More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The velocity of winds is related to ________
    A)Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow
    B)The amount of moisture they carry
    C)The nearness to the sea
    D)The direction in which they blow
    Answer: Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow
  • Q. The Proposed Sea way “Sethusamudram” is the canal passes through which sea-lanes?
    A)Gulf of Kutch
    B)Gulf of Mannar
    C)Malacca Strait
    D)Andaman and Nicobar islands
    Answer: Gulf of Mannar
  • Q. The instrument used for finding out wind-direction is ________
    A)Wind gauze
    B)Anemometer
    C)Wind vane
    D)Hygrometer
    Answer: Wind vane
  • Q. The main mineral found in upper Brahmaputra valley is
    A)Petroleum
    B)Coal
    C)Iron are
    D)Manganese
    Answer: Petroleum
  • Q. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the following topographical features found from upper to lower course of a river?
    A)Rapids- Ox-bow lake - Estuary
    B)Ox-bow lake-Rapids-Estuary
    C)Rapids-Estuary-Ox-bow lake
    D)Estuary- Ox-bow lake-Rapids
    Answer: Rapids- Ox-bow lake - Estuary
  • Q. Where in India is the rift valley to be found?
    A)Cauvery Valley
    B)Brahmaputra Valley
    C)Godavari Valley
    D)Narmada Valley
    Answer: Narmada Valley
  • Q. The Himalayas were formed due to ________
    A)Folding of the earth's crust
    B)Internal pressure of two large land forms
    C)Faulting of the earth's crust
    D)Folding of the geo-syncline named Tethys
    Answer: Folding of the geo-syncline named Tethys
  • Q. The highest peak of peninsular India is:
    A)K2
    B)Dodabeta
    C)Anaimudi
    D)Kanchanjangha
    Answer: Anaimudi
  • Q. The tropical rain forests in the Amazon basin is known as
    A)Selvas
    B)Savanna
    C)Prairies
    D)Pampas
    Answer: Selvas
  • Q. Which one of the following planets takes the same number of days for rotation and revolution?
    A)Mercury
    B)Mars
    C)Venus
    D)Jupiter
    Answer: Venus
  • Q. Which of the following relates to the formation of the Himalayas?
    A)Folding of the geosyncline
    B)Folding of the earth's crust
    C)Accumulation of loess deposits
    D)Faulting of the earth's crust
    Answer: Folding of the geosyncline
  • Q. Which of the following natural regions has specialised in cultivation of fruit trees?
    A)Tropical East Margin region
    B)Mediterranean region
    C)Warm Mid-latitude East Margin region
    D)Mid-latitude Grassland region
    Answer: Mediterranean region
  • Q. Gypsum is found in
    A)Assam
    B)Rajasthan
    C)Odisha
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Rajasthan
  • Q. The Prairies of North America are
    A)Animal Farm
    B)Tropical Forest
    C)River Basin
    D)Temperate Grasslands
    Answer: Temperate Grasslands
  • Q. Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by : I. ocean currents II. planetary winds III. tides IV. waves
    A)I and IV
    B)I and II
    C)III and IV
    D)II and III
    Answer: I and II
  • Q. The State in India which produces the largest quantity of common salt is
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Rajasthan
    C)Kerala
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Gujarat
  • Q. How many Geo-synchronous satellites are required for uninterrupted world broadcasting?
    A)2
    B)3
    C)4
    D)1
    Answer: 3
  • Q. The major cause of the decrease in population of rural areas as compared to the towns is ________
    A)Low birth rates
    B)Increased death rate due to lack of amenities
    C)Lack of transport facilities
    D)Migration of people from villages to the urban areas in search of better facilities and employment
    Answer: Migration of people from villages to the urban areas in search of better facilities and employment
  • Q. Economy of Brazil is mostly dependent on ________
    A)Rice
    B)Tea
    C)Coffee
    D)Maize
    Answer: Coffee
  • Q. What is the country through which both Equator and Tropic of Capricorn pass?
    A)Colombia
    B)Brazil
    C)Uruguay
    D)Ecuador
    Answer: Brazil

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