GEOGRAPHY QUIZ-4(UPSC,SSC,PRSC,RRB,BANK and other exams)

1. The great Asian river Mekong does not run through:
(a) China
(b) Malaysia
(c) Cambodia
(d) Laos

Explanation:
Mekong is the largest river in southeastern Asia. It originates from China’s Qinyhai province near the border with Tibet, flowing for around 4200 km. the Mekong crosses Yanan province, China, from the border between Myanmar and loas and Thailand, and flows across Combodia and Southern Vietnam, emptying into the South China sea.

Ans- (b)

2. Consider the following:

1. Mahadeo Hills
2. Sahyadri Parvat
3. Satpura Range

What is the correct sequence of the above from the north to the south?
(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 2, 1, 3
(c) 1, 3, 2
(d) 2, 3, 1

Explanation:
The correct sequence from North to South of these mountains is –
Mahadeo Hills – Satpura Range – Sahyadri Parvat.

Ans- (c)

3. Which hills join the chain of Mizo and Arakan Hills running north-south?

a.) Garo
b.) Khasi
c.) Jaintia and Naga
d.) All the above

Answer:D

4. Which one of the following does not border Panama?

(a) Coast Rica
(b) Pacific Ocean
(c) Colombia
(d) Venezuela

Explanation:
Venezuela does not border Panama. The Panama Canal joins Atlantic Ocean to Pacific Ocean and Coast Rica, Colombia border Panama.

Ans- (d)

5. Consider the following international language:

1. Arabic
2. French
3. Spanish

The correct sequence of the language given above in the decreasing order of the number of their speakers is:
(a) 3, 1, 2
(b) 1, 3, 2
(c) 3, 2, 1
(d) 1, 2, 3

Explanation:
The correct sequence in decreased order of the number of speakers in –
Spanish – Arabic – French.

Ans- (a)

6. Which major latitude passes at the south of the southernmost point of peninsular  India, that is kanyakumari?

     Ans : Equator

7.. The pass located at the southern end of the Nilgiri Hills in south India is called?

    Ans : Palghat gap

8. In which river in India the Salal project is constructed on?

    Ans : Chenab

9. In which one of the following Union Territories, do the people of the Onge tribe live?
(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(b) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
(c) Daman and Diu
(d) Lakshadweep

Explanation:
The people Onge tribe live in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Island.

Ans- (a)

10. Singhbhum and Hazaribagh in Jharkhand are famous for reserve of particular non-ferrous mineral. Identify the mineral?

    Ans : copper

11. Lake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the followed cities of Rajasthan?
(a) Bharatpur
(b) Jaipur
(c) Jodhpur
(d) Udaipur

Explanation:
Lake Sambhar is nearest to jaipur in Rajasthan.

Ans- (b)

12. The percentage of earth surface covered by India is?

Ans : 2.4%

13. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List – I (Sea)
(A) Black Sea
(B) Red Sea
(C) Yellow Sea
(D) Caspian Sea
List – II (Country)

1. Bulgaria
2. China
3. Eritrea
4. Kazakhstan

Codes: A – B – C – D
(a) 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
(b) 2 – 3 – 1 – 4
(c) 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
(d) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3

Explanation:
The country situated near black sea is Bulgaria, Red Sea flow near Eritea, Yellow Sea flows near China, and Caspian Sea flows near Kazakhstan.

Ans- (c)

13. The India's higest annual rainfall is reported at ?

    Ans : Mawsynram, Meghalaya

14. Consider the following statements:
Among the Indian States:

1. Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline
2. Gujarat has the highest number of airports

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:
Gujarat has the longest coastline not Andhra Pradesh with a stretch of 1600 km. Gujarat has the highest i.e. 10 airports among all states in India with Ahmedabad an international airport.

Ans- (d)

15. The oldest rocks in India are reported from

      Ans : Dharwar region, Karnataka

16. Indo-Gangetic plains are formed by the basins of following river –

a.) The Indus
b.) The Ganges
c.) The Brahmaputra
d.) All the above

Answer:D

17. Which authority in India is reported responsible for the set up the refineries Mathura, Digboi and Panipat?

 Ans : Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

18. Who is known as "Father of white Revolution" in India?

 Ans : V. Kurien

19. Which of the following is a Salt Lake in Rajasthan?

a.) Sambhar
b.) Luni
c.) Betwa
d.) Chambal

Answer:A

20. Identify the Gulf that has a potential for harnessing of tidal energy in India?

 Ans : Gulf of Cambay

21. Which among the following National Highway routes is the longest?
(a) Agro – Mumbai
(b) Chennai – Thane
(c) Kolkata – Hajira
(d) Pune – Machilipatnam

Explanation:
In the given option, Kolkata – Hajira, which extends 1946 km and termed as National Highway No. 6 is the longest National highway routes.

Ans- (c)

22. Which year is called a Great Divide in the demographic history in India?

      Ans : 1921

23.Which is the only state in India that produces saffron?

     Ans : Jammu and Kashmir


24. Three important rivers of the India subcontinent have their sources near the Mansarover Lake in the Great Himalayas.

      Ans : Brahmaputra, Indus and Sutlej

25. The zonal soil type pf penisular India belongs to ?

      Ans : Red soil

26. Which is the second largest basin in India?

a.) Gangetic
b.) Godavari
c.) Krishna
d.) Narmada

Answer:B

27. Which food grain crop is occupied the largest part of the cropped area in India?

     Ans : Rice

28. River Bhagirathi arises at Gaumukh from which Glacier?

a.) Gangotri
b.) Yamunotri
c.) Alkapur
d.) Siachen

Answer:A

29. The number of major languages, recognized in the Indian Union as official language,    are

     Ans : 22

30. The Radcliffe line is boundary between?

    Ans : India and Pakistan

31. which atomic power station in India is built completely indigenously?

      Ans : Kalpakkam

32. Great Indian Peninsula ends in Indian Ocean with ____________ being its southernmost tip. a.) Cape Comorin b.) Cape town c.) Capricorn d.) Tropic of Cancer Answer:A 32. Which state in India has the largest number of district?       Ans : Uttar Pradesh 33. India is separated from Srilanka by – a.) Gulf of Mannar b.) Palk Strait c.) Both a and b d.) None of the above Answer:c 34. The state having largest area of forest cover in India is ?       Ans : Madhya Pradesh 35. Which mountains lie to the east side of Himachal Pradesh and northern side of Uttarakhand? a.) Zaskar b.) Kunlun c.) Himalayas d.) Aghil Answer:A 36. Which river system is found in the south of India? a.) Tapti b.) Pennar c.) Brahamputra d.) Suryakund Answer:B 37. River Bhagirathi arises at Gaumukh from which Glacier? a.) Gangotri b.) Yamunotri c.) Alkapur d.) Siachen Answer:A 38. Which one of the following statements is not correct? (a) The largest Buddhist monastery in India is in Assam (b) The language Konyak is spoken in Nagaland (c) The largest river island in the world is in Assam (d) Sikkim is the least – populated State of the Indian Union. Explanation: The largest Buddhist monastery is in Sikkim not in Assam. Ans- (a)