More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which of the following regions of the world is most thickly populated?
    A)North-West Europe
    B)East Asia
    C)South Asia
    D)North and South America
    Answer: East Asia
  • Q. Which of the following arrangements is correct according to their locations from north to south mountain ranges of Jammu and Kashmir: 1. Karakoram 2. Ladakh 3. Zanskar 4. Pir Panjal
    A)1, 2, 3, 4
    B)2, 3, 1, 4
    C)1, 4, 3, 2
    D)2, 4, 1, 3
    Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Q. Danube, Dneiper, Don, Volga and Ural rivers are flowing in
    A)Africa
    B)North America
    C)Europe
    D)Australia
    Answer: Europe
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Alluvial soil is rich in chemical properties and is capable of yielding Rabi and Kharif crops. 2. Black soil is suitable for cotton, groundnut. 3. Rabi crops are reaped in autumn after sowing in June. Which of these statements are correct ?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1 and 2
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. The Equator does not pass through which of the following?
    A)Indonesia
    B)Kenya
    C)Mexico
    D)Brazil
    Answer: Mexico
  • Q. Parsec is the unit of measurement of ________
    A)Brightness of heavenly bodies
    B)Density of stars
    C)Astronomical distance
    D)Orbital velocity of giant stars
    Answer: Astronomical distance
  • Q. A one-day Cricket match between India and England starts at 10.00 A.M. in London. The direct telecast of the match will begin in India at ________
    A)3.30 P.M.
    B)3.30 A.M.
    C)8.30 A.M.
    D)8.30 P.M.
    Answer: 3.30 P.M.
  • Q. Mount Kailas is in
    A)Sikkim
    B)Nepal
    C)Tibet
    D)Bhutan
    Answer: Tibet
  • Q. Some riven and canals have locks across them in order to
    A)Control the level of water
    B)Collect taxes
    C)Ensure safety
    D)Load or unload freight
    Answer: Control the level of water
  • Q. The Tropic of Cancer which passes through India is ________ to/of the equator.
    A)To the South
    B)At right angles
    C)To the North
    D)90ยบ to the South
    Answer: To the North
  • Q. “This Union Territory possesses a coastal stretch of about 45 km with 28 marine fishing villages. However 45% of the population is engaged in agriculture and allied products”. Which among the Territories is referred passage?
    A)Andaman and Nicobar
    B)Lakshadweep
    C)Pondicherry
    D)Daman
    Answer: Lakshadweep
  • Q. In which of the following cities of India the diurnal range of temperature is maximum?
    A)Chennai
    B)New Delhi
    C)Mumbai
    D)Kolkata
    Answer: New Delhi
  • Q. Which one of the following is the first company-managed major port in India?
    A)Tuticorin
    B)Cochin
    C)Ennore
    D)Vishakhapatnam
    Answer: Ennore
  • Q. A valley with steep, parallel walls along the faultlines, formed by the subsidence of a part of earth’s crust is known as ________
    A)Canyon
    B)Hanging Valley
    C)Gorge
    D)Rift Valley
    Answer: Rift Valley
  • Q. Which of the following rivers is known as ‘Vridha Ganga’?
    A)Mahanadi
    B)Godavari
    C)Krishna
    D)Cauvery
    Answer: Godavari
  • Q. “Tin Bigha” corridor connects
    A)Bangladesh and Pakistan
    B)India and Pakistan
    C)India and China
    D)Bangladesh and India
    Answer: Bangladesh and India
  • Q. Riparian forest is found ________
    A)On the foot hills of Eastern slope of Western Ghats
    B)Along the banks of rivers and other wetland
    C)The tarai region, on the foot hills of Himalayas
    D)On the foot hills of Eastern slope of Eastern Ghats
    Answer: Along the banks of rivers and other wetland
  • Q. Most Indians belong to the group ________
    A)Australoid
    B)Caucasoid
    C)Mongoloid
    D)Negroid
    Answer: Caucasoid
  • Q. Which of the following is/are correct in matching the layer of atmosphere and its characteristic ? I. Troposphere : weather phenomena II. Stratosphere : ozone layer III. Ionosphere : radio waves reflected to earth’s surface IV. Mesosphere : Aurorae
    A)II and III
    B)I, II, III and IV
    C)I, II and IV
    D)I, II and III
    Answer: I, II and III
  • Q. Consider the following statements: I. Suez Canal is an important link between developed countries and developing countries. II. It joins the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez III. It is not a sea level canal. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
    A)II and III
    B)I and II
    C)I and III
    D)I only
    Answer: I and II

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