Geography World Geography

Q. ________ canal lies on one of the world’s largest of trade routes connecting Europe and Far East.

A
The Kiel
B
The Panama
C
The Suez
D
The Goth

Correct Answer

The Suez

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. What could be the main reason / reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt? 1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells. 2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. The Mediterranean lands are’ often called the World’s ________
    A)Orchard lands
    B)Grazing lands
    C)Forest lands
    D)Paddy lands
    Answer: Orchard lands
  • Q. Which is the highest peak to the south of the Vindhyas?
    A)Annaimudi
    B)Baba Budan Hills
    C)Mullayanagiri
    D)Nilgiri
    Answer: Annaimudi
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are not true? 1. Chemical weathering is most common in limestone rocks 2. Chemical weathering is most active in wet regions with higher temperature 3. Rain action is a form of chemical weathering 4. Exfoliation is a process of chemical weathering
    A)1 and 2
    B)1 and 4
    C)2 and 3
    D)4
    Answer: 4
  • Q. Which one of the following is not an African country?
    A)Mauritania
    B)Cameroon
    C)Gabon
    D)Yemen
    Answer: Yemen
  • Q. The northern part of the west coast in India is known as
    A)Malabar coast
    B)Konkan coast
    C)Coromandel coast
    D)Godavari Coast
    Answer: Konkan coast
  • Q. Katchatheevu Island was ceded by India to which country in 1974?
    A)Indonesia
    B)Sri Lanka
    C)Maldives
    D)Myanmar
    Answer: Sri Lanka
  • Q. Merino sheep rearing is the predominant pastoral activity in ________
    A)Denmark
    B)Australia
    C)Argentina
    D)Sweden
    Answer: Australia
  • Q. Lac is secreted by
    A)Some animals
    B)Trees like rubber
    C)Certain kinds of birds
    D)A certain type of insect which feeds on the saps of trees such as Palas, Ber and Kusum
    Answer: A certain type of insect which feeds on the saps of trees such as Palas, Ber and Kusum
  • Q. The first of the fourteen biosphere reserves of India which was established in 1986 is:
    A)Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
    B)Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
    C)Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
    D)Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
    Answer: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
  • Q. In terms of money, which spice is exported most from India?
    A)Turmeric
    B)Pepper
    C)Dry Red Chilli
    D)Cardamom
    Answer: Dry Red Chilli
  • Q. Which among these is a metamorphic rock?
    A)Basalt
    B)Gneiss
    C)Sandstone
    D)Limestone
    Answer: Gneiss
  • Q. Which one of the following areas of India is covered by tropical evergreen forest?
    A)Western Ghats
    B)Semi-arid areas of Gujarat
    C)Eastern Ghats
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Western Ghats
  • Q. The Synchronous satellite moves around the Earth from
    A)North to South
    B)East to West
    C)West to East
    D)South to North
    Answer: West to East
  • Q. Which one among the following statements relating to a cyclone is not correct?
    A)Wind movement towards the low pressure centre of a cyclone is clockwise in the northern hemisphere
    B)It is a wind circulation system with a low pressure at the centre
    C)It brings about sudden change In weather condition in an area
    D)It is known as hurricane in West Indies
    Answer: Wind movement towards the low pressure centre of a cyclone is clockwise in the northern hemisphere
  • Q. Sivasamudram is an island formed by the river
    A)Krishna
    B)Ganga
    C)Godavari
    D)Cauvery
    Answer: Cauvery
  • Q. Which of the following is not related to solar system?
    A)Planet
    B)Small planet
    C)Comets
    D)Nebula
    Answer: Nebula
  • Q. There is heavy rainfall on the western coast of India but very little in the Deccan because
    A)Lack of high mountains in the Deccan
    B)The Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats
    C)The region is bypassed by the south-west monsoons
    D)Of some unknown reason
    Answer: The Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats
  • Q. The edible oil commonly used in India for preparation of toilet soap is
    A)Soyabean oil
    B)Linseed oil
    C)Mustard oil
    D)Coconut oil
    Answer: Coconut oil
  • Q. Trans-continental railways have played an Important role in
    A)Providing employment to people
    B)International trade
    C)Development of resources in the interior of continents
    D)Deportation of prisoners to the interior
    Answer: Development of resources in the interior of continents

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