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. The most plausible explanation for the location of the Thar desert in western India is
    A)the absence of mountains to the north of Rajasthan to cause orographic rainfall in it
    B)the obstruction caused by the Aravalis to the rain-bearing wind that proceeds to the Ganga Valley
    C)the evaporation of moisture by heat
    D)that the moisture carried by the South-west monsoon is driven away by the dry upper air current
    Answer: the absence of mountains to the north of Rajasthan to cause orographic rainfall in it
  • Q. Which among the following is/are the major factor/factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India? I. Location II. Thermal contrast III. Upper air circulation IV. Inter-tropical convergence zone
    A)II, III and IV
    B)I
    C)II, III
    D)I, II, III and IV
    Answer: I, II, III and IV
  • Q. Tadoba national park known for sheltering tiger, panther and bear is located in:
    A)Karnataka
    B)Assam
    C)Chandrapur (Maharashtra)
    D)Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Chandrapur (Maharashtra)
  • Q. Which of the following cities lies to the western-most longitude?
    A)Bhopal
    B)Jaipur
    C)Nagpur
    D)Hyderabad
    Answer: Jaipur
  • Q. In ancient times the name Ratnakar denote
    A)Indian Ocean
    B)Arabian Sea
    C)Bay of Bengal
    D)Confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati
    Answer: Indian Ocean
  • Q. The yield or food grain per man is high under
    A)Mono cultivation
    B)Intensive cultivation
    C)Extensive cultivation
    D)Farm cultivation
    Answer: Extensive cultivation
  • Q. Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India?
    A)Courtallam falls
    B)Shimsha falls
    C)Hogenakkal falls
    D)Jog falls
    Answer: Jog falls
  • Q. Temperate grasslands in South America are found on the ________ part of the continent.
    A)North-western
    B)Northern
    C)Southern
    D)South-eastern
    Answer: South-eastern
  • Q. Which of the following trees shed their leaves once in a year?
    A)Evergreen trees
    B)Deciduous trees
    C)Coniferous trees
    D)Both deciduous and coniferous trees
    Answer: Deciduous trees
  • Q. What is Pimpri, a place in Maharashtra, known for
    A)Electric goods
    B)Leather goods
    C)Soaps
    D)Penicillin
    Answer: Penicillin
  • Q. Erosion of soil by a river mainly depends upon ________
    A)Its speed at which it flows
    B)Its depth
    C)Its length
    D)Its width
    Answer: Its speed at which it flows
  • Q. The longest river of Europe is
    A)Danube
    B)Rhine
    C)Rhone
    D)Volga
    Answer: Volga
  • Q. Which of the following is not a tropical cyclone?
    A)Hurricane
    B)Typhoon
    C)Tornado
    D)Willy-willy
    Answer: Tornado
  • Q. Which of the following are related with “Red Indian”?
    A)North America
    B)New Zealand
    C)Srilanka
    D)Kenya
    Answer: North America
  • Q. What type or vegetation is associated with South Africa?
    A)Pampas
    B)Veld
    C)Steppes
    D)Prairies
    Answer: Veld
  • Q. Which one of the following areas is dominant in hunting and gathering?
    A)Tropical forest
    B)Hot desert
    C)Cold desert
    D)Temperate grassland
    Answer: Tropical forest
  • Q. Find the incorrect pair
    A)Coconut - Kerala
    B)Tea - Assam
    C)Peanut - Bihar
    D)Sugarcane - Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: Peanut - Bihar
  • Q. The Plateau that has both West and East flowing drainage system is
    A)Ranchi
    B)Malwa
    C)Chota Nagpur
    D)Hazaribagh
    Answer: Malwa
  • Q. Gypsum is found in
    A)Assam
    B)Rajasthan
    C)Odisha
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Rajasthan
  • Q. Where is the biggest reserve of mica?
    A)In USA
    B)In South Africa
    C)In India
    D)In Australia
    Answer: In India

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