More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose Project is a joint venture of
    A)Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh
    B)Punjab and Haryana only
    C)Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan only
    D)Punjab and Himachal Pradesh only
    Answer: Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan only
  • Q. The location of a cement industry is mostly based on ________.
    A)Where transportation facilities are available
    B)Nearness to a port
    C)Where demand is high
    D)Availability of raw materials
    Answer: Availability of raw materials
  • Q. Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which state?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Jharkhand
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. Where is Arvi earth station for satellite communication?
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Gujarat
  • Q. Among the following the most urbanised community in India is
    A)Parasi
    B)Muslim
    C)Hindu
    D)Gujarati
    Answer: Parasi
  • Q. Which of the following are not pastoral nomads?
    A)Masai
    B)Pygmies
    C)Kazaks
    D)Lapps
    Answer: Pygmies
  • Q. Which of the following state does not share boundary with Myanmar?
    A)Arunachal Pradesh
    B)Assam
    C)Manipur
    D)Nagaland
    Answer: Assam
  • Q. What is the main advantage of transplantation method in rice cultivation?
    A)It helps in early harvesting
    B)This method ensures maximum utilization of land
    C)It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain
    D)The draining of water from the field before harvesting is made easy
    Answer: It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain
  • Q. Which of the following is a cash crop in India?
    A)Onion
    B)Maize
    C)Gram
    D)Wheat
    Answer: Gram
  • Q. Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the Mediterranean climate?
    A)On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain
    B)Temperatures range from 21°C in summer to 10°C or below in the winter
    C)Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer
    D)The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 2000 mm
    Answer: Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer
  • Q. The air transport industry was nationalized in the year
    A)1948
    B)1953
    C)1950
    D)1947
    Answer: 1953
  • Q. The best quality coal is
    A)Bituminous
    B)Lignite
    C)Peat
    D)Anthracite
    Answer: Anthracite
  • Q. Leningrad region and Kola Peninsula in former Soviet Union are major producers of
    A)Bauxite
    B)Lead
    C)Zinc
    D)Copper
    Answer: Bauxite
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In comparison to the Jupiter, planet Earth displays eclipses more frequently 2. On Mars, only partial solar eclipses are possible Select the correct answer.
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
  • Q. Which of the following is the largest of the inner planets?
    A)Mars
    B)Venus
    C)Mercury
    D)Earth
    Answer: Earth
  • Q. Which of the following States is least developed in rail routes?
    A)Manipur
    B)Chhattisgarh
    C)Jharkhand
    D)Uttaranchal
    Answer: Manipur
  • Q. Consider the following rivers: 1. Ganga 2. Brahmaputra 3. Godavari 4. Krishna Which of these rivers build a common delta?
    A)1 and 2
    B)1 and 4
    C)1 and 3
    D)3 and 4
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. The distance of the nearest star besides the sun from the earth is ________
    A)4.3 light years
    B)4.9 × 1111 m
    C)95 × 1015 m
    D)4.2 light years
    Answer: 4.2 light years
  • Q. Which of the following countries have achieved a negative growth rate of population?
    A)France, Italy and Ireland
    B)Australia, Canada and Sweden
    C)U.K., Sweden and Germany
    D)Japan, U.S.A. and Russia
    Answer: Australia, Canada and Sweden
  • Q. In which part of Africa, Sahara desert is located?
    A)Northern
    B)Eastern
    C)Western
    D)Southern
    Answer: Northern

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