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

Q-1)   Which one of the following rivers flows between Vindhya-Satpura ranges ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Vindhya Range constitutes the main dividing line between the geological regions of the Indo-Gangetic Plain and the Peninsula. This range lies north of the Narmada River which flows through a narrow gorge between Vindhya in the north and Satpuras in the south.


Q-2)   Which of the following rivers is not the tributary of Ganga ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Indravati is a tributary of the Godavari River, located in central India.


Q-3)   Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Sutlej originates from Rakhastat lake in Tibet. Origin of Ravi is Bara Bhangal (H.P), While that of Chenab and Beas is Lahaul valley (H.P) and Himalaya region.


Q-4)   Ganga canal, which is among the oldest canals, was constructed by Maharaja Ganga Singh Jee in

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   On which river is the BhakhraNangal dam built?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-6)   Nasik is situated on the bank of the river :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Nasik, also known as the Wine Capital of India, or as India’s Napa Valley, is located in Maharashtra in the Western Ghats, on the western edge of the Deccan peninsula on the banks of the Godavari.


Q-7)   Maximum benefits occupying state by Sardar Sarovar Dam is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   Among the following which river flows in rift valley?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   The Lower Ganga Canal is taken out of the Ganga at

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-10)   Betwa river joins the

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)