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Indian Geography MCQs with Answers & AI Explanation
Practice exam-level Indian Geography MCQs for SSC, UPSC, Railways, Banking, TPSC/APSC/WBPSC/State PSC and other competitive exams. Each solution can be generated and saved automatically for future visitors.
Q1. Which is the best quality of iron ore ?
👁 0 viewsQ2. kodarma is famous for its production of :
👁 3 viewsQ3. Major coalfields of Assam are part of :
👁 1 viewsAssam’s major coalfields belong to the Tertiary coalfields group, which are younger than the ancient Gondwana coal deposits. The Assam coal seams formed during the Tertiary period, making them part of the Tertiary coalfields classification. The other options refer to different coal basins: Gondwana coalfields are older and spread across central/north India, Damodar and Neyveli are in different regions with distinct geological histories.
The main geological division for Indian coal is Gondwana and Tertiary, with most large, well-known coalfields from the Gondwana era and more localized Tertiary fields like Assam.
Assam coalfields are from the Tertiary period, not Gondwana.
Q4. The monazite sands on the Kerala coast contain :
👁 2 viewsThe correct answer is B. Monazite sands along Kerala’s coast are known to contain thorium, a naturally occurring radioactive element. Monazite is a phosphate mineral rich in rare earth elements and thorium. The presence of thorium makes these sands economically important for potential future use as a nuclear fuel source. The other options are not the primary constituents of monazite sands: uranium may occur in trace amounts in some minerals but is not the main constituent of Kerala monazite; lithium and molybdenum are not typical components of monazite sands.
Thorium is a naturally occurring radioactive element and is more abundant than uranium in the Earth's crust.
Kerala coastal monazite sands are a major natural source of thorium.
Q5. Inter-state water dispute regarding sharing of water has been taking place between :
👁 1 viewsThe correct answer is Karnataka - Tamil Nadu. The inter-state water dispute relates to the sharing of the Cauvery River waters between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This long-standing issue centers on how to allocate river flow for drinking water, irrigation, and other needs, with disputes over annual quotas and reservoir releases. The other options involve different state pairs with their own separate disputes, not the Cauvery case.
The Cauvery water dispute is one of the most well-known inter-state water issues in India, revolving around the sharing of the Cauvery river waters between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
The main dispute here is the allocation of Cauvery river waters between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Q6. The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is located in which city ?
👁 2 viewsNIMHANS is located in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), the capital city of the state of Karnataka. The institute is a premier national center for mental health and neuroscience in India, known for teaching, research, and patient care. Among the options, Bengaluru is the correct city. New Delhi, Kochi, and Kolkata are home to other major institutions, but not NIMHANS. The correct option is D: Bengaluru.
Bengaluru is often called the "Silicon Valley of India" due to its large tech industry presence.
NIMHANS is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Q7. Which of the following latitudes passes through India?
👁 1 viewsThe correct latitude is the Tropic of Cancer (around 23.5° N). It passes through the northern part of India, defining the tropical boundary for the sun’s vertical rays during the solstice. The Equator is 0° and runs through other continents; the Arctic Circle lies far north of India; the Tropic of Capricorn is in the southern hemisphere and does not pass through India. Understanding these latitudes helps explain the climate and daylight variation across different parts of the country.
The Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately 23.5° N latitude.
India lies between the Tropic of Cancer (north) and the Tropic of Capricorn (south); Tropic of Cancer passes through India.
Q8. Which one of the following longitudes determines the Indian standard time?
👁 0 viewsQ9. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the States of:
1. Gujarat
2. Jharkhand
3. Assam
4. Mizoram
Q10. _____________soil is also called Regur and is ideal for cotton crop.
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