Location(s) MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Location(s) - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is West Bengal to Tamil Nadu.

Key Points

• The Eastern Coastal Plains of India extend from West Bengal in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south, running along the eastern coastline of India.
• They are bordered by the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Eastern Ghats on the west.
• The plains are divided into two sub-regions: the Utkal Plains in Odisha and the Coromandel Coast in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
• These plains are characterized by several major rivers like the Ganga, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri, which form fertile deltas in this region.
• The region supports intensive agriculture, particularly of crops like rice, coconut, and sugarcane, due to the availability of fertile alluvial soil.

Additional Information

• Eastern Coastal Plains:
  • These are wide, flat plains formed by the depositional activity of rivers.
  • They are broader and more fertile compared to the Western Coastal Plains of India.
• Major Deltas:
  • The region is home to some of the largest deltas in the world, such as the Sundarbans Delta (Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta) and the Godavari-Krishna Delta.
• Climate:
  • The Eastern Coastal Plains experience a tropical monsoon climate with high humidity and significant rainfall, especially during the northeast monsoon season.
• Ports and Harbors:
  • Major ports like Chennai, Visakhapatnam, and Paradip are located along the Eastern Coastal Plains, playing a significant role in trade and commerce.
• Biodiversity:
  • The region includes ecologically significant areas such as the Sundarbans Mangrove Forests, which are home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and other endangered species.

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Rajasthan is a landlocked state located in the northwestern part of India and does not have a coastline.
• It is bordered by Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, along with an international border with Pakistan.
• States with coastlines in India include Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat, among others, as they are adjacent to the Bay of Bengal or Arabian Sea.
• Rajasthan is known for its desert landscape, particularly the Thar Desert, which significantly influences its geography and climate.
• As a landlocked state, Rajasthan relies on other states for access to ports and maritime trade.

Additional Information

• India's Coastline: India has a vast coastline of approximately 7,517 kilometers, with states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal having coastal access.
• Landlocked States: Apart from Rajasthan, other landlocked states in India include Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and others that lack direct access to the sea.
• Thar Desert: Covering much of Rajasthan, the Thar Desert is the world's 17th largest desert and the 9th largest subtropical desert.
• Importance of Coastlines: Coastal states significantly contribute to India's economy through trade, fishing, and tourism, as they have access to ports and maritime routes.
• Geographical Diversity: India showcases diverse geography, including mountains, plains, plateaus, deserts, and coastal regions, which influence the lifestyle and economic activities of its population.

The correct answer is Bhopal.

Key Points

• The 24º latitude passes closest to the capital city of Bhopal, which is the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
• Bhopal is situated at approximately 23.25° N latitude and 77.41° E longitude, making it the closest to the 24º N latitude line among the given options.
• Other state capitals mentioned in the options, such as Patna, Raipur, and Dispur, are located farther away from the 24º latitude line.
• Madhya Pradesh lies in central India, making it geographically closer to the Tropic of Cancer, which is at 23.5º N latitude.

Additional Information

• Tropic of Cancer:
  • The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line located at 23.5º N latitude, marking the northernmost point where the sun can appear directly overhead during the June solstice.
  • It passes through eight states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
• Bhopal's Significance:
  • Bhopal is known as the "City of Lakes" due to its numerous natural and artificial lakes.
  • It is one of the greenest cities in India and serves as the administrative headquarters of Madhya Pradesh.
• Latitude:
  • Latitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth's surface.
  • Lines of latitude are often referred to as parallels and run horizontally around the globe.
• Geographical Importance of Madhya Pradesh:
  • Madhya Pradesh is referred to as the "Heart of India" due to its central location.
  • The state is rich in cultural heritage and biodiversity, hosting several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and wildlife reserves.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• Kishanganj is the only district in Bihar that shares its border with both Nepal (to the north) and West Bengal (to the east).
• It lies in the northeastern tip of Bihar and plays a strategic geopolitical role.
• Kishanganj is also part of the Seemanchal region, and has a diverse linguistic and cultural mix, owing to its proximity to two international/state borders.

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim shares international boundaries with Bhutan, China, and Nepal.
• Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram share an international boundary with Myanmar.

The correct answer is the Zanskar Range.

Key Points:

Zoji La Pass:

• It is in the Zaskar range in the Indian union territory of Ladakh.
• The road route from Srinagar to Leh goes through this pass.
• It was formed by the Indus river.

Shortcut Trick

Himalayan Ranges from north to south-

• TRICK:- Kal Jana Padega Desh Se.
• K = Karakoram  J= Zaskar D = Dhauladhar S = Shiwalik

Main Passes tricks-

• Sikkim
  • Nathuram Sikkim Jail Gaya - Nathula, and Jelep La Pass
• Himachal Pradesh
  • Rohit barah bje ship lene gaya
    • Rohtang Pass, Barah Pass, Shipkila Pass
• Arunachal Pradesh
  • Dipu ne likha pyara patra
    • Dipu La, Likhapani and Pangsan pass

https://www.dangerousroads.org/asia/india/111-zoji-la-pass-india.html

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• The latitude approximately 23°27′ N of the terrestrial equator is called tropic of cancer.
• There are 16 countries through which the tropic of cancer passes.
• The tropic of cancer is the only latitude pass through India.
• The tropic of cancer passes through 8 Indian states.
• The 8 Indian states through which tropic of cancer passes through are:
  1. Gujarat.
  2. Rajasthan.
  3. Madhya Pradesh.
  4. Chhatisgarh.
  5. Jharkhand.
  6. West Bengal.
  7. Tripura.
  8. Mizoram.

Important Points

• Mahi River is the only river in India that cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice.
• "Bhopal (capital of Madhya Pradesh)” and “Gandhinagar (capital of Gujarat)” is also located fairly close to the “Tropic of Cancer”.  
• The only state capital in India situated on the Tropic of Cancer is Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand.
• Tropic of Cancer passes through 16 countries, 3 Continents, 6 water bodies.​

The correct answer is Kibithu.

Key Points

• Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state of India.
• The easternmost point in India is Kibithu.
  • Kibithu is a town in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh state.
  • It is located on the LAC (line of actual control).
• Gujarat is the westernmost state of India.
  • Ghuar Mota in the Kutch region of Gujarat is the westernmost point in India.
• Tamilnadu is the southernmost state of India.
  • Indira Point is the Southernmost point of land in the territory of India.
• Indira Col is the northernmost point of land in the territory of India. 
• Kanyakumari is the southernmost town in mainland India.

Additional Information

• The mainland of India extends between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitudes.
• The latitude of the northernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 37° 6'.
• The latitude of the southernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 8°4'.
• The mainland of India extends between 68°7'E and 97°25'E longitudes.
• The equator represents the zero degrees latitude.
• The equator is the longest latitude.
• All latitudes are parallel to the equator.

The correct answer is Lakshadweep Island.

• The 'Nine Degree Channel' is associated with Lakshadweep Island.

Key Points

• Minicoy Island is separated from the Lakshadweep by Nine degrees Channel. 
• The Union Territory of Lakshadweep is formed by islands like Kalpeni and Suheli Par, and Maliku Atoll and Amindivi.
•  It is so named because it lies on the 9-degree line of Latitude to the north of the equator.

Additional Information

• The Ten-degree channel separates the Andaman group from Nicobar.
• Duncan passage lies between South Andaman and Little Andaman group.
• Eight Degree Channel separates the islands of Minicoy and Maldives.

The Correct Answer is Seven.
Key Points

• India shares its border with seven countries
  • Afghanistan and Pakistan to the North-West
  • China, Bhutan, and Nepal to the North
  • Myanmar to the far East and Bangladesh to the East.

 Additional Information

• India is located latitudinally in the Northern Hemisphere and longitudinally in the Eastern Hemisphere.
• India has a land frontier of 15,200 km.
• The total length of the coastline of the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands is 7,516.6 km.
• Sri Lanka (from the South-East) and Maldives (from the South-West) are two countries with water borders.

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• Over 8 Indian states do the Deccan Plateau extend.
• The Deccan Plateau covers the majority of the southern part of the country.
  • It is located between three mountain ranges and extends over eight Indian states. 
    • Telangana
    • Maharashtra
    • Karnataka
    • Andhra Pradesh
    • Kerala 
    • Tamil Nadu
    • It also covers some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh.
  • These mountain ranges rise from their respective nearby coastal plains and nearly meet at the southern tip of India.
  • The plateau is very big and there are many habitats :
    • different Ecosystems with different sorts of vegetation, climate, geology, and animals.
  • The plateau covers 422,000 square kilometers (163,000 sq mi), 43 percent of India's landmass.

​Additional Information

• The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau that covers most of South India.
  • It is triangular, surrounded by three mountain ranges. 
• The plateau is located between two mountain ranges, the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
  • The Western Ghats mountain range is tall and blocks the moisture from the southwest monsoon from reaching the Deccan Plateau.
  • This is the reason that the Deccan Plateau region receives very little rainfall.

Map of Deccan Plateau:

The Correct Answer is Minicoy.

Key Points

• The Minicoy Island is the southern-most island of Lakshadweep.
• It is situated at a distance of 398 km (215 nautical miles) south-west of Kochi between 8° 15′ and 8° 20′ N latitude and 73° 01′ and 73° OS’ E longitude.
• It has an area of 4.80 sq km.
• This island lies near the 9 ⁰ Channel.

 Important Points

• Bitra Island is the smallest inhabited island of Lakshadweep with a land area of 0.105 sq km.
• Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
• Amini Island is at a distance of 407 km (220 nautical miles) from Kochi and located between Kavaratti Island in the south and Kadmat Island in the north.

The correct answer is Zoji La.

Key Points

• Zoji La is a mountain pass located in the Himalayas in Ladakh.
• Zoji La connects Srinagar and Leh.
• It connects the Kashmir Valley to its west with the Dras and Suru valleys to its northeast and the Indus valley further east.
• Zoji La pass is the lifeline that keeps the people of Ladakh in touch with the rest of the world.
• The elevation of Zoji La is 3,528m (11,575ft) above sea level.
• It is one of the most treacherous passes in the world.
• Zojila tunnel project was launched in 2018.

Additional Information

• Bara-Lacha-La Pass connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh with Leh district in Ladakh.
• Jelep La Pass connects Sikkim with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.
• Nathu La Pass connects Sikkim with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.
• Rohtang Pass connects Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh.
• Shipki La Pass connects the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e., Nilgiri.

• Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Mountains with a height of approximately 2637 m.
• Dodabetta is located approximately 10 km away from Ooty in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India.
• Anaimudi is the highest peak in the whole of southern India - 2695m.

Some of the mountain ranges in India are: