In which state is the Rann of Kachchh located?
Correct answer C. Gujarat
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Physical Geography of India MCQs
Physical Geography of India MCQs are multiple-choice questions on India's location, borders, relief, physiographic divisions and island groups. They suit UPSC, SSC, railway and state PSC preparation, and every question on MCQs360 shows its correct answer instantly so you can check yourself as you go.
Crescent-shaped sand dunes common in the Thar Desert are called what?
Correct answer A. Barchans
Which is the only significant river flowing through the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan?
Correct answer B. Luni
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Saddle Peak, the highest point of the Andaman Islands, is located on which island?
Correct answer D. North Andaman
Barren Island, India’s only active volcano, lies in which sea?
Correct answer B. Andaman Sea
The northern part of India’s eastern coastal plain is known as what?
Correct answer A. Northern Circars
The western coastal strip between Mumbai and Goa is known by which name?
Correct answer A. Konkan
Which plateau in Jharkhand is noted for its rich deposits of coal, iron ore and mica?
Correct answer A. Chota Nagpur Plateau
The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills are part of which physiographic unit?
Correct answer A. Meghalaya Plateau
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Kanchenjunga, one of the world’s highest mountains, lies on the border of Nepal and which Indian state?
Correct answer D. Sikkim
The Patkai Bum, Naga Hills and Mizo Hills together form which hill system of north-east India?
Correct answer D. Purvanchal
In which mountain range does the Siachen Glacier lie?
Correct answer C. Karakoram
Bomdi La pass is located in which Indian state?
Correct answer B. Arunachal Pradesh
The Atal Tunnel was built beneath which Himalayan pass in Himachal Pradesh?
Correct answer B. Rohtang Pass
The Zoji La pass connects Srinagar with which region?
Correct answer A. Ladakh
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Through which pass does the Sutlej river enter India?
Correct answer A. Shipki La
Which Himalayan pass in Sikkim was a historic trade route between India and Tibet?
Correct answer A. Nathu La
Nanda Devi peak is located in which Indian state?
Correct answer B. Uttarakhand
The Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar and Mahabharat ranges belong to which Himalayan division?
Correct answer A. Lesser Himalayas (Himachal)
In the Northern Plains, the porous belt of pebbles at the foot of the Shiwaliks, where streams disappear, is called what?
Correct answer A. Bhabar
About Physical Geography of India MCQs
Questions in this topic follow India's main physiographic divisions. The Himalayan section covers the Greater Himalaya, the Lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks, along with major peaks such as Kanchenjunga and Nanda Devi. The Northern Plains section covers the bhabar, terai, bhangar and khadar belts. The Peninsular Plateau section covers the Deccan, the Chota Nagpur Plateau, the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, and the Western and Eastern Ghats.
Other questions deal with the Thar Desert and its landforms, the eastern and western coastal plains, the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands, India's land borders and neighbours, the Siliguri Corridor, and the relative size of states and union territories. Many items ask you to name the state in which a feature lies, so a map is the best companion to this topic.
Key facts to remember
- The Shiwaliks are the outermost and youngest range of the Himalayas, made largely of unconsolidated sediments.
- The Narmada flows westwards through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
- The Western Ghats are known as the Sahyadri in Maharashtra.
- Bangladesh shares the longest land boundary with India.
- Lakshadweep is made up entirely of coral islands in the Arabian Sea.
- Saddle Peak on North Andaman Island is the highest point of the Andaman Islands.
Exams that include Physical Geography of India MCQs
India
- UPSC CSE Prelims
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- RRB NTPC
- State PSCs
How to prepare for Physical Geography of India MCQs
- Learn the three Himalayan ranges in order from north to south with one defining feature of each, such as the Shiwaliks being the youngest.
- Distinguish the plains belts carefully: bhabar is pebbly, terai is marshy, bhangar is older alluvium and khadar is newer flood-plain alluvium.
- Memorise local names, for example Sahyadri for the Western Ghats and the Northern Circars and Coromandel Coast for parts of the eastern coastal plain.
- List India's neighbours with the states that border each one, as border questions are common in SSC and state exams.
Frequently asked questions
What are the physiographic divisions of India?
India is usually divided into six physiographic divisions: the Himalayan mountains, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Indian Desert, the coastal plains and the islands. Each division has a distinct origin, relief and set of landforms that exam questions draw on.
Which exams ask Physical Geography of India MCQs?
These questions appear in the UPSC Civil Services prelims, SSC CGL and CHSL, RRB NTPC and state PSC exams. Questions on mountain ranges, plateaus, coastal plains and islands are especially common in the general awareness sections.
What are the bhabar and terai?
The bhabar is a narrow belt of pebbles and boulders at the foot of the Shiwaliks where streams disappear underground. South of it lies the terai, a wet, marshy belt where those streams re-emerge, which once supported dense forest and wildlife.
Last reviewed October 2026