uttar Pradesh lived in single-family.
  • In 2011, 72.02% of the Uttar Pradesh population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation.
  • Only 1.85% of Uttar Pradesh population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Jio.
  • 3.80% of families in Uttar Pradesh owned cars while 19.61% owned two-wheelers. In few months we will also get details of election data for Uttar Pradesh.
  • Hinduism is the majority religion in the state of Uttar Pradesh with 79.73 % followers.
  • Islam is the second most popular religion in the state of Uttar Pradesh with approximately 19.26 % following it.  Hence, Option 3 is correct.
  • In Uttar Pradesh state, Christianity is followed by 0.18%, Jainism by 0.11%, Sikhism by 0.32%, and Buddhism by 0.32%. Around 0.01% stated Other Religion, approximately 0.29 % stated No Particular Religion.  Hence, Option 2 is correct.
  • If Uttar Pradesh is considered as a country, it has become the 5th most populous country in the world. Hence, Option 1 is incorrect.
  • The countries larger than Uttar Pradesh are China, India, America, and Indonesia.
  • Uttar Pradesh's population is more than the Brazilian population.  Hence, Option 4 is correct.

The correct answer is option All of the above.

• China clay can be found in Uttar Pradesh in Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Banda.
• China clay is a hydrated aluminum silicate crystalline mineral.
• It is also known as Kaolin.
• China clay is used in the making of paper, rubber, paint, and many other products.
• Kaolin is a white, soft powder in its natural state.
• China clay contains varying amounts of other minerals also such as muscovite, quartz, and feldspar.

The correct answer is A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3.

Key Points

• Jaunpur district is a district in the Varanasi Division of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
• The district headquarters is the city of Jaunpur which is situated on the banks of the Gomti River.
• Bithoor or Bithur is a town in Kanpur district, 23.4 kilometres (14.5 mi) by road north of the centre of Kanpur city, in Uttar Pradesh, India.
• Bithoor is situated on the right bank of the River Ganges, and is a centre of Hindu pilgrimage. 

Important Points

• Pratapgarh district has risen in ranks as the top producer of gooseberry fruit.
• Pratapgarh on the Allahabad-Faizabad main road at a distance of 39 km from Sultanpur and 61 Km from Allahabad.
• Gorakhpur is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, along the banks of the Rapti river in the Purvanchal region. 

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim shares international boundaries with Bhutan, China, and Nepal.
• Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram share an international boundary with Myanmar.

The correct answer is Cotton.

Key Points

• Cotton is a Kharif crop. It requires 6 to 8 months to mature.
• Cotton is a water-thirsty crop and around 6% of the water for irrigation in is used for its cultivation. 
• It grows in the major parts of the country viz. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and parts of Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka.
• The irrigated crop is sown from March-May and the rain fed crop in June-July with the commencement of the monsoon.

• Kharif Season:
  • Kharif crops also are known as monsoon crops as they are cultivated in the monsoon season.
  • These crops are sown at the beginning of the rainy season.
  • Rice, maize, bajra, ragi, sorghum, soybean, groundnut, cotton, etc. are all Kharif types of crops.

Additional Information

• Zaid Season:
  • It is a short season between Kharif and Rabi season.
  • The crops grown during this season are known as Zaid crops.
  • Pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, bitter gourd, etc. are all zaid types of crops. 
• Rabi Season:
  • These are the crops that are sown at the end of the monsoon season or at the beginning of the winter season.
  • These crops also are known as winter crops.
  • Wheat, Mustard, Peas, Pulses, Barley, etc. are all Rabi types of crops.

The correct answer is the Zanskar Range.

Key Points:

Zoji La Pass:

• It is in the Zaskar range in the Indian union territory of Ladakh.
• The road route from Srinagar to Leh goes through this pass.
• It was formed by the Indus river.

Shortcut Trick

Himalayan Ranges from north to south-

• TRICK:- Kal Jana Padega Desh Se.
• K = Karakoram  J= Zaskar D = Dhauladhar S = Shiwalik

Main Passes tricks-

• Sikkim
  • Nathuram Sikkim Jail Gaya - Nathula, and Jelep La Pass
• Himachal Pradesh
  • Rohit barah bje ship lene gaya
    • Rohtang Pass, Barah Pass, Shipkila Pass
• Arunachal Pradesh
  • Dipu ne likha pyara patra
    • Dipu La, Likhapani and Pangsan pass

https://www.dangerousroads.org/asia/india/111-zoji-la-pass-india.html

Maad soil is usually found in the Southern part of Uttar Pradesh.

• Maad soil contains silica(60%), Iron(15%), aluminum(25%).
• In this type of soil, agriculture is difficult.
• The Southern Plateau was made up in the Pre-Cambrian period also known as Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand regions.

The Correct Answer is Surat.
Key Points

• Surat is famous for its diamond cutting and polishing and is known as the Diamond City of India.
• 90% of all diamond cutting and polishing on the planet takes place in Surat.

Important Points

• Surat is a port city situated on the banks of the Tapi river.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Krishna River.

Key Points

• The Srisailam Dam is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.
• Srisailam hydroelectric power project is constructed across the Krishna River.
• The Srisailam project is the 12th largest capacity hydroelectric project in the country.
• The 512 m long and 145 m high dam was constructed in a deep gorge.
• The left bank hydroelectric power station generates 6 X 150 MW of power and the right bank generates 7 X 110 MW of power.
• Srisailam dam forms the reservoir with a gross storage of 215 TMC ft.
• The Srisailam hydroelectric power station is the third-largest construction project in India.

Important Points

• The Koyna Hydroelectric Project is the largest completed hydroelectric plant in India.
• Its power capacity is 1920 megawatts.
• The first hydroelectric power station was the Shivanasamudra hydroelectric power station.
• Tehri Hydro Power Plant is the tallest hydropower project in the country, and Terry Dam is also the tallest hydropower plant in India.
• The Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Power Plant is the largest underground hydroelectric project in the country.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is outer core.

Important Points

• The interior of the earth is divided into three parts namely Crust, Mantle, and Core.
• The core is the innermost layer of the earth.
• The radius of the innermost layer(core) is about 3500 km.
• The core is made up of material constituted by nickel and iron.
• The temperature and pressure of the central core are very high.

Key Points

• The core is further subdivided into two layers called the outer core and inner core.
• The outer core of the earth is in a liquid state.
• The inner core is in solid-state
• The outer core is responsible for the earth's magnetic field.

Additional Information

• The crust is the outermost of the earth.
  • It is brittle in nature.
  • it the thinnest layer of Earth.
  • The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas.
• The mantle is the second layer in the interior of the earth.
  • The mantle extends from Moho’s discontinuity to a depth of 2,900 km.
  • The upper portion of the mantle is called the asthenosphere.

The correct answer is Shipki la.

Key Points

• Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post on the India-Tibet border.
• The river Sutlej enters India through this pass.
  • It is located in the Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, and Tibet.
• This pass is India's third border post for trade with Tibet after Nathu La in Sikkim, and Lipulekh in Uttarakhand.

Important Points

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim has a population of 6.11 Lakhs.
• The Sikkim census of 2011 says the population of Sikkim is the least in all of India.
• Prem Singh Tamang, better known as P. S. Golay, is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Sikkim and leader and founder of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM).
• Governor of Sikkim: Lakshman Prasad Acharya (Dec 2023).

Additional Information

• According to a 2011 census, in that year Mizoram's population was 1,091,014.
  • It is the 2nd least populous state in the country.
  • Lal Thanhawla is an Indian politician who is the Chief Minister of Mizoram.
• As per details from Census 2011, Tripura has a population of 36.74 Lakhs.
  • Chief Minister: Manik Saha
  • Governor: Indrasena Reddy (As of 2023)
• According to the 2011 Census of India, Uttarakhand has a population of 10,086,292.

Important Points

The highest population as per the 2011 census is observed in UP.

The correct answer is Tons

Key Points

• Tons River is a major perennial Himalayan river that flows through the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand and touches Himachal Pradesh.
  • ​It is the largest tributary of the Yamuna River.
  • Having a length of 148 km.
  • The source of this river is Bandarpuch Mountain.
  • Tons River carries below Kalsi, near the town of Dehradun in Uttarakhand.

Additional Information

• The Brahmaputra is the 9th largest and 15th longest river in the world.
• In Arunachal Pradesh, the river Bhramputra is known as Siang/Dihang.
• The river enters Arunachal Pradesh near Gelling where it is known as the Siang or Dihang.
• The total length of the Siang River is 294.5 km till its point of confluence with the Dibang and Lohit rivers.
• The Siang river meets two other major tributaries of Brahmaputra Dibang and Lohit at the place named Kobo. From this point, the river is known as the Brahmaputra till it enters Bangladesh.
• About Bhramputra River:

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