Indian Geography MCQ Practice Set 1
10 important Indian geography MCQs on the Himalayas, rivers and states with answers and explanations.
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Q1.Which is the highest mountain peak located in India?
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Answer: A. Kangchenjunga
Explanation: Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) on the Sikkim–Nepal border is the highest peak located in India.
Open this question →Q2.The Greater Himalaya is also known as:
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Answer: B. Himadri
Explanation: The northernmost and highest range is called Himadri or the Greater/Inner Himalaya.
Open this question →Q3.Which is the outermost range of the Himalayas?
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Answer: C. Shiwalik
Explanation: The Shiwalik (Outer Himalaya) is the outermost and youngest range.
Open this question →Q4.Longitudinal valleys between the Lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks are called:
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Answer: B. Duns
Explanation: These valleys are called duns, e.g. Dehradun.
Open this question →Q5.Zoji La pass connects:
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Answer: B. Srinagar and Leh
Explanation: Zoji La connects Srinagar (Kashmir valley) with Leh (Ladakh).
Open this question →Q6.Which is the longest river flowing in India?
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Answer: C. Ganga
Explanation: The Ganga flows about 2,525 km and is the longest river within India.
Open this question →Q7.The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which state?
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Answer: C. Odisha
Explanation: It passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram — not Odisha.
Open this question →Q8.Which is the largest state of India by area?
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Answer: D. Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan is the largest state by area (about 3.42 lakh sq km).
Open this question →Q9.The Palk Strait separates India from:
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Answer: B. Sri Lanka
Explanation: Palk Strait lies between Tamil Nadu and the northern tip of Sri Lanka.
Open this question →Q10.The Standard Meridian of India (82°30′ E) passes near:
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Answer: A. Mirzapur
Explanation: Indian Standard Time is based on 82°30′ E longitude, which passes near Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.
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