Geography Rivers And Lakes in India

Q. Consider the following: 1. Chilika Lake 2. Pulicat Lake 3. Vembanad Lake Which of the above is/are lagoon(s)?

A
1 and 3
B
1 and 2
C
2 only
D
1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which one of the following is not a site for ‘in-situ’ method of conservation of flora?
    A)National Park
    B)Biosphere Reserve
    C)Botanical Garden
    D)Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Botanical Garden
  • Q. The first oil well in India was dug at ________
    A)Digboi
    B)Bombay High
    C)Moran
    D)Naharkatiya
    Answer: Digboi
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing 2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely 3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours 4. Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports Which of these statements are correct?
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)1 and 4
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Three European cities viz Vienna, Budapest and Belgrade lie on the river
    A)Rhine
    B)Volga
    C)Rhone
    D)Danube
    Answer: Danube
  • Q. India is the seventh largest country in the world and it covers a total area of approximately ________
    A)3200000 sq. km
    B)2700000 sq. km
    C)3000000 sq. km
    D)3600000 sq. km
    Answer: 3200000 sq. km
  • Q. The Siachin Glacier’s melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers?
    A)Shylok
    B)Bias
    C)Sutlej
    D)Nubra
    Answer: Nubra
  • Q. Which of the following rivers In Europe has the largest volume of traffic?
    A)The Danube
    B)The Rhine
    C)The Rhone
    D)The Seine
    Answer: The Rhine
  • Q. Which of the following gives the correct sequence of hills in the east-west direction?
    A)Khasi,Garo, Naga, Mikir
    B)Naga, Mikir, Khasi, Garo
    C)Garo, Khasi, Mkir, Naga
    D)Mikir, Naga, Khasi, Garo
    Answer: Naga, Mikir, Khasi, Garo
  • Q. Which of the following are correctly matched? 1. Active volcano : Stromboli (Sicily) 2. Dormant volcano : Vesuvius (Italy) 3. Extinct volcano : Fujiyama (Japan)
    A)1 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Asia accounts for nearly ________ percent of world population.
    A)59
    B)40
    C)45
    D)70
    Answer: 59
  • Q. Trans-continental railways have played an Important role in
    A)Providing employment to people
    B)International trade
    C)Development of resources in the interior of continents
    D)Deportation of prisoners to the interior
    Answer: Development of resources in the interior of continents
  • Q. Moon shaped sand-dunes, formed by wind action are called ________
    A)Barkhans
    B)Cirque
    C)Bajada
    D)Mesa
    Answer: Barkhans
  • Q. The leading states in the production of cotton in India are ________
    A)Maharashtra and Punjab
    B)Maharashtra and Gujarat
    C)Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
    D)Gujarat and Punjab
    Answer: Maharashtra and Gujarat
  • Q. What percentage or all water available on the Earth is contained in the oceans?
    A)86%
    B)50%
    C)70%
    D)97%
    Answer: 97%
  • Q. Shivasamudram falls is situated on the bank of which river
    A)Cauvery
    B)Krishna
    C)Godavari
    D)Mahanadi
    Answer: Cauvery
  • Q. What does the 17th parallel separate?
    A)South and North Vietnam
    B)South and North America
    C)North and South Korea
    D)South and North Yemen
    Answer: South and North Vietnam
  • Q. Soil erosion can be prevented by ________
    A)Making the land sloppy
    B)Allowing herbivorous animals to graze freely
    C)Growing plants on a large scale to form soil cover
    D)Adding chemicals to increase cohesion
    Answer: Growing plants on a large scale to form soil cover
  • Q. Igneous rocks are formed from molten rock material. Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?
    A)Feldspar
    B)Granite
    C)Quartz
    D)Slate
    Answer: Slate
  • Q. Messenger satellite has been launched by NASA for the study of
    A)Saturn
    B)Mercury
    C)Venus
    D)Jupiter
    Answer: Mercury
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    B)I, II and III
    C)II and III
    D)I and III
    Answer: I, II and III

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