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Practise 80+ Regional Geography of India MCQs for UPSC Prelims in Geography, including 15+ previous year questions. The sample set below is shown with correct answers and explanations.
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Which of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present day extensive marshland? [2023]
Explanation
Correct. The Rann of Kutch represents a former shallow marine area that became an extensive saline marsh through long-term geomorphic change and marine regression.
Consider the following States: [2019] 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
Explanation
Correct. Maharashtra has the lowest percentage of forest cover among these four, followed by Madhya Pradesh, then Odisha, and Chhattisgarh has the highest percentage.
At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can actually walk on the sea floor when the water recedes. This unique phenomenon is seen at: [2017]
Explanation
Correct. Chandipur in Odisha is famous for its vanishing sea, where the water recedes up to 5 km during low tide due to the extremely shallow gradient of the continental shelf.
In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? [2015]
Explanation
Correct. Teak is the dominant species in tropical moist deciduous forests, which receive 100-200 cm of rainfall. Major teak-producing states include Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala.
Consider the following States: [2015] 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Mizoram In which of the following states do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?
Explanation
Correct. Both Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram receive heavy rainfall and have tropical wet evergreen forests. Himachal Pradesh has a temperate climate and does not support such forests.
A particular State in India has the following characteristics: [2012] 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?
Explanation
Correct. Arunachal Pradesh lies at approximately 27-29 degrees N latitude (same as northern Rajasthan), has over 80% forest cover, and a significant portion of its forests constitute its Protected Area Network.
A state in India has the following characteristics: [2011] 1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. 2. Its central part produces cotton. 3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?
Explanation
Correct. Gujarat's northern part (Kutch and parts of north Gujarat) is arid and semi-arid, its central region (Saurashtra and central Gujarat) is a major cotton-producing area, and cash crops like cotton, groundnut, and tobacco predominate.
The approximate representations of land use classification in India is: [2010]
Explanation
Correct. Approximately 47% of India's total geographical area is net sown area, about 23% is under forests, and the remaining 30% covers other categories including fallow land, barren land, and land under non-agricultural use.
In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area? [2010]
Explanation
Correct. Tropical moist deciduous forests are the most widespread forest type in India, covering the largest area. They are found across states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and parts of Kerala and Karnataka.
Which one among the following States is smallest in area? [2003]
Explanation
Correct. Tamil Nadu, with an area of about 1.30 lakh sq km, is the smallest in area among the given options.
Open stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in: [2002]
Explanation
Correct. Western Andhra Pradesh (Rayalaseema and Telangana Plateau) lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats with low rainfall, producing the open stunted thorn forests with deep-rooted, thorny species described in the question.
The mean annual temperature on the south-east coast of India in the range of: [2001]
Explanation
Correct. The south-east coast of India experiences mean annual temperatures in the range of 27.5 to 30.0 degrees Celsius due to its tropical location and coastal exposure.
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