Geography Indian Geography

Q. Xinhua is the Official News Agency of:

A
South Korea
B
Japan
C
China
D
North Korea

Correct Answer

China

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Heavy water plants are generally located near
    A)Fertilizer plants
    B)Major irrigation projects
    C)Hydroelectric projects
    D)Nuclear power plants
    Answer: Fertilizer plants
  • Q. What is the biggest source of pollution in the world?
    A)Herbicide and Insecticide
    B)Sewage and Garbage
    C)Automobile Laxity
    D)Industrial Tributaries
    Answer: Sewage and Garbage
  • Q. ________ is called the ‘land of a thousand lakes’.
    A)Sweden
    B)Finland
    C)Holland
    D)Portugal
    Answer: Finland
  • Q. Which is the best variety of cotton in the world?
    A)Egyptian
    B)Sea Island
    C)Upland American
    D)Indian short fibres
    Answer: Sea Island
  • Q. The hot dry local winds that blow on the eastern side of the Alps Mountain are known as ________
    A)Khamsin
    B)Chinook
    C)Foehn
    D)Sirocco
    Answer: Foehn
  • Q. The countries with the lowest and worst economic conditions in the world referred to as the ‘Pole of hunger’ are
    A)Mid-West Countries
    B)European Countries
    C)Middle East Countries
    D)South East Asian Countries
    Answer: European Countries
  • Q. The Sharavati Project is a/an
    A)Multipurpose project
    B)Thermal project
    C)Hydro-electric project
    D)Irrigation project
    Answer: Hydro-electric project
  • Q. The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon?
    A)Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region
    B)It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
    C)It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
    D)It has less human interference
    Answer: It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
  • Q. Which of the following Peninsular Indian river does not meet the Arabian Sea
    A)Narmada
    B)Periyar
    C)Cauvery
    D)Tapti
    Answer: Cauvery
  • Q. Kolkhoz and Sovkhoz are
    A)High yielding variety seeds
    B)Farming organization on agriculture
    C)Fertile alluvial lands
    D)Breeds of cattle
    Answer: Farming organization on agriculture
  • Q. The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges. Among them which is the oldest range?
    A)The Great Himalayan Range
    B)The Shiwalik Range
    C)The Lesser Himalayas
    D)The Dhaula Dhar Range
    Answer: The Great Himalayan Range
  • Q. Colorado in U.S.A is famous for this landform ________
    A)Great Valleys
    B)Grand Canyon
    C)Grand Crators
    D)Great Basins
    Answer: Grand Canyon
  • Q. Some riven and canals have locks across them in order to
    A)Control the level of water
    B)Collect taxes
    C)Ensure safety
    D)Load or unload freight
    Answer: Control the level of water
  • Q. Which of the following is not a satellite of Jupiter?
    A)Callisto
    B)Europa
    C)Ganymede
    D)Deimos
    Answer: Deimos
  • Q. What is the percentage of Indian population engaged in agriculture?
    A)70
    B)60
    C)50
    D)80
    Answer: 60
  • Q. Which one of the following is not conducive to the formation of deltas?
    A)Absence of large lakes along the course of the river
    B)Currents and Tides
    C)Calm winds
    D)Sheltered coastline
    Answer: Currents and Tides
  • Q. How do the Central Asian highlands affect the Indian climate?
    A)Dry continental air is blowing towards India throughout
    B)The low pressure in these areas intensifies the cold during the winter
    C)The atmospheric pressure in this region has an effect on the Indian atmosphere in summer
    D)The atmospheric pressure in this region has an impact on the onset of monsoon in India
    Answer: The atmospheric pressure in this region has an impact on the onset of monsoon in India
  • Q. Which of the following is the most important factor in soil formation?
    A)Natural vegetation
    B)Relief
    C)Climate
    D)Rock cover
    Answer: Climate
  • Q. Which one of the following can be considered as an initial warning of an approaching Tsunami?
    A)Rapid withdrawal of water away from the beach
    B)Thundering noise
    C)Squally winds and rainfall
    D)Rapid landward movement of water
    Answer: Rapid withdrawal of water away from the beach
  • Q. Which of the following are true with regard to igneous rocks? I. They are formed inside the earth, under great pressure II. They do not occur in layer III. They are mostly crystalline in nature IV. They contain fossils
    A)II and III
    B)I, II and III
    C)II, III and IV
    D)I and IV
    Answer: I, II and III

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