More Questions on Geography
- Q. The constellations of stars appear at different positions in the sky at different times during night mainly ________
A)Because of optical illusion
B)Because earth rotates about its axis
C)Because earth revolves round the sun
D)Because celestial bodies are changing their positions all the time
Answer: Because earth rotates about its axis
- Q. Pedology is a science of the study of
A)Earthquakes
B)Rocks
C)Soils
D)Volcanoes
Answer: Soils
- Q. The ‘Old Faithful’ in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming is a/an
A)Geyser
B)Hot spring
C)Extinct volcano
D)Oak tree
Answer: Geyser
- Q. Liverpool Hull, Bristol and Southampton are ports in
A)Africa
B)America
C)Europe
D)England
Answer: England
- 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. How do dust storms in summer affect the temperature?
A)No effect
B)Increase it
C)Decrease it
D)Cannot say
Answer: Decrease it
- Q. Which of the following lake is known as “Honeymoon Lake”?
A)Titicaca
B)Nyasa
C)Chad
D)Toba
Answer: Titicaca
- Q. Rocks which are formed by the solidification of lava on the earth’s surface are ________
A)Granites
B)Sandstone
C)Limestone
D)Basalts
Answer: Basalts
- Q. Which one among the following best explains the reason for the eastern and western boundaries of the Pacific Ocean experiencing frequent earthquake?
A)The currents of the vast Pacific Ocean continue to dash against the continental margins
B)There are deep ocean trenches along these margins
C)High mountain stretch along the continental margins adjacent to this ocean
D)These margins coincide with the plate margins
Answer: These margins coincide with the plate margins
- Q. The planet having fourteen moons is ________
A)Uranus
B)Venus
C)Mars
D)Neptune
Answer: Neptune
- Q. The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the North – South direction is: 1. Kishenganga 2. Ganga 3. Wainganga 4. Penganga
A)2, 1, 4, 3
B)1, 2, 3, 4
C)2, 1, 3, 4
D)1, 2, 4, 3
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Q. Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards ________.
A)Onshore Side
B)Windward Side
C)Seaward Side
D)Leeward Side
Answer: Leeward Side
- Q. Arrange the following soil particle by size in the descending order: I. Gravel II. Clay III. Silt IV. Sand
A)I, IV, III, II
B)I, II, III, IV
C)IV, II, III, I
D)III, IV, I, II
Answer: I, IV, III, II
- Q. Sextant is an instrument used in which of the following?
A)Birth control
B)Gynaecology
C)Navigation
D)Medical treatment
Answer: Navigation
- Q. Rail coach factory is located in:
A)Varanasi
B)Durgapur
C)Vizag
D)Kapurthala (Punjab)
Answer: Kapurthala (Punjab)
- Q. Water vapour beyond the dew point results in ________
A)Condensation
B)Precipitation
C)Hailstorm
D)Formation of ice
Answer: Condensation
- Q. In which one of the following is the Himalayan pass Shipki La located?
A)Nubra valley
B)Chandra valley
C)Hunza valley
D)Sutlej valley
Answer: Sutlej valley
- Q. Which was the first scheme of “Biosphere Reserve Areas”?
A)Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
B)Sundarban Biosphere Reserve
C)Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
D)Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Answer: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
- Q. Consider the following statements- 1.NTPC has entered in the area of hydro-power, 2.Power Grid Corporation has entered in Telecom Industry, Which of the above statement is correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. The highest mountain peak of peninsular India is
A)Mahendragiri
B)Anaimudi
C)Doddabetta
D)Nilgiri
Answer: Anaimudi
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