Geography Indian Geography

Q. The Gneiss is a coarse grained:

A
Metamorphic Rock
B
Volcanic Rock
C
Igneous Rock
D
Sedimentary Rock

Correct Answer

Metamorphic Rock

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year. The annual rainfall is generally about ________
    A)200 cms
    B)80 cms
    C)160 cms
    D)250 cms
    Answer: 250 cms
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The major constituent mineral of granite rock is quartz. 2. The major constituent mineral of sandstone rock is feldspar. 3. The major constituent mineral of limestone rock is dolomite. Select the correct answer using the code given below
    A)1 and 2 only
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)3 only
    D)2 and 3 only
    Answer: 1 and 2 only
  • Q. The form of precipitation in which the raindrops get frozen into ice on coming in contact with a cold layer of air near the earth’s surface is called ________
    A)Sleet
    B)Fog
    C)Hail
    D)Snowfall
    Answer: Sleet
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 2 only
  • Q. On the tributary of which river has Rihand Dam been constructed?
    A)Son
    B)Chambal
    C)Yamuna
    D)Periyar
    Answer: Son
  • Q. Which of the statements given are correct? 1. Coriolis effect is zero at the Equator. 2. Coriolis effect is more towards the Poles. 3. Coriolis effects are related to the decreasing rotational velocity with increasing latitudes. 4. Coriolis effects are related to the increasing rotational velocity with increasing latitudes.
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1 and 3 only
    D)2 and 5 only
    Answer: 1, 2 and 4
  • Q. A stretch of sea water, partly or fully separated by a narrow strip from the main sea is called
    A)Lagoon
    B)Bay
    C)Isthmus
    D)Strait
    Answer: Lagoon
  • Q. The earth’s annual circuit round the sun covers a distance of ________
    A)966 million kms
    B)1,096 million kms
    C)1,036 million kms
    D)896 million kms
    Answer: 966 million kms
  • Q. Which of the following rivers meet Ganga in Bihar ? 1. Ghaghra 2. Gandak 3. Son 4. Punpun
    A)2 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is in which state?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Orissa
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. The revelations of a satellite photograph of the earth are as follows: 1. the Southern hemisphere bulges slightly more than the Northern hemisphere 2. it is slightly pear shaped ellipsoid of rotation 3. the polar axis of the earth is slightly shorter than the equatorial axis 4. the equatorial circumference is about 40,000km Which of the above statements are correct ?
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 2, 3 and 4
    D)2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Grai Soil, like the Ash of Pine Forest, is also knows as
    A)Podzol
    B)Red and peat soil
    C)Tundra soil
    D)Gray soil
    Answer: Podzol
  • Q. The second largest east-flowing Peninsular river is
    A)Cauvery
    B)Godavari
    C)Krishna
    D)Mahanadi
    Answer: Krishna
  • Q. Which of the following is a hardwood tree?
    A)Spruce
    B)Shisham
    C)Pine
    D)Deodar
    Answer: Shisham
  • Q. Amur, one of the longest rivers in the worlds is in
    A)Asia
    B)Africa
    C)South America
    D)Europe
    Answer: Asia
  • Q. Rubber is the coagulated Juice or latex or an equatorial tree called
    A)Cinchona
    B)Ebony
    C)Mahogany
    D)Hevea
    Answer: Hevea
  • Q. Where is Arvi earth station for satellite communication?
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Gujarat
  • Q. The state which has attained the dubious distinction of being topper in the list with the highest encroachment of forest land ________
    A)Haryana
    B)Bihar
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Punjab
    Answer: Haryana
  • Q. This is the only sanctuary where Kashmiri Deer are found?
    A)Gir
    B)Kanha
    C)Dachigam
    D)Mudumalai
    Answer: Dachigam
  • Q. If the usual rule of calculation of time were applied for the extremes of Gujrat and Arunachal Pradesh, then approximately time ________
    A)At Arunachal Pradesh would be ahead of that at Gujarat by about 3 hours
    B)At Gujarat would be ahead of that at Arunachal Pradesh by about 3 hours
    C)At Gujarat would be ahead of that at Arunachal Pradesh by about 2 hours
    D)At Arunachal Pradesh would be ahead of that at Gujarat by about 2 hours
    Answer: At Arunachal Pradesh would be ahead of that at Gujarat by about 2 hours

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