More Questions on Geography
- 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. The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon?
A)Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region
B)It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
C)It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
D)It has less human interference
Answer: It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
- Q. The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to
A)Hard labour of the farmers over the generations
B)The heavy and timely rains and forests
C)Alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains
D)Better irrigation facilities
Answer: Alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains
- Q. Which of the following is largest planet?
A)Saturn
B)Jupiter
C)Neptune
D)Mars
Answer: Jupiter
- Q. Where is ‘Ninety East Ridge’situated?
A)Atlantic Ocean
B)Pacific Ocean
C)Indian Ocean
D)Arctic Ocean
Answer: Indian Ocean
- Q. In which form can the cultivable land be defined?
A)Old fallow land + new follow land
B)The land which can grow the crops
C)Waste land + fallow land
D)Total fallow land + net sown land
Answer: Total fallow land + net sown land
- Q. The mediterranean region specialises in fruit culture because ________
A)The long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export.
B)Hill slopes are best suited for cultivation of trees
C)Hill slopes are not favourable for food grain cultivation
D)There is a demand of dry fruits
Answer: The long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export.
- Q. Which one among the following is a correct sequence of the Indian ports from north to south?
A)Kandla - Haldia - Kochi - Paradeep
B)Haldia - Kandla - Paradeep - Kochi
C)Kandla - Haldia - Paradeep - Kochi
D)Kochi - Kandla - Haldia - Paradeep
Answer: Kandla - Haldia - Paradeep - Kochi
- Q. Ahmedabad is situated on the river bank of
A)Luni
B)Sabarmati
C)Mahi
D)Nannada
Answer: Sabarmati
- Q. Deserts such as Sahara are generally found between 20° and 30° latitudes in western parts of the continents. This is because these regions ________
A)Have warm offshore currents
B)Are very hot throughout the year
C)Have offshore winds throughout the year
D)Lie in the belt of the doldrums
Answer: Have offshore winds throughout the year
- Q. Pyranees form a the boundary between
A)Poland and Russia
B)Spain and Portugal
C)France and Spain
D)Hungary and Rumania
Answer: France and Spain
- Q. Where is Copacabana Beach located?
A)Rio de Janeiro
B)Buenos Aires
C)Hawaiian Islands
D)Valletta
Answer: Rio de Janeiro
- Q. Which of the following statements are true with regard to tropical monsoon climate? I. Temperatures range from 32° C in the hot season to about 15° C in the cool season II. Annual rainfall varies greatly III. The climate is best developed in the southern continents IV. It consists of three main seasons i. e. cool, dry season; hot, dry season; hot, wet season
A)II and III
B)I and IV
C)II, III and IV
D)I, II and IV
Answer: I, II and IV
- Q. India has the second largest concentration of tribal people in the world. Which of the following countries is the first in this regard?
A)Africa
B)France
C)China
D)Iran
Answer: Africa
- Q. Deforestation results in : 1. flora destruction 2. fauna destruction 3. ecological disbalance
A)1 only
B)2 and 3
C)1, 2 and 3
D)1 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located?
A)Lucknow
B)Hyderabad
C)Bhopal
D)Benguluru (Bangalore)
Answer: Lucknow
- 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
- Q. For which of the following reason, it is necessary to secure a large area for forest?
A)More rain
B)Absorption of carbon dioxide
C)Conservation of wild
D)Ecological balance
Answer: Ecological balance
- Q. Which of the following is called “brown paper”?
A)Rubber
B)Jute
C)Cotton
D)Tea
Answer: Jute
- Q. Rivers in “Annular” pattern flow in which direction?
A)Like a ring
B)West to East
C)North to South
D)Transverse direction
Answer: Like a ring
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