Geography - Online Quiz



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Questions and Answers

Answer : A

Explanation

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

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 - Oryx is the typical species of

A - Hot desert

B - Cold region

C - Rainforest

D - Equatorial

Answer : A

Explanation

Oryx is an antelope, which is found in the hot desert region.

Q 4 - The Troms, Norway, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, and Fairbanks, Alaska, United States have ... type of climate.

A - Mediterranean

B - Subtropical cold summer

C - Subarctic or boreal

D - Steppe

Answer : C

Explanation

Subarctic or boreal climate is located between 500 and 700 latitudes. Koeppen defines it as Dfc climate.

Q 5 - Temperature of the Center of the Earth (i.e. core) is about

A - 6,0000 C

B - 7,0000 C

C - 5,0000 C

D - 8,0000 C

Answer : A

Explanation

N/C

Q 6 - Consider the following statements:

1. Regarding the origin of the Universe, Big Bang Theory is the most accepted theory.

2. Cosmic background radiation was discovered by Amo Penzias and Robert Wilson in 1964.

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 - Earths crust is categorized into major plates.

A - 5

B - 7

C - 9

D - 12

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 8 - Palkonda Hills is located in

A - Odisha

B - Chhattisgarh

C - Andhra Pradesh

D - Tamil Nadu

Answer : C

Explanation

Located in Andhra Pradesh, Palkonda Hills is a popular tourists spot. The literal meaning of Palkonda Hills is milk-hills.

Q 9 - Which one of the following is known as Ladakh Gold and Wonder Plant?

A - Seabuckthorn

B - Juglans regia

C - Alnus nepalensis

D - Betula alnoides

Answer : A

Explanation

Seabuckthorn is an important flora of Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir.

Q 10 - Consider the following statements:

1. Genetically modified crops are vulnerable, as it can cause serious environmental problems.

2. The engineered gene may prove toxic to many wildlife.

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 is the largest fresh water lake in the world?

A - Superior Lake

B - Lake Victoria

C - Caspian Sea

D - Aral Sea

Answer : A

Explanation

Located in the north America, Lake Superior is the largest fresh water lake in the world.

Q 12 - During which of the following five-year plan, Blue Revolution started?

A - Fifth

B - Sixth

C - Seventh

D - Fourth

Answer : A

Explanation

The Blue Revolution in India is commenced during the Fifth Five Year Plan (in 1970).

Q 13 - Consider the following statements:

1. Copenhagen Summit was held at Copenhagen, Denmark in 2012.

2. Copenhagen Summit is not legally binding; however, the countries are suggested to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases suo motu.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : B

Explanation

Copenhagen Summit was held at Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009.

Q 14 - Which one of the following countries is a leading Iron ore producer?

A - China

B - Australia

C - Brazil

D - India

Answer : A

Explanation

China is the largest Iron ore producer in the world, followed by Australia, Brazil, and India.

Q 15 - Consider the following statements:

1. The Saturn Rings are composed of chunks of frozen water and rocks.

2. Titan is the largest satellite of Saturn.

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 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 - Which one of the following states is the largest producer of Papaya?

A - Uttar Pradesh

B - Andhra Pradesh

C - Maharashtra

D - Bihar

Answer : B

Explanation

Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of Papaya followed by Gujarat.

Q 18 - River Sabarmati empties itself into:

A - Rann of Kutch

B - Gulf of Khambat

C - Bay of Bengal

D - Gulf of Mannar

Answer : B

Explanation

Sabarmati river is the major river of Gujarat and historically it is popular, as Gandhi Ji built his Ashram here.

Q 19 - In respect of Lignite Coal production site, which one of the following is incorrectly matched:

A - Neyveli Tamil Nadu

B - Palna Gujarat

C - Lakhimpur Assam

D - Jaintia Hills Meghalaya

Answer : B

Explanation

Palna is located in Rajasthan.

Q 20 - Which one of the following is the most important river of Chhattisgarh and Odisha?

A - Brahmani

B - Indravati

C - Mahanadi

D - Subarnarekha

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

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