Geography - Online Quiz

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Q 1 - What is the rate of temperature decrease in the troposphere?

Answer : B

Explanation

The rate of temperature decrease in the troposphere is known as environmental lapse rate.

Q 2 - Which one of the following states has the maximum size of landholding?

Answer : B

Explanation

With an average of (about) 4 hectare, Rajasthan secures first rank followed by Punjab.

Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. Diastrophism and volcanism come under the endogenic geomorphic processes.

2. Weathering, mass wasting, erosion, and deposition are categorized as exogenic geomorphic processes.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 4 - Bababudan Hills is known for the …

Answer : A

Explanation

Located in Karnataka, Bababudan Hills is popular for the production iron ore.

Q 5 - Consider the following statements:

1. The westerlies are the regular winds that blow in the temperate zone.

2. In the Southern Hemisphere because of the absence of landmass, westerlies use to be very strong and hence known as the roaring forties.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 6 - Which one of the following is not an industrial city?

Answer : C

Explanation

Chandigarh is an administrative city.

Q 7 - Which one of the following is not the part of ‘Meghalaya Plateau?

Answer : D

Explanation

Garo, Khasi, Jaintaia, Mikir, and Rengma hills are the part of Meghalaya Plateau. Shillong Peak (1823 m) is the highest peak of Meghalaya Plateau.

Q 8 - Which one of the following is related to ‘Hamada?’

A - Rocky desert

B - Coastal plain

C - A depositional landform

D - An erosional landform

Answer : A

Explanation

Hamada is a rocky desert landscape normally found in Arabian desert region.

Q 9 - Horticulture is related to …

A - Fruits and vegetables farming

B - silkworms

C - Jute production

D - Fish production

Answer : A

Explanation

Horticulture is the science and culture of fruits, vegetables, and other ornamental plants.

Q 10 - Icelandic volcano is an example of ………………

A - Fissure eruption

B - Pelean eruption

C - Vulcanian eruption

D - Strombolian eruption

Answer : A

Explanation

Icelandic volcano is the part of Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Q 11 - Which one of the following is a one of the leading diamond cutting and exporting centers in Europe?

Answer : C

Explanation

Located in Belgium, Antwerp is the leading diamond exporting center of the world.

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

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 - Which one of the following is not a stimulant (narcotic) plant?

Answer : D

Explanation

Rauwolfra is a medicinal plant.

Q 14 - Island arcs formed because of the …………

A - Convergence of Oceanic and Oceanic Plates

B - Convergence of Oceanic and Continental Plates

C - Convergence of Continental and Continental Plates

D - Divergence of Oceanic and Continent Plates

Answer : A

Explanation

When two oceanic plates converge; it forms an island arc.

Q 15 - Which one of the following is the largest producer of Gypsum in India?

Answer : C

Explanation

With about 99 percent of share in the total production, Rajasthan is the largest producer of Gypsum followed by Tamil Nadu.

Q 16 - Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident was caused by ……

A - Earthquake

B - Negligence of employees

C - Tsunami

D - Volcanic activity

Answer : A

Explanation

Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant, located in Fukushima, Japan, faced one of the major nuclear accidents that damaged the property and injured many people. It had occurred in 2011.

Q 17 - Which one of the following countries is a leading Diamond producer?

A - Russia

B - Botswana

C - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

D - Australia