Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geography.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Maize is grown in the largest number of countries. 2. China is the leading producer of maize in the world 3. Maize is used in the pharmaceutical industry. 4. Maize is used in cosmetics and film industry. Code:

A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer» C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
Discussion
2.

Which one of the following is not correct? 1. The optimum temperature for the cultivation of sugarcane is between \[{{21}^{o}}-{{25}^{o}}C\] 2. Frost free days are essential for sugar accumulation and cane ripening. 3. The recovery percentage of sugarcane is higher in the northern plains of India as compared to Peninsular India 4. Intercropping makes sugarcane cultivation more remunerative. Code:

A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Discussion
3.

Arrange the following countries in the production of oil-seeds and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Brazil2. China 3. India  4. U.S.A

A. U.S.A, China, Brazil and India
B. U.S.A, India, China and Brazil
C. China, U.S.A India and Brazil
D. China, Brazil, U.S.A and India
Answer» B. U.S.A, India, China and Brazil
Discussion
4.

Consider the following statements about wheat and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Wheat is the second most important food crop of India 2. Wheat is the native of Nile Valley. 3. In India, the sowing of wheat is largely done during the season of retreating monsoon and harvesting at the advent of summer. 4. High temperature during the grain-ripening period can result in grain shrivelling. Code:

A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer» C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
Discussion
5.

Consider the following statements about coffee plantation and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Coffee is propagated from seeds in nursery. 2. Coffee is transplanted in the estate after about six months. 3. Coffee requires \[{{15}^{o}}\] to \[{{27}^{o}}C\] of temperature. 4. Coffee requires about 150 cm of rainfall. Code:

A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
C. 2, 3 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Millets are grown from sea-level up to 2000 meters altitude. 2. Millets require 40 to 100 cm of rainfall. 3. Millets can accumulate sugar in stem. 4. The National Institute of Millets is located at Hyderabad

A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Consider the following statements about horticulture and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Horticulture produces higher biomass than field crops per unit area 2. Horticulture needs less water than food crops per unit area 3. Horticulture is highly remunerative. 4. Horticulture exhaust the fertility of soil. Code:  

A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
Discussion
8.

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The nuclear energy production was started in the 1950s. 2. At present 60% of the nuclear reactors are in the U.S. 3. Most of the nuclear reactors of U.S.A are located in the South-Eastern parts. 4. Nuclear energy is the most risky form of energy. Code:

A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
Discussion
9.

With respect to the production of crude-oil, arrange the following countries in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. China 2. Iran 3. Russia 4. U.S.A Code:

A. Russia, U.S.A, Iran and China
B. Russia, Iran, USA and China
C. Iran, U.S.A, China and Russia,
D. Iran, Russia, China and U.S.A
Answer» B. Russia, Iran, USA and China
Discussion
10.

Arrange the following countries in respect of cattle population and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Brazil 2. India 3. Russia 4. U.S.A Code:

A. 4, 2, 1 and 3
B. 4, 2, 3 and 1
C. 2, 4, 1 and 3
D. 2, 4, 3 and 1
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

Which one of the following is not correct about the pulse pigeon-pea (Arhar)?

A. It is a native species of India
B. Its plant is woody.
C. Its life cycle is 10 to 12 months.
D. Its pods are straight and flattened, slightly hairy and have a pointed beak.
Answer» D. Its pods are straight and flattened, slightly hairy and have a pointed beak.
Discussion
12.

The rubber plantation in India was stated first in the state of:

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer» D. Tamil Nadu
Discussion
13.

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Cash crops include those commercial crops which are grown for sale in a raw or semi-processed form to generate income for farmers. 2. Sugarcane, tobacco, fiber crops and oil seeds are included in the crops.

A. Only 1 is correct
B. Only 2 is correct
C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Discussion
14.

Which one of the following is not a catch-crop in India?

A. Green-gram
B. Pigeon-pea
C. Onion
D. Horse-gram
Answer» C. Onion
Discussion