Andhra Pradesh Geography MCQ Set-1
In this set, we have compiled the first set of Andhra Pradesh Geography MCQ GK for APPSC, UPSC, competitive examinations in India and Andhra Pradesh Government Job recruitment examinations. Find out the questions along with the answers below.
Q.1 In terms of length coastline among the Indian states, Andhra Pradesh has the rank of:
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer: B. Second
Note: Andhra Pradesh has the second longest coastline among the Indian states. The length of the coastline of Andhra Pradesh is about 975 km, whereas Gujarat has the longest coastline line of length 1600 km.
Q.2 Which of the following district is the largest by area in Andhra Pradesh?
A. Guntur
B. Kurnool
C. Chittor
D. Anantapur
Answer: D. Anantapur
Note: Anantapur district has the highest area in Andhra Pradesh and Anantapur ranks 7th in terms of area of districts of Indian states.
Q.3 Which of the following city of Andhra Pradesh is largest by geographical area?
A. Amaravati
B. Kurnool
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Vijaywada
Answer: C. Visakhapatnam
Note: Visakhapatnam is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh followed by Vijaywada.
Q.4 Which of the following is the largest tiger reserve of India?
A. Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve
B. Sahyadri Tiger reserve
C. Kamlang Tiger Reserve
D. None of these
Answer: A. Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Note: Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, located in Andhra Pradesh is the largest tiger reserve in India.
Q.5 Which of the following bird sanctuaries are located in Andhra Pradesh?
I. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary
II. Atapaka Bird Sanctuary
III. Telineelapuram and Telukunchi Bird Sanctuaries
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Only III
D. I, II & III
Answer: D. I, II & III
Q.6 Which of the following river of Andhra Pradesh is NOT originated from Andhra Pradesh region?
A. Godavari River
B. Kundu River
C. Kosasthalaiyar River
D. Kundu River
Answer: A. Godavari River
Note: Godavari River originates near Nashik, Maharashtra.
Q.7 Which of the following is correct about the geographic divisions of Andhra Pradesh?
I. Andhra Pradesh can be divided into two region geographically
II. The geographic divisions of Andhra Pradesh are called as Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema
III. The Coastal Andhra Pradesh has 9 districts
A. Only I is correct
B. Only II is correct
C. Both I & II are correct
D. I, II & III all correct
Answer: D. I, II & III all correct
Q.8 Tungabhadra River joins the Krishna River near:
A. Sangameswaram village in Kurnool district
B. Ambapuram in Vijaywada
C. Lepakshi in Anantapur
D. None of these
Answer: A. Sangameswaram village in Kurnool district
Q.9 Andhra Pradesh shares border with how many Indian states?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: B. 5
Note: Andhra Pradesh shares border with Telangana, Chattisgarh and Orissa in the north, Bay of Bengal in east, Tamilnadu in south and Karnataka in west.
Q.10 Rayalaseem geographic region of Andhra Pradesh consists of how many districts?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 7
Answer: B. 4
Note: Andhra Pradesh is divided into two geographic regions namely coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema. Coastal Andhra consist of 9 districts of Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema consists of 4 districts of Andhra Pradesh out of the 13 districts.
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