JKSSB Indian Geography MCQs

1. Consider following statements about the climate of Jammu: Statement

I: Kashmir valley influences climate of Northern Jammu. Statement

II: Southern plains of Jammu experience temperate climate.

A

Only I

B

Only II

C

Both I and II

D

None of these

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Both statements are correct: Kashmir valley influences northern Jammu, and southern plains have temperate climate.

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2. Name the Indian river known as the `Dakshin Ganga`?

A

Krishna

B

Godavari

C

Narmada

D

Kaveri

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Godavari River is known as `Dakshin Ganga` or Ganga of the South.

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3. Consider the following statements regarding shifting cultivation:

1. It is also known as `slash and burn` agriculture.

2. In India, it is mainly practiced in Northeast region.

3. In Northeast India it is known as Jhum cultivation.

4. This type of agriculture is not done anywhere else in the world except India.

A

1, 2 and 3 only

B

1, 2 and 4 only

C

3 and 4 only

D

All of the above

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Shifting cultivation is practiced worldwide, not only in India, hence statement 4 is incorrect.

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4. The six rivers of the Indus basin flow across Himalayas to Arabian Sea via Karachi. They originate from?

A

Tibet

B

Bangladesh

C

Pakistan

D

Jammu and Kashmir

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

The Indus and its tributaries originate in Tibet.

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5. The Mascarene Islands, located east of Madagascar, consist of Reunion, Mauritius, Rodrigues. In which ocean are these islands located?

A

Pacific

B

Atlantic

C

Indian

D

Arctic

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Mascarene Islands are located in the Indian Ocean.

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6. Which state in India has the largest coastline?

A

Andhra Pradesh

B

Gujarat

C

Maharashtra

D

Karnataka

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states.

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7. Which of the following is the largest container port of India?

A

Paradip port, Paradip, Odisha

B

Kandla port, Kutch, Gujarat

C

Ennore port, Tamil Nadu

D

Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Navi Mumbai

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) is the largest container port in India.

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8. Irani Trophy in India is associated with which sport?

A

Football

B

Cricket

C

Kabbadi

D

Badminton

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Irani Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket competition in India.

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9. Which of the following statements are correct?

i. Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana.

ii. Rajasthan is the largest state of India.

iii. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of India.

iv. Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India.

A

Both (i) and (iv)

B

Both (ii) and (iii)

C

None of the above

D

All of the above

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

All four statements are correct.

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10. Which Indian state is known as `God`s Own Country`?

A

Jammu and Kashmir

B

Sikkim

C

Nagaland

D

Kerala

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

Kerala is commonly referred to as `God`s Own Country`.

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11. The largest brackish water lake of India is in the state of?

A

West Bengal

B

Jammu and Kashmir

C

Kerala

D

Odisha

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

Chilika Lake in Odisha is the largest brackish water lagoon in India.

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12. What is the other name of Sahyadri Range?

A

Lesser Himalayas

B

Eastern Ghats

C

Western Ghats

D

Shivalik

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Sahyadri is another name for the Western Ghats.

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13. Kangchenjunga is situated in which state of India?

A

Sikkim

B

Arunachal Pradesh

C

Himachal Pradesh

D

Uttarakhand

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Kangchenjunga lies partly in Sikkim and partly in Nepal; it`s associated with Sikkim.

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14. Siachen glacier is located near to which of the following valley?

A

Nubra Valley

B

Doon Valley

C

Silent Valley

D

Neelam Valley

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Siachen glacier is situated near Nubra Valley (in the Karakoram range).

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15. The Andaman group of islands and Nicobar group of islands are separated from each other by:

A

Ten Degree Channel

B

Great Channel

C

Minicoy Hill

D

Palk Strait

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

The Ten Degree Channel separates Andaman and Nicobar islands.

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16. When is the National Sports Day celebrated in India?

A

August 21

B

August 23

C

August 28

D

August 29

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29 (Major Dhyan Chand`s birthday).

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17. Assertion (A): Ganga Plain is the most densely populated part of India. Reason (R): Ganga is the least harnessed river in India. Choose the correct statement:

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is true, but R is false

D

A is false, but R is true

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The Ganga Plain is indeed very densely populated. The statement that Ganga is the least harnessed river is false (many projects exist), so C is appropriate.

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18. Match Column - X with Column - Y

A

1-II, 2-I, 3-III

B

1-I, 2-III, 3-II

C

1-III, 2-II, 3-I

D

1-II, 2-III, 3-I

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Gram - Madhya Pradesh, Cardamom - Kerala, Pineapple - West Bengal.

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19. Assertion (A): Ganga Plain is the most densely populated part of India. Reason (R): Ganga is the least harnessed river in India.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is true, but R is false

D

A is false, but R is true

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The Ganga Plain is densely populated (true), but Ganga is not the least harnessed river (false).

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20. Assertion (A): India is the third-largest country in the world by area, covering 3,287,469 square kilometres. Reason (R): India is bordered by five countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. Which of the following is correct?

A

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A)

B

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) does not correctly explain Assertion (A)

C

Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect

D

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are incorrect

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Assertion is correct about India?s area, but Reason is incorrect as India shares borders with 7 countries, not 5.

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21. Match the following: 

A

P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2

B

P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1

C

P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3

D

P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Tropical Rain Forests=Western Ghats, Savana=Peninsular except WG, Semi-Arid=Punjab/Haryana, Steppes=Rainshadow belt.

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22. Which of the following regions is regarded as an ecological hotspot of India?

A

Sunderbans

B

The Thar desert

C

The Western Ghats

D

The Eastern Ghats

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The Western Ghats is one of the biodiversity hotspots of India.

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23. Which of the following is known as the Grape capital in India?

A

Nasik

B

Muzaffarnagar

C

Mumbai

D

Faridabad

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Nasik in Maharashtra is known as the grape capital of India.

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24. The Blue Nile river originates from which of the following lakes?

A

Lake Victoria

B

Lake Tana

C

Lake Edward

D

Lake Albert

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Blue Nile originates from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.

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25. Which is the state with maximum sex ratio in India?

A

Chhattisgarh

B

Karnataka

C

Kerala

D

Odisha

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India.

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26. Wular Lake is in which district?

A

Udhampur

B

Baramulla

C

Bandipora

D

Kupwara

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Wular lake in Bandipora district.

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27. Salal Hydroelectric Project is on which river in J&K?

A

Chenab

B

Beas

C

Ravi

D

Indus

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Salal project is on Chenab river.

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28. Dachigam NP is famous for?

A

Nilgiri Tahr

B

Butterflies

C

Hangul

D

Snow Leopard

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Hangul deer (Kashmir stag).

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29. Which famous shrine is in J&K?

A

Vaishno Devi

B

Golden Temple

C

Kedarnath

D

Badrinath

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Vaishno Devi Temple is in Jammu.

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30. Which river is called `Sorrow of Bihar`?

A

Ganges

B

Brahmaputra

C

Yamuna

D

Godavari

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Kosi river is Sorrow of Bihar. Correct not in given options ? answer A (closest).

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31. Which is not a Kharif crop?

A

Wheat

B

Groundnut

C

Paddy

D

Maize

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Wheat is Rabi, not Kharif crop.

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32. River flowing East to West to Arabian sea?

A

Narmada

B

Godavari

C

Krishna

D

Kaveri

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Narmada flows westwards to Arabian sea.

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33. Census 2011 least populated state?

A

Lakshadweep

B

Sikkim

C

Goa

D

Tripura

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Lakshadweep least populated.

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34. Summer season in Kashmir called?

A

Wandah

B

Shishur

C

Grishm

D

Harud

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Summer season = Grishm.

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35. Druj Bridge is in which district of J&K?

A

Bandipora

B

Kotranka

C

Rajouri

D

Kathua

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Druj Bridge located in Rajouri.

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