Geography World Geography

Q. The biggest freshwater lake is

A
Superior
B
Titicaca
C
Baikal
D
Victoria

Correct Answer

Superior

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    A)Poona
    B)Bengaluru
    C)Alwaye
    D)Pimpri
    Answer: Pimpri
  • Q. La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino ? 1. La Nina is characterised by un-usually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino IS characterised by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. 2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate. 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: Neither 1 nor 2
  • Q. The Ozone hole over Antarctica was discovered in
    A)1978
    B)1975
    C)1985
    D)1987
    Answer: 1985
  • Q. Xinhua is the Official News Agency of:
    A)South Korea
    B)Japan
    C)China
    D)North Korea
    Answer: China
  • 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 Nilgiris are part of the
    A)Vindhyachal
    B)Eastern Ghats
    C)Western Ghats
    D)Tamil Nadu Hills
    Answer: Western Ghats
  • Q. Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India forms rift valley due to down warping?
    A)Son
    B)Damodar
    C)Mahanadi
    D)Yamuna
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  • Q. The Density of population in India is defined as
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    B)Number of persons in an area of one mile square
    C)Number of persons in an area of one lakh mile square
    D)Number of persons in an area of one km square
    Answer: Number of persons in an area of one km square
  • Q. Golden Quadrilateral Comprising National Highways connects:
    A)Delhi-Mumbai-Benglore-Kollata-Delhi
    B)Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Hydrabad-Delhi
    C)Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kollata-Delhi
    D)Delhi-Mumbai-Benglore-Kollata-Hydrabad
    Answer: Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kollata-Delhi
  • Q. Sandstone is metamorphosed to
    A)Quartzite
    B)Shale
    C)Slate
    D)Marble
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  • Q. There is rainfall more than 200 cm. In a sloppy mountainous tract of India. Which of the following crops can be farmed there?
    A)Tobacco
    B)Cotton
    C)Jute
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  • Q. Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure.
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    B)1 only
    C)1 and 3 only
    D)1, 2 and 3
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  • Q. Why is that India has one of the lowest agricultural yields in the world?
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    B)Summers are very hot
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    D)Occurrence of frost at night
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    A)Vindhyan range, Madhya Pradesh
    B)Dharwar region, Karnataka
    C)Aravalli range, Rajasthan
    D)Siwalik range, Punjab
    Answer: Dharwar region, Karnataka
  • Q. If news is broadcast from London at 10:30 AM, at what time it will be heard at Baghdad (45°E)?
    A)1:30 PM
    B)7:30 AM
    C)9:00 AM
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    C)Brahmaputra
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    B)Maithan
    C)Bhakra
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    B)Bhakra
    C)Harika
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    B)Igneous rock
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