Indian Geography Quiz- Part 5

Polity MCQs

1. Which state in India has the highest number of national parks?

a) Madhya Pradesh b) Assam c) Uttarakhand d) Maharashtra

a) Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of national parks in India, with a total of 11, including famous ones like Kanha and Bandhavgarh. This state is often called the "Tiger State" due to its high tiger population.

2. Which of these Indian cities is closest to the Equator?

a) Bengaluru b) Chennai c) Kochi d) Hyderabad

c) Kochi, located in the state of Kerala, is the closest to the Equator among the options listed, as it is situated further south in India.

3. Which Indian state has the highest population density?

a) Bihar b) West Bengal c) Kerala d) Uttar Pradesh

a) Bihar has the highest population density among Indian states, with over 1,100 people per square kilometer. This is often mistakenly thought to be Uttar Pradesh, which has the largest population but a lower density due to its larger area.

4. The only floating national park in the world, Keibul Lamjao, is located in which state of India?

a) Assam b) Manipur c) Tripura d) Meghalaya

b) Keibul Lamjao National Park, located in Manipur, is the only floating national park in the world, found on the Loktak Lake, and is home to the endangered Sangai deer.

5. The Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India, is part of which island group?

a) Lakshadweep Islands b) Andaman Islands c) Nicobar Islands d) Great Nicobar Island

d) Indira Point is located on the Great Nicobar Island, which is the southernmost part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and India as a whole. It is often mistakenly attributed to the Andaman Islands.

6. Which river does not form a delta?

a) Ganga b) Narmada c) Mahanadi d) Godavari

b) The Narmada River does not form a delta; it flows into the Arabian Sea through an estuary. The other rivers listed form significant deltas along their courses.

7. The Chilika Lake is notable for being a key habitat for which type of migratory bird?

a) Siberian Crane b) Flamingo c) Lesser Adjutant Stork d) White Ibis

a) Chilika Lake is an important habitat for the Siberian Crane, which migrates to the lake during the winter months. The lake is a significant site for birdwatching, especially for this endangered species.

8. Sardar Patel Stadium, known for being one of the largest cricket stadiums in the world, is located in which city?

a) Mumbai b) Ahmedabad c) Bengaluru d) Kolkata

b) The Sardar Patel Stadium, now known as the Narendra Modi Stadium, is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is one of the largest cricket stadiums globally in terms of capacity.

9. The Luni River flows into which body of water?

a) Arabian Sea b) Bay of Bengal c) Indian Ocean d) It does not reach the sea

d) The Luni River, which flows through the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, does not reach the sea. It is an endorheic river, meaning it drains into a basin or a lake rather than flowing out to the ocean.

10. Which of the following Indian rivers is known for forming an intermittent delta rather than a permanent one?

a) Godavari b) Ganga c) Tapi d) Mahi

c) The Tapi River forms an intermittent delta, meaning its delta formation is not consistent year-round and is subject to seasonal variations. The Ganga, Godavari, and Mahi rivers form more stable and well-defined deltas.

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