Practice Quiz set 9 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Number of islands in Andaman and Nicobar is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   The latitude passing through the northern most part of India is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The northern most part of India is Siachen Glacier near Karakoram Pass. India claims the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir on the basis of Instrument of Accession signed in 1947, which inter alia includes Gilgit, Baltistan, and Kanjut. Gilgit, Baltistan, and Kanjut are presently under the control of Pakistan.


Q-3)   Which one of the following mountain peaks is not located in India?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   Consider the following statements.
  1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.
  2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only.
  3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   What is the total length of coastal line of India?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-6)   The hills of Ramgiri are part of this mountain range

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   The highest peak of south india is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Anamudi is the highest peak of South India. It is situated at an elevation of 2695 metres and located in kerala.


Q-8)   The Northern part of the Western Coastal Plain of India is also known as

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   Which one of the following Himalayan Passes was reopened around the middle of the year 2006 to facilitate trade between India and China?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


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

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)