Practice Quiz set 2 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   India has ................. seismic zones.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

India has 4 seismic zones. An Indian seismic zoning map assists one in identifying the lowest, moderate as well as highest hazardous or earthquake prone areas in India.


Q-2)   Lakshadweep consists of how many Islands?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   In comparison to Eastern Himalaya the value of height of tree-line in Western area is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   The retreating Monsoon gives rainfall to

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Around September, with the sun fast retreating south, the northern landmass of the Indian subcontinent begins to cool off rapidly. With this air pressure begins to build over northern India, the Indian Ocean and its surrounding atmosphere still hold its heat.

This causes the cold wind to sweep down from the Himalayas and Indo-Gangetic Plain towards the vast spans of the Indian Ocean south of the Deccan peninsula.

This is known as the Northeast Monsoon or Retreating Monsoon.


Q-5)   The highest waterfall of India is in the state of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Kunchikal Falls are the highest waterfalls in India and second highest waterfalls in Asia. They are located near Agumbe in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka. Kumchikal falls are formed by Varahi River.


Q-6)   Chilka lake is located in :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Chilka lake is located in Odisha. It is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing in to the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 sq.km.


Q-7)   Which one of the following is one of the remotest islands from Indian coast?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in India?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-10)   In which part of India is Dandakaranaya situated ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The region lies in the tribal belt of Orissa and Chattisgarh.