Odisha Geography MCQ

Odisha Geography MCQs and Answers

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Master the geographical landscape of Odisha with our comprehensive set of Odisha Geography MCQs and Answers keys. Test your knowledge on diverse topics, from coastline lengths to historical regions. Improve your exam prep or simply explore the rich geography of this fascinating state. Get ready to impress with your Odisha expertise!

Master Odisha’s geography with fun MCQs and answers! Test your knowledge on hills, rivers, plateaus, coasts, and more. Enhance your exam prep or quench your geographical curiosity. Dive into Odisha’s diverse landscape – answer the MCQs and become an expert!

Odisha Geography MCQs

1 Odisha is located in which part of India?
(a) Northern Plain
(b) Southern Peninsula
(c) Eastern Coast
(d) Western Coast

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(c) Eastern Coast

2 The latitudinal extension of Odisha is from
(a) 17°49’N to 22°34’N
(b) 27°49’N to 32°34’N
(c) 7°49’N to 2°34’N
(d) 18°49’N to 22°34’N

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(a) 17°49’N to 22°34’N

3 The longitudinal extension of Odisha is from
(a) 17°49’E to 22°34’E
(b) 81°27’E to 87°29’E
(c) 91°27’E to 77°29’E
(d) 82°27’E to 97°29’E

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(b) 81°27’E to 87°29’E

4 The total geographical area of Odisha extends over
(a) 1,55,707 sq km
(b) 1,65,700 sq km
(c) 1,45,707 sq km
(d) None of the above

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(a) 1,55,707 sq km

5 The length of the Odisha coast is about
(a) 450 km
(b) 550 km
(c) 650 km
(d) None of these

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6 Which state bounds on the South of Odisha?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka

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(c) Andhra Pradesh

7 Which state bounds Odisha on the West?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka

View Answer
(b) Chhattisgarh

8 The coastal plains of Odisha stretch on the Eastern Coast of India from which river in the North-East?
(a) The Brahmani
(b) The Budhabalanga
(c) The Subarnarekha
(d) The Vamsadhara

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(c) The Subarnarekha

9 Which area of Odisha is called the ‘Hexadeltaic region’ or the ‘Gift of Six Rivers’?
(a) Coastal Plains
(b) Middle Mountainous and Highlands Region
(c) Central Plateaus
(d) Western Rolling Uplands

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(a) Coastal Plains

10 Rivers which form theHexadeltaic region of the coastal plains of Odisha are Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga, Baitarani, Brahmani, Rushikulya and
(a) Chilika
(b) Khurda
(c) Phulbani
(d) Mahanadi

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(d) Mahanadi

11 The Middle Coastal Plains comprise the compound deltas of the
(a) Baitarani, Brahmani and Mahanadi rivers
(b) Subarnarekha and the Budhabalanga rivers
(c) Rushikulya and Mahanadi rivers
(d) None of the above

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(a) Baitarani, Brahmani and Mahanadi rivers

12 The Mahanadi delta is in which of the following plains?
(a) Middle
(b) Northern
(c) Southern
(d) Eastern

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(a) Middle

13 The South Coastal Plains comprises which of the following plains?
(a) Baitarani Plain
(b) Laccustrine Plain
(c) Pan Plain
(d) None of the above

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(b) Laccustrine Plain

14 Which zone of the Rushikulya Plains is known as the Little Sunderbans?
(a) Arable tract
(b) Sub-montane tract
(c) Salt tract
(d) None of the above

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(c) Salt tract

15 The sub-montane tract to the West is termed as the zone of
(a) vegetation
(b) revelation
(c) transition
(d) illusion

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(c) transition

16 Which region among the physiographic regions of Odisha is marked by a number of watersheds?
(a) Coastal Plains
(b) Rolling Uplands
(c) Middle Mountainous and the Highlands Region
(d) Major Flood Plains

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(c) Middle Mountainous and the Highlands Region

17 Which of the following rivers has cut deep and narrow valleys in the middle mountainous and highlands region of Odisha?
(a) Baitarani
(b) Brahmani
(c) Mahanadi
(d) All of the above

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(d) All of the above

18 Which mountains are of volcanic origin in Odisha?
(a) Simlipal mountain
(b) Meghasani mountain
(c) Gandhamardhan
(d) Both (a) and (b)

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(d) Both (a) and (b)

19 Which part of the Middle Mountainous region of Odisha is a poly-cyclic region?
(a) Simplipal and Meghasani Mountains
(b) Mankarnacha-Malayagiri and Gandhamardhan Mountains
(c) Watershed between the Brahmani and the Mahanadi
(d) Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges

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(b) Mankarnacha-Malayagiri and Gandhamardhan Mountains

20 Which ranges are highest in Odisha? (a) Common Interfluves of the Mahanadi, the Rushikulya and Vamsadhara
(b) Simlipal and Meghasani Mountains
(c) Mankarnacha-Malayagiri and
Gandhamardan Mountains
(d) Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges

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(d) Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges

21 The highest peak of Odisha is
(a) Deomali peak
(b) Balia Pahar
(c) Badam Pahar
(d) Golikonda

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(a) Deomali peak

22 Deomali peak lies in which district of Odisha?
(a) Gajapati
(b) Rayagada
(c) Koraput
(d) Phulbani

View Answer
(c) Koraput

23 How many central plateaus are there in Odisha?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5

View Answer
(a) 2

24 Which among the following landforms has the least elevation?
(a) Simlipal mountains
(b) Panposh-Keonjhar-Pallahara Plateau
(c) Western rolling uplands
(d) Baitarani and Brahmani interfluves

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(c) Western rolling uplands

25 Which physiographic part of Odisha is most suited for agricultural activities?
(a) Coastal plains in South
(b) Sub montane tract of Rishikulya plains
(c) Malkangiri uplands of Sabari basin
(d) Flood plains of Mahanadi

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(d) Flood plains of Mahanadi

26 Consider the following statements about Odisha
1. It is the ninth largest state by area.
2. It is the eleventh largest state by population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(c) Both 1 and 2

27 Consider the following about the plateausin Odisha.
1. The Panposh – Keonjhar – Pallahara plateau comprises the Upper Baitarani catchment basin.
2. The Nabarangpur – Jayapore plateau comprises the Sabari basin. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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28 Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The Middle Mountainous region covers about three-fourth of the entire state of Odisha.
2. The coastline of Odisha is about 230 km.

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