A. Previous Year Very Short Type Questions (MCQs – 1 Mark)

Q1. Among the countries of the world India’s position in terms of area is – (HSLC 2010, 2011, 2013)
(i) Seventh
(ii) Second
(iii) Fourth
(iv) Fifth
Answer: Seventh

Q2. Mangrove vegetation is found mainly in – (HSLC 2012)
(i) Coastal region
(ii) Desert region
(iii) Mountainous region
(iv) Plateau region
Answer: Coastal region

Q3. The Mumbai–Pune industrial region of India is famous for which of the following? (HSLC 2012)
(i) Cotton textile industry
(ii) Fertilizer industry
(iii) Ship-building industry
(iv) Iron and steel industry
Answer: Cotton textile industry

Q4. Which of the following states has the lowest population density in India? (HSLC 2012)
(i) Mizoram
(ii) Sikkim
(iii) Jammu and Kashmir
(iv) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

Q5. The total number of states in India is – (HSLC 2014)
(i) 27
(ii) 28
(iii) 25
(iv) 29
Answer: 28

Q6. The country located to the east of India is – (HSLC 2015)
(i) China
(ii) Pakistan
(iii) Myanmar
(iv) Thailand
Answer: Myanmar

Q7. India covers the geographical area of the world in percentage – (HSLC 2016)
(i) 3.2%
(ii) 4.3%
(iii) 5.4%
(iv) 2.2%
Answer: 2.2%

Q8. The country located to the west of India is – (HSLC 2017)
(i) China
(ii) Pakistan
(iii) Myanmar
(iv) Thailand
Answer: Pakistan

Q9. Which one of the following lakes of India is located in Rajasthan? (HSLC 2018)
(i) Loktak
(ii) Pushkar
(iii) Chilka
(iv) Pulicat
Answer: Pushkar

Q10. The total length of land boundary of India is – (HSLC 2019)
(i) 18,400 km
(ii) 16,800 km
(iii) 15,200 km
(iv) 13,200 km
Answer: 15,200 km

Q11. Which of the following crops grown in India is not included under rabi crops? (HSLC 2020)
(i) Wheat
(ii) Mustard
(iii) Gram
(iv) Groundnut
Answer: Groundnut

Q12. In which of the following areas is the Coromandel Coast of India located? (HSLC 2022)
(i) Between the mouth of Godavari and Cape Comorin
(ii) Between the mouth of Ganga and Cape Comorin
(iii) Between Mangalore and Cape Comorin
(iv) Between the mouths of Godavari and Kaveri
Answer: Between the mouths of Godavari and Kaveri

Extra Short Type Questions (MCQs – 1 Mark)

Q1. India is located in which hemisphere of the world?
(i) Southern hemisphere
(ii) Northern hemisphere
(iii) Eastern hemisphere only
(iv) Western hemisphere
Answer: Northern hemisphere

Q2. India is situated in which continent?
(i) Europe
(ii) Africa
(iii) Asia
(iv) Australia
Answer: Asia

Q3. India is described as a country full of diversities mainly due to variation in –
(i) Climate and physical environment
(ii) Longitude only
(iii) Latitude only
(iv) Ocean currents
Answer: Climate and physical environment

Q4. Which mountain range lies in the northern part of India?
(i) Aravalli
(ii) Vindhya
(iii) Himalayas
(iv) Satpura
Answer: Himalayas

Q5. The dry sandy desert region of India is located in –
(i) Punjab
(ii) Rajasthan
(iii) Gujarat
(iv) Haryana
Answer: Rajasthan

Q6. Floods in India mainly occur due to –
(i) Scanty rainfall
(ii) Heavy rainfall
(iii) Snowfall
(iv) Cyclones only
Answer: Heavy rainfall

Q7. Drought occurs in India due to –
(i) Excess rainfall
(ii) Heavy snowfall
(iii) Scanty rainfall
(iv) River floods
Answer: Scanty rainfall

Q8. Which type of vegetation is found in dry regions of India?
(i) Broad-leaf trees
(ii) Thorny bushes
(iii) Mangroves
(iv) Coniferous forests
Answer: Thorny bushes

Q9. The Indian subcontinent has which type of landforms?
(i) Only plains
(ii) Only plateaus
(iii) Mountains, plains and plateaus
(iv) Only hills
Answer: Mountains, plains and plateaus

Q10. Social and economic diversities in India are mainly due to –
(i) Physical diversities
(ii) Longitude
(iii) Ocean currents
(iv) Earth’s rotation
Answer: Physical diversities

Q11. India is a –
(i) Monarchy
(ii) Dictatorship
(iii) Democratic country
(iv) Military state
Answer: Democratic country

Q12. Unity and integration are considered as –
(i) Weakness of India
(ii) Temporary feature
(iii) Tradition of India
(iv) Modern concept
Answer: Tradition of India

Q13. India is divided into how many states according to the textbook?
(i) 27
(ii) 28
(iii) 29
(iv) 30
Answer: 28

Q14. India has how many Union Territories (as per the book)?
(i) 5
(ii) 6
(iii) 7
(iv) 8
Answer: 7

Q15. Which ocean lies to the south of India?
(i) Pacific Ocean
(ii) Atlantic Ocean
(iii) Indian Ocean
(iv) Arctic Ocean
Answer: Indian Ocean

Q16. Which sea lies to the west of India?
(i) Red Sea
(ii) Arabian Sea
(iii) Caspian Sea
(iv) Mediterranean Sea
Answer: Arabian Sea

Q17. Which bay lies to the east of India?
(i) Bay of Bengal
(ii) Persian Gulf
(iii) Gulf of Oman
(iv) South China Sea
Answer: Bay of Bengal

Q18. The eastern coastal plain of India is broader than the western coastal plain because of –
(i) Tectonic activity
(ii) River deposition
(iii) Volcanic activity
(iv) Glacial erosion
Answer: River deposition

Q19. Which plateau is rich in mineral resources?
(i) Deccan Plateau
(ii) Chotanagpur Plateau
(iii) Malwa Plateau
(iv) Meghalaya Plateau
Answer: Chotanagpur Plateau

Q20. Which soil is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
(i) Alluvial soil
(ii) Red soil
(iii) Black soil
(iv) Laterite soil
Answer: Black soil

Q21. Alluvial soil is mainly found in –
(i) Peninsular plateau
(ii) Himalayan region
(iii) Northern plains
(iv) Coastal plateau
Answer: Northern plains

Q22. Which crop is mainly grown in the monsoon season?
(i) Wheat
(ii) Barley
(iii) Rice
(iv) Gram
Answer: Rice

Q23. Wheat is mainly a –
(i) Kharif crop
(ii) Rabi crop
(iii) Zaid crop
(iv) Plantation crop
Answer: Rabi crop

Q24. Which of the following is a plantation crop?
(i) Rice
(ii) Wheat
(iii) Tea
(iv) Pulses
Answer: Tea

Q25. Which factor mainly controls the climate of India?
(i) Westerlies
(ii) Trade winds
(iii) Monsoon winds
(iv) Jet streams only
Answer: Monsoon winds

Q26. The summer monsoon winds bring –
(i) Cold dry air
(ii) Heavy rainfall
(iii) Snowfall
(iv) Cyclones only
Answer: Heavy rainfall

Q27. Population density is highest in –
(i) Desert regions
(ii) Mountain regions
(iii) River valleys and plains
(iv) Plateau regions
Answer: River valleys and plains

Q28. Which factor does NOT affect population distribution in India?
(i) Climate
(ii) Soil
(iii) Relief
(iv) Latitude lines
Answer: Latitude lines

Q29. Which industrial region is famous for cotton textile industry?
(i) Chotanagpur region
(ii) Mumbai–Pune region
(iii) Hooghly region
(iv) North-East region
Answer: Mumbai–Pune region

Q30. The Hooghly industrial region is located in –
(i) Maharashtra
(ii) Gujarat
(iii) West Bengal
(iv) Odisha
Answer: West Bengal

Q31. Which industry mainly developed in the Chotanagpur region?
(i) IT industry
(ii) Mining and metal industry
(iii) Cotton industry
(iv) Fertilizer industry
Answer: Mining and metal industry

Q32. India shares its longest land boundary with –
(i) Pakistan
(ii) Bangladesh
(iii) China
(iv) Nepal
Answer: Bangladesh

Q33. The eastern coastal plain is also known as –
(i) Malabar Coast
(ii) Konkan Coast
(iii) Coromandel Coast
(iv) Canara Coast
Answer: Coromandel Coast

Q34. The western coastal plain is narrower because –
(i) Rivers are long
(ii) Rivers are short and swift
(iii) Heavy snowfall occurs
(iv) Less rainfall occurs
Answer: Rivers are short and swift

Q35. Which language diversity reflects the cultural diversity of India?
(i) Single language
(ii) Regional languages
(iii) Foreign languages
(iv) Classical languages only
Answer: Regional languages

Q36. Which region of India is sparsely populated?
(i) Northern plains
(ii) Coastal plains
(iii) Himalayan region
(iv) Delta regions
Answer: Himalayan region

Q37. Which crop is mainly grown in dry regions?
(i) Rice
(ii) Jute
(iii) Bajra
(iv) Tea
Answer: Bajra

Q38. Which type of forest is found in areas of heavy rainfall?
(i) Thorn forests
(ii) Tropical evergreen forests
(iii) Desert vegetation
(iv) Coniferous forests
Answer: Tropical evergreen forests

Q39. India’s unity in diversity means –
(i) No diversity exists
(ii) Only cultural unity
(iii) Diverse features but national unity
(iv) Political separation
Answer: Diverse features but national unity

Q40. Regional Geography of India mainly studies –
(i) Only physical features
(ii) Only economic features
(iii) Physical, social and economic features together
(iv) Only climate
Answer: Physical, social and economic features together

B. Previous Year Very Short Type Questions (1 Mark)

Q1. Name a famous lake of North-East India. (HSLC 2010)
Answer: Loktak Lake is a well-known and important lake of North-East India.

Q2. In which part of India is the Thar Desert located? (HSLC 2012)
Answer: The Thar Desert is located in the north-western part of India, mainly in Rajasthan.

Q3. In which state of India is the Loktak Lake located? (HSLC 2012)
Answer: Loktak Lake is situated in the state of Manipur.

Q4. In which state of India is the Chilika Lake located? (HSLC 2013)
Answer: Chilika Lake is found in the coastal region of Odisha.

Q5. Name one south-bank tributary of the river Ganga. (HSLC 2014)
Answer: The Son River is an important south-bank tributary of the Ganga.

Q6. What is the Chotanagpur Plateau region of India famous for? (HSLC 2015)
Answer: The Chotanagpur Plateau region is famous for its rich mineral resources.

Q7. How many districts are there in Assam now? (HSLC 2016)
Answer: At present, Assam has 31 districts.

Q8. Which line of latitude divides India into the Northern and Southern parts? (HSLC 2017)
Answer: The Tropic of Cancer divides India almost equally into northern and southern parts.

Q9. What is the length of India’s land boundary? (HSLC 2018)
Answer: The total length of India’s land boundary is about 15,200 kilometres.

Q10. In which region of India is mangrove vegetation found? (HSLC 2019)
Answer: Mangrove vegetation is mainly found in the coastal and delta regions of India.

Q11. What is the name of the Indian desert? (HSLC 2020)
Answer: The Indian desert is known as the Thar Desert.

Q12. Mention the largest city of India. (HSLC 2022)
Answer: Mumbai is the largest city of India.

Extra Very Short Type Questions (1 Mark)

Q1. In which continent is India located?
Answer: India is located in the continent of Asia.

Q2. In which hemisphere is India situated?
Answer: India is situated in the Northern Hemisphere.

Q3. Name the ocean lying to the south of India.
Answer: The Indian Ocean lies to the south of India.

Q4. Which sea lies to the west of India?
Answer: The Arabian Sea lies to the west of India.

Q5. Which bay lies to the east of India?
Answer: The Bay of Bengal lies to the east of India.

Q6. Name the mountain range lying in the northern boundary of India.
Answer: The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India.

Q7. Which desert is located in north-western India?
Answer: The Thar Desert is located in north-western India.

Q8. Name one major physical division of India.
Answer: The Northern Plains are one of the major physical divisions of India.

Q9. Which plateau is rich in mineral resources?
Answer: The Chotanagpur Plateau is rich in mineral resources.

Q10. Which type of soil is suitable for cotton cultivation?
Answer: Black soil is considered suitable for cotton cultivation.

Q11. Which soil is widely found in the Northern Plains of India?
Answer: Alluvial soil is widely found in the Northern Plains.

Q12. Name one important rabi crop of India.
Answer: Wheat is an important rabi crop of India.

Q13. Name one important kharif crop of India.
Answer: Rice is an important kharif crop of India.

Q14. Which wind system mainly controls the climate of India?
Answer: The monsoon wind system mainly controls India’s climate.

Q15. Which season brings maximum rainfall to India?
Answer: The summer monsoon season brings maximum rainfall to India.

Q16. Why do floods occur frequently in some parts of India?
Answer: Floods occur mainly due to heavy and continuous rainfall.

Q17. Why do droughts occur in some regions of India?
Answer: Droughts occur due to scanty or irregular rainfall.

Q18. Which type of vegetation is found in areas of heavy rainfall?
Answer: Tropical evergreen forests are found in areas of heavy rainfall.

Q19. Which vegetation is common in dry regions of India?
Answer: Thorny vegetation is common in dry regions.

Q20. In which regions of India is population density very high?
Answer: Population density is high in river valleys and fertile plains.

Q21. In which regions of India is population density low?
Answer: Population density is low in desert and mountainous regions.

Q22. Name one factor affecting population distribution in India.
Answer: Climate is an important factor affecting population distribution.

Q23. Which industrial region is famous for cotton textile industry?
Answer: The Mumbai–Pune industrial region is famous for cotton textiles.

Q24. Which industrial region is based on mineral resources?
Answer: The Chotanagpur industrial region is based on mineral resources.

Q25. Name one major industrial region of India.
Answer: The Hooghly industrial region is a major industrial region of India.

Q26. Which coast of India is known as the Coromandel Coast?
Answer: The eastern coast of India is known as the Coromandel Coast.

Q27. Why is the western coastal plain narrow?
Answer: It is narrow because the rivers are short and flow swiftly.

Q28. Name one south-flowing river of Peninsular India.
Answer: The Godavari is an important south-flowing river.

Q29. Which river is known as the “Dakshin Ganga”?
Answer: The Godavari River is known as the Dakshin Ganga.

Q30. Name one important plantation crop of India.
Answer: Tea is an important plantation crop of India.

Q31. In which regions of India is tea cultivation common?
Answer: Tea is commonly cultivated in Assam and hilly regions.

Q32. Which physical feature brings unity despite diversity in India?
Answer: A common administrative and political system brings unity.

Q33. Why is India called a land of diversity?
Answer: India has diverse landforms, climates, languages and cultures.

Q34. What type of country is India politically?
Answer: India is a democratic country.

Q35. Name one feature of Indian society.
Answer: Unity in diversity is a major feature of Indian society.

Q36. Which part of India experiences very cold climate?
Answer: The Himalayan region experiences very cold climate.

Q37. Which region of India experiences very hot climate?
Answer: The desert region of Rajasthan experiences very hot climate.

Q38. Name one important river of the Northern Plains.
Answer: The Ganga is an important river of the Northern Plains.

Q39. Which region of India is suitable for agriculture?
Answer: The fertile plains of northern India are suitable for agriculture.

Q40. What does Regional Geography of India mainly study?
Answer: It studies the physical, social and economic features of India together.

C. Previous Year Short Answer Type Questions (2–3 Marks)