Geography World Geography

Q. “Venice of the East” is the name given to

A
Rangoon
B
Singapore
C
Bangkok
D
Hong Kong

Correct Answer

Bangkok

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The most important breed of wool producing sheep in the world is:
    A)Deper
    B)Texel
    C)Merino
    D)Dorset
    Answer: Merino
  • Q. Wavy hair is characteristic or
    A)Mongoloid race
    B)Neanderthal man
    C)Nordic race
    D)Cromagnon man
    Answer: Nordic race
  • Q. Kerala is famous for the cultivation of- 1. Coconut 2. Blackpepper 3. Rubber 4. Rice
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 2 and 4
    D)1 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Which among the following cities in India is not located in Golden Quadrilateral Road Network?
    A)New Delhi
    B)Kolkata
    C)Mumbai
    D)Chandigarh
    Answer: Chandigarh
  • Q. The Bokaro steel plant has been set up with the assistance of
    A)USA
    B)Former USSR
    C)UK
    D)Germany
    Answer: Former USSR
  • Q. The hottest planet is ________
    A)Jupiter
    B)Mercury
    C)Venus
    D)Saturn
    Answer: Venus
  • Q. Simlipal Tiger Reserve is in which state?
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Odisha
    Answer: Odisha
  • Q. A narrow passage of water that connects two large bodies or water is known as
    A)Strait
    B)Bay
    C)Isthmus
    D)Archipelago
    Answer: Strait
  • Q. A weathering process in which layers of rocks peel off as expansion alternates with contraction, is known as ________
    A)Granular disintegration
    B)Shattering
    C)Block separation
    D)Exfoliation
    Answer: Exfoliation
  • Q. The oldest oil field in India is the ________ field, in ________
    A)Nawagam, Gujarat
    B)Anleshwar, Gujarat
    C)Bombay High, Maharashtra
    D)Digboi, Assam
    Answer: Digboi, Assam
  • Q. In the context of exports, which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ?
    A)Perth : Rice and corn
    B)Cape Town : Wool and wine
    C)Adelaide : Wheat and wool
    D)San Francisco : Fruits and wine
    Answer: Perth : Rice and corn
  • Q. India has the world’s highest road which connects
    A)Srinagar and Jammu
    B)Leh and Srinagar
    C)Leh and Manali
    D)Sikkim and Darjeeling
    Answer: Leh and Manali
  • Q. Where are most or the Earth’s active volcanoes concentrated at present?
    A)Pacific Ocean
    B)South America
    C)Africa
    D)Europe
    Answer: Pacific Ocean
  • Q. Which of the following is incorrect about rain water harvesting?
    A)It is a mode of water conservation
    B)It is helpful in raising water level
    C)It increases the harms of flow
    D)It is helpful in fulfilling the growing demands of water
    Answer: It increases the harms of flow
  • Q. Jute requires
    A)Hot and dry climate
    B)Hot and humid climate
    C)Cold climate
    D)Mediterranean climate
    Answer: Hot and humid climate
  • Q. Which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct? 1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs. 2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence.
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographical areas in the world?
    A)Tropical Dry Forests
    B)Tropical Sub-humid Forests
    C)Tropical Humid Forests
    D)Tropical Moist Forests
    Answer: Tropical Dry Forests
  • Q. Consider the following statements regarding general characteristics associated with tropical cyclones 1. Tropical cyclones move with very low velocity over the oceans but become strong while moving over the land areas. 2. They are confined to a particular period of the year (mainly summer) and normally move from east to west. Which of the statement(s) 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. Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? I.The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss II.The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets III. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps, forming the northern flank of the plateau IV. The trough of the Narmada and Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges
    A)I, II, III and IV
    B)I, II and III
    C)I and II
    D)I, III and IV
    Answer: I, II, III and IV
  • Q. The absence of which among the following causes the temperature of the atmosphere to decrease with ascent along with decreasing density of air? I. Vegetation II. Water III. Carbon dioxide IV. Oxygen V. Nitrogen
    A)II and III
    B)I and II
    C)III and IV
    D)II and V
    Answer: II and III

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