Geography of India – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 25. Which is the largest plateau in India?

   • A. Deccan Plateau
   • B. Chota Nagpur Plateau
   • C. Malwa Plateau
   • D. Bundelkhand Plateau

2. 26. What are 'Ghats'?

   • A. Mountain ranges along the eastern and western edges of the Peninsular Plateau
   • B. Coastal plains
   • C. River valleys
   • D. Island groups

3. 27. The Western Ghats are continuous and higher than the Eastern Ghats. What is their average elevation?

   • A. Around 600 meters
   • B. Around 900-1600 meters
   • C. Around 300 meters
   • D. Around 2000 meters

4. 28. What is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?

   • A. Anaimudi
   • B. Doddabetta
   • C. Kalsubai
   • D. Mahabaleshwar

5. 29. What is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats?

   • A. Anaimudi
   • B. Doddabetta
   • C. Mahendragiri
   • D. Arma Konda

6. 30. The Indian Desert is also known as?

   • A. Thar Desert
   • B. Kutch Desert
   • C. Ladakh Desert
   • D. Spiti Valley

7. 31. What are 'Barchans'?

   • A. Crescent-shaped sand dunes found in the Indian Desert
   • B. Rocky outcrops
   • C. Salt flats
   • D. Oases

8. 32. The Coastal Plains of India are divided into?

   • A. Western Coastal Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains
   • B. Northern Coastal Plains and Southern Coastal Plains
   • C. Highland Coastal Plains and Lowland Coastal Plains
   • D. Arid Coastal Plains and Humid Coastal Plains

9. 33. The Western Coastal Plains are further divided into?

   • A. Konkan
   • B. Malabar
   • C. Coromandel
   • D. Utkal

10. 34. India has two main groups of islands: Lakshadweep and?

    • A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    • B. Diu and Daman
    • C. Puducherry
    • D. Lakshadweep Islands

11. 35. Lakshadweep Islands are located in which water body?

    • A. Arabian Sea
    • B. Bay of Bengal
    • C. Indian Ocean
    • D. Palk Strait