Indian Geography MCQs with Answers
1. The Dharwar Rock System of India is mainly associated with which type of rocks?
- Sedimentary rocks
- Metamorphic rocks
- Igneous rocks
- Volcanic rocks
Answer: B) Metamorphic rocks
2. The Himalayas were mainly formed due to the collision between which two tectonic plates?
- African Plate and Eurasian Plate
- Pacific Plate and Eurasian Plate
- Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate
- Australian Plate and Antarctic Plate
Answer: C) Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate
3. Which of the following is the southernmost range of the Himalayas?
- Himadri
- Himachal
- Trans-Himalaya
- Shiwalik
Answer: D) Shiwalik
4. Which mountain pass connects Sikkim in India with Tibet in China and is important for trade?
- Rohtang Pass
- Nathu La
- Lipulekh Pass
- Bara-Lacha La
Answer: B) Nathu La
5. Which of the following is the highest peak of the Western Ghats?
- Anamudi
- Doddabetta
- Mahendragiri
- Guru Shikhar
Answer: A) Anamudi
6. Which of the following is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?
- Anamudi
- Doddabetta
- Mahendragiri
- Kalsubai
Answer: C) Mahendragiri
7. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
- Troposphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
- Stratosphere
Answer: D) Stratosphere
8. Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather phenomena such as clouds, rainfall, and storms?
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
Answer: A) Troposphere
9. The Peninsular Plateau of India is mainly composed of which type of rocks?
- Sedimentary rocks
- Igneous and metamorphic rocks
- Volcanic ash rocks
- Limestone rocks
Answer: B) Igneous and metamorphic rocks
10. Which type of natural vegetation is found in areas with heavy rainfall (more than 200 cm)?
- Tropical thorn forests
- Montane forests
- Tropical evergreen forests
- Mangrove forests
Answer: C) Tropical evergreen forests