Geography GK MCQ (English)

Indian Geography GK MCQ Questions in English for the preparation of UPSC, SSC, Bank and all competitive exams.

 

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#1. Indian Standard Time relates to?

75.5° E longitude

82.5° E longitude

90.5° E longitude

0° longitude

#2. In which year was the Panama Canal constructed?

1869

1980

1905

1914

#3. Speed of wind is measured by?

Barometer

Hygrometer

Thermometer

Anemometer

#4. Which of the following is a distinct feature of monoculture?

Shifting cultivation

Subsistence farming

Specialised horticulture

Commercial grain farming

#5. Air mass near to the earth’s surface is warmer because it?

Radiates heat

Contains dust particles

Is warmed by terrestrial radiation

Is far from the sun

#6. Where is Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve located?

Andhra Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

#7. Which are the forests that act as a barrier against cyclones?

Alpine forests

Mangrove forests

Evergreen forests

Monsoon forests

#8. Where are black forests found?

France

Germany

Czechoslovakia

Romania

#9. In which year was the Green Revolution started?

1960

1970

1972

1990

#10. Which of the following region is famous for the endangered Ridley turtles?

Sagarmatha

Lakshadweep islands

Gahirmatha

Andaman and Nicobar group of islands

#11. Which of the following Scientist proved that the path of each planet around the Sun is elliptical?

Kepler

Galileo

Newton

Copernicus

#12. Which of the following is the name of Europe’s longest river?

Rhine

Rhone

Danube

Volga

#13. Baghmara Pitcher Plant Sanctuary is located in which of the following states ?

Assam

Goa

Karnataka

Meghalaya

#14. How many islands are there in Lakshadweep?

17

27

14

36

#15. What kind of soil is most suitable for growing cashew nuts?

1. Red and yellow soil

2. Alluvia soil

3. Black soil

4. Red laterite soil

#16. What is India’s place in milk production in the world?

Fourth

Third

Second

First

#17. What is the number of planets revolving around the Sun?

5

8

7

6

#18. What is the Super nova is?

A comet

An asteroid

An exploding Star

A black hole

#19. In which of the following places is a steel plant under SAIL located ?

Bhilai

Bilaspur

Raigarh

Korba

#20. Which of the following soil have the attributes of cracks and shrinks in dry condition?

Balck clay soil

Red porous soil

Sandy soil

Loamy soil

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Top 20 Geography : One Liner

1. What is the highest mountain peak in India? Answer: Kanchenjunga.
2. Which river is known as the “Lifeline of India”? Answer: Ganges.
3. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India? Answer: Wular Lake.
4. Which is the largest desert in India? Answer: Thar Desert.
5. Which state in India is known as the “Land of Five Rivers”? Answer: Punjab.
6. What is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland called? Answer: Kanyakumari.
7. Which is the largest delta in India? Answer: Sundarbans Delta.
8. Which state in India has the highest forest cover? Answer: Madhya Pradesh.
9. Which is the longest river in India? Answer: Ganges.
10. Which is the largest national park in India? Answer: Hemis National Park.
11. Which state in India is known for its backwaters? Answer: Kerala.
12. Which is the largest saltwater lake in India? Answer: Chilika Lake.
13. Which state in India is famous for the Kaziranga National Park? Answer: Assam.
14. What is the highest plateau in India called? Answer: Deccan Plateau.
15. Which is the driest place in India? Answer: Leh in Ladakh region.
16. Which state in India has the highest number of tiger reserves? Answer: Madhya Pradesh.
17. What is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh? Answer: Lucknow.
18. Which state in India is known as the “Spice Garden of India”? Answer: Kerala.
19. Which is the largest river island in India? Answer: Majuli in Assam.
20. Which state in India is known for its hill stations like Shimla and Manali? Answer: Himachal Pradesh.