Geography Political Geography in India

Q. In which one of the following Union Territories, people of the Onge tribe live?

A
Daman and Diu
B
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
D
Lakshadweep

Correct Answer

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The northern plain of India is formed of ________.
    A)Alluvial soil
    B)Metamorphic soil
    C)Igneous rocks
    D)Old crystalline rocks
    Answer: Alluvial soil
  • Q. Which of the following sea Port is nearest to Rourkela Steel Plant?
    A)Kandla
    B)Haldia
    C)Vishakhapattanam
    D)Paradip
    Answer: Paradip
  • Q. Which of the following rivers is known as ‘Vridha Ganga’?
    A)Mahanadi
    B)Godavari
    C)Krishna
    D)Cauvery
    Answer: Godavari
  • Q. The best way of conservation of water resources is
    A)Encouraging reformation of natural plants
    B)Storage of rain water
    C)Sustainable water consumption
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. With reference to convectional type of rainfall, consider the following statements 1. It is a warm weather phenomenon. 2. This rainfall is associated with cumulo-nimbus clouds. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. 28.38 N. and 77.12 E are the respective latitude and longitude of which one of the following places?
    A)Lucknow
    B)Jaipur
    C)Delhi
    D)Allahabad
    Answer: Delhi
  • Q. The region which does not receive most of its rainfall during winter, is ________
    A)South West Australia
    B)Central California
    C)Central North America
    D)South West Africa
    Answer: Central North America
  • Q. When it is 12:00 noon in India, the time in San Francisco (USA) would be closed to ________
    A)8 : 30 p.m.
    B)11 : 30 p.m.
    C)11 : 30 p.m. of previous day
    D)8 : 30 p. m. of previous day
    Answer: 8 : 30 p. m. of previous day
  • Q. Which of the following is/are correct about the Rann of Kachchh? 1. It is a flat saline marsh land 2. It is in Rajasthan 3. It is the home of the Indian Wild Ass 4. It is a unique land formation supporting several singular species of fauna
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. India provides ideal conditions for air travel because
    A)Its climatic conditions are favourable
    B)It is a vast country
    C)It has a huge population
    D)It has extensive mountain tracks
    Answer: Its climatic conditions are favourable
  • Q. Which of the following is called “Blue Planet”?
    A)Jupiter
    B)Saturn
    C)Earth
    D)Mars
    Answer: Earth
  • Q. Sea tides show variations because of ________
    A)Distorted spherical shape of the earth
    B)Variations in gravitational pull of the moon
    C)Variations in gravitational pull of the sun
    D)Different phases of the moon
    Answer: Different phases of the moon
  • Q. Green House Effect’ means ________
    A)Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric carbon dioxide
    B)Pollution in houses in tropical regions
    C)Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric oxygen
    D)Cultivation in green houses so as to check pollution
    Answer: Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric carbon dioxide
  • Q. Through which one of the following Indian states the Tropic of Cancer does not pass?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Manipur
    C)Tripura
    D)Rajasthan
    Answer: Manipur
  • Q. The mean radius of the earth is approximately ________
    A)9600 km
    B)3200 km
    C)6400 km
    D)12800 km
    Answer: 6400 km
  • Q. Which of the following country is not a member of BRICS association?
    A)Iceland
    B)Brazil
    C)Russia
    D)China
    Answer: Iceland
  • Q. What are ‘Igloos’?
    A)Mammoth mammals found in the Pacific Ocean
    B)A kind of animal hunted by Kalahari Bushmen
    C)A kind of animal domesticated by aboriginal inhabitants of Australia
    D)A dome-shaped house or a hut, built of blocks of hard snow, in which the Eskimos live
    Answer: A dome-shaped house or a hut, built of blocks of hard snow, in which the Eskimos live
  • Q. The phenomenon of an opening occurring in the Earth’s surface through which a Jet of hot water and steam is forced out at irregular intervals is called
    A)Cyclone
    B)Hot spring
    C)Geyser
    D)Volcano
    Answer: Geyser
  • Q. Name the country which shares the benefits of the Kosi Multipurpose Project with India
    A)Nepal
    B)Bangladesh
    C)Pakistan
    D)Bhutan
    Answer: Nepal
  • Q. Which of the following are reasons for the chief fishing grounds being located in continental shelf areas where cold and warm currents meet? I. Warm currents are rich in phosphates and nitrates II. Plankton – the chief fish feed – thrives in these regions III. The meeting of cold and warm currents allows the water to be well aerated IV. The epicontinental seas allow sunlight to reach almost to the bottom
    A)I, II and III
    B)I and III
    C)II and IV
    D)II, III and IV
    Answer: II, III and IV

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