More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India? I. It is largely practiced in Assam II. It is referred to as ‘slash and burn’ technique III. In it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years
    A)I and II
    B)I, II and III
    C)II and III
    D)I and III
    Answer: I, II and III
  • Q. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by which of the following?
    A)Bay of Bengal
    B)Ten degree channel
    C)Great Channel
    D)Andaman Sea
    Answer: Ten degree channel
  • Q. The distance between the Earth and the Sun (in million kms) is ________
    A)168
    B)111
    C)149
    D)193
    Answer: 149
  • Q. The National Institute of Oceanography is located at
    A)Cochin
    B)Kandla
    C)Mumbai
    D)Goa
    Answer: Goa
  • Q. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the four stages of water movement in a hydrological cycle?
    A)Infiltration – Evaporation – Condensation – Infiltration
    B)Evaporation – Condensation – Precipitation – Infiltration
    C)Evaporation – Precipitation – Condensation – Infiltration
    D)Condensation – Precipitation – Evaporation – Infiltration
    Answer: Evaporation – Condensation – Precipitation – Infiltration
  • Q. White coal refers to
    A)Uranium
    B)Hydroelectricity
    C)Petroleum
    D)Coal
    Answer: Hydroelectricity
  • Q. In which one of the following oceans is Diamantina Trench situated?
    A)Indian Ocean
    B)Pacific Ocean
    C)Atlantic Ocean
    D)Arctic Ocean
    Answer: Indian Ocean
  • Q. Which of the following are true with regard to fold mountains? I. They often act as climatic barriers II. They receive heavy rain or snow which give rise to rivers III. They are rich in minerals IV. They pose no problem, to communication as they contain many passes
    A)I, II and III
    B)I and II
    C)III and IV
    D)I, III and IV
    Answer: I, II and III
  • Q. Lake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajasthan?
    A)Jodhpur
    B)Bharatpur
    C)Jaipur
    D)Udaipur
    Answer: Jaipur
  • Q. The first oil well in the world was drilled at
    A)Pensylvania
    B)Assam
    C)Japan
    D)Former USSR
    Answer: Pensylvania
  • Q. Which of the rock formations in India is the richest in fossil content?
    A)Gondwana
    B)Rift Valley
    C)Delta
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Gondwana
  • Q. Smog is likely to occur ________
    A)On calm, clear and cool nights
    B)Around valleys
    C)Near lakes
    D)Near the industrial areas
    Answer: Near the industrial areas
  • Q. The largest satellite in the solar system is:
    A)Europa
    B)Titan
    C)Ganymede
    D)Setebos
    Answer: Ganymede
  • Q. The number of economic minerals associated with sedimentary rocks is
    A)Same as that in igneous rocks
    B)More than that associated with igneous rocks
    C)Less than that associated with igneous rocks
    D)Unknown
    Answer: Less than that associated with igneous rocks
  • Q. In the Andaman Islands live the
    A)Gonda
    B)Todas
    C)Onge
    D)Lepcha
    Answer: Onge
  • Q. Pole Star is always seen at one point in the sky whereas other stars are not; this is because ________
    A)Sun and Pole star are in two opposite directions relative to earth
    B)Pole star rotates with the same period as the earth
    C)Pole star is a star of our own galaxy
    D)Pole star lies in the axis of spin of the earth
    Answer: Pole star lies in the axis of spin of the earth
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Cherrapunji is located on the south side of Garo hills. 2. Cherrapunji is about 1700 m above mean sea level. 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: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. According to the data,released by housing and urban poverity alleviation ministry, which state has the maximum number of slums?
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)West Bengal
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Maharashtra
  • Q. Which of the following countries shares the longest border with India?
    A)China
    B)Bangladesh
    C)Bhutan
    D)Pakistan
    Answer: Bangladesh
  • Q. Which of the following countries has got its map on its flag?
    A)Jordan
    B)Congo
    C)Cyprus
    D)Libya
    Answer: Cyprus

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