More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The second largest river system in India, next to the Ganga system, is that of ________.
    A)Brahmani
    B)Godavari
    C)Krishna
    D)Baitarni
    Answer: Godavari
  • Q. The Yarlung Zangbo river, in India, is known as
    A)Brahmaputra
    B)Ganga
    C)Indus
    D)Mahanadi
    Answer: Brahmaputra
  • Q. Which of the following can be used to correct acidic soil?
    A)Vegetable compost
    B)Gypsum
    C)Lime
    D)Calcium superphosphate
    Answer: Lime
  • Q. A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why? 1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth. 2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength. Which of the statements given above is fare correct?
    A)Both 1and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
  • Q. Consider the following mountain ranges: 1. Ladakh Range 2. Karakoram 3. Greater Himalayas 4. Zanskar Range What is the correct sequence of these from south to north?
    A)4, 2, 3, 1
    B)3, 4, 1, 2
    C)3, 1, 4, 2
    D)4, 3, 2, 1
    Answer: 3, 4, 1, 2
  • Q. Which country is known as the “Cockpit of Europe”?
    A)Holland
    B)France
    C)Denmark
    D)Belgium
    Answer: Belgium
  • Q. Which of the following minerals is obtained from placer deposits?
    A)Manganese
    B)Copper
    C)Tin
    D)Aluminium
    Answer: Tin
  • Q. In which of the ocean is Sargasso Sea?
    A)Indian Ocean
    B)Atlantic Ocean
    C)Pacific Ocean
    D)Arctic Ocean
    Answer: Atlantic Ocean
  • Q. What is ‘Sidereal Day’?
    A)The time during which the earth makes a complete rotation on its axis in respect of the fixed stars
    B)The day on which the duration of sunshine is the maximum
    C)The day on which the duration of sunshine and darkness are equal
    D)The day on which the sun reaches its maximum distance from the equator
    Answer: The time during which the earth makes a complete rotation on its axis in respect of the fixed stars
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The acid lava usually melts at a relatively higher temperature as compared to basic (basaltic) lava. 2. The acid lava solidifies into glass-like sheets and the basaltic lava solidifies into rough surfaces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The speed of rotation of the earth is ________
    A)39.5 km/sec.
    B)25 km/sec.
    C)31 km/sec.
    D)29.72 km/sec.
    Answer: 29.72 km/sec.
  • Q. Which one of the following is correct? Great Bear is a ________
    A)Star
    B)Galaxy
    C)Planet
    D)Constellation
    Answer: Constellation
  • Q. Genoa is leading seaport of:
    A)Italy
    B)Spain
    C)Brazil
    D)Canada
    Answer: Italy
  • Q. Which of the following rivers of India carries the most water
    A)Yamuna
    B)Ganga
    C)Brahmaputra
    D)Godavari
    Answer: Brahmaputra
  • Q. What is the rank of India in milk production in the world?
    A)Second
    B)Fourth
    C)Third
    D)First
    Answer: First
  • Q. The total number of layers above Earth are
    A)2
    B)4
    C)5
    D)3
    Answer: 5
  • Q. Which of the following continent is located in Northern-Southern and Eastern-Western hemisphere of the earth?
    A)Europe
    B)Australia
    C)Africa
    D)South America
    Answer: Africa
  • Q. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? National Park : State
    A)Ranthambore National Park : Gujarat
    B)Kanha National Park : Madhya Pradesh
    C)Sultanpur National Park : Haryana
    D)Bandipur National Park : Karnataka
    Answer: Ranthambore National Park : Gujarat
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found. 2. Of the total fresh water found on the planet Earth, 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 2 only
  • Q. Name the country which shares the benefits of the Kosi Multipurpose Project with India
    A)Nepal
    B)Bangladesh
    C)Pakistan
    D)Bhutan
    Answer: Nepal

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