More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which of the following is a wrong combination of location and hydroelectric projects undertaken by the NHPC?
    A)Loktak-Sikkim
    B)Baira Siul-Himachal Pradesh
    C)Salal-Jammu and Kashmir
    D)Devi Ghat-Nepal
    Answer: Loktak-Sikkim
  • Q. Why are the ports of Baltic sea opened for trade in winter?
    A)Local factors keep it warm
    B)It is tropical belt
    C)North Atlantic warm currents flow in this region
    D)Western disturbances increase the temperature
    Answer: North Atlantic warm currents flow in this region
  • Q. Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to pollution will cause
    A)No change in earth's temperature
    B)Earth's temperature to rise
    C)Earth's temperature to fall
    D)Increase in ultra-violet radiation reaching the earth
    Answer: Earth's temperature to rise
  • Q. Which of the following types of soils is found throughout India in all climatic zones?
    A)Laterite soils
    B)Saline and Alkaline soils
    C)Red soils
    D)Alluvial soils
    Answer: Saline and Alkaline soils
  • Q. Consider the following astral bodies: 1. Sirius 2. Venus 3. Mars The correct sequence in decreasing order of their brightness is:
    A)3, 2, 2001
    B)2, 3, 2001
    C)1, 2, 2003
    D)2, 1, 2003
    Answer: 2, 1, 2003
  • Q. Apart from Tamil Nadu, lignite is found in ________
    A)West Bengal
    B)Gujarat
    C)U.P.
    D)Orissa
    Answer: Gujarat
  • Q. Which one of the following countries does not border Mediterranean Sea?
    A)Italy
    B)Malta
    C)Libya
    D)Bulgaria
    Answer: Bulgaria
  • Q. Schist is the metamorphic equivalent of ________.
    A)Shale
    B)Granite
    C)Basalt
    D)Dolerite
    Answer: Shale
  • Q. Longest mountain range in the world is ________
    A)Karakoram
    B)Himalayas
    C)Andes
    D)Ural mountains
    Answer: Andes
  • Q. The period of one revolution of sun around the centre of galaxy is called ________
    A)Cosmic year
    B)Parsec
    C)Astronomical year
    D)Light year
    Answer: Cosmic year
  • Q. The hottest planet is ________
    A)Jupiter
    B)Mercury
    C)Venus
    D)Saturn
    Answer: Venus
  • Q. The permanent tilt of the earth’s axis and the revolution of the earth in its orbit together cause: I. deflection of winds and ocean currents II. differences in time between places on different meridians III. varying length of day and night at different times of the year IV. changes in the altitude of the mid-day sun at different times of the year
    A)III and IV
    B)II, III and IV
    C)I and IV
    D)I, II and III
    Answer: III and IV
  • Q. The average salinity of the sea water is ________ parts per thousand.
    A)50
    B)25
    C)35
    D)60
    Answer: 35
  • Q. Farakka Barrage was commissioned to ________
    A)Supply drinking water to Kolkata
    B)Save Kolkata port
    C)Link North and South Bengal
    D)Divert water to Bangladesh
    Answer: Save Kolkata port
  • Q. Which border line separates India from Pakistan?
    A)17th Parallel Line
    B)McMohan Line
    C)Radcliffe Line
    D)Durand Line
    Answer: Radcliffe Line
  • Q. White coal refers to
    A)Uranium
    B)Hydroelectricity
    C)Petroleum
    D)Coal
    Answer: Hydroelectricity
  • Q. The bridge of sand and rock in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka is
    A)Adam's Bridge
    B)Palk Isthmus
    C)Sri Lanka Bridge
    D)Pamban Bridge
    Answer: Adam's Bridge
  • 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. On Monday, the 14th June, a man crosses the International Date Line at 5 p.m. from the Asian side to the American side. Which of the following will he now assume to be the correct date and time?
    A)5 a.m. of Monday, the 14th June
    B)5 a.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June
    C)5 p.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June
    D)5 p.m. of Sunday, the 13th June
    Answer: 5 p.m. of Sunday, the 13th June
  • Q. The capital city of Kenya is ________.
    A)Cairo
    B)Nairobi
    C)Entebbe
    D)Port Louis
    Answer: Nairobi

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