Indian Geography MCQs

Question 1

The study of universe is called:

Accepted Answer

Cosmology

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Astrology

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Astronomy

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Universology

Question 2

The large natural ecosystem comprised of abiotic (land, air , water and soils of the concerned habitat) and biotic (plants, animals and micro-organisms) is called:

Accepted Answer

Biome

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Genome

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Abiome

Answer

Agenome

Question 3

The highest glacial lake of India located at the height of 17,745 feet in Garhwal Himalaya is:

Accepted Answer

Devtal

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Roopkund

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Kedartal

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Homkund

Question 4

Project Tiger, one of the premier conservation efforts in the country was launched on:

Accepted Answer

1 April, 1973

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10 June, 1975

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1 August, 1973

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10 April, 1975

Question 5

Tilaiya Dam, Konar dam, Maithon Dam and Panchet Hill Dam have been constructed under:

Accepted Answer

The Damodar Valley Project

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The Narmada Valley Project

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The Krishna Valley Project

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The Mahanadi Project

Question 6

Tungbhadra Multipurpose Project is a joint undertaking of:

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

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Andra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

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Kerala and Karnataka

Question 7

In 1990 India ratified the world Heritage Convention of 1977 identifying four natural sites of outstanding universal value namely:

Accepted Answer

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Kaziranga National park (Assam)

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Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan)

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Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve (West Bengal)

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Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand)

Question 8

A group of populations of different species living in the same habitat and interacting with one another is called:

Accepted Answer

Ecological Community

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Zoological Community

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Biological Community

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None of Above.

Question 9

Which river is known as Sorrow of Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Kosi River

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Ganga River

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Gandak River

Answer

Son River