More Questions on Geography
- Q. The Matatilla Project is
A)A joint venture by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
B)Executed by Uttar Pradesh
C)Executed by Madhya Pradesh
D)A joint venture by Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Answer: A joint venture by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
- Q. The point in the orbit of a moon that is farthest from the Earth and at which the moon’s velocity is at a minimum, the known as ________
A)Umbra
B)Apehelion
C)Apogee
D)Perihelion
Answer: Apogee
- Q. Which of the following groups of rivers have their source of origin in Tibet?
A)Brahmaputra, Ganga & Sutlej
B)Brahmaputra, Indus & Sutlej
C)Ganga, Sutlej & Yamuna
D)Chenab, Ravi & Sutlej
Answer: Brahmaputra, Indus & Sutlej
- Q. Which of the following is the highest peak in undisputed Indian territory
A)Nanada Devi
B)Mount Everest
C)Kanchenjunga
D)Nanga parbat
Answer: Kanchenjunga
- Q. Which of the following places are favourably influenced by the Trade winds? I. West Indies II. Brazil III. Mexico IV. Madagascar
A)III and IV
B)I and II
C)I, II, III and IV
D)II and IV
Answer: I, II, III and IV
- Q. Science dealing with study of soil is called
A)Ecology
B)Pedology
C)Pedagogy
D)Pomology
Answer: Pedology
- Q. Venus has atmosphere made up of
A)Helium
B)Ammonia
C)Carbon dioxide
D)Hydrogen
Answer: Carbon dioxide
- Q. Diamond mine are being worked at ________.
A)Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
B)Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
C)Kolar, Karnataka
D)Panna, Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Panna, Madhya Pradesh
- Q. The approximate depth of the Mariana Trench or the Pacific Ocean is
A)11030 m
B)5530 m
C)7530 m
D)13030 m
Answer: 11030 m
- Q. Grasslands in Australia are known as the
A)Veldt
B)Downs
C)Steppes
D)Prairies
Answer: Downs
- Q. The river Cauvery originates from which of the following states?
A)Karnataka
B)Andhra Pradesh
C)Tamil Nadu
D)Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Karnataka
- Q. The Indian Wild Ass (Ghor-Khur) is found in ________
A)The Rann of Kachch
B)Sunderbans
C)Assam forests
D)Cauvery delta
Answer: The Rann of Kachch
- Q. The mapping of which of the following is most difficult ?
A)Interior of the Earth
B)Mountains
C)Plateaus and Plains
D)Oceans and their depth
Answer: Interior of the Earth
- Q. Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?
A)Assam
B)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C)Arunachal Pradesh
D)Meghalaya
Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Q. The highest peak in India
A)Nanda Devi
B)Kamet
C)Nandakot
D)K2 (Godwin Austin)
Answer: K2 (Godwin Austin)
- Q. What causes snowfall?
A)When condensation takes place in form of fog and precipitation occurs as flakes
B)When condensation takes place below 0° C and precipitation occurs in the form of flakes
C)When rain freezes into snow-flakes while passing through the atmosphere
D)When the air temperature is much lower than surface temperature
Answer: When condensation takes place below 0° C and precipitation occurs in the form of flakes
- Q. What is the main advantage of transplantation method in rice cultivation?
A)It helps in early harvesting
B)This method ensures maximum utilization of land
C)It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain
D)The draining of water from the field before harvesting is made easy
Answer: It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain
- Q. Which of the following scientist had proven that every planet has an elongated path?
A)Copernicus
B)Galileo
C)Newton
D)Kepler
Answer: Kepler
- Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The albedo of an object determines its visual brightness when viewed with reflected light. 2. The albedo of Mercury is much greater than the albedo of the Earth. 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: 1 only
- Q. The most ideal conditions for the chemical weathering are found in ________
A)Hot and dry regions
B)Cold and dry regions
C)Cold and humid regions
D)Hot and humid regions
Answer: Hot and humid regions
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