Geography - Online Quiz

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Q 1 - The National Highways constitutes about ………… of the total road network of India.

Answer : B

Explanation

With more than 70,000 km, National Highway shares only 2 % of the total road network of India.

Q 2 - Which one of the following is reserved for the ‘Asiatic Lion?’

A - Gir Forest National Park

B - Khangchendzonga National Park

C - Desert National Park

D - Kanha National Park

Answer : A

Explanation

Located in Gujarat, Gir Forest National Park is reserved for the ‘Asiatic Lion.’

Q 3 - Rome is situated on the……………………………… River.

Answer : A

Explanation

Rome, the capital of Italy, is situated on the Tiber River.

Q 4 - Which one of the following region does not have Dharwar rocks?

Answer : C

Explanation

In India, the Dharwar rocks had been first time studied in the Dharwar district of Karnataka. Dharwar rocks are largely composed of igneous debris, schists, and gneisses. These are largely found in Dharwar and Bellary districts of Karnataka and it extends up to the Nilgiris and Madurai districts (Tamil Nadu). Besides, it is also found in the central and eastern part of Chhotanagpur plateau, Mikir hills, Meghalaya plateau, Aravalli, etc.

Q 5 - What is the official language of Brazil?

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 6 - Which one of the following planets is the nearest to the Sun?

Answer : A

Explanation

Mercury is the nearest to the Sun followed by Venus.

Q 7 - Kalinadi, Gangawali, Sharavati, Tadri, and Natravati flow in …

Answer : D

Explanation

The above given rivers are the rivers of the Western Ghats that flow in Karnataka.

Q 8 - Consider the following statements:

1. The rainfall occurs more over the oceans than on the landmasses.

2. The equatorial belt receives moderate rainfall – between 100 to 150 cm.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : A

Explanation

The equatorial belt receives high rainfall i.e. more than 200 cm.

Q 9 - Aquaponics is related to ……

A - Cultivation of plant by using nutrient and water

B - Cultivation of plant without using water

C - Method of growing plants and fish together

D - Cultivation of plant without using sunlight

Answer : C

Explanation

It is an integrated technique of growing fish and plants.

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

Answer : C

Explanation

Columbia Plateau is also known in Snake plateau.

Q 11 - Carlsberg Ridge is located in ……………………………

Answer : A

Explanation

The Carlsberg Ridge is located between African plate and Indo-Australian plate in the Indian Ocean.

Q 12 - Which one of the following states leads in cattle farming?

Answer : A

Explanation

Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of cattle population followed by Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Q 13 - Bomdi-La, Bom-La, Diphu, Tse La, Dihang, and Debang are the important passes of …

A - Kashmir

B - Himachal

C - Arunachal Pradesh

D - Sikkim & Bhutan

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 14 - Haematite is ………………

A - Red ore of iron

B - Black ore of iron

C - Brown ore of iron

D - Green ore of iron

Answer : A

Explanation

Haematite is a red ore of iron.

Q 15 - Which one of the following is the least urbanized state in India?

Answer : A

Explanation

Himachal Pradesh has merely about 10% urban population.

Q 16 - Which one of the following countries is not a member of the ‘Arctic Council?’

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Q 17 - The diameter of the Earth at equator is about ………………………

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 18 - Who has propounded the theory of ‘Continental Drift?’

Answer : A

Explanation

Alfred Wegener first proposed the Continental Drift Theory in 1910s.

Q 19 - Consider the following statements:

1. The salinity of the inland seas and lakes is normally high because of the regular supply of salt by the rivers draining into them.

2. The evaporation further increases the salinity of inland seas and lakes.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 20 - Which one of the following countries is a leading Tea producer?

Answer : A

Explanation

China is the largest Tea producer in the world, followed by India, Kenya, and Sri Lanka.

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