Geography Population and Tribes in Indian

Q. According to the data,released by housing and urban poverity alleviation ministry, which state has the maximum number of slums?

A
Maharashtra
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
West Bengal
D
Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer

Maharashtra

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which river is known as Sorrow of Bihar?
    A)Kosi River
    B)Ganga River
    C)Gandak River
    D)Son River
    Answer: Kosi River
  • Q. Which one of the following gives the correct sequence of Himalayan peaks in the direction east to west?
    A)Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Kumaun, Namcha Barwa
    B)Dhaulagiri, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Mt. Everest
    C)Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Mt. Everest
    D)Namcha Barwa, Kanchenjunga, Mt. Everest, Nanda Devi
    Answer: Namcha Barwa, Kanchenjunga, Mt. Everest, Nanda Devi
  • Q. The term ‘transhumance’ means
    A)Moving over to another neighbouring country
    B)The practice of moving to a new clearing in the forest every few years
    C)The seasonal movement of people along with their cattle in the mountains
    D)Moving from place to place in search of work
    Answer: The seasonal movement of people along with their cattle in the mountains
  • Q. What is the cupshaped mouth of volcanoes?
    A)Crater
    B)Centre of Origin
    C)Epicentre
    D)Cinder Cone
    Answer: Crater
  • Q. What does the machine tool industry produce?
    A)It produces machines which can be used by other industries for the production of their finished goods
    B)It produces tools for the repair of machines
    C)It produces machines with a high component of precision tools
    D)None of these
    Answer: It produces machines which can be used by other industries for the production of their finished goods
  • Q. Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is fare correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. Which one of the following countries is not in South America?
    A)Suriname
    B)Bolivia
    C)Paraguay
    D)Swaziland
    Answer: Swaziland
  • Q. The polar regions of the earth cannot support forest growth because ________
    A)The ground is often frozen or snow or ice-covered
    B)The rainfall is very low
    C)The growing season is short in these areas
    D)All the above factors
    Answer: All the above factors
  • Q. Among the following rivers, which one is the longest?
    A)Mahanadi
    B)Godavari
    C)Krishna
    D)Narmada
    Answer: Godavari
  • Q. To check the expansion of Thar desert which one of the following methods is expected to yield the best results?
    A)Afforestation
    B)Artificial rain
    C)Construction of canals
    D)Construction of Dams
    Answer: Afforestation
  • Q. The Continents of Africa and Europe, at their close at point are separated from each other by the strait of
    A)Gibraltar
    B)Messina
    C)Bonifacio
    D)Otranto
    Answer: Gibraltar
  • Q. Which multipurpose project was taken up first of all after independence?
    A)Kosi Project
    B)Bhakra Nangal Project
    C)Damodar Valley Project
    D)None of these
    Answer: Damodar Valley Project
  • Q. In which of the following states, Teesta Urja hydro-power project is proposed to be set up?
    A)West Bengal
    B)Sikkim
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Arunachal Pradesh
    Answer: Sikkim
  • Q. Which one among the following is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?
    A)Gwalior
    B)Agra
    C)Delhi
    D)Jhansi
    Answer: Jhansi
  • Q. Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is in which state?
    A)Arunachal Pradesh
    B)Tamil Nadu
    C)Chhattisgarh
    D)Uttarakhand
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • Q. According to census 2011, which union territory records the highest density?
    A)Puducherry
    B)Delhi
    C)Chandigarh
    D)West Bengal
    Answer: Delhi
  • Q. Which of the following is characterized by excessive dampness with a thick growth forest and a variety of wild life?
    A)Tarai
    B)Bhabar
    C)Bhangar
    D)Khadar
    Answer: Tarai
  • 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. South-west winds are attracted to Indian subcontinent in rainy season by which of the following?
    A)By the formation of cyclone at equator
    B)Low air pressure in north-western India
    C)Effect of north-eastern commercial winds
    D)Effect of eastern winds
    Answer: Low air pressure in north-western India
  • Q. From east to west, which one of the following sequences of cities of Canada is correct?
    A)Quebec – Montreal - Toronto - Ottawa
    B)Quebec – Montreal - Ottawa -Toronto
    C)Montreal – Quebec - Ottawa -Toronto
    D)Montreal - Quebec - Toronto – Ottawa
    Answer: Quebec – Montreal - Ottawa -Toronto

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