Geography - Online Quiz



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Questions and Answers

Q 1 - Big Ben is located in ………………

A - Paris

B - London

C - Brussels

D - Leipzig

Answer : B

Explanation

Big Ben is a structure of a huge clock on the tower of the British Parliament.

Q 2 - Niyamgiri Hills is located in …………………

A - Odisha

B - Chhattisgarh

C - Andhra Pradesh

D - Tamil Nadu

Answer : A

Explanation

Located in Odisha, Niyamgiri Hills is known for its pristine forests.

Q 3 - India has about ……………………… percent of the total population of the world.

A - 12.5

B - 17.7

C - 22.8

D - 28.9

Answer : B

Explanation

India has about 17.7 percent of the total population of the world and it is the second most populated country in the world.

Q 4 - Sirocco blows in …………………

A - North Africa

B - West Africa

C - East Africa

D - South Africa

Answer : A

Explanation

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

Q 5 - Consider the following statements:

1. Phytoremediation is the technique to increase the soil fertility.

2. Phytostabilization is the technique that reduces the mobility of heavy metals from the soil.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both 1 & 2

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : B

Explanation

Phytoremediation is the technique to remove contaminants from the soil and water.

Q 6 - Consider the following statements:

1. Danube is the most polluted river in Europe.

2. Rio-Grande is the most polluted river in North America

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 7 - Consider the following statements:

1. Agenda 21 is the final outcome of Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit.

2. Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit was held in 1994 in Brazil.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : B

Explanation

Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit was held in 1992 in Brazil.

Answer : A

Explanation

Hadley cell forms between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere and between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere.

Answer : A

Explanation

Some species are unique and found only in one geographical region – it may be province, country, or continent. For example, Bicolored frog is endemic species of the Western Ghats, India.

Q 10 - Columbia Plateau is located in …………………………

A - South USA

B - West USA

C - North-west USA

D - South-west USA

Answer : C

Explanation

Columbia Plateau is also known in Snake plateau.

Q 11 - The longest river of South America and the second longest river of the world Amazon debouches into ……………………

A - Pacific Ocean

B - Atlantic Ocean

C - Indian Ocean

D - Gulf of Mexico

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 12 - Which one of the following is the biggest cause of soil degradation?

A - Water erosion

B - Wind erosion

C - Ravines

D - Degraded forest land

Answer : A

Explanation

Though degradation of soil differs from one geographic region to other; however, in India, water erosion is the biggest cause of soil degradation.

Q 13 - Consider the following statements:

1. OPEC stands for Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

2. At present, OPEC has 18 members.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : A

Explanation

14 members

Q 14 - Gibraltar Strait separates ………………

A - Spain from Algeria

B - Italy from France

C - Spain from Morocco

D - Italy from Tunisia

Answer : C

Explanation

Gibraltar Strait connects Atlantic Ocean to Mediterranean Sea.

Q 15 - In reference to the Fertilizer Industries, which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

A - Aonla Agra, Uttar Pradesh

B - Hazira Hazira, Gujarat

C - Kalol Kalol, Gujarat

D - Sindri Sindri, Jharkhand

Answer : A

Explanation

Aonla is located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.

Q 16 - Surya, Kalu, and Savitri are the rivers of …

A - Goa

B - Maharashtra

C - Kerala

D - Karnataka

Answer : B

Explanation

The above given rivers are the west flowing rivers, flow through the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and empty into the Arabian Sea.

Q 17 - Which one of the following is the major producer of Zinc in India?

A - Bihar

B - Madhya Pradesh

C - Rajasthan

D - Tamil Nadu

Answer : C

Explanation

Rajasthan solely produces about 99 percent of the total Zinc production.

Q 18 - The earthquake, which magnitude ranges between 6 and 7 on Richter scale is known as:

A - Light

B - Moderate

C - Strong

D - Major

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 19 - Which one of the following is popular as ‘Land of flying Fish?’

A - Costa Rica

B - Trinidad and Tobago

C - Cuba

D - Barbados

Answer : D

Explanation

Because of abundance of fish in the region, Barbados is popular as ‘Land of flying Fish.’

Q 20 - Chandra-Bhaga is the name of:

A - Chenab

B - Jhelum

C - Ravi

D - Beas

Answer : A

Explanation

Chandra and Bhaga are the two main tributaries and they confluence at Tandi. From the confluence point (i.e. Tandi), the river is known as Chenab.

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