JKSSB Indian Geography MCQs

1. Which lake near Jammu is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular picnic spot?

A

Surinsar Lake

B

Dal Lake

C

Wular Lake

D

Mansarovar Lake

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

  • Surinsar Lake is located near Jammu and is famous for its scenic beauty, surrounded by forests and hills.

  • It is a popular picnic and recreational spot for locals and tourists alike.

  • Other options:

    • Dal Lake – in Srinagar, Kashmir.

    • Wular Lake – in Kashmir, known for freshwater habitat.

    • Mansarovar Lake – near Samba/Jammu, more known for religious significance than picnics.

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    2. Arrange the following Passes in J&K in decreasing order of their height.
    I. Chang La
    II. Baralacha La
    III. Zoji La
    IV. Lachulang La
    Choose the correct option:

    A

    I, II, III, IV

    B

    II, I, III, IV

    C

    III, I, II, IV

    D

    I, IV, II, III

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    Correct Answer: D
    Explanation:

    PassApprox. Height (in metres)Location
    Chang La5,360 mBetween Leh and Pangong Lake
    Lachulung La (Lachulungla)5,065 mBetween Leh and Manali
    Baralacha La4,890 mOn the Leh–Manali Highway, near the border of Himachal Pradesh & Ladakh
    Zoji La3,528 mBetween Srinagar and Leh on NH-1

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    3. Which of the following countries is NOT part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network?

    A

    Czechia

    B

    Morocco

    C

    Thailand

    D

    India

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    Correct Answer: D
    Explanation:

    The UNESCO Global Geoparks Network recognizes areas with internationally significant geological heritage.

    As of now, India does not have any UNESCO Global Geopark.
    However, proposals such as the Lonar Crater (Maharashtra) and St. Mary’s Island (Karnataka) have been under consideration.

    Countries like Czechia, Morocco, and Thailand do have UNESCO Global Geoparks.

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    4. Match the following pairs:
    Important Facts about lakes in India
    i) Largest freshwater lake 1) Chilka Lake, Orissa
    ii) Largest Saline water lake 2) Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar Lake
    iii) Longest Lake 3) Wular Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
    iv) Largest Artificial Lake 4) Vembanad lake, Kerala
    Choose the correct option:

    A

    i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2

    B

    i-2, ii-3, iii-1, iv-4

    C

    i-3, ii-2, iii-1, iv-4

    D

    i-2, ii-4, iii-3, iv-1

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    FactLakeLocationRemark
    i) Largest freshwater lakeWular LakeJammu & KashmirOne of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia
    ii) Largest saline water lakeChilika LakeOdishaLargest brackish (saline) lagoon in India
    iii) Longest lakeVembanad LakeKeralaLongest lake in India
    iv) Largest artificial lakeGobind Ballabh Pant Sagar (Rihand Dam)Uttar PradeshLargest man-made (artificial) lake in India

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    5. In which Indian state/states does the Mahi River cross the Tropic of Cancer?

    A

    Madhya Pradesh only

    B

    Gujarat only

    C

    Rajasthan and Gujarat

    D

    Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat

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    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    The Mahi River originates from the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh, flows through Rajasthan, and then enters Gujarat, where it drains into the Gulf of Khambhat.

    It is one of the few rivers in India that crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice — first in Rajasthan and again in Gujarat

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    6. Which district is known as 'Apple Bowl of Jammu and Kashmir'?

    A

    Ganderbal

    B

    Srinagar

    C

    Shopian

    D

    Kulgam

    Geography Junior Stenographer 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    Shopian district in South Kashmir is famously known as the "Apple Bowl of Jammu and Kashmir" because it is one of the largest apple-producing regions in the Union Territory.
    The district’s favorable climate and fertile soil make it ideal for high-quality apple cultivation, contributing significantly to the region’s economy.

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    7. Kasida is

    A

    A folk dance

    B

    An embroidery

    C

    Famous poem

    D

    Painting

    Geography Junior Stenographer 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Kasida (or Kashida) is a traditional embroidery art form, especially famous in Jammu & Kashmir.
    It is known for its beautiful needlework depicting motifs like chinar leaves, flowers, birds, and scenic patterns — often done on shawls, sarees, and garments.

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    8. Consider the following states:

    1. Rajasthan

    2. Gujarat

    3. Jammu & Kashmir

    4. Himachal Pradesh

    Desert Development programme was started in which of the above states?

    A

    1. Rajasthan

    B

    2. Gujarat

    C

    3. Jammu & Kashmir

    D

    4. Himachal Pradesh

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    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    The Desert Development Programme (DDP) was launched in 1977–78 by the Government of India.
    Its main objective was to minimize the adverse effects of drought and control desertification through restoration of ecological balance in affected areas.

    Initially covered states:

    The programme was started in hot and cold desert areas of the following states:

    • Rajasthan (Thar Desert)

    • Gujarat (Kachchh region)

    • Haryana

    • Punjab

    • Jammu & Kashmir (cold desert areas of Ladakh and Kargil)

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    9. Which is the busiest sea route in the world?

    A

    North Atlantic

    B

    Pacific Route

    C

    Indian Ocean

    D

    Panama route

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    The North Atlantic route connects major ports in Europe and North America, making it the busiest sea route globally. It carries a significant portion of the world's trade, facilitating the movement of goods between these two economically developed regions. 

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    10. Heavy retentive soil is favorable for which type of croр?

    A

    Sugarcane and Rice

    B

    Maize

    C

    Gram and fodder crop

    D

    Cotton

    Geography Junior Stenographer 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Heavy retentive soils are characterized by their high clay content, which allows them to hold onto water for a long time. Crops like sugarcane and rice require a large amount of water throughout their growth cycle, making them well-suited for this type of soil. 

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    11. India's forest sponge iron plant is at

    A

    Kothagudam

    B

    Kurnool

    C

    Cuddappah

    D

    Kavaratti

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Kothagudam. India's first sponge iron plant was established at Kothagudem, which is now in Telangana. 

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    12. A natural phenomenon wherein a dark funnel shaped cloud reaches the ground from sky is

    A

    Tornado

    B

    Cyclone

    C

    Tsunami

    D

    Earthquake

    Geography Junior Stenographer 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    A natural phenomenon wherein a dark funnel shaped cloud reaches the ground from the sky is a Tornado. 

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    13. Which of the following is the largest fresh water lake of India?

    A

    Pulicat lake

    B

    Chilka lake

    C

    Wular

    D

    Vembanad

    Geography Junior Stenographer 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    Wular Lake, located in Jammu and Kashmir, is consistently identified as the largest freshwater lake in India. It's important to note that while other options like Chilika Lake and Vembanad are significant lakes, they are either brackish (Chilika) or the longest (Vembanad), not necessarily freshwater. 

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    14. Indira Sagar Dam located in Madhya Pradesh is built on which of the following river?

    A

    Yamuna

    B

    Chambal

    C

    Narmada

    D

    Krishna

    Geography Junior Stenographer 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    The Indira Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh is built on the Narmada river

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    15. As per the 2011 Census, which is the least populated state in India?

    A

    Mizoram

    B

    Sikkim

    C

    Tripura

    D

    Uttarakhand

    Geography Junior Stenographer 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Sikkim is the least populated state in India as per the 2011 Census, with a population of approximately 610,577 people. The other options are: Mizoram, which was the second least populous state; Tripura, which had a significantly larger population; and Uttarakhand, which was also more populated than Sikkim.  

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    16. With which of the following is the comment 'no vakil, no appeal, no dalil' associated?

    A

    The Communal Award, 1932

    B

    The Simon Commission, 1928

    C

    The Rowlatt Act, 1919

    D

    The Vemacular Press Act, 1878

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    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    The phrase "No vakil, no appeal, no dalil" translates to "No lawyer, no appeal, no evidence" and was used to describe the Rowlatt Act, an act that gave the British government broad powers to arrest and detain individuals without trial. 

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    17. Who among the following Arab scholars studied Sanskrit and astronomy for a decade at Varanasi ?

    A

    Alberuni

    B

    Amir Khusrau

    C

    Al'bidari

    D

    Al'Masher

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Al-Biruni was a renowned Arab scholar known for his extensive knowledge in various fields, including astronomy, geography, mathematics, and history. He is particularly noted for his period of study in Varanasi, India, where he spent a decade learning Sanskrit and astronomy from local scholars. 

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    18. Kalachakra ceremony is associated with which religion?

    A

    Islam

    B

    Buddhism

    C

    Hinduism

    D

    Jainism

    Geography Junior Stenographer 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    The Kalchakra ceremony is associated with Buddhism. 

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    19. Which is the smallest union territory of India in terms of total area?

    A

    Puducherry

    B

    Daman and Diu

    C

    Chandigarh

    D

    Lakshadweep

    Geography Junior Stenographer 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: D
    Explanation:

    Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory of India by total area, with a land area of

    3232
    square kilometers

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    20. The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is in

    A

    Uttar Pradesh

    B

    Kashmir

    C

    Sikkim

    D

    Himachal Pradesh

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    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is Kanchenjunga, which is located on the border of Sikkim and Nepal.  

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    21. Consider following statements about the climate of Jammu: Statement

    I: Kashmir valley influences climate of Northern Jammu. Statement

    II: Southern plains of Jammu experience temperate climate.

    A

    Only I

    B

    Only II

    C

    Both I and II

    D

    None of these

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    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    Both statements are correct: Kashmir valley influences northern Jammu, and southern plains have temperate climate.

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    22. Name the Indian river known as the `Dakshin Ganga`?

    A

    Krishna

    B

    Godavari

    C

    Narmada

    D

    Kaveri

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    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Godavari River is known as `Dakshin Ganga` or Ganga of the South.

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    23. Consider the following statements regarding shifting cultivation:

    1. It is also known as `slash and burn` agriculture.

    2. In India, it is mainly practiced in Northeast region.

    3. In Northeast India it is known as Jhum cultivation.

    4. This type of agriculture is not done anywhere else in the world except India.

    A

    1, 2 and 3 only

    B

    1, 2 and 4 only

    C

    3 and 4 only

    D

    All of the above

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Shifting cultivation is practiced worldwide, not only in India, hence statement 4 is incorrect.

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    24. The six rivers of the Indus basin flow across Himalayas to Arabian Sea via Karachi. They originate from?

    A

    Tibet

    B

    Bangladesh

    C

    Pakistan

    D

    Jammu and Kashmir

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    The Indus and its tributaries originate in Tibet.

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    25. The Mascarene Islands, located east of Madagascar, consist of Reunion, Mauritius, Rodrigues. In which ocean are these islands located?

    A

    Pacific

    B

    Atlantic

    C

    Indian

    D

    Arctic

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    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    Mascarene Islands are located in the Indian Ocean.

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    26. Which state in India has the largest coastline?

    A

    Andhra Pradesh

    B

    Gujarat

    C

    Maharashtra

    D

    Karnataka

    Geography Veterinary Pharmacist 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states.

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    27. Which of the following is the largest container port of India?

    A

    Paradip port, Paradip, Odisha

    B

    Kandla port, Kutch, Gujarat

    C

    Ennore port, Tamil Nadu

    D

    Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Navi Mumbai

    Geography / Ports Veterinary Pharmacist 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: D
    Explanation:

    Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) is the largest container port in India.

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    28. Irani Trophy in India is associated with which sport?

    A

    Football

    B

    Cricket

    C

    Kabbadi

    D

    Badminton

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    Correct Answer: B
    Explanation:

    Irani Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket competition in India.

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    29. Which of the following statements are correct?

    i. Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana.

    ii. Rajasthan is the largest state of India.

    iii. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of India.

    iv. Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India.

    A

    Both (i) and (iv)

    B

    Both (ii) and (iii)

    C

    None of the above

    D

    All of the above

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    Correct Answer: D
    Explanation:

    All four statements are correct.

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    30. Which Indian state is known as `God`s Own Country`?

    A

    Jammu and Kashmir

    B

    Sikkim

    C

    Nagaland

    D

    Kerala

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    Correct Answer: D
    Explanation:

    Kerala is commonly referred to as `God`s Own Country`.

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    31. The largest brackish water lake of India is in the state of?

    A

    West Bengal

    B

    Jammu and Kashmir

    C

    Kerala

    D

    Odisha

    Geography Veterinary Pharmacist 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: D
    Explanation:

    Chilika Lake in Odisha is the largest brackish water lagoon in India.

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    32. What is the other name of Sahyadri Range?

    A

    Lesser Himalayas

    B

    Eastern Ghats

    C

    Western Ghats

    D

    Shivalik

    Geography Veterinary Pharmacist 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: C
    Explanation:

    Sahyadri is another name for the Western Ghats.

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    33. Kangchenjunga is situated in which state of India?

    A

    Sikkim

    B

    Arunachal Pradesh

    C

    Himachal Pradesh

    D

    Uttarakhand

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Kangchenjunga lies partly in Sikkim and partly in Nepal; it`s associated with Sikkim.

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    34. Siachen glacier is located near to which of the following valley?

    A

    Nubra Valley

    B

    Doon Valley

    C

    Silent Valley

    D

    Neelam Valley

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    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    Siachen glacier is situated near Nubra Valley (in the Karakoram range).

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    35. The Andaman group of islands and Nicobar group of islands are separated from each other by:

    A

    Ten Degree Channel

    B

    Great Channel

    C

    Minicoy Hill

    D

    Palk Strait

    Geography Veterinary Pharmacist 2024 REPORT ERROR
    Correct Answer: A
    Explanation:

    The Ten Degree Channel separates Andaman and Nicobar islands.

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