More Questions on Geography
- Q. The approximate radius of the Earth is
A)6400 km
B)25000 km
C)12500 km
D)4500 km
Answer: 6400 km
- Q. Fertility of soil can be improved by ________
A)Removing dead earthworms
B)Adding living earthworms
C)Adding dead earthworms
D)Removing living earthworms and adding dead earthworms
Answer: Adding living earthworms
- Q. The industrial region of India which has the predominance of metal industries is:
A)Delta Region
B)Penisular Region
C)Chotanagpur Region
D)Brahmputra Region
Answer: Chotanagpur Region
- Q. The proportion of forest to the total national geographical area of India as envisaged by National Forest Policy is
A)38.30%
B)30.30%
C)33.30%
D)42.30%
Answer: 33.30%
- Q. People living in South India generally have more features of
A)Negroid
B)Caucasoid
C)Mongoloid
D)None of these
Answer: Negroid
- Q. In which of the following products has Bangladesh emerged as the main competitor of India in the world market?
A)Jute
B)Cement
C)Cotton garments
D)Pharmaceuticals
Answer: Jute
- Q. Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India has rift valley due to down warping
A)Sone
B)Damodar
C)Mahanadi
D)Yamuna
Answer: Damodar
- Q. The major factors responsible for changes in the sizes of population are
A)Migrations
B)Births
C)Deaths
D)All the above
Answer: All the above
- Q. In which of the following state, fertilizer complex “Paradip Phosphate Ltd” is located?
A)West Bengal
B)Jharkhand
C)Bihar
D)Orissa
Answer: Orissa
- Q. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Idukki Thermal power station 2. Sabarigiri Hydroelectric project 3. Ghatprabha Irrigation project 4. Ramganga Multipurpose project
A)3 and 4
B)2, 3 and 4
C)1, 2, 3 and 4
D)1 and 2
Answer: 2, 3 and 4
- Q. Which of the following is the cleanest source of energy?
A)Nuclear power
B)Biofuel
C)Fossil fuel
D)Wind energy
Answer: Wind energy
- Q. Which country is known as the “Cockpit of Europe”?
A)Holland
B)France
C)Denmark
D)Belgium
Answer: Belgium
- Q. Monpa, Daffla, Abor, Mishmi, Nishi and Nagas are the prominent tribal communities found in:
A)Madhya Pradesh
B)Sikkim
C)Himanchal Pradesh
D)Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
- Q. Which of these statements are correct with reference to tornadoes? 1. Tornadoes are smaller and more intense than hurricanes. 2. Tornadoes are most abundant along the eastern coast of India. 3. The average tornado lasts for less than one hour. 4. Tornadoes are most common in the afternoons in the early summer.
A)1, 2 and 4
B)1, 3 and 4
C)2, 3 and 4
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 3 and 4
- Q. For the formation of rainfall which of the following is not essential?
A)Condensation
B)Dust particles in the atmosphere
C)Evaporation
D)Wind
Answer: Wind
- Q. Which of the following are the factors that are mainly responsible for the movements of surface oceanic currents? 1. Prevailing winds 2. Earth’s Rotation 3. Earthquake activity 4. Bottom Topography 5. Difference in the density of seawater
A)1, 2 and 5
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1, 2 and 4
D)3, 4 and 5
Answer: 1, 2 and 5
- Q. Which of the following soils is formed under typical monsoonal conditions?
A)Laterite Soils
B)Black Soils
C)Red Soils
D)None of these
Answer: Laterite Soils
- Q. About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of ________
A)40°N and 60°N
B)5°N and 20°N
C)20°N and 40°N
D)20°S and 40°S
Answer: 20°N and 40°N
- Q. The leading producer of tea which accounts for about 28% of total production in the world is:
A)Srilanka
B)Kenya
C)India
D)Turkey
Answer: India
- Q. Which of the following is known as the “Roof of the World”?
A)Siberian Field
B)Everest
C)Pamir Mountains
D)Hindu Kush Mountain
Answer: Pamir Mountains
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