Indian Geography— Concepts, Formulas & Shortcuts
- The Himalayas run in three parallel ranges: Himadri (Greater), Himachal (Lesser) and Shiwaliks (Outer).
- Ganga is the longest river within India; the Indus and Brahmaputra are longer overall but flow largely outside it.
- The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram.
- Rajasthan is the largest state by area; Uttar Pradesh the largest by population; Goa the smallest state by area.
- Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states.
- Black (regur) soil suits cotton; alluvial soil dominates the Indo-Gangetic plain and is the most fertile.
Indian Geography Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1.The longest river flowing entirely within India is:
Easy- AGodavari
- BGanga
- CBrahmaputra
- DNarmada
Indian Geography question 1 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Ganga
Explanation: The Ganga is the longest river in India at roughly 2,525 km. Godavari is the longest river of peninsular India.
Q2.Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
Moderate- ATamil Nadu
- BAndhra Pradesh
- CGujarat
- DMaharashtra
Indian Geography question 2 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: C. Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat has the longest coastline of any Indian state, at about 1,600 km.
Q3.The highest mountain peak in India is:
Moderate- ANanda Devi
- BKangchenjunga
- CMount Everest
- DAnamudi
Indian Geography question 3 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Kangchenjunga
Explanation: Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) on the Sikkim–Nepal border is the highest peak in India; Nanda Devi is the highest lying wholly within the country.
Q4.The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
Difficult- A6
- B7
- C8
- D9
Indian Geography question 4 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: C. 8
Explanation: Eight: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
Q5.The largest Indian state by area is:
Easy- AMadhya Pradesh
- BRajasthan
- CMaharashtra
- DUttar Pradesh
Indian Geography question 5 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan is the largest by area; Uttar Pradesh is the largest by population.
Q6.The Deccan Plateau lies between:
Moderate- AThe Himalayas and the Vindhyas
- BThe Western and Eastern Ghats
- CThe Aravallis and the Satpuras
- DThe Nilgiris and the Shiwaliks
Indian Geography question 6 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. The Western and Eastern Ghats
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau is bounded by the Western Ghats on the west and the Eastern Ghats on the east.
Q7.Which soil is considered most suitable for cotton cultivation?
Moderate- AAlluvial soil
- BRed soil
- CBlack soil
- DLaterite soil
Indian Geography question 7 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: C. Black soil
Explanation: Black (regur) soil retains moisture well and is the classic cotton soil of the Deccan trap region.
Q8.Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is located in:
Difficult- AHimachal Pradesh
- BJammu and Kashmir
- CUttarakhand
- DSikkim
Indian Geography question 8 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is the largest freshwater lake in India, fed by the Jhelum.
Q9.Which is the southernmost point of mainland India?
Moderate- AKanyakumari
- BRameswaram
- CIndira Point
- DDhanushkodi
Indian Geography question 9 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Kanyakumari
Explanation: Kanyakumari is the southern tip of the mainland; Indira Point in the Nicobar Islands is the southernmost point of Indian territory.
Q10.The Western Ghats run along which coast?
Easy- AEastern coast
- BWestern coast
- CNorthern plains
- DCentral plateau
Indian Geography question 10 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Western coast
Explanation: The Western Ghats run parallel to India's western coastline from Gujarat to Kerala.
Q11.Which river is known as the Sorrow of Bihar?
Moderate- AGanga
- BKosi
- CYamuna
- DSon
Indian Geography question 11 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Kosi
Explanation: The Kosi frequently changes course and floods, earning it that name.
Q12.Which Indian state has the largest forest cover by area?
Moderate- AKerala
- BMadhya Pradesh
- CAssam
- DOdisha
Indian Geography question 12 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh has the largest recorded forest area of any Indian state.
Q13.The Thar Desert lies mainly in which state?
Easy- AGujarat
- BRajasthan
- CHaryana
- DPunjab
Indian Geography question 13 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Rajasthan
Explanation: The Thar, or Great Indian Desert, covers much of western Rajasthan.
Q14.Which is the largest river island in the world, located in Assam?
Difficult- AMajuli
- BDiu
- CRameswaram
- DSriharikota
Indian Geography question 14 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Majuli
Explanation: Majuli, on the Brahmaputra, is the world's largest river island.
Q15.The Nilgiri Hills lie at the junction of which states?
Moderate- AKerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
- BMaharashtra and Goa
- COdisha and Jharkhand
- DPunjab and Haryana
Indian Geography question 15 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Explanation: The Nilgiris meet at the tri-junction of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Q16.Which soil type covers most of the Indo-Gangetic plain?
Easy- ABlack soil
- BRed soil
- CAlluvial soil
- DLaterite soil
Indian Geography question 16 of 16+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: C. Alluvial soil
Explanation: River-deposited alluvial soil dominates the northern plains and is highly fertile.
Indian Geography — Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the longest river in India?+
The Ganga, at about 2,525 km within India. The Indus and Brahmaputra are longer in total length but flow mostly outside Indian territory.
How many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer cross?+
Eight — Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
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