14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Geological Structure of India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/12/2025
1. The oldest Himalayan range is
2. North-West part of the Indian Peninsula was converted into a great centre of vulcanicity in
3. Consider the following statements.
I. The Deccan Trap has been divided into three groups, the Upper Trap, the Middle Trap and the Lower Trap.
II. The Deccan Trap covers almost all of Maharashtra, some parts of Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and marginally Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4. The tertiary age is important for
5. Consider the following statements regarding formation of landforms in India.
I. Structurally, the Meghalaya plateau is an extended part of the Deccan plateau.
II. The valley of Kashmir was formed in Synclinorium.
III. The Gangetic Plain was formed in a foredeep.
IV. The Himalayas originated as a result of triangular convergence of the Indian Plate, the European plate and the Chinese plate.
Which of these statements are correct?
6. The continuous outpouring of magma, from the fissures over the Indian plate led to the formation of a layered structure is called
7. With reference to the Himalayan range, which of the statements is/are correct?
I. The sedimentary rocks of the Greater Himalayas were fossil less.
II. Marine living fossils are found in the sedimentary rocks of Lesser Himalayas.
III. Remains of human civilisation are found in outer or Shivalik Himalayas. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
8. The rocks belonging to Tertiary age has been discovered at
9. Tertiary system, though not included in Sir T Holland system geological classification of Indian Geologic History, is important for certain reasons. What are they?
I. Himalayas were born during this time period.
II. It is the age of mammals.
III. Oligocene system belongs to it.
IV. It has 4 sub-system.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
10. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of geomorphic structures present in India, from oldest to the youngest?
11. Which one of the following is not correct regarding Archean Rock System?
12. Consider the following statements.
I. The Paleozoic rock formation is known as Dravidian Systems in India.
II. The Dravidian rocks mainly includes shales, sandstones, clay, quartzites etc.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
13. Along with the formation of Himalayas, the geological rock structure of Kachchh, Mayurbhanj, Konkan and Malabar signified
14. The most mineralised rock system of India is
15. Consider the following statements.
I. Archean Rocks are also known as Pre-cambrian rocks.
II. The major characteristics of Archean Rocks are that, they are azoid (without fossils).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
16. Vindhyan System is extensively distributed in India from
17. From the geological view, Madhya Pradesh is the part of
18. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
19. Consider the following statements.
I. The Damuda series of rock system contain all the metallurgical coal in India.
II. Tamil Nadu is the chief producer of lignite coal in India.
III. Tertiary coal is mainly confined to the Peninsular India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
20. Shivalik range is characterised by abundance of mammalian fossils. The first discovery was made in
21. Deccan Trap is the major source for which of the following soil?
22. The Dravidian system of rocks include the rocks of which of the following geological ages?
23. Which of the following Rock System provides over 90% of the coal in India?
24. Which among the following is most recently formed mountain range?
25. Which one of the following Rock System in India is the main source of coal deposits?
26. Which of the following rock system is the major source of metallic minerals in India?
27. Basaltic lava rocks over Indian Deccan Plateau were formed in which of the following period?
28. The Karewas of Kashmir famous for saffron cultivation was formed during ...... geological age.
29. Formation of mountains of the Eastern Ghats occurred by which of the following Rock Systems of India?
30. Which is the oldest Rock System of India?
31. Consider the following statements regarding Tertiary Rock System.
I. These rocks were formed from Eocene to Pliocene about 60 to 70 million years ago.
II. The coal deposits of upper Assam was formed during this age.
III. Fossils of various fauna had been discovered along with sedimentations from middle Miocene to lower Pleistocene.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
32. The paleomagnetic results obtained from India indicate that in the past, the Indian land mass has moved
33. Consider the following statements.
I. Geologically India was a part of the Gondwana land.
II. Tamil Nadu has some of the oldest rocks of the world.
III. Vindhyan Ranges is rich in coal deposits. IV. Bababudan is rich in iron ore.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
34. Which one of the following is the appropriate reason for considering the Gondwana rocks as most important Rock System of India?
35. In which rock system, out of the following, is iron ore found in India?
36. Consider the following statements.
I. More than 90% of India’s coal reserves are found in Gondwana Rock System.
II. Gondwana coal is high quality coal with low ash content.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
37. Which among the following rock system is more recent in origin?
38. The Chota Nagpur Plateau is primarily composed of
39. Which of the following Rock System of India is the youngest?
40. Veliconda Hills, which is a part of Eastern Ghats, is situated in
41. Jabalpur series is the part of which of the following system?
42. The Indian Subcontinent was originally part of a huge mass called
43. Consider the following statements regarding Dharwar Rock System.
I. It is older than Archean Rock System.
II. This Rock System is also found in Aravallis, Tamil Nadu, Chota Nagpur Plateau, Meghalaya, Delhi and Himalaya region.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
44. Which of the following river valleys is most important in respect of coal reserves of Gondwana period?
45. Which one of the following is not associated with Cuddapah Rock System?
46. Consider the following statements.
I. Dharwar Rocks are only found in Dharwar region of India.
II. They are rich in iron-ore, copper, manganese, lead silver etc.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
47. The coal deposits of Assam belonging to the Barail series were from
48. Mark the correct features that evolved during Quaternary System.
I. Alluvial plains in North India
II. Rajasthan Desert
III. Regur soil
IV. Ice age deposit in Kashmir
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
49. Consider the following statements.
I. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana belts.
II. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
III. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
50. Consider the following statements.
I. Gondwana land was a supercontinent that existed from the Neoproterozic.
II. India was the part of Gondwana.
III. Gondwana land became the largest piece of continental crust of the Paleozoic Era.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?