Geography - Online Quiz



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Q 1 - Which one of the following states has the maximum geographical area under the forest?

A - Mizoram

B - Meghalaya

C - Arunachal Pradesh

D - Nagaland

Answer : A

Explanation

With 90.38 % forest cover, Mizoram ranked first among all the Indian states.

Q 2 - Which one of the following states is the largest producer of Sugarcane?

A - Maharashtra

B - West Bengal

C - Madhya Pradesh

D - Uttar Pradesh

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Answer : D

Explanation

Hyundai Motors India is located in Surajpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Q 4 - Rotating neutron stars, emitting intermittent radio signals are known as …………

A - Neutron Star

B - Pulsars

C - Red Giants

D - Red Dwarf

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 5 - Which one of the following is popular as ‘Terror of Bengal?’

A - Cannabis Strains

B - Cannabis Indica

C - Cannabis Ruderalis

D - Cannabis sativa

Answer : A

Explanation

Cannabis Strains or water hyacinth is more common as ‘Terror of Bengal’ because of its invasive nature.

Q 6 - Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

A - BALCO Korba

B - HINDALCO Renukut

C - MALCO Salem

D - NALCO Bilaspur

Answer : D

Explanation

NALCO is located in Koraput district of Odisha.

Answer : C

Explanation

Barak is a river that flows in Assam; however, once it enters Bangladesh, it is known as ‘Surma.’

Q 8 - Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-D1 (GSLV-D1), the first development launched in ………

A - 1999

B - 2001

C - 2004

D - 2006

Answer : B

Explanation

It was partial successful.

Q 9 - Which one of the following is not an OPEC member?

A - Algeria

B - Ecuador

C - Indonesia

D - Niger

Answer : D

Explanation

Niger is not a member of OPEC.

Q 10 - What is the normal air pressure at sea level?

A - 1013.25 mb

B - 1012.50 mb

C - 1310.25 mb

D - 1312.50 mb

Answer : A

Explanation

The normal air pressure at sea level is measured as 76 centimeters or 1013.25 mb.

Q 11 - What is the currency of Argentina?

A - Peso

B - Real

C - USD

D - Guarani

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 12 - Which one of the following was a former name of Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC)?

A - Trombay

B - Tarapur

C - Kalpakkam

D - Rawatbhata

Answer : A

Explanation

After the death of Homi J. Bhabha in 1966, the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET) was renamed as the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (January 1967).

Q 13 - Yenisey-Khatanga Basin is located in ……………

A - Russia

B - Ukraine

C - Poland

D - Finland

Answer : A

Explanation

Located in Russia, Yenisey-Khatanga Basin is one of the largest oil fields of the world.

Q 14 - What is the average distance between two latitudes?

A - 45 km

B - 91 km

C - 111 km

D - 151 km

Answer : C

Explanation

The average distance between the two latitudes is 69 miles or 111 km.

Q 15 - The diameter of the Earth at pole is about ………………………

A - 12,712 km

B - 10,475 km

C - 14,355 km

D - 16,857 km

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 16 - Arrange the following rivers according to their basin area:

Godavari

Indus

Ganga

Krishna

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - 1, 2, 3, 4

B - 2, 3, 1, 4

C - 3, 2, 1, 4

D - 3, 2, 4, 1

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 17 - Based on the given statements, find the type of soil:

1. Its structure and texture vary from silt-loam to loam.

2. Its color is dark brown.

3. Normally, its soil profile is not developed.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Mountain Soil

B - Grey and Brown Soil

C - Desert Soil

D - Black Soil

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 18 - The upper level tributaries of the Ganga, namely Bhagirathi and Alaknanda confluence at ………

A - Nand Prayag

B - Karan Prayag

C - Rudra-Prayag

D - Dev-Prayag

Answer : D

Explanation

The confluence point of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda is Dev Prayag and from there, the river is known as the Ganga.

Q 19 - Arasur Mountain is located in …………………………

A - Rajasthan

B - Gujarat

C - Madhya Pradesh

D - Maharashtra

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 20 - Ashtamudi Lake is located in …

A - Kerala

B - Maharashtra

C - Tamil Nadu

D - Karnataka

Answer : A

Explanation

Located in Kollam district of Kerala, Ashtamudi Lake is a lagoon.

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