Geography - Online Quiz

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Q 1 - What is the meaning of ‘River Regimes?’

A - A seasonal flow of water in a river.

B - Sudden increase of water level in a river.

C - Frequent fluctuation of water levels in a river.

D - River’s capacity to carry huge sediments because of high volume and high flowing speed.

Answer : A

Explanation

The pattern of the seasonal flow of water in a river is called its regime.

Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. The nucleated settlement has a separate organization with its own individual life.

2. The compact settlements are found in the premises of Satluj, Ganga, Brahmaputra Plains.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 3 - The petrology studies …………………

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 4 - Sirocco blows in …………………

Answer : A

Explanation

Sirocco is the hot and moist wind blows in Sahara region.

Q 5 - Baghdad is situated on the ………………………… River.

Answer : A

Explanation

Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is situated on the Tigris River.

Q 6 - Which of the following zones has/have been covered by Special Economic Zone?

1. Free Trade Zone

2. Export Processing Zone

3. Industrial Estates

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : D

Explanation

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a geographical region, which has special facilities along with the regulation authority; it has broad range of specific zone including Free Trade Zone (FTZ), Free Zone (FZ), Industrial Estates (IE), Export Processing Zone (EPZ), Free Ports, Urban Enterprise Zones, etc.

Q 7 - The Indo-Gangetic Plains are the examples of:

A - Dendritic Pattern

B - Rectangular Pattern

C - Barbed Pattern

D - Trellis Pattern

Answer : A

Explanation

The dendritic pattern is a tree like structure, which is found in the regions having horizontally bedded sedimentary rocks. The term has been first used by I.C. Russel in 1898.

Q 8 - Kimberley Plateau is located in ………………………

A - South Australia

B - North Australia

C - North-west Australia

D - South-east Australia

Answer : C

Explanation

Covering the area of about 423,517 square kilometers, Kimberley Plateau is located in the north-west Australia.

Q 9 - Which one of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A - Keoladeo National Park

B - Saddle Peak National Park

C - Valley of Flowers National Park

D - Eravikulam National Park

Answer : A

Explanation

Located in Rajasthan, Keoladeo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q 10 - Consider the following statements:

1. Water hyacinth (which is an invasive aquatic weed) can purify water, as it can absorb some toxic materials and a number of heavy metals from the water.

2. Oil spills in water can be cleaned with the help of bregoli.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

Bregoli is a by-product of paper industry.

Q 11 - Which one of the following is related to ‘Erg?’

A - Rocky desert

B - Coastal plain

C - Sandy desert

D - An erosional landform

Answer : C

Explanation

Erg is a sandy desert landscape; it is basically the large areas of shifting sand dunes.

Q 12 - Which one of the following is not a major coal producing state?

Answer : D

Explanation

Tamil Nadu produces largely Lignite coal (inferior quality coal).

Q 13 - Identify the river based on given statements:

1. It originates from Mahabaleshwar (Western Ghats).

2. It flows eastwards and empties into the Bay of Bengal.

3. Koyna, Ghataparbha, and Tungabhadra are the important tributaries.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : B

Explanation

Krishna river originates from the Western Ghats nearby Mahabaleshwar and from this point, it flows eastwards.

Q 14 - Consider the following statements:

1. Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.

2. Troposphere is about 16 km high at the pole and 8 km high at the equator.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : A

Explanation

The troposphere is about 8 km high at the pole and 16 km high at the equator.

Q 15 - Which one of the following forest types covers the largest area in India?

A - Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest

B - Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest

C - Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest

D - Tropical Semi-Evergreen forest

Answer : A

Explanation

Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest covers about 23.69 million hectares, which is about 37% of the total forest area.

Q 16 - Which one of the following clouds has the highest vertical structure?

Answer : A

Explanation

Cumulonimbus is a dense high vertical cloud, it is usually associated with thunderstorms and causes atmospheric instability.

Q 17 - Which one of the following is not a ‘Jovian Planet?’

Answer : B

Explanation

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as Jovian Planet because of their huge sizes.

Q 18 - Which one of the following is the lowest point in Europe?

Answer : B

Explanation

Located in Russia, Caspian Sea is the lowest point in Europe.

Q 19 - In reference to earthquake, ‘Epicenter’ is ………

A - The origination point of earthquake inside the earth

B - The point on the surface where seismic wave reaches first

C - The point where Surface wave reaches first

D - The point where P wave reaches first

Answer : B

Explanation

‘Epicenter’ is the point on the earth’s surface; it is vertically above the focus. It is the place that suffers maximum destructions.

Q 20 - Which one of the following states is the largest producer of Groundnut?

Answer : B

Explanation

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