Indian Geography MCQ

Kuldeep Lodhi Updated August 8, 2025 1 min read Education
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This MCQ series has covered some of the important questions as per the requirements of any government examination. These questions will help you in many examinations. All the important topics have been covered; to check your knowledge, attempt these questions.
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Q1. What natural feature is Malshej Ghat best known for?

A Cascading waterfalls
B Desert landscapes
C Volcanic craters
D Shivaliks

✓ Correct Answer: A

Malshej Ghat is renowned for its cascading waterfalls. During monsoon season, travellers visit to see this beauty.

Q2. Which animal is NOT typically found in the forests of the Western Ghats?

A Indian giant squirrel
B Arctic fox
C Leopard
D Masai Lion

✓ Correct Answer: B

The Masai lion is found in East Africa.

Q3. What was Malshej Ghat historically used for?

A A botanical garden
B A military training ground
C A zoological park
D A trade route for merchants

✓ Correct Answer: D

It links the Deccan Plateau with coastal plains.

Q4. Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with India?

A Bhutan
B Nepal
C Sri Lanka
D Pakistan

✓ Correct Answer: C

Q5. The Tropic of Cancer passes almost halfway through India at which latitude?

A 23°30′ N
B 37°6′ N
C 8°4′ N
D 97°25′ E

✓ Correct Answer: A

Q6. The latitudinal extent of mainland India is between:

A 84′ N and 37°6′ N
B 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N
C 8°4′ S and 23°30′ N
D 23°30′ N and 97°25′ E

✓ Correct Answer: B

Q7. India’s longitudinal extent is between:

A 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N
B 68°7′ E and 97°25′ E
C 84° N and 37°6′ N
D 23°30′ N and 97°25′ E

✓ Correct Answer: B

Q8. Which statement about India is correct?

A India lies in the Southern Hemisphere
B India’s national animal is the Bengal Tiger
C India’s national song is “Jana Gana Mana”
D India is the seventh-largest country by population

✓ Correct Answer: B

Q9. Who wrote India’s national song “Vande Mataram”?

A Sarojini Naidu
B Mahatma Gandhi
C Bankimchandra Chatterji
D Rabindranath Tagore

✓ Correct Answer: C

Q10. Which of the following is the national bird of India?

A Swan
B Parrot
C Eagle
D Peacock

✓ Correct Answer: D