Geography - Online Quiz



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Questions and Answers

Q 1 - The Tso Moriri and Pangong Tso Lakes located in Ladakh are the examples of:

A - Tectonic Lakes

B - Crater Lakes

C - Fluvial Lakes

D - Glacial Lakes

Answer : A

Explanation

The lakes formed because of the fractures and faults that occurred in the earths crust is known as tectonic lakes.

Q 2 - Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Millets?

A - Maharashtra

B - West Bengal

C - Madhya Pradesh

D - Uttar Pradesh

Answer : C

Explanation

Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh are the leading producers of Millets.

Answer : B

Explanation

Ahaggar highland is located in the southern Algeria.

Q 4 - Consider the following statements:

1. During the winter season, the western coast is warmer than the eastern coast by about 2%.

2. During the winter season, temperature gradually increase towards the south.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - 1 & 2

B - Only 1

C - Only 2

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Answer : C

Explanation

Bora is the cold and dry wind that blows in Hungary and Italy.

Q 6 - Which one of the following is not included in Ramsar wetland?

A - Rudrasagar Lake

B - Sambhar Lake

C - Tsomoriri Lake

D - Lake Pichola

Answer : D

Explanation

Located in Rajasthan, Lake Pichola is an artificial fresh water lake.

Q 7 - Safaniya Oil Field is located in .

A - Kuwait

B - Iraq

C - Saudi Arabia

D - Algeria

Answer : C

Explanation

Located in Saudi Arabia, Safaniya oil field is the largest offshore oil field in the world.

Q 8 - Which one of the following is popular as Land of Pagoda?

A - Thailand

B - Myanmar

C - Indonesia

D - Malaysia

Answer : B

Explanation

Pagoda is a unique feature of Myanmar.

Q 9 - Which one of the following rail networks is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

B - Nilgiri Mountain Railway

C - Kalka-Shimla Railway

D - Jammu to Katra Railway

Answer : D

Explanation

Jammu to Katra is a newly developed rail network and it is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q 10 - Consider the following statements:

1. The mangroves of Sundarbans (West Bengal and Bangladesh) are the largest single block of tidal holophytic mangroves in the world.

2. Sundarbans is known for the Royal Bengal Tiger and crocodiles.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both 1 & 2

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 11 - Which one of the following countries is a leading Sunflower Seed producer?

A - Ukraine

B - Russia

C - Argentina

D - China

Answer : A

Explanation

Ukraine is the largest Sunflower Seed producer in the world, followed by Russia, Argentina, and China.

Q 12 - As per 2011 Census, what is the percentage of Urban Population in India?

A - 31.16

B - 26.10

C - 19.17

D - 33.04

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 13 - Which one of the following rivers located between Vindhyan Range and Satpura Range?

A - Tapi

B - Narmada

C - Sabarmati

D - Godavari

Answer : B

Explanation

Narmada river separates Vindhyan Range and Satpura Range.

Q 14 - Extra-tropical cyclone occurs between

A - 150 and 300

B - 250 and 450

C - 300 and 600

D - 500 and 800

Answer : C

Explanation

Extra-tropical cyclone, which is also popular as temperate cyclone forms between 300 and 600 latitudes.

Q 15 - As per the 2011 Census, which one of the following is the most densely populated state in India?

A - Bihar

B - West Bengal

C - Kerala

D - Uttar Pradesh

Answer : A

Explanation

With 1106 people per sq. km, Bihar is the most densely populated state followed by West Bengal, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh.

Q 16 - Consider the following statements:

1. The line on the map that connects the places of equal air pressure is known as isobars.

2. The pressure gradient defines the direction and the rate of the pressure change.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both 1 & 2

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 17 - Golden Revolution is related to

A - Honeybee

B - Petroleum

C - Jute production

D - Potato production

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 18 - Consider the following statements:

1. Because of the differences in atmospheric pressure, air moves (i.e. from high pressure to low pressure zone).

2. When the air moves horizontally, it is known as the wind system.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both 1 & 2

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Answer : B

Explanation

Pediment is an erosional land form at the foot of the mountain.

Q 20 - Which of the following pairs of Gold mines is/are incorrectly matched?

Kolar Gold Field Mysore

Hutti Gold Field Bellary

Ramgiri Gold Field Anantapur

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Only 1 & 3

B - Only 2 & 3

C - Only 1 & 2

D - All

Answer : A

Explanation

Hutti Gold Field is located in Raichur district of Karnataka.

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