More Questions on Geography

  • Q. A one-day Cricket match between India and England starts at 10.00 A.M. in London. The direct telecast of the match will begin in India at ________
    A)3.30 P.M.
    B)3.30 A.M.
    C)8.30 A.M.
    D)8.30 P.M.
    Answer: 3.30 P.M.
  • Q. Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field?
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Arunachal Pradesh
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
  • 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. The climate best suited for horticulture is ________
    A)Monsoon
    B)Equatorial
    C)Mediterranean
    D)Tundra
    Answer: Mediterranean
  • Q. The brightest star in the sky is ________
    A)Sirius
    B)Alfa Centauri
    C)Proxima Centauri
    D)Sun
    Answer: Sun
  • Q. Which of the following lake is known as “Honeymoon Lake”?
    A)Titicaca
    B)Nyasa
    C)Chad
    D)Toba
    Answer: Titicaca
  • Q. Bhutan is surrounded by which of the following Indian States?
    A)Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Bihar
    B)Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim
    C)Assam, Mizoram, West Bengal, Bihar
    D)Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Bihar, Meghalaya
    Answer: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim
  • Q. Kanha Tiger Reserve is situated in Mandla district of
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Rajasthan
    C)Uttar Pradesh
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. Which of the following trees shed their leaves once in a year?
    A)Evergreen trees
    B)Deciduous trees
    C)Coniferous trees
    D)Both deciduous and coniferous trees
    Answer: Deciduous trees
  • Q. Which of the following is caused by the combine deffects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on sea levels?
    A)Tides
    B)Currents
    C)Runoff
    D)Waves
    Answer: Tides
  • Q. Chhota Nagpur plateau is called the heart of industrial India because it is ________
    A)Rich in minerals and power fuels
    B)Near to major iron and steel centres
    C)A big link of roads and railways
    D)Very fertile for industrial crops
    Answer: Rich in minerals and power fuels
  • Q. The problem of arsenic in India is due to
    A)Overexploitation of coal in Bihar and Bengal
    B)Overexploitation of surface water inaffected areas
    C)Overexploitation of arsenopyrite in land
    D)Overexploitation of ground water in affected areas
    Answer: Overexploitation of ground water in affected areas
  • Q. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
    A)23° 20' N latitude - Tropic of Cancer
    B)66° 33' N latitude - Arctic Circle
    C)180°E or 180°W longitude- International Date Line
    D)0°E or 0°W longitude – Equator
    Answer: 0°E or 0°W longitude – Equator
  • Q. Relative humidity
    A)Decreases with decreased temperature
    B)Increases with increased temperature
    C)Decreases with increased temperature
    D)Has no relation with increase or decrease of temperature
    Answer: Decreases with increased temperature
  • Q. The second highest peak in the world is ________
    A)Nandadevi
    B)Kanchenjunga
    C)K-2 (Godwin Austin)
    D)Lhotse
    Answer: K-2 (Godwin Austin)
  • 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. With reference to Ocean currents consider the following statements: 1. West Australian current is a warm current. 2. North East Monsoon Drift flows in the Indian Ocean during winter season. 3. Equatorial counter current does not flow in the Indian Ocean during winter season. 4. Kuroshic current in the Pacific Ocean is like Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean.
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 4
    D)2 and 4
    Answer: 2 and 4
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, groundnut crop is raised mostly during the Kharif season under rainfed conditions. 2. In India, tobacco is cultivated only in black cotton soils. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. Bauxite is the ore of
    A)Zinc
    B)Aluminium
    C)Copper
    D)Mica
    Answer: Aluminium
  • Q. The most important factor in thunderstorms development is ________
    A)Abundance of moisture
    B)Atmospheric stability
    C)Atmospheric instability
    D)Temperature inversion
    Answer: Atmospheric instability

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