More Questions on Geography
- Q. The north flowing rivers of Siberia are not of much use for navigation mainly because
A)They flow through uninhabited areas
B)They are too shallow in the dry season
C)The lower courses remain frozen for many months
D)They lack navigation facilities to ensure safety
Answer: The lower courses remain frozen for many months
- Q. The Narmada river originate in
A)Satpura Range
B)Vindhyan Range
C)Maikal Range
D)Mahadeo Range
Answer: Maikal Range
- Q. As per the data released in July 2011, what is the percentage of population living in Indian villages?
A)70%
B)80%
C)75%
D)60%
Answer: 70%
- Q. The Veld grassland of South Africa experiences ________
A)The Steppe climate
B)The Continental Savanna Climate
C)The Maritime Savanna Climate
D)The Tropical desert climate
Answer: The Steppe climate
- Q. Which of the following minerals and their ores are correctly matched? 1. Zinc-calamine 2. Platinum-iridium 3. Tin-cassiterite 4. Copper-carnolite
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1, 2 and 3
C)1 and 4
D)1 and 3
Answer: 1 and 3
- Q. The Red soils develop a reddish colour due to ________
A)Tropical monsoonal climate
B)Deforestation and over-grazing
C)The presence of potash and magnesia
D)A wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks
Answer: A wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks
- Q. Which of the following pairings is incorrect ?
A)Isotherms-Temperature
B)Isohytes-Humidity
C)Isobars-Pressure
D)Isohels-Sunshine
Answer: Isohytes-Humidity
- Q. Which state is the protectorate of India?
A)Meghalaya
B)Arunachal Pradesh
C)Nagaland
D)Sikkim
Answer: Sikkim
- Q. Project Tiger, one of the premier conservation efforts in the country was launched on:
A)10 April, 1975
B)10 June, 1975
C)1 August, 1973
D)1 April, 1973
Answer: 1 April, 1973
- Q. The ________ railway is the longest railway route in the world.
A)Trans-Andes
B)Trans-Siberian
C)Canadian-Pacific
D)Trans-Continental, Australia
Answer: Trans-Siberian
- Q. River Godavari flows through ________
A)Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
B)Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
C)Maharashtra, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh
D)Maharashtra, Karnataka, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
- Q. Mediterranean climate prevails in
A)Peru
B)Central Chile
C)Northern Chile
D)Argentina
Answer: Central Chile
- Q. Geothermal energy may serve as an important source of energy in
A)Aravalli Hills
B)The Konkan Coast
C)Ladakh District
D)Narmada Valley
Answer: Ladakh District
- Q. Who introduced the term ‘monsoon’?
A)The Arabs
B)The British
C)The Mughals
D)The Chinese
Answer: The Arabs
- Q. Black soil derived from volcanic rocks with humus is suitable for growing
A)Cotton
B)Rice
C)Wheat
D)Grapes
Answer: Cotton
- Q. Rana Pratap Sagar Plant (Rajasthan) is associated with ________
A)Hydroelectricity
B)Nuclear power
C)Solar energy
D)Irrigation
Answer: Hydroelectricity
- Q. Which of the following planets of the solar system has the longest day?
A)Venus
B)Mercury
C)Jupiter
D)Earth
Answer: Venus
- Q. The capacity of rock to allow water to pass through it is called
A)Porosity
B)Hardness
C)Jointing
D)Permeability
Answer: Permeability
- Q. The average density of the outer-most layer (zone)- that is crust- of the earth is:
A)2.1 to 3.0
B)1.2 to 5.0
C)2.4 to 5.0
D)2.8 to 3.0
Answer: 2.8 to 3.0
- Q. The flood plain along river banks formed by newer alluvium is called:
A)Delta
B)Meander
C)River Valley
D)Khaddar
Answer: Khaddar
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