Indian Geography MCQs with Answers & AI Explanation

Q401. Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India?

• Sutlej
• Ravi
• Chenab
• Beas

Q402. National Water Way - 1 connects:

• Allahabad (Prayagraj) - Haldia
• Sadia - Dhubri
• Kollam - Kottapuram
• Kakinada - Puducherry

Q403. River Ganga, after entering Bangladesh is known by which of the following names?

• Lohit
• Padma
• Kaliganga
• Nabaganga

Q404. Leaching is the maximum in the soil type of:

• Laterite
• Red
• Regur
• Desert

Q405. Red soil colour is caused by:

• aluminium compounds
• mercury compounds
• iron compound
• clay

Q406. In soil, water that, is readily available to plant roots is:

• gravitational water
• capillary water
• hygroscopic water
• bound water

Q407. Which of the following statements relating to Indian agriculture is/are correct ?
1. India has the World’s largest cropped area.
2. Cropping pattern is dominated by cereal crop.
3. The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small for several agricultural operations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q408. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

• Application of lime makes the soil acidic
• High acidity in soil is typical of humid climate
• Increasing soil acidity results in declining soil fertility
• Arid climate is characterized by alkaline soil

Q409. Leaves of which of the following plants are not used for the rearing of silkworms?

• Mulberry
• Castor
• Oak
• Teak

Q410. Mulching, an agronomic measure of soil conservation, is very effective because it:
1. protects soil from gully erosion
2. protects soil from sheetwash and wind erosion
3. helps soil to retain moisture and nutrients
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3