🟢 Geography Optional – Prelims Level
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Q1. Which one of the following is the main cause of earthquakes in the Himalayan region?
- A. Volcanic activity
- B. Transform faulting
- C. Collision of tectonic plates
- D. River erosion
Correct Answer: C. Collision of tectonic plates
Explanation:
The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate. This collision is still continuing, making the region highly earthquake-prone.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Monsoon:
1. It is caused by differential heating of land and sea.
2. It is influenced by the shifting of the ITCZ.
3. It is completely independent of global atmospheric circulation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Land–sea thermal contrast and seasonal shift of ITCZ are key drivers of the monsoon. Global circulation like ENSO influences monsoon, hence it is not completely independent.
Q3. Which of the following rivers flows through a rift valley?
- A. Godavari
- B. Krishna
- C. Narmada
- D. Mahanadi
Correct Answer: C. Narmada
Explanation:
Narmada flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. It is a classic example of a structurally controlled river.
Q4. The Chotanagpur Plateau is important mainly because it is rich in:
- A. Fertile alluvial soils
- B. Dense forest cover
- C. Mineral resources
- D. Marine resources
Correct Answer: C. Mineral resources
Explanation:
The plateau is rich in coal, iron ore and bauxite, forming the backbone of India’s industrial development.
Q5. Which climatic region experiences uniform high temperature and rainfall throughout the year?
- A. Mediterranean climate
- B. Equatorial climate
- C. Tropical monsoon climate
- D. Temperate continental climate
Correct Answer: B. Equatorial climate
Explanation:
Equatorial regions receive convectional rainfall throughout the year and have minimal seasonal variation.
Q6. Which one of the following is the most important factor in soil formation?
- A. Latitude
- B. Parent material
- C. Longitude
- D. Ocean currents
Correct Answer: B. Parent material
Explanation:
Parent material determines the mineral composition of soil and forms the base for soil development.
Q7. Which of the following regions has the highest population density in India?
- A. Thar Desert
- B. Himalayan region
- C. Indo-Gangetic Plains
- D. Deccan Plateau
Correct Answer: C. Indo-Gangetic Plains
Explanation:
Fertile soils, flat terrain, water availability and historical settlement patterns make this region highly populated.
Prelims Insight:
Strong basics + elimination logic = success in Geography MCQs.
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