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Geography Examination MCQs with solutions
1. Which of the following regions rank first in the production of rice of india?
A
Godavari Krishna Delta
B
Punjab
C
U.P
D
West Bengal
2. Which nation leads the world in installed wind energy capacity?
A
USA
B
Germany
C
China
D
Netherlands
Wind Energy
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
China boasts the world`s largest capacity for wind energy, totalling just over 288 GW at the end of 2020 – having added 52 GW of new power during that year, far more than any other country.
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3. Neap tides occur twice a month when the Sun and Moon are at ____ (angle) to the Earth
A
60o
B
90o
C
120o
D
180o
Tidal Energy
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Neap tides, which also occur twice a month, happen when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.
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4. How much solar energy will be received by 1m2 area in one hour, if the solar constant were 1.4 kilowatt per sqyare metre?
A
1.4 KJ
B
140 KJ
C
1400 KJ
D
5040 KJ
Solar Energy
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
The value of Solar constant = 1.4kW/m2 = 1.4 kJ/s/m2 .
The Solar energy received in 1 hour on 1 m2 of Area = Value of Solar Constant x Time in Seconds
Area = 1 m2.
Solar energy received on 1 m2 area in 1 second = 1.4 kJ (Solar Constant)
Total energy received in 1 hour = 1.4 kJ x (60 x 60)
Because,
1 hour = 3600 seconds.
Therefore,
Total energy received in 1 hour = 1.4 kJ x (3600) = 5040 kJ
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5. Mangrove Vegetation prevalent in which of the following states is the highest in India?
A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Gujarat
C
Odisha
D
West Bengal
6. Where is Manas Tiger Reserve situated?
A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Karnataka
C
Assam
D
Arunachal Pradesh
General
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the State of Assam in North-East India, a biodiversity hotspot. Covering an area of 39,100 hectares, it spans the Manas river and is bounded to the north by the forests of Bhutan.
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7. Identify the Wildlife Sanctuary in the Jammu and Kashmir region dominated by Bamboo plantation.
A
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary
B
Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary
C
Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary
D
Lachipora Wildlife Santuary
General
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
The Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary in the state of Jammu and Kashmir is situated right on the banks of river Ujh, northwards of village Jasrota. ... The Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in flora which is dominated by bamboo plantations.
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8. During winter season, the Northeast Trade winds cause rainfall in which of the following regions of india?
A
Gujarat region
B
Tamil Nadu region
C
Valley of Kashmir
D
Upper Assam plains
Weather
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Coromandal coast receives winter rainfall because of the retreating monsoon and the North-east Monsoon winds which pass over the Bay of Bengal. There they get moisture and when they reach the Tamil Nadu coasts they cause rainfall there. During the winter season, the northeast trade winds prevail over the country.
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9. Which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT?
i) All latitudes are great circles
ii)All longitudes are great circles
iii)Equator is a great circle
iv) Prime meridian is a great circle
A
only i
B
only iv
C
only i and iv
D
only iii and iv
Correct Answered : 11. Which planet in our solar system is as big as the Earth?
A
Mercury
B
Mars
C
Venus
D
Pluto
12. Which of the following galaxies is closest of Milky way?
A
Whirlpool Galaxy
B
Cigar Galaxy
C
Andromeda Galaxy
D
Tadpole Galaxy
14. All the planets move around the sun in a
A
Circular
B
Rectangular
C
Projectile
D
Elongated
General
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
All the planets move around the sun in an elliptical path. Each planet moves on its own path around the sun. and not in a circular motion, it is called Elliptical orbit. All the planets in our solar system move in an elongated path around the sun.
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16. Which of the following is igneous rock?
A
Lime stone
B
Granite
C
Marble
D
Slate
General
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Igneous rocks represent one of three major rock types, which include sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. They are formed at or beneath the earth`s surface by the cooling of liquid rock such as magma, or lava. Common types of igneous rock such as granite, basalt, gabbro and pumice have applications in our daily lives.
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17. What is the name of the second layer of earth`s atmosphere ?
A
Stratosphere
B
Mesosphere
C
Troposphere
D
Thermosphere
19. Where is Island of seychelles located?
A
Indian ocean
B
Pacific ocean
C
Atlantic ocean
D
The Southern ocean
21. what is an archipelago?
A
Group chain, cluster or collection of islands
B
The meeting of land and sea
C
An Architect`s Paradise
D
A type of church
23. Sunda trench is a part of
A
Pacific ocean
B
Indian ocean
C
Atlantic ocean
D
Artic ocean
General
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as and sometimes still indicated as the Java Trench, is an oceanic trench located in the Indian Ocean near Sumatra, formed where the Australian-Capricorn plates subduct under a part of the Eurasian Plate.
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24. Nile river flows in
A
Africa
B
Australia
C
South America
D
Asia
General
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
The Nile River flows from south to north through eastern Africa. It begins in the rivers that flow into Lake Victoria (located in modern-day Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya), and empties into the Mediterranean Sea more than 6,600 kilometers (4,100 miles) to the north, making it one of the longest river in the world.
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25. Which is the largest continent in the world?
A
Asia
B
Africa
C
Europe
D
North America
General
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
Asia is the largest continent in the the world covering 9% of the total geographical area of the earth and also 30% of the total land area. This largest continent Asia supports 60% of the total population of the world. It located northern and eastern hemisphere. Asia has vast divercity in terms of culture, environment,ethnic group,historical background and aslo government types.
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26. Which of the highest mountain in Africa?
A
Atlas Mountain
B
Mount Elgon
C
Mount Kenya
D
Mount Kilmanjaro
General
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Located in Tanzania, it reaches the highest summit at 5,895 meters. This highest peak is the Kibo, one of Kilimanjaro`s volcanic cones, with Mawenzi and Shira. Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain on the African continent, with a height of 5,199 meters.
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28. Which of the following is not a mountain peak of Nepal?
A
Mt. Everest
B
K 2 (Godwin Austin)
C
Dhaulagiri
D
Annapurna
General
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
K2, at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest (at 8,849 metres (29,032 ft)). It lies in the Karakoram range, in part in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in part in a China-administered territory of the Kashmir region included in the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang.
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29. What is the desert adjoining the that desert called in pakistan?
A
Gobi
B
Cholistan
C
Sukkur
D
Mirpur
General
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Cholistan Desert It adjoins the Thar Desert, extending over to Sindh and into India. Cholistan desert hosts an annual Jeep rally, known as Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally which is the biggest motor sports event in Pakistan.
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30. The Aravali Range passes through which of the following states in India?
A
Haryana
B
Bihar
C
Maharashtra
D
Madhya Pradesh
31. Chambal river flows through which of the following plateaus of Peninsular India?
A
Malwa Plateau
B
Deccan Plateau
C
Chota Nagpur Plateau
D
North-Eastern Plateau
32. Which Union Territory is also capital of two states in India?
A
Shimla
B
Chandigarh
C
Delhi
D
Pondicherry (or Puducherry)
33. The Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary was created in the year 1967 for the conservation of which endangered species of India?
A
Spotted Dear
B
Snow Leapord
C
Blackbuck
D
Black-naped Hare
34. Which type of drianage pattern develops where teh river flows along the slope of the terrain?
A
Trellis
B
Rectangular
C
Dendritic
D
Radial
Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
Dendritic Drainage Pattern: When the river channel follows the slope of the terrain, it develops dendritic pattern. The stream and its tributaries resemble the branches of a tree. Hence, it is called dendritic pattern.
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35. Who are eligible to receive the Dr. Salim Ali National Wildlife Fellowship Award?
A
Scholars engaged in research/experimental projects on Avian Wildlife
B
Scholars engaged in research/experimental projects on Mountain Ecosystem
C
Scholars engaged in research/experimental projects on Coastal Ecosystem
D
Scholars engaged in research/experimental projects on Mammalian Wildlife
36. In Which City of Rajasthan is the Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) located?
A
Jodhpur
B
Jorhat
C
Jaipur
D
Jaisalmer
Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
This was later expanded into Desert Afforestation and Soil Conservation Station in 1957, and finally upgraded to Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) in 1959 under Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. The CAZRI operates through Six Divisions, located at the headquarters in Jodhpur.
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37. In which state of India is the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve ( ABR) located?
A
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
B
Kerala and Karnataka
C
Kerala and Tamil Nadu
D
Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve was established in 2001 and is spread across the two states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. India`s “unique” Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is among 20 new sites added by the UN`s top cultural body UNESCO to its World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
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38. Identify the specialized body in India, established in 2010 which handles environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
A
The Wildlife Tribunal
B
The National Green Tribunal
C
The National Environment Tribunal
D
The Forest Tribunal
Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
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40. In which state of India is the Bandipur Tiger Reserve located?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Karnataka
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Rajasthan
Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Bandipur is the most prominent national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka and is best known for its varied wildlife boasting different biomes in the dry deciduous forest. It is considered as one of the best managed parks of India.
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41. The Sardar Sarovar Dam, a multi-purpose projectr is constructed on which of the following rivers of India?
A
Kaveri
B
Tapi
C
Narmada
D
Godavari
42. With which of the following countries India does NOT share its international border?
A
China
B
Afghanistan
C
Bhutan
D
Tajikistan
Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
India shares borders with seven countries like pakistan, china, bhutan, bangladesh, myanmar, afghanistan and nepal. Tajikistan is the only country who does not share a border with India. It shares its border with Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
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43. Which is the highest peak in peninsular India?
A
Anamudi
B
Meesapulimala
C
Doddabetta
D
Kolaribetta
44. Among the following options identify the lake whose two thirds of the length falls in the people`s Republic of China and freezes even after being a Salt Lake.
A
Tso Moriri Lake
B
Pangong Tso Lake
C
Dal Lake
D
Shakti Lake
45. Hiuen-Tsang, a Chinese traveller visited India during the reign of
A
Chandragupta-I
B
Chandragupta-II
C
Harshavardhana
D
Rudradaman
Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
Xuan Zang (Hiuen Tsang) visited India during Harsha Vardhana`s reign in the 7th Century AD, in search of Buddhist scriptures. His journey became part of traditional Chinese lore when narrated in a later period book called "A Journey to the West".
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46. As per the Indian history, "The Revolt of 1857" is referred as
A
Waghera Rising
B
Second War of Independence
C
First War of Independence
D
Mutiny of Vellore
47. Madras Mahajan Sabha an important pre-congress association founded by M. Viraraghavachari, B. S Aiyer, and P. Anandacharlu was formed in the year
A
1883
B
1884
C
1885
D
1886
48. Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which of the following states in India?
A
Jharkhand
B
Rajasthan
C
Chattisgarh
D
Uttar Pradesh
49. Which of the following does NOT drain into the Gulf of Khambhat?
A
Narmada
B
Tapti
C
Sabarmati
D
Luni
General
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
The gulf receives many rivers, including the Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada (Narbada), and Tapti. Its shape and its orientation in relation to the southwest monsoon winds account for its high tidal range (40 feet [12 metres]) and the high velocity of the entering tides.
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50. Which is the oldest mountain range in India?
A
Aravallis
B
Karakoram
C
Sahyadris
D
Himalayas
52. The only wild ASS sanctuary in india can be found at
A
Barmer in Rajisthan
B
Jaisalmer
C
Rann of Kutch
D
Daman
General
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
Situated in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, the Wild Ass Sanctuary is the only place on earth where Indian wild asses still roam free. Located 130 km from Ahmedabad, Wild Ass Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the country spread over an area of 4954 sq km.
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53. Duration of day and night of a country is influenced by its
A
Latitudinal extent
B
Longitudinal extent
C
Equator
D
Prime meridian
General
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
Sunrays walls directly on the places located on the equator while it falls slanting on the poles. Thus as the latitudes increases, the chances of change in day and night from place to place increases. That is why latitudinal extent influences the duration of day and night as one moves from south to north.
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54. Alps Mountains and Himalayas are classic examples of process of
A
plate owning
B
volcanic activity
C
plate convection
D
folding
General
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Folding is caused by compression and happens when two horizontal forces act towards a common point from opposite directions. It is the process through which rock strata bends under the pressure of movement of earth`s plate.
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55. In which state in Manas national park located?
A
Assam
B
Rajasthan
C
West Bengal
D
Tamil Nadu
General
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the State of Assam in North-East India, a biodiversity hotspot. Covering an area of 39,100 hectares, it spans the Manas river and is bounded to the north by the forests of Bhutan.
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56. Manas river is a tributary of which of the following rivers ?
A
Narmada
B
Ganga
C
Indus
D
Brahmaputra River
57. Tea, Coffee, Spices, Coconut, Rubber, Cardamom, Chillies all together can be kept in which of the following group or groups?
A
Food crop
B
Cash Crop
C
Food and cash crop
D
Plantation crop
Crops
Geography
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Plantation crops are crops that are grown on large farms, called plantations, and are typically grown for commercial purposes. These crops are often grown on a large scale using specialized techniques and equipment, and are typically exported to other countries for sale.
Some examples of plantation crops include:
Sugar cane: This is a tropical grass that is grown for its sweet, juicy stalks, which are used to make sugar.
Rubber: This is a tree that is grown for its latex, which is used to make rubber.
Tea: This is a bush that is grown for its leaves, which are used to make tea.
Coffee: This is a shrub that is grown for its beans, which are used to make coffee.
Coconut: This is a tree that is grown for its fruit, which is used to make coconut milk and oil.
Banana: This is a tree that is grown for its fruit, which is a popular food around the world.
Palm oil: This is a tree that is grown for its fruit, which is used to make palm oil.
Tobacco: This is a plant that is grown for its leaves, which are used to make tobacco products such as cigarettes.
Cotton: This is a plant that is grown for its fibers, which are used to make textiles and other products.
Plantation crops are an important source of income and employment for many countries, and they contribute significantly to the global economy.
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58. Through which of the following states in India passes Tropic of Cancer?
A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Maharastra
D
Madhya Pradesh
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Madhya Pradesh
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59. In production of which of the following metals India holds number one status
A
Copper
B
Iron
C
Lead
D
Mica
60. Which among the following is India`s biggest regional broadcaster?
A
Sun TV
B
Gemini TV
C
Manorama News
D
Asianet
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
Sun TV
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61. How many states of India share its border with Bhutan?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal & Sikkim
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62. In India, Tank irrigation is more common in which of the following regions?
A
Rocky plateu regions with uneven and highly seasonal rainfalls
B
Regions with presence of perennial rivers and plenty of rainfall
C
Arid and Semi Arid regions with scanty rainfall
D
Coastal regions with regular rainfall
Irrigation
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
The Tank irrigation is more in the rocky plateau area of the county, where the rainfall is uneven and highly seasonal. The Eastern Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Interiors of Tamil Nadu and some parts of Andhra Pradesh have more land under tank irrigation.
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63. The Salal Project is on the river:
A
Jhelum
B
Chenab
C
Ravi
D
Sutlej
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Salal Dam, also known as Salal Hydroelectric Power Station, is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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64. In India Oldest Mountain range is:
A
Himalayas
B
Aravalli Range
C
Nilgiri mountains
D
Western Ghats
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
The Aravalli Range, an eroded stub of ancient mountains, is the oldest range of fold mountains in India.
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65. The Radcliffe line is a boundary between:
A
India and China
B
India and Afghanistan
C
India and Nepal
D
India and Pakistan
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
On 17th August 1947 the Radcliffe Line was declared as the boundary between India and Pakistan, following the Partition of India. The line is named after Sir Cyril Radcliffe who was commissioned to equitably divide 4,50,000 km sq of territory with 88 million people.
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66. Which is the only state in India that produces saffron?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Punjab
C
Karnataka
D
Jammu and Kashmir
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in India produce saffron.
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67. Which of the following groups of rivers originate from the Himachal mountains?
A
Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum
B
Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
C
Sutlej, Ravi and Jhelum
D
Beas, Ravi and Chenab
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Beas, Ravi and Chenab rivers originate from the Himachal mountains.
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68. New Delhi is on the banks of:
A
Ganges
B
Sutlej
C
Yamuna
D
Tapti
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
New Delhi is on the banks of Yamuna.
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69. In which one of the following states is the Nanga Parbat peak located?
A
Uttarakhand
B
Jammu and Kashmir
C
Punjab
D
Himachal Pradesh
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Nanga Parbat peak located at Jammu and Kashmir state in India.
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70. The Switzerland of India is:
A
Shimla
B
Darjeeling
C
Kashmir
D
Ooty
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
The Switzerland of India isKashmir.
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71. Corbett National Park is in:
A
Punjab
B
Uttarakhand
C
Haryana
D
Jammu and Kashmir
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State. Rich in flora and fauna, it’s known for its Bengal tigers. Animals, including tigers, leopards and wild elephants, roam the Dhikala zone. On the banks of the Ramganga Reservoir, the Sonanadi zone is home to elephants and leopards, along with hundreds of species of birds.
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72. Valley Of Flowers National Park located at:
A
Kashmir
B
Uttarakhand
C
Darjeeling
D
Sikkim
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Valley Of Flowers National Park located at Uttarakhand.
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73. In India which state having the largest area of forest?
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Chhattisgarh
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Maharashtra
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
The maximum increase in forest cover has been observed in West Bengal (3810 sq. km.) followed by Odisha (1444 sq. km.) and Kerala (622sq km). Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover of 77,522 sq. km. in terms of area in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh with the forest cover of 67,321 sq. km.
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74. Which of the following groups of states have the largest deposits of iron ore?
A
Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
B
West Bengal and Assam
C
Bihar and Orissa
D
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
Bihar and Orissa states have the largest deposits of iron ore.
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75. Which of the following drainage systems fall into The Bay of Bengal?
A
Mahanadi and Cauvery
B
Luni and Tapti
C
Ganga and Godavari
D
A and C
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Mahanadi, Cauvery, Ganga and Godavari fall into The Bay of Bengal.
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76. Which of the following important rivers of India does not originate from the Western Ghats?
A
Godavari
B
Mahanadi
C
Cauvery
D
Krishna
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 141,600 square kilometres (54,700 sq mi) and has a total course of 858 kilometers (533 mi). The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
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77. Which state in India has the largest number of district?
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Maharastra
D
Bihar
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of district in India.
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78. The capital of Uttar Pradesh is:
A
Lucknow
B
Meerut
C
Allahabad
D
Kanpur
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
The capital of Uttar Pradesh is Lucknow.
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79. Indian standard time is the local time of :
A
Allahabad
B
Chennai
C
Kolkata
D
New Delhi
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
Indian standard time is the local time of Allahabad.
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80. Rice is produced more in:
A
West Bengal
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Punjab
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
Among the rice producing states, West Bengal is by far the most important producer and ranks the leading position, accounting for about 15 per cent of the total quantity of rice produced in India. The major rice producing districts in the state are Bardhaman, Medinipur, North and South 24 Parganas.
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81. Kolkata is situated on the banks of the river :
A
Hoogly
B
Ganga
C
Mahanadi
D
Yamuna
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, located on the east bank of the Hooghly River.
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82. Nickname of Kolkata is:
A
City of Joy
B
City of Palaces
C
Cultural Capital of India
D
All
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Nickname of Kolkata are City of Joy, City of Palaces, Cultural Capital of India, Gateway of Eastern India and Haven of Aged.
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83. State animal of West Bengal is:
A
Royal Bengal Tiger
B
Fishing Cat
C
Musk Deer
D
Indian Elephant
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
State animal of West Bengal is Fishing Cat.
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84. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport located at:
A
Lucknow
B
Kolkata
C
Bhubaneswar
D
Patna
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport located at Kolkata.
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85. Which of the following groups accounts for over 90 percent of India`s annual coal production?
A
Bihar, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh
B
Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal
C
West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
D
Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal produced 90 percent of coal in India.
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86. The Yarlung Zangbo river, in India, is known as:
A
Indus
B
Brahmaputra
C
Ganga
D
Kaveri
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
The Yarlung Tsangpo is the longest river in Tibet. The part Tsangpo probably originates from the fact that the river flows from or through Tsang- encompassing the Tibet west of Lhasa.It is the upper stream of the Brahmaputra River.
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87. The India`s highest annual rainfall is reported at:
A
Mawsynram, Meghalaya
B
Namchi, Sikkim
C
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
D
Darjeeling, West Bengal
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
Mawsynram is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya state in north-eastern India, 65 kilometres from Shillong. It is reportedly the wettest place on Earth, with an average annual rainfall of 11,872 millimetres (467.4 in).
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88. The present forest area of India, according to satellite data, is:
A
Decreasing
B
Increasing
C
Decreasing in open forest area but increasing in closed forest area.
D
Static
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
The present forest area of India, according to satellite data, is Decreasing
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89. The oldest oil refinery in India is at :
A
Haldia, near Kolkata
B
Noonmati, Assam
C
Digboi, Assam
D
Koyali, near Baroda
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
The oldest oil refinery in India is at Digboi, Assam.
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90. Which of the following regions is most prone to earthquakes?
A
Deccan plateau
B
Plains of northern India
C
Ganga-Brahmaputra valley
D
Western ghats
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
Ganga-Brahmaputra valley regions are most prone to earthquakes
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91. In which part of India is known as the Land of Sunrise?
A
Meghalaya
B
Arunachal Pradesh
C
Mizoram
D
Nagaland
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Arunachal Pradesh is a Sanskrit word which means land of rising sun as state is located in the easternmost part of the country and gets first sunrise in the country.
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92. Tea is grown much in:
A
Tamil Nadu
B
West Bengal
C
Assam
D
Kerala
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
Assam Tea is a black tea named after the region of its production, Assam, in India. It is also traditionally used in Yunnan province in China. Assam tea is manufactured specifically from the plant Camellia sinensis var. assamica (Masters).
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93. Shillong is also known as:
A
Tea City of India
B
Scotland of East
C
Gateway of The East
D
All
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Shillong is also known as Scotland of East.
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94. The city of Nasik is situated on the banks of which river in India?
A
Godavari
B
Narmada
C
Sabarmati
D
Tapti
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
Nashik is an ancient city in the northwest region of Maharashtra at India. Famous the world over for its fresh agricultural produce namely table and wine grapes besides vegetables.Situated at the foothills of the Western Ghats on the banks of the river Godavari which originates nearby at Trimbakeshwar.
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95. The desert that lies on the boundary between India and Pakistan is:
A
The Great Rann of Kutch
B
Thar Desert
C
The Cold Mountain Desert
D
None
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Thar Desert
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96. Ankleswar in Gujarat is well known for:
A
Fertilizers
B
Agriculture
C
Jute Industry
D
Oil Refinery
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Ankleswar in Gujarat is well known for Oil Refinery.The town is known for its industrial township called GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation). Ankleshwar has an office of the ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited).
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97. Nicknames of Mumbai is:
A
City of Dreams
B
Financial Capital of India
C
City of Seven Island
D
All
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Nicknames of Mumbai is City of Dreams, Financial Capital of India, City of Seven Island, Gateway of India, Maximum City, Maya Nagari.
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98. Ahmedabad is also known as:
A
Golden City
B
City of Prime Ministers
C
Manchester of India
D
All
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
Nickname of Ahmedabad is Manchester of India.
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99. Asiatic Lion is the state animal of:
A
Punjab
B
Gujarat
C
Rajasthan
D
Maharashtra
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Asiatic Lion is the state animal of Gujarat .
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100. The southernmost point of peninsular India exist in:
A
North of the Equator
B
North of Tropic of Cancer
C
South of the Equator
D
South of the Capricorn
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
The southernmost point of peninsular India exist in North of the Equator.
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101. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because:
A
of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers
B
there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks
C
it is the older river of India
D
its length is nearly the same as that of the river Ganges
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
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102. The oldest rocks in India are reported from:
A
Aravalli range, Rajasthan
B
Vindhyan range, Madhya Pradesh
C
Dharwar region, Karnataka
D
Siwalik range, Punjab
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
The oldest rocks in India are reported from Dharwar region, Karnataka.
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103. Which atomic power station in India is built completely indigenously?
A
Tarapore
B
Rawat Bhata
C
Narora
D
Kalpakkam
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
Kalpakkam atomic power station in India is built completely indigenously.
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104. The river which forms the waterfalls Shivanasamudra is:
A
Cauvery
B
Ganga
C
Brahmaputra
D
Krishna
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Explanation
The Sivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course. A group of ancient temples are located here and there likely was a village.
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105. The Gulf of Mannar is situated along the coast which state in India?
A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Kerala
D
Karnatka
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
The Gulf of Mannar is situated along the coast of Tamil Nadu .
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106. Which one of the following rivers originates near Mahabaleshwar?
A
Godavari
B
Cauveri
C
Tapi
D
Krishna
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Explanation
The Krishna river originates in the western ghats near Mahabaleshwar at an elevation of about 1,300 metres, in the state of Maharashtra in central India. It is one of the longest rivers in India. The Krishna river is around 1,300 km in length.
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107. Which of the following Indian island lies between India and Sri Lanka?
A
Willingdon Island
B
Andaman
C
Rameshwaram
D
Nicobar
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
Rameshwaram lies between India and Sri Lanka.
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108. Nickname of Kochi is :
A
Gateway to Kerala
B
Queen of the Arabian Sea
C
A and B
D
None
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation
Nickname of Kochi are Gateway to Kerala and Queen of the Arabian Sea.
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109. Nilgiri is also known as:
A
Rock of Heaven
B
Blue Mountain
C
High Hills
D
All
General Geography
Geography
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Explanation
Nilgiri is also known as Blue Mountain.
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