1. Which of the following states of India does not share a boundary with Myanmar?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Manipur
- Nagaland
- Assam
Answer: Assam
2. Which of the following organisations creates the topographical maps of India?
- Geological survey of India
- Survey of India
- Geographical survey of India
- None of Them
Answer: Survey of India
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3. Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone skeletons are called
- Foraminifera
- Coral reefs
- Diatoms
- Clamitomonous
Answer: Coral reefs
4. Which of the following cities/ towns lies to the northern-most latitude ?
- Allahabad
- Pachmarhi
- Ahmedabad
- Patna
Answer: Patna
5. The maximum rainfall in India is received from
- Retreating monsoon
- North-Eastern monsoon
- Cyclones
- South-West monsoon
Answer: South-West monsoon
6. Shivalik series was formed in
- Paleozoic
- Mesozoic
- Cenozoic
- Eozoic
Answer: Cenozoic
7. The first Indian woman to have climbed Mount Everest is
- Dicky Dolma
- Santosh Yadav
- P.T. Usha
- Bachendri Pal
Answer: Bachendri Pal
6. India is located on the north of the equator between which of the following latitudes?
- Between 8°4′ and 37°6′
- Between 7°4′ to 39°6′
- Between 8°7′ to 36°6′
- Between 7°4′ to 40°6′
Answer: Between 8°4′ and 37°6′
7. India shares land borders with how many countries?
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
- Nine
Answer: Seven
8. Durand Line demarcated the Indian boundary with which of the following countries?
- Burma
- Nepal
- Tibet
- Afghanistan
Answer: Afghanistan
9. Nallamala hills are located in the state of
- Meghalaya
- Andhra Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Orissa
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
10. The Himalayas are also known by the name
- fold mountains
- valley mountains
- Indus mountains
- ancient mountains
Answer: fold mountains
11. Which one of the following is not a part along the western coast of India?
- Marmagao
- Tuticorin
- Kochi
- Nhava Sheva
Answer: Tuticorin
12. Which one of the following is not associated with Monsoon climate in India?
- South-equatorial warm currents of Indian Ocean
- Western disturbances
- Cyclones of Bay of Bengal
- El Nino temporary warm currents
Answer: South-equatorial warm currents of Indian Ocean
13. Which of the following regions in India represents the lowest altitude?
- Kuttanad region in Kerala
- Saurashtra Region in Karnataka
- Coromandel of Tamil Nadu
- Malabar region of Kerala
Answer: Kuttanad region in Kerala
14. Which of the following Indian states has the longest sea coast?
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Gujarat
15. Which one of the following regions separates the Great Plains of North India from the plateaus and coastal plains of the Deccan?
- Western Himalayas
- Eastern Himalayas
- Western Arid Plains
- Central Highlands
Answer: Central Highlands
16. Which river originates from the Amarkantak plateau?
- Son river
- Betwa river
- Godavari river
- Narmada river
Answer: Narmada river
17. Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India?
- Aravalli
- Vindhya
- Satpura
- Himalaya
Answer: Aravalli
18. The Zoji La Pass is in which mountain range?
- Zanskar Range
- Ladakh Range
- East Karakoram Range
- Dhauladhar Range
Answer: Zanskar Range
19. The northernmost point of India is known as:
- Indira Heights
- Indira Col
- Indira Point
- None of the above
Answer: Indira Col
20. In which State is the Guru Shikhar peak located ?
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Rajasthan
Answer: Rajasthan
21. The name of the coast of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh is
- Malabar
- Northern Circar
- Konkan
- Coromandel
Answer: Coromandel
22. Which of the following States has the longest coastline in India?
- Karnataka
- Gujarat
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
Answer: Gujarat
23. Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?
- Borneo
- Java
- Sri Lanka
- Sumatra
Answer: Sumatra
24. Which among the following is the highest peak in India?
- Kanchenjunga
- Nanga Parbat
- Nanda Devi
- More than one of the above
Answer: Kanchenjunga
25. The Kachin Hills make a boundary between India and which of the following neighbors?
- Bhutan
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- China
Answer: Myanmar
26. Which Indian state shares the longest land border with Bhutan?
- Assam
- Sikkim
- Arunachal Pradesh
- West Bengal
Answer: Assam
27. Which of the following processes is responsible for producing the sand dunes in western Rajasthan?
- Erosion by water
- Mechanical weathering
- Wind deposition
- Wind erosion
Answer: Wind deposition
28. Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?
- Cardamom Hills
- Nilgiri Hills
- Shevaroy Hills
- Anaimalai Hills
Answer: Nilgiri Hills
29. Mana Pass is located in
- Uttarakhand
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Uttarakhand
30. Gurushikhar is a/the :
- great guru of sikhs
- famous hunting spot of Himalayas
- highest peak of the Aravallis
- Shipping Yard of Andhra Pradesh
Answer: highest peak of the Aravallis
31. With which of the following countries of South East Asia, India shares a maritime boundary?
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Vietnam
Answer: Vietnam
32. Which of the following countries is not larger than India in terms of geographical area?
- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Indonesia
Answer: Indonesia
33. Pir Panjal Range is located/found in
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Punjab
- Uttarakhand
- Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
34. The fertile land between two rivers is called
- Water divide
- Doab
- Terai
- Watershed
Answer: Doab
35. ‘Kal Baisakhi’ gives rainfall to
- West Bengal
- Punjab
- Goa
- Rajasthan
Answer: West Bengal
