Natural Regions of India MCQ
Welcome to the sixth set of our Indian Geography MCQ series, specifically designed to help job aspirants prepare for competitive exams like SSC, Railways, Defence, CTET, State PCS, UPSC, Judiciary, and more. This article focuses on the Natural Regions of India MCQ, a crucial topic for any geography section. In this set, we provide carefully crafted MCQs along with detailed explanations. These questions are designed to help you master the different natural regions of India and their unique characteristics, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your exams. |
1. The region of Ladakh in India falls under which type of climatic region?
(A) Tropical Monsoon
(B) Polar Climate
(C) Cold Desert
(D) Equatorial Climate
Answer: (C) Cold Desert Explanation: Ladakh is located in the northernmost part of India and experiences a cold desert climate. It is a high-altitude desert with extremely low temperatures, especially in winter, and receives very little rainfall due to the rain shadow effect of the Himalayas.View Answer......Hide Answer
2. Which region of India is referred to as the “Silk Route” due to its historical trade significance?
(A) The Northern Plains
(B) The Western Himalayas
(C) The Deccan Plateau
(D) The Ladakh Region
Answer: (D) The Ladakh Region Explanation: The Ladakh Region, including Ladakh and Tibet, was historically significant as part of the ancient Silk Route. This region connected India with Central Asia and played a major role in the trade of silk, spices, and other goods.View Answer......Hide Answer
3. In which part of Uttarakhand are artesian wells found?
(A) Bhabhar
(B) Tarai region
(C) Shivalik Hills
(D) None of the above
Ans:- (B) Tarai region Explanation:- Artesian wells are commonly found in the Tarai region of Uttarakhand. This region is lowland, flat, and alluvial soil, just south of the Bhabhar region, where groundwater is abundant.View Answer......Hide Answer
4. Which state is known as the Granary of India?
(A) Assam
(B) Kerala
(C) Punjab
(D) Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:- (C) Punjab Explanation:- Punjab is called “The Granary of India”, because of its large production of food crops, such as wheat, rice, maize, pulses, and sugarcane.View Answer......Hide Answer
5. India is divided into how many Natural Territories?
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
Ans:- (B) 6 Explanation:- India is divided into six natural territories, each characterized by distinct geographical features. These natural regions are based on physical factors such as topography, climate, and vegetation. The six natural territories are: Northern and North-eastern Mountain; Northern Plain; Peninsular Plateau; Indian Desert; Coastal Plains; and Islands.View Answer......Hide Answer
6. The Indian subcontinent was originally part of a huge mass called _____
(A) Jurassic land mass
(B) Aryavarta
(C) Indiana
(D) Gondwana Continent
Ans:- (D) Gondwana Continent Explanation:- The Gondwana Continent was an ancient supercontinent that existed around 600 million years ago. It eventually split into several landmasses, including what we know today as the Indian subcontinent, Australia, Africa, South America, Arabia, Madagascar, and Antarctica. The Indian subcontinent gradually drifted northward, colliding with the Eurasian plate, forming the Himalayas.View Answer......Hide Answer
7. The Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, is located in which natural region?
(A) Western Coastal Plains
(B) Eastern Coastal Plains
(C) Himalayan Region
(D) Deccan Plateau
Answer: B) Eastern Coastal PlainsView Answer......Hide Answer
Explanation: Chilika Lake is located along the Eastern Coastal Plains in Odisha. It is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and serves as a significant biodiversity hotspot, providing habitat to a variety of migratory birds.
8. Which of the following regions in India is known for its black soil, which is ideal for cotton cultivation?
(A) Western Coastal Plains
(B) Chotanagpur Plateau
(C) Malwa Plateau
(D) Deccan Plateau
Answer: (D) Deccan PlateauView Answer......Hide Answer
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka, is known for its black soil (regur soil). This soil is highly suitable for growing cotton, earning the region the nickname “Cotton Belt of India.”
9. Which natural region in India is characterized by heavy rainfall and is known as one of the wettest places on Earth?
(A) Western Coastal Plains
(B) Deccan Plateau
(C) Khasi and Jaintia Hills
(D) Rajasthan Desert
Answer: (C) Khasi and Jaintia HillsView Answer......Hide Answer
Explanation: The Khasi and Jaintia Hills, particularly Cherrapunji and Mawsynram in Meghalaya, are known for receiving some of the highest rainfall in the world. The heavy monsoon rains make this region a significant part of India’s tropical rainforest ecosystem.
10. The paleomagnetic results obtained from India indicate that in the past, the Indian land mass has moved____
(A) Northward
(B) Southward
(C) Eastward
(D) Westward
Ans:- (A) Northward Explanation:- n/aView Answer......Hide Answer
11. The Aravalli Range, one of the oldest mountain ranges in India, primarily runs through which state?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (B) Rajasthan Explanation: The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and primarily runs through the state of Rajasthan, extending into Gujarat and Haryana. It plays a crucial role in influencing the climate and hydrology of the region.View Answer......Hide Answer
12. Which natural region of India is influenced by the “Western Disturbances” during the winter season?
(A) Western Ghats
(B) Eastern Himalayas
(C) Northwest Himalayan region
(D) Southern Peninsula
Answer: (C) Northwest Himalayan region Explanation: The Northwest Himalayan region of India are influenced by the “Western Disturbances,” which are extratropical storms originating from the Mediterranean region. These disturbances bring winter rainfall to northwestern India, benefiting the rabi crops.View Answer......Hide Answer
13. Which of the following regions in India is affected by the northeast monsoon?
(A) Gujarat Plains
(B) Tamil Nadu Coast
(C) Western Himalayas
(D) Assam Valley
Answer: (B) Tamil Nadu CoastView Answer......Hide Answer
Explanation: The Tamil Nadu coast receives significant rainfall from the northeast monsoon, which generally occurs between October and December. This is in contrast to most of India, which receives rainfall from the southwest monsoon.
14. The Deccan Plateau is bounded by which of the following mountain ranges on its eastern and western sides?
(A) Aravalli and Himalayas
(B) Vindhyas and Satpura
(C) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
(D) Karakoram and Zaskar
Answer: (C) Western Ghats and Eastern GhatsView Answer......Hide Answer
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau is bounded by the Western Ghats on the west and the Eastern Ghats on the east. These mountain ranges significantly influence the climate of the plateau and are home to several biodiversity hotspots.
15. Kuttanad (or Kuttanadu) of Kerala is famous for ______
(A) A fresh water lake
(B) The region with the lowest altitude in India
(C) A coral island
(D) The Westernmost point of India
Ans:- (B) The region with the lowest altitude in India Explanation:- Kuttanad is located in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. It is famous for being the lowest point in India, at an elevation of 2.2 meters below sea level. The area is often referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Kerala” because of its extensive paddy fields, and it lies at the lowest altitude in India, with some parts below sea level. Also, the Farmers of Kuttanad are famous for Biosaline Farming.View Answer......Hide Answer
16. Which of the following regions in India is part of the tropical desert climate?
(A) The Sundarbans
(B) The Thar Desert
(C) The Western Himalayas
(D) The Coromandel Coast
Answer: (B) The Thar DesertView Answer......Hide Answer
Explanation: The Thar Desert, located in the northwestern part of India (mainly in Rajasthan), experiences a tropical desert climate with extremely high temperatures during the day. It is one of the largest deserts in the world.
17. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
(A) Geologically Peninsula region is India’s most ancient part
(B) Himalaya mountains demonstrate the most newly developed folded mountains in the world
(C) The Western coastline of India is formed by the deposition process of the rivers
(D) Gondwana rocks have the largest reserve of coal in India
Ans:- The incorrect statement is (C) The Western coastline of India is formed by the deposition process of the rivers. Explanation:- The Western coastline of India, especially the Konkan and Malabar coasts, is not formed by the deposition of rivers but rather by marine processes such as wave action and tectonic uplift.View Answer......Hide Answer
18. The Sundarbans, a unique natural region, are primarily known for which of the following features?
(A) Sand dunes
(B) Dense evergreen forests
(C) Mangrove forests
(D) Mountain ranges
Answer: (C) Mangrove forestsView Answer......Hide Answer
Explanation: The Sundarbans, located in the delta region of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, are famous for their mangrove forests. This region is also home to the Bengal tiger and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
19. The region where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet is known as the:
(A) Malwa Plateau
(B) Deccan Trap
(C) Nilgiri Hills
(D) Aravalli Range
Answer: (C) Nilgiri Hills Explanation: The Nilgiri Hills are located where the Eastern and Western Ghats converge in southern India. This region is known for its scenic beauty, tea plantations, and biodiversity. It is part of the Western Ghats, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.View Answer......Hide Answer
20. Consider the following statements regarding formation of landforms in India.
1. Structurally, the Meghalaya plateau is an extended part of the Deccan plateau.
2. The Valley of Kashmir was formed in a synclinorium.
3. The Gangetic plain was formed in a fore deep.
4. The Himalayas originated as a result of triangular convergence of the Indian plate, the European plate and the Chinese plate.
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1, 3 and 4
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 2 and 4
Ans:- (A) 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:- View Answer......Hide Answer
21. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List-I
(a) Deccan Traps
(b) Western Ghats
(c) Aravalli
(d) Narmada – Tapti alluvial deposits
List-II
1. Late cenozoic
2. Pre-cambrian
3. Cretaceous Eocene
4. Cambrian
5. Pleistocene
Code
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 5 1 4
(B) 3 1 2 5
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 1 4 2 5
Ans:- (B) 3 1 2 5 Explanation:- View Answer......Hide Answer
22. If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India?
1. Most of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.
2. Indo-Gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.
3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 1 and 3
(C) Only 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans:- (D) 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:- View Answer......Hide Answer
The correct answer is (D) 1, 2 and 3.