Geography Political Geography in India

Q. The northern part of the west coast in India is known as

A
Malabar coast
B
Konkan coast
C
Coromandel coast
D
Godavari Coast

Correct Answer

Konkan coast

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which of these statements is/are correct? 1. In India, the maximum part of electric energy is generated by the hydroelectric plants. 2. In India, the maximum part of electric energy is generated by the thermal power plants. 3. Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd. is located in Tamil Nadu.
    A)2 only
    B)2 and 3
    C)1 and 3
    D)3 only
    Answer: 2 and 3
  • Q. Smog is likely to occur ________
    A)On calm, clear and cool nights
    B)Around valleys
    C)Near lakes
    D)Near the industrial areas
    Answer: Near the industrial areas
  • Q. Which of the following is a cash crop?
    A)Rice
    B)Wheat
    C)Millets
    D)Rubber
    Answer: Rubber
  • Q. The heat from Sun to Earth is called as
    A)Emitted Heat
    B)Temperature Radiation
    C)Insolation
    D)Solar Radiation
    Answer: Solar Radiation
  • Q. The radiant energy received by the earth and its atmosphere from the sun is called:
    A)Insoenergy
    B)Insolation
    C)Isotherm
    D)Albedo
    Answer: Insolation
  • Q. Put in descending order of area with the following soils in India: I. Red soils II. Black soils III. Laterite soils IV. Alluvial soils
    A)IV, I, III, II
    B)I, IV, II, III
    C)IV, II, I, III
    D)I, III, IV, II
    Answer: IV, II, I, III
  • Q. The vertical speed of air is called
    A)Air outburst
    B)Wind
    C)Air current
    D)Velocity of air
    Answer: Air current
  • Q. Shallow-rooted trees are associated with ________
    A)Tropical climate
    B)Savanna climate
    C)Temperate climate
    D)Equatorial climate
    Answer: Equatorial climate
  • Q. Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in ________
    A)India
    B)Bhutan
    C)China
    D)Nepal
    Answer: Nepal
  • Q. Which is the home of “AIphonso” mango?
    A)Malda
    B)Ratnagiri
    C)Banaras
    D)Vijayawada
    Answer: Ratnagiri
  • Q. India’s population growth is characterized by
    A)An increase in the birth rate and declining death rate
    B)An increase in rate of death
    C)An increase in ratio of females
    D)Increasing number of old people
    Answer: An increase in the birth rate and declining death rate
  • Q. The Sonapani glacier is the longest glacier of:
    A)The Western Ghat
    B)Sivalik range
    C)Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas
    D)The Eastern Ghat
    Answer: Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas
  • Q. Loess is ________ soil.
    A)Volcanic
    B)Wind-deposited
    C)Water-deposited
    D)Black cotton
    Answer: Wind-deposited
  • Q. Light from the Sun reaches us in nearly
    A)6 min.
    B)8 min.
    C)2 min.
    D)4 min.
    Answer: 8 min.
  • Q. Which of the following gives the correct match of states and concentration of religious groups? 1. Maharashtra- Zaroastrians 2. Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh – Buddhists 3. Rajasthan and Gujarat – Jains 4. Sikkim – Christians
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a
    A)Bay
    B)Strait
    C)Sound
    D)Fjord
    Answer: Bay
  • Q. Pampero is ________
    A)A moisture laden wind which brings rainfall to the west coast of Panama
    B)A cold wind which prevails in Argentina and Uruguay
    C)A low pressure area in Equator 63° S
    D)A high pressure area which develops first and then leads to the formation of an anticyclone
    Answer: A cold wind which prevails in Argentina and Uruguay
  • Q. The circulation and movement of soluble inorganic matter (nutrients) derived from sedimentary and atmospheric phases and reservoirs through organic phase of various biotic components and finally their return to inorganic phase is collectively called:
    A)Physical Cycles
    B)Chemical Cycles
    C)Biogeochemical Cycles
    D)Biological Cycles
    Answer: Biogeochemical Cycles
  • Q. Which of the following has maximum bio-diversity?
    A)River
    B)Desert
    C)Polar Region
    D)Tropical Region
    Answer: Tropical Region
  • Q. The best way of conservation of water resources is
    A)Encouraging reformation of natural plants
    B)Storage of rain water
    C)Sustainable water consumption
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above

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