India's Geographical Location and Extent: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
Gulf of Mannar is located along whose coast?
- ATamil Nadu
- BKerala
- CKarnataka
- DAndhra Pradesh
Question 2 of 50
How many states of India does the Tropic of Cancer pass through?
- A5
- B6
- C7
- D8
Question 3 of 50
In which of the following Indian states does the sun's rays fall first in the morning?
- ATripura
- BMeghalaya
- CSikkim
- DArunachal Pradesh
Question 4 of 50
What is the flat plain spread along the sub-Himalayan region in North India called?
- ATerai
- BDoon
- CKhadar
- DBhawar
Question 5 of 50
Which of the following statements is false?
- AThe southernmost point of India is Pygmalion Point
- BThe total length of India's maritime border is 7516.5 km.
- CThe Palk Strait is located between India and Pakistan.
- DThe southernmost point of India is located at 6° 4' North latitude.
Question 6 of 50
Which of the following Indian states does not share an international border with two or more countries?
- AArunachal Pradesh
- BAssam
- CMizoram
- DTripura
Question 7 of 50
The length of the coastline of India is-
- A6,100 km.
- B6,200 km.
- C6,175 km
- D6,500 km.
Question 8 of 50
Indira Point is the southern tip of?
- AAndaman and Nicobar Islands
- BDhanushkodi
- CMaldives and Lakshadweep
- DLakshadweep
Question 9 of 50
India's exclusive economic zone extends to how many nautical miles beyond the Contiguous Zone?
- A100 miles
- B200 miles
- C300 miles
- D400 miles
Question 10 of 50
Shivasamudram is an island formed by which river?
- AGanges
- BGodavari
- CKrishna
- DCauvery
Question 11 of 50
Another name of Indira Point is-
- Aparson point
- BLa-hi-ching
- Cpygmalion point
- Dall of which
Question 12 of 50
The twin city of Kochi is-
- AErnakulam
- BAlwaye
- CAlleppey
- DKottayam
Question 13 of 50
The easternmost point of India is located in which of the following states?
- AMizoram
- BMeghalaya
- CArunachal Pradesh
- DNagaland
Question 14 of 50
Which country in the far east of India shares the longest international border with India?
- AChina
- BMyanmar
- CThailand
- DVietnam
Question 15 of 50
The group of states with which Manipur shares its borders are-
- AMeghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura
- BNagaland, Mizoram and Meghalaya
- CNagaland, Assam and Mizoram
- DNagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura
Question 16 of 50
The southern point of the mainland of India is-
- ACape Camorin
- BCalimere Point
- CIndira Point
- Dnoriman point
Question 17 of 50
Which of the following coasts is not a part of the West Coast?
- AKathiawar Coast
- BKonkan Coast
- CMalabar Coast
- DCoromandel Coast
Question 18 of 50
Which of the following regions does not share its border with Arunachal Pradesh?
- AAssam
- BNagaland
- CBhutan
- DManipur
Question 19 of 50
With which country does India have the shortest land border?
- AAfghanistan
- BNepal
- CMyanmar
- DBhutan
Question 20 of 50
Which Indian region was known as 'Kala Pani' before independence?
- ALakshadweep Islands
- BAndaman and Nicobar Islands.
- CDiu
- DAliyahbet and Khadiabet
Question 21 of 50
The meridian of Indian Standard Time does not pass through-
- Afrom Andhra Pradesh
- Bfrom Chhattisgarh
- Cfrom Maharashtra
- Dfrom Uttar Pradesh
Question 22 of 50
Which of the following Indian states has the shortest coastline?
- AGoa
- BKerala
- COdisha
- DWest Bengal
Question 23 of 50
The southern border of mainland India is-
- A6⁰ 4' North latitude
- B7⁰ 4' North latitude
- C8⁰ 4' North latitude
- D6⁰ 8' North latitude
Question 24 of 50
Who prepares the geographical maps of India?
- AGeological Survey of India
- BGeographical Survey of India
- CMinistry of Defence
- DSurvey of India
Question 25 of 50
The increasing order of the extent of India's international border with its neighbouring countries is-
- AChina, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal
- BNepal, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh
- CNepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China
- DPakistan, Nepal, China, Bangladesh
Question 26 of 50
In which of the following areas coral reefs are not found?
- ALakship
- BGulf of Kutch
- CBay of Bengal
- DGulf of Cambay
Question 27 of 50
Bugyals are high-altitude grasslands and pastures on the slopes of the Himalayas. They are mostly found in which state?
- ATamil Nadu
- BAssam
- CSikkim
- DUttarakhand
Question 28 of 50
In which part of India is Barren Volcanic Island located?
- AAndaman Islands
- BNicobar Islands
- CLakshadweep
- Dnone of these
Question 29 of 50
Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills are part of which of the following in terms of structure and origin?
- Aof the Himalayan mountain range
- Bof the Purvanchal hills
- Cof Mount Arakanyoma
- Dof the peninsular plateau
Question 30 of 50
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the northern plains of India?
- AThe vast northern plain is the plain of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Sutlej rivers.
- BThis is a newly formed plain
- CThe soil of this plain is of chernozem type.
- DThe soil deposits in this plain range from 400 m to 3000 m in depth.
Question 31 of 50
Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?
- AAndaman and Nicobar
- BNicobar and Sumatra
- CMaldives and Lakshadweep
- DSumatra and Java
Question 32 of 50
Structurally, the Meghalaya region is a part of?
- AShivalik Range
- BDeccan Plateau
- CGreater Himalayas
- DAravalli mountain range
Question 33 of 50
Siachen Glacier is located in which Indian state/union territory?
- AUttar Pradesh
- BHimachal Pradesh
- CLadakh
- DSikkim
Question 34 of 50
Another name of the Eastern Coastal Plain is-
- AKonkan Coastal Plain
- BMalabar Coastal Plain
- CCoromandel Coastal Plain
- DGujarat Ground
Question 35 of 50
What is the area of India?
- A32,57,405 sq. km.
- B32,68,276 sq. km.
- C32,87,263 sq. km.
- D32,87,679 sq. km.
Question 36 of 50
What percentage of India's total area falls under the mountainous region (altitude 2135 metres or more above mean sea level)?
- A0.107
- B0.186
- C0.277
- D0.43
Question 37 of 50
Which are the Indian states bordering Pakistan?
- AGujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir
- BGujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan
- CJammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab
- DJammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan
Question 38 of 50
Which latitude line passes through the middle of India?
- ATropic of Cancer
- BTropic of Capricorn
- Cequator
- DArctic Circle
Question 39 of 50
The Western Ghats are-
- AMountain
- BPlateau
- Cslopes of plateaus
- Dhills
Question 40 of 50
The water body that separates India and Sri Lanka is-
- AGreat Channel
- B8 Degree Channel
- CPalk Strait
- D10 Degree Channel
Question 41 of 50
On what percentage of the total land area of India is the plateau spread?
- A0.107
- B0.186
- C0.277
- D0.293
Question 42 of 50
The northernmost part of Indian land is -
- AIndira Point
- Bparson point
- Cpygmalion point
- DIndira Call
Question 43 of 50
Which is the farthest place in the south of India?
- ACape Camorin
- BCalimere Point
- CIndira Point
- DPort Blair
Question 44 of 50
India's adjoining territory extends up to how many nautical miles beyond the territorial waters?
- A12 miles
- B24 miles
- C100 miles
- D200 miles
Question 45 of 50
The southernmost point of the peninsular plateau is marked by which of the following hills?
- AVelikonda
- BGirnar
- CNilgiri
- DAnaconda
Question 46 of 50
The capital of Mizoram state is-
- AImphal
- BAgartala
- CAizawl
- DKohima
Question 47 of 50
Which countries share India's border in the east?
- APakistan and Afghanistan
- BChina, Nepal and Bhutan
- CBhutan and Afghanistan
- DMyanmar and Bangladesh
Question 48 of 50
Through which of the following states does the Tropic of Cancer not pass?
- AOdisha
- BGujarat
- CRajasthan
- DWest Bengal
Question 49 of 50
Which one of the following pairs of states of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost states?
- AAssam and Rajasthan
- BArunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
- CAssam and Gujarat
- DArunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
Question 50 of 50
There are two volcanic islands located in the Indian territory-
- AKavaratti and New Murai
- BPamban and Baron
- CBaron and Narcondam
- DGreat Andaman and Little Nicobar