Geography is one of the most important subjects in competitive examinations. It deals with the study of the Earth’s physical features, climate, natural resources, and human interactions with the environment. A good command over geography helps aspirants understand the functioning of ecosystems, the distribution of resources, and global as well as Indian geographical patterns. It forms the foundation for exams like SSC, UPSC, State PSCs, and other competitive tests. The following set of 25 multiple-choice questions covers key topics such as physical geography, Indian geography, climate, rivers, soil, and world geography, ensuring comprehensive exam preparation.
The Tropic of Cancer is an important latitude line that cuts across India. Through how many states of India does it actually pass?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
Answer: C) 8
2. India has many great rivers, but which one is considered the longest in terms of its total length flowing within the country?
A) Yamuna
B) Godavari
C) Ganga
D) Brahmaputra
Answer: C) Ganga
3. Out of all the mountain peaks in India, which one stands as the highest point in the country?
A) Nanda Devi
B) Kangchenjunga
C) K2 (Godwin Austen)
D) Mount Everest
Answer: C) K2 (Godwin Austen)
4 The Thar Desert lies mostly in which Indian state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Punjab
D) Haryana
Answer: A) Rajasthan
5. Among all the Indian states, which one has the longest stretch of coastline along the sea?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Gujarat
6. India has different types of soils. Which type of soil is considered best for growing cotton crops?
A) Laterite soil
B) Alluvial soil
C) Black soil
D) Red soil
Answer: C) Black soil
7. Which place in India receives the highest amount of rainfall every year?
A) Cherrapunji
B) Mawsynram
C) Shillong
D) Agumbe
Answer: B) Mawsynram
8. Which lake is the largest freshwater lake in India?
A) Wular Lake
B) Dal Lake
C) Vembanad Lake
D) Chilika Lake
Answer: A) Wular Lake
9. The highest range of the Himalayas in India is also known by which other name?
A) Himadri
B) Himachal
C) Shiwalik
D) Trans Himalaya
Answer: A) Himadri
10. The Sunderbans region of India is world-famous for which type of natural vegetation?
A) Tea plantations
B) Mangrove forests
C) Desert vegetation
D) Orchards
Answer: B) Mangrove forests
11. In which of the following is the southernmost point of India, located in the Nicobar Islands?
A) Indira Point
B) Kanyakumari
C) Nicobar Island
D) Lakshadweep
Answer: A) Indira Point
12. Which river is often called the “Sorrow of Bihar” because of frequent floods it causes in the state?
A) Ganga
B) Kosi
C) Gandak
D) Ghaghra
Answer: B) Kosi
13. Which Indian state does not have a single railway line till today?
A) Sikkim
B) Nagaland
C) Manipur
D) Mizoram
Answer: A) Sikkim
14. The Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire” is a well-known region associated with which natural activity?
A) Earthquakes
B) Volcanoes
C) Floods
D) Tornadoes
Answer: B) Volcanoes
15. Which one of the following is the largest desert in the entire world?
A) Gobi Desert
B) Thar Desert
C) Sahara Desert
D) Kalahari Desert
Answer: C) Sahara Desert
16. Which planet is known as the “Blue Planet” because it has a lot of water on it?
B) Earth
C) Neptune
D) Venus
Answer: B) Earth
17. Which delta, formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, is the largest delta in the world?
A) Mississippi Delta
B) Amazon Delta
C) Sunderbans Delta
D) Nile Delta
Answer: C) Sunderbans Delta
18. The Godavari River is so long and important in South India that it is also called the “Dakshin Ganga” or “Ganga of the South.” Which river is this?
A) Krishna
B) Godavari
C) Kaveri
D) Mahanadi
Answer: B) Godavari
19. The Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats mountain ranges come together at which place?
A) Kanyakumari
B) Palghat Gap
C) Nilgiri Hills
D) Cardamom Hills
Answer: C) Nilgiri Hills
20. Which place in Russia is the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth?
A) Antarctica
B) Oymyakon (Russia)
C) Greenland
D) Alaska
Answer: B) Oymyakon (Russia)
21. On which continent Great Rift Valley located?
A) South America
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) Europe
Answer: B) Africa
22. Among all the oceans on Earth, which one is the largest in terms of area?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
Answer: B) Pacific Ocean
23. Which Indian state is the largest producer of tea in the country?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Assam
24. Which river is considered the longest river in the world?
A) Amazon
B) Nile
C) Mississippi
D) Yangtze
Answer: B) Nile
25 In which of the following is the world’s deepest ocean trench?
A) Tonga Trench
B) Philippine Trench
C) Mariana Trench
D) Sunda Trench
Answer: C) Mariana Trench
