Q71. From where does the Tapi river originate?
Indian Geography: RAS Prelims MCQs
462 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on Indian geography are on this page, in 9 chapters. They cover the physiographic divisions, rivers and lakes, climate, irrigation, agriculture, minerals, industrial regions, the iron and steel, textile and sugar industries, and petrochemical, IT and emerging industries. Each question has an answer and an explanation, in the formats the exam uses.
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Q72. Which of the following is an exception to the west-flowing rivers of the Peninsular plateau?
Explanation
The Narmada, Tapi, Mahi, and Periyar are all notable rivers that flow westward into the Arabian Sea or local gulfs. However, the Subarnarekha is an exception among these. It originates in the Chota Nagpur plateau and flows in an easterly direction through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha before emptying its waters into the Bay of Bengal on the east coast.
Q73. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Narmada and Tapi rivers flow westwards into the Arabian Sea and do not form deltas.
Reason (R): They flow through fault-guided rift valleys with steep gradients and lack a broad coastal plain to deposit their sediments.
Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Narmada and Tapi rivers flow westwards into the Arabian Sea and do not form deltas.
Reason (R): They flow through fault-guided rift valleys with steep gradients and lack a broad coastal plain to deposit their sediments.
Explanation
The Narmada and Tapi are west-flowing rivers that do not form deltas at their mouths. This is because they traverse through narrow, fault-guided rift valleys with very steep gradients. This geological structure prevents the rivers from carrying and depositing large amounts of sediment over a wide coastal plain. Consequently, they form estuaries where they meet the Arabian Sea directly.
Q74. The Luni river is sweet in its upper reaches but turns saline as it moves downstream. This concept is primarily applied to its flow after reaching which town in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Luni river is sweet in its upper course but becomes saline after Balotra, because of the salt-bearing soils of the region it crosses. Its name means the salty river.
Q75. Consider the following statements about the tributaries of the Luni river:
I. The Jojari is the only right-bank tributary of the Luni.
II. The Sukri, Bandi, and Jawai are left-bank tributaries.
III. All tributaries of Luni originate from the Aravalli hills without exception.
IV. The Luni river system forms an endorheic drainage basin.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Jojari is the only right-bank tributary of the Luni.
II. The Sukri, Bandi, and Jawai are left-bank tributaries.
III. All tributaries of Luni originate from the Aravalli hills without exception.
IV. The Luni river system forms an endorheic drainage basin.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Jojari is the only right-bank tributary of the Luni, and the Sukri, Bandi and Jawai are left-bank tributaries. The Luni system is an endorheic (inland) drainage basin. Not every tributary rises in the Aravallis, so III is wrong.
Q76. Where does the Luni river originate?
Explanation
The Luni rises in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli range, near Ajmer, and flows south-west to end in the Rann of Kachchh.
Q77. Identify the correct statement regarding the Luni river:
Explanation
The Luni does not reach the sea, as it ends in the marshes of the Rann of Kachchh, and it flows only in the rains. It is a good example of an endorheic or inland drainage system.
Q78. Identify the correctly matched pair of natural lakes and their respective states:
Explanation
Wular Lake is in Jammu and Kashmir. Loktak is in Manipur, Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir and Chilika in Odisha, so the other pairs are wrong.
Q79. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
| Lake | Key Feature |
|---|---|
| A. Dal Lake | i. Floating islands called Phumdis |
| B. Loktak Lake | ii. Largest inland salt lake |
| C. Chilika Lake | iii. Largest coastal lagoon |
| D. Sambhar Lake | iv. Urban lake famous for houseboats (Shikaras) |
Explanation
Dal Lake is the urban lake famous for houseboats (Shikaras), Loktak has floating phumdis, Chilika is the largest coastal lagoon and Sambhar is the largest inland salt lake. This gives A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii.
Q80. Consider the following statements regarding Loktak Lake:
I. It is located in the state of Manipur.
II. It is known for its floating circular swamps called phumdis.
III. Keibul Lamjao, the world’s only floating national park, is situated here.
IV. It is the natural habitat of the endangered Sangai deer.
V. It is designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is located in the state of Manipur.
II. It is known for its floating circular swamps called phumdis.
III. Keibul Lamjao, the world’s only floating national park, is situated here.
IV. It is the natural habitat of the endangered Sangai deer.
V. It is designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Loktak Lake is in Manipur, has floating swamps called phumdis, holds the Keibul Lamjao, the only floating national park, is the home of the endangered Sangai deer and is a Ramsar site. All five statements are correct.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 71 | (d) Multai in Betul district |
| 72 | (a) Subarnarekha |
| 73 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 74 | (b) Balotra |
| 75 | (a) I, II and IV only |
| 76 | (c) Pushkar valley of the Aravallis |
| 77 | (d) It is an excellent example of an endorheic or inland drainage system |
| 78 | (c) Wular Lake - Jammu and Kashmir |
| 79 | (a) A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii |
| 80 | (d) I, II, III, IV and V |
Key facts from Indian Geography
- The RPSC syllabus lists Indian physiography, climate, rivers and lakes, irrigation, important crops, metallic and non-metallic minerals, and industrial regions and industries.
- Physiography and rivers are asked through locations: the highest peak of a range, the origin of a river, a lake and its state.
- Minerals and industries questions link a mineral or plant to its State, for example Khetri copper in Jhunjhunu or Bhilai steel in Chhattisgarh.
- Agriculture and irrigation questions test crops, their leading States and the major projects and disputes.
- The questions often include Rajasthan items, such as the Luni, Zawar and the Indira Gandhi Canal.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Geography?
This page has 462 practice MCQs on Indian Geography. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian geography set cover?
Nine chapters: physiographic divisions of India, major rivers and lakes, climate, irrigation, agriculture (food, commercial and plantation crops), minerals (metallic and non-metallic), major industrial regions, iron and steel, textile and sugar industries, and petrochemical, IT and emerging industries.
Is Indian geography in the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. RPSC lists the physiographic divisions, climate, rivers and lakes, irrigation, agriculture, minerals and industries of India in the Geography of World and India section of the syllabus.
How should I prepare Indian geography for RAS Prelims?
Keep a map of India and mark every place that comes up: peaks, rivers, lakes, mines and plants. Attempt each chapter, read the explanations and revise State-wise lists of crops, minerals and industries.