Geography multiple choice questions for UPSC, IAS, State PSC and other Exams

This page contains General Studies subject wise Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Physical Geography, Indian Geography, Climatology, Oceanography, World Geography and Map base Geography. It really helps to take a look at these questions and even better if one try to solve them in timely manner.

These General Studies subject wise MCQs are completely based on syllabus and patter of different exams including UPSC CSE, State PSCs, SSC, CDS, CLAT and other competitive Exams.

1.	"Pindar River" a tributary of which of the following river ?
	1. Ganges 2. Yamuna 3. Indus 4. Jhelum Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: Ganges View Answer

2.	Which of the following is/are "not" a tributary of "Brahmaputra" river ? 1) Subansiri 2) Lohit 3) Teesta 4) Banas
	1. 1 &2 2. 2 &3 3. 3 only 4. 4 only Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 4 Explanation: Ganges View Answer

3.	Which of the following rivers flows entirely within India ? 1) Godavari 2) Krishna 3) Indus 4) Narmada
	1. 1 & 2 2. 1,2 & 4 3. 4 only 4. 1 & 2 and 4 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 4 Explanation: Narmada is the third longest river that flows entirely within India, after the Godavari, and the Krishna. View Answer

4.	"Narmada" river originates from which of the following location?
	1. Amarkantak Plateau 2. Tibetan Plateau 3. Trans Himalayas 4. Western ghats Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: View Answer

5.	Consider following statements: Statement 1: Most of the rivers of india flows from west to east. Statement 2: Indian peninsula is tilted towards east.
	1. Both statements are correct 2. Both statements are wrong 3. Only 1 is correct 4. Only 2 is correct Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: View Answer

6.	Which of the following set of rivers is arranged from North to South.
	1. Godavari, Krishna, Penner, Cauvery 2. Krishna, Godavari, Penner, Cauvery 3. Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Penner 4. Krishna, Penner, Godavari, Cauvery Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: View Answer

7.	Which of the following set of rivers is arranged from West to East.
	1. Indus, Beas, Ravi, Jhelum 2. Indus, Ravi, Jhelum, Beas 3. Jhelum, Indus, Ravi, Beas 4. Indus, Jhelum, Ravi, Beas Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 4 Explanation: View Answer

8.	"Bundelkhand plateau" is located in which of the following state(s).
	1. Uttar pradesh Only 2. Madhyapradesh Only 3. Both 4. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 3 Explanation: View Answer

9.	Which of the following river passes between "Vindhyas" and "Satpuras" ranges.
	1. Tapi 2. Narmada 3. Mahi 4. Godavari Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 2 Explanation: View Answer

10.	"Cauvery" river passes through which of the following state(s). 1) Karnataka 2) Tamilnadu 3) Andhra Pradesh 4) Kerela
	1. 1 & 2 2. 1 & 2 and 3 3. 1 Only 4. 1 & 4 Answer & Explanation Answer: Option 1 Explanation: View Answer