Objective Geography part 1
1 Jharkhand does not share boundary with: [CPO AC 2003]
(a) West Bengal
(b) Orissa
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: (d)
2 Which one of the following States shares boundaries with the maximum number of other
States of India ? Assam
3 The two volcanic islands in the Indian territory are: Narcondam and Barren
4 The climate of India is mainly tropical because: of the location of the Himalayas in its North
5 Which state has smallest land area? [IAS 2003]
Goa
6 Which foreign country is closest to Andaman Islands? Myanmar
7Among the following Union Territories of India, which one has the largest size? [CDS
2002]
(a) Pondicherry
8 The Lakshadweep Islands are situated in : Arabian sea
9 If the usual rule of calculation of time were applied for the extremes of Gujrat and
Arunachal Pradesh, then approximately time: at Arunachal Pradesh would be ahead of that at Gujarat by about 2 hours
10 Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? [CDS 1999]
(a) Plimsoll Line : India and Afghanistan
(b) Durand Line : India and Myanmar
(c) Macmohan Line : India and Nepal
(d) Radcliffe Line : India and Pakistan
Ans: (d)
11 Ten Degree Channel is between: Little Andaman and Car Nicobar
12 Duncan Passage is situated between: South Andaman and Little Andaman
13 ‘Indian Standard Meridian’ passes through the states of UP, MP: Orissa and AP
14 The States of India having common border with Myanmar are: [CDS 1993]
(a) Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
15 The State with the largest area under waste land is: jammu and kashmir
16 Match the following: [CDS 2000]
A. Pir Panjal 1. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Dhauladhar 2. Uttaranchal
C. Nag Tibba 3. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Mishimi Hills 4. Himachal Pradesh
A B C D
(a) 4 3 1 2
(b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 4 3 2 1
Ans: (b)
17 Arakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in : Myanmar
18 Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the age of formation-from the
youngest to the oldest-of the given mountain ranges?
(a) Himalayas, Vindhyas, Western Ghats, Deccan Traps
(b) Deccan Traps, Western Ghats, Vindhyas, Himalayas
(c) Himalayas, Western Ghats, Vindhayas, Deccan Traps
(d) Vindhyas, Himalayas, Deccan Traps, Western Ghats
Ans: (a)
19 The transport route connecting the Kashmir from Leh crosses the high mountain ranges
at the: [IAS 2003] karakoram pass
20 The largest population of Scheduled Tribes is in: madhya pradesh
21 The oldest mountains in India according to geographical history are :[Asstt Grade
1991] Aravalli
22 The highest mountain peak in India is : mountain k2
23 The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which one of the following? [Asstt Grade
1991]
(a) Fold mountains
24 The States which have common borders with China are:
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Sikkim
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Himachal Pradesh
25 Which of the following is east of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
(a) Thailand
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Indonesia
(d) All of them
Ans: ©
26 Which of the following passes and locations is/are wrongly matched?
1. Zojila and Burzil - Jammu & Kashmir
2. Bara Lapcha La and Shipki La - Uttar Pradesh
3. Thaga La, Niti Pass and Lipu Lekh - Himachal Pradesh
4. Nathu La and Jelep La - Sikkim
(b) 2 and 3
27 Zozila Pass connects: [IFS 1989] leh and srinagar
28 Which of the following mountain passes lies outside India ?
(a) Khyber
(b) Bomdila
(c) Bara Lacha La
(d) Shipkila
Ans: (a)
29 Aravalli ranges are an example of: residual mountain
30 The correct sequence of the different sections of the Himalayas in terms of their
stretch (in kilometre) in the descending order is : [IAS 2003]
(a) Punjab Him., Kumaon Him., Nepal Him., Assam Him.
(b) Nepal Him., Assam Him., Punjab Him., Kumaon Him.
(c) Kumaon, Hlm., Nepal Him., Assam Him., Punjab Him.
(d) Nepal Him., Assam Him., Kumaon Him., Punjab Him.
Ans: (b)
31 The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges of which the oldest range is : [IAS
1994] the great Himalayas range
32 The highest peak in South India is: Analmudi
33 The Vindhyas belong to which class of mountains?
(a) Block mountains
34 The mountain range which stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north is the:
(a) Aravallis
35 Which one of the following is most prone to earthquakes? [CDS 2000]
(a) Coastal plains
(b) Old shields
(c) Plateaus
(d) Young folded mountains
Ans: (d)
36 Maharashtrian Plateau is made up of: lava
37 Which of the following relates to the formation of the Himalayas? Folding of the geosyncline
38 Which one of the following mountains is not the part of Eastern Ghats? [IAS 2003]
(a) Sheravoy hills
(b) Javadi hills
(c) Nallamala hills
(d) Elamalai hills
Ans: (d)
39 Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [IAS 2003]
(a) Black cotton soil of north-west India was formed by the weathering of basaltic lava
rocks
(b) Sedimentary rocks are distinguished from other types of rocks by the presence of distinct
layers
(c) Granite has large crystals of quartz, feldspar and mica in it
(d) A metamorphic rock is softer and less compact than its original type
Ans: (d)
40 Kodaikanal, the famous hill-station of South India, is situated on : [IAS 2003]
(a) Palni hills
41 Match the following
Pass state
A. Zoji La Pass 1. Sikkim
B. Bara Lacha Pass 2. Uttarakhand
C. Jelep La Pass 3. Himachal Pradesh
D. Niti Pass 4. Jammu and Kashmir
A B C D
(a) 4 1 3 2
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 2 1 3 4
Ans: (c)
42 The correct order of the given hills from west to east is : [NDA 2001]
(a) Garo-Jaintia-Naga-Khasi
(b) Khasi-Naga-Jaintia-Garo
(c) Khasi-Garo- Jaintia-Naga
(d) Garo-Khasi- Jaintia-Naga
Ans: (d)
43 Match the following:
A. Bhabar 1. Younger alluvium
B. Terai 2. It is very porous
C. Bhangar 3. Has thick forest and wild life
D. Khadar 4. Older alluvium
A B C D
(a) 2 3 4 1
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 4 3 2 1
(d) 4 3 1 2
Ans: (a)
44Which of the following are true regarding Chhota Nagpur? [CDS 1994]
1. It is one of the former princely states.
2. It is a plateau area in Jharkhand inhabited mainly by the tribals.
45 Which one of the following States in India has the broadest continental shelf? [IAS
2008]
Tamil Nadu
46 The new alluvial deposits found in the Gangetic plain are known as: khadar
47 Consider the following mountain ranges: [CDS 2002]
1. Ladakh Range
2. Karakoram
3. Greater Himalayas
4. Zanskar Range
What is the correct sequence of these from south to north?
(a) 3, 4, 1, 2
(b) 3, 1, 4, 2
(c) 4, 2, 3, 1
(d) 4, 3, 2, 1
Ans: (a)
48 What do you understand by the term 'Doab' ?Land between two tributaries of a river
49 The Himalayas are generally divided into three ranges which do not include:
(a) Siwalik
(b) Greater Himalayas
(c) Karakoram
(d) Lesser Himalayas
Ans: (c)
50 Which one of the following statements is wrong regarding the "Vale of Kashmir" ?
[CDS 2002]
(a) It is a synclinal valley
(b) It is situated 'between the Pir Panjal Range and the Lesser Himalayas
(c) It is drained by the river Jhelum
(d) Previously it was a bed of a great lake, subsequently uplifted.
Ans: (b)
51 A rift valley is formed mainly due to: [NDA 2003]
the subsidence of the floor of a river valley
52 Which of the following gives the correct sequence of hills in the east-west direction?
(a) Naga, Mikir, Khasi, Garo
53 Which of the following is the main difference between the Western and Eastern Ghats
?
Continuity
54 Consider the following: [IAS 2004]
1. Mahadeo Hills
2. Sahyadri Parvat
3. Satpura Range
What is the correct sequence of the above from the north of the south ?
(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 2, 1, 3
(c) 1, 3, 2
(d) 2, 3, 1
Ans: (c)
55Arrange the following hill ranges in order from north to south:
1. Nallamala Hills
2. Nilgiri
3. Anaimalai
4. Cardamon Hills
(a) I, IV, III, II
(b) I, II, III, IV
(c) II, I, III, IV
(d) I, II, IV, III
Ans: (b)
56 Arrange the following ranges in order as they occur from north to south:
1. Pir Panjal
2. Karakoram
3. Zanskar
4. Ladakh
(a) II, IV, III, I
(b) II, III, IV, I
(c) I, II, IV, III
(d) III, II, IV, I
Ans: (a)
57 Which of the following is not true with regard to the coastal plains of India ?
(a) The west coast has a narrow alluvial margin interspersed by hilly terrain
(b) The eastern coast has a wide plain with well-developed deltas of the major rivers
(c) The west coast has little indentation except towards the south
(d) The west and east coasts, have the same alluvial features
Ans: (d)
58In which one of the following is the Himalayan pass Shipki La located? [IAS 2008]
(a) Chandra valley
(b) Hunza valley
(c) Nubra valley
(d) Sutlej valley
Ans: (d)
59 Arrange the following Himalayan peaks in order as they occur from west to east:
1. Kanchenjunga
2. Mt. Everest
3. Nanda Devi
4. Dhaulagiri
(a) I, II, III, IV
(b) I, II, IV, III
(c) III, II, I, IV
(d) III, IV, II, I
Ans: (d)
60 Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau?
1. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granites and gneiss
2. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava
sheets
3. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps forming the northern flank of the
plateau
4. The troughs of the Narmada and the Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the
Satpura ranges.
(a) I, II and III
(b) I and II
(c) I, II, III and IV
(d) I, III and IV
Ans: © = C
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62 In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peak located? [IAS 2007]
(a) Rajasthanu
63 Where are Shevaroy Hills located? [IAS 2007] Tamil Nadu
64 Match the following: [IAS 2007]
Valley State
A. Dzukou Valley 1. Himachal Pradesh
B. Yumthang Valley 2. Sikkim
C. Neora Valley 3. Nagaland
D. Sangla Valley 4. West Bengal
A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 3
(b) 1 4 2 3
(c) 3 2 4 1
(d) 3 4 2 1
Ans: (c)
65 Which one of the following Himalayan Passes was reopened around in the middle of the
year 2006to facilitate trade between India and China? [IAS 2007] Nathu la
66 What is the name of the highest summit of Nilgiri Hills? Doda beeta
67 Nanda Devi peak forms a part of: [IAS 2003]
Kumaon Himalayas
68 Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the
north and going towards the south? [IAS 2005]
(a) Nallamalai Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Javadi Hilis - Anaimalai Hills
(b) Anaimalai Hills - Javadi Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Nallamalai Hills
(c) Nallamalai Hills - Javadi Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Anaimalai Hills
(d) Anaimalai Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Javadi Hills - Nallamalai Hills
Ans: (c)
69 Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2005]
(a) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their northern region
(b) The Anal Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats
(c) Tapi river lies to the south of Satpura
(d) The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys are said to be old rift valleys
Ans: (a)
70 Where exactly is Aksai Chin?
The north-east corner of Jammu and Kashmir
71 Considering the location of mountains in India which one of the following is in right
sequence from south to north? [NDA 1992]
Dodabetta, Vindhyachal, Dhaulagiri, Kailash
72 Which one of the following is the junction point of the Eastern Ghats and Western
Ghats? [IAS 2004] Nilgiri hills
73Match the following: [NDA 2001]
Peaks Mountain range
A. Gurushikhar 1. Zanskar
B. Dhupgarh 2. Satpura
C. Doda Betta 3. Nilgiri
D. Nanga Parbat 4. Vindhya
5. Aravalli
A B C D
(a) 4 2 5 1
(b) 3 4 1 5
(c) 4 5 2 1
(d) 5 2 3 1
Ans: (d)
74 The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is in : sikkim
75 Consider the following statements:
1. Cherrapunji is located on the south side of Garo hills.
2. Cherrapunji is about 1700 m above mean sea level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)
76 Which one of the following gives the correct sequence of Himalayan peaks in the
direction east to west?
Namcha Barwa, Kanchenjunga, Mt. Everest, Nanda Devi
77 hindu kush forms the western boundary of the Indian sub-continent.
78 Siwaliks are: [IFS 1989]
foothills of Himalayan ranges
79 Palghat joins which of the following states? kerala and Tamil Nadu
80 Why is it that the Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources?
Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex
81 India is the seventh largest country in the world and it covers a total area of
approximately: 3200000sq.km.
82 Which states of India have a common border with Pakistan?
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Punjab
4. Gujarat
5. Rajasthan
(a) I, II, III, V
(b) I, II, III, IV
(c) I, III, IV
(d) I, III, IV, V
Ans: (d)
83 Consider the following statements:
1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs.
2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? [IAS 2009]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)
84 Which one of the following shows the correct sequence of occurrence of the following
towns/cities as one proceeds from west to east?
Pandharpur, Gulbarga, Kottagudem, Vishakhapatnam
85 The hill range that separates the state of Manipur from the state of Nagaland is known
as: barail Hills
86 Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the
following states in India?
1. Sikkim
2. Mizoram
3. Goa
4. Arunachal Pradesh
(a) 3, 1, 2, 4
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4
(c) 1, 2, 4, 3
(d) 1, 4, 2, 3
Ans: (c)
87 Which one of the following countries has the longest international boundary with India?
[CDS 2012]
(a) Bangladesh
88 The largest southernmost single island in India is: [CBI 1994]
Car Nicobar Island
(d) Great Nicobar Island
89 Which one of the following does NOT lie in Maharashtra? [UP PCS 2011]
(a) Balaghat Range
(b) Harishchandra Range
(c) Mandav Hills
(d) Satmala Hills
Ans: (c)
90 "This Union Territory possesses a coastal stretch of about 45 km with 28 marine fishing
villages. However 45% of the population is engaged in agriculture and allied products".
Which among the Territories is referred passage?
(a) Lakshadweep
91 Which of the following latitudes passes through India? Tropic of cancer
92 Which state amongst the following has the highest percentage of the Scheduled Caste
population of State's population? [IAS 2004]
(a) Jharkhand
93 Which State has the largest coastline in India? [Railway 2009]
(a) Gujarat
94 The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through:
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) West Bengal
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Orissa
Ans: (d)
95 The Karakoram Highway connects which of the following pairs of countries? [Bank PO
1991] China Pakistan
96 The length of India's coastline is about: 7500 km
97 Which one of the following gives the correct sequence of places going from the east to
the west of India? Jorhat, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Rajkot
98 The Tropic of Cancer passes through the States of:
1. Gujarat
2. Jharkhand
3. Assam
4. Mizoram
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: (a)
99 Arrange the following hills of southern India from north to south:
1. Nilgiri
2. Cardamom
3. Nallamala
4. Anaimalai
Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011]
(a) 3-1-4-2
(b) 4-3-1-2
(c) 1-3-4-2
(d) 1-2-3-4
Ans: (a)
100 Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude, but their climate difference is due
to [BPSC 2011]
(a) the difference in their altitudes
