Indian Geography — Physical Features Quiz

Q1.The Standard Meridian of India (82°30'E) passes through which city?

A. Allahabad B. Mirzapur C. Varanasi D. Lucknow

Q2.Which is the longest river in Peninsular India?

A. Krishna B. Narmada C. Godavari D. Cauvery

Q3.The only active volcano in India is located at:

A. Lakshadweep B. Barren Island C. Great Nicobar D. Little Andaman

Q4.Which two peninsular rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea?

A. Godavari and Krishna B. Narmada and Tapi C. Cauvery and Mahanadi D. Krishna and Cauvery

Q5.The highest peak in South India is:

A. Doddabetta B. Anamudi C. Mahendragiri D. Nilgiri Peak

Q6.Chilika Lake is located in which state?

A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu C. Odisha D. Andhra Pradesh

Q7.The Palakkad Gap is a pass through the:

A. Himalayas B. Eastern Ghats C. Western Ghats D. Vindhya Range

Q8.Black soil (Regur soil) is most suitable for growing:

A. Rice B. Wheat C. Cotton D. Tea

Q9.The southernmost point of India (including islands) is:

A. Kanyakumari B. Indira Point C. Rameswaram D. Minicoy Island

Q10.Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is located in:

A. Rajasthan B. Jammu & Kashmir C. Manipur D. Uttarakhand

Q11.The Brahmaputra River is known as __________ in Tibet.

A. Padma B. Meghna C. Tsangpo D. Jamuna

Q12.Which alluvial soil is newer and more fertile — Bhangar or Khadar?

A. Bhangar B. Khadar C. Both are equally fertile D. Neither is alluvial

Q13.The Hirakud Dam is built on which river?

A. Godavari B. Narmada C. Mahanadi D. Krishna

Q14.India ranks _____ in the world by area.

A. 5th B. 6th C. 7th D. 8th

Q15.Laterite soil is predominantly found in:

A. Northern Plains B. Thar Desert C. Western Ghats and Kerala D. Central Highlands

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