Geography - Online Quiz
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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:
1. It is formed because of the volcanic activities.
2. It is rich in iron and aluminum contents.
Based on given statements, identify the type of soil:
Answer : C
Explanation
The blackness of soil is largely because of the presence of iron and aluminum.
Q 2 - Alluvial soil is predominant in which one of the following regions?
Answer : A
Explanation
The entire northern plain region is having alluvial soil.
Q 3 - Which one of the following is not a source region of the air mass formation?
A - Warm tropical and subtropical oceans
B - The subtropical hot deserts
C - Permanently ice covered continents in the Arctic and Antarctica
Answer : D
Explanation
The source region of an air mass should be extensive with gentle and divergent air circulation.
Q 4 - Who has taken responsibility to develop ‘Golden Quadrilateral?’
A - National Highways Authority of India
Answer : A
Explanation
‘Golden Quadrilateral’ project is launched in 1999 and this project is being implemented by National Highways Authority of India.
Q 5 - Which one of the following countries is a leading Jute producer?
Answer : B
Explanation
India is the largest Jute producer in the world, followed by Bangladesh, China, Uzbekistan.
Q 6 - Recently, many of the potential areas having the reserve of petroleum and gas have been discovered, among all, which one of the following is the largest one?
A - The Western Himalayan Basin
Answer : C
Explanation
With an area of 385,000 sq km, the Ganga Valley Basin is the largest potential area of petroleum and gas reserve.
Q 7 - Consider the following statements:
1. Mangrove faunas exhibit Viviparity mode of reproduction.
2. Viviparity is a special feature under which seeds germinate in the tree itself.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Explanation
Mangrove typically is a saline region in which seeds cannot grow; therefore, seeds grow before falling on the ground.
Q 8 - Deomali Peak is located in ………………
Answer : A
Explanation
Located in the Eastern Ghats, Deomaliis the highest peak (1598 m) of Odisha.
Q 9 - Which one of the following passes does not the part of Himachal Himalayas?
Answer : A
Explanation
Among all these passes, Banihal, Pir Panjal, Zoji-La, and Burzil are important passes of Kashmir Himalayas.
Q 10 - Because of the heat, Limestone gets transformed into ………
Answer : A
Explanation
Limestone is a Sedimentary rock, but because of the heat, it gets transformed into a marble rock.
Q 11 - Consider the following statements:
1. A strong wind that blows at the speed of more than 65 km/h is known as ‘Gale.’
2. A huge mass of ice, which slides/moves slowly down to the mountain valley is known as ‘Fumarole.’
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : A
Explanation
A huge mass of ice, which slides/moves slowly down to the mountain valley is known as ‘Glacier.’
Q 12 - Black Revolution is related to …
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 13 - Which one of the following soils is suitable for the tea farming?
Answer : A
Explanation
Mountain soil is the most suitable for the tea cultivation; therefore, the north-east (the Himalayan region) is the leading producer of tea.
Q 14 - The longest river of North America namely Mississippi-Missouri debouches into ………………………
Answer : D
Explanation
N/A
Q 15 - Consider the following statements:
1. The Gangasagar Island is located on the continental shelf of Bay of Bengal.
2. Rich in mangrove swamps, the island is the home of the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Explanation
The Gangasagar island is also known as the popular Hindu Pilgrim Center.
Q 16 - Which one of the following clouds has the highest vertical structure?
Answer : A
Explanation
Cumulonimbus is a dense high vertical cloud, it is usually associated with thunderstorms and causes atmospheric instability.
Q 17 - Bering Straits separates ……………………
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 18 - Consider the following statements:
1. Earthquakes occur normally along the geological fault lines.
2. The fault lines along the convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries, are the zones of the earthquakes.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 19 - Which one of the following countries is a leading Tin producer?
Answer : A
Explanation
China is the largest producer of Tin in the world, followed by Indonesia, Peru, and Bolivia.
Q 20 - Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Maize?
Answer : D
Explanation
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are the leading producers of Maize.
