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This section includes 24 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Studies Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Why is Himalayan region poor in mineral resources? |
| A. | Himalayan region is made up of crystalline rocks |
| B. | Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex |
| C. | The climatic conditions are not suitable for exploration of minerals |
| D. | The rugged terrain makes exploration of minerals difficult and costly |
| Answer» C. The climatic conditions are not suitable for exploration of minerals | |
| 2. |
Consider the following sanctuaries of India 1. Periyar 2. Dachigam 3. Sariska 4. Kanha Which one among the following is the correct sequence of location of the above sanctuaries from South to North? |
| A. | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| B. | 4, 1, 3, 2 |
| C. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| D. | 3, 1, 4, 2 |
| Answer» D. 3, 1, 4, 2 | |
| 3. |
Which of the following statements about Nathula Pass are correct? 1. It links Sikkim with Tibet. 2. It was the main artery of the ancient Silk Route. 3. It was reopened in the year 2006. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 4. |
Which pair of States does not touch each other? |
| A. | Meghalaya, Manipur |
| B. | Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Rajasthan, Punjab |
| D. | Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh | |
| 5. |
The longest irrigation canal in India is called |
| A. | Upper Bari Doab Canal |
| B. | Indira Gandhi Canal |
| C. | Sirhind Canal |
| D. | Yamuna Canal |
| Answer» C. Sirhind Canal | |
| 6. |
An indigenous nuclear submarine still under construction has been named as |
| A. | Chakra |
| B. | Sudarshan |
| C. | Arihant |
| D. | Ghaatak |
| Answer» D. Ghaatak | |
| 7. |
Baglihar dam has been a matter of dispute between which nations? |
| A. | Bangladesh and Myanmar |
| B. | Myanmar and China |
| C. | India and China |
| D. | India and Pakistan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is situated in the State of |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 9. |
‘Samjhauta Express’ runs between the Railway Stations of |
| A. | New Delhi - Wagah |
| B. | New Delhi - Lahore |
| C. | Amritsar - Lahore |
| D. | New Delhi - Islamabad |
| Answer» C. Amritsar - Lahore | |
| 10. |
Which hill station is called the ‘Queen of the Satpuras’? |
| A. | Pachmarhi |
| B. | Nilgiri |
| C. | Mahenderagiri |
| D. | Cardamom |
| Answer» B. Nilgiri | |
| 11. |
Which of the following rivers of India flown in rift-valley? |
| A. | Kaveri |
| B. | Tapti |
| C. | Son |
| D. | Ken |
| Answer» C. Son | |
| 12. |
In which of the following states wheat in not produced? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» D. West Bengal | |
| 13. |
Which of the following cities is situated in the farthest East? |
| A. | Lucknow |
| B. | Jabalpur |
| C. | Hyderabad |
| D. | Chennai |
| Answer» B. Jabalpur | |
| 14. |
Khasi and Garo Tribes mainly lives in: |
| A. | Meghalaya |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» B. Nagaland | |
| 15. |
The largest irrigation canal in India is called the: |
| A. | Yamuna Canal |
| B. | Sirhand Canal |
| C. | Indira Gandhi Canal |
| D. | Upper Bari Doab Canal |
| Answer» D. Upper Bari Doab Canal | |
| 16. |
Which of the following pass link the Srinagar to Leh? |
| A. | Mana Pass |
| B. | Rohtas Pass |
| C. | Nathula Pass |
| D. | Zoji La Pass |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Arrange the following tributaries of river Brahmaputra from West to East. 1. Lohit 2. Dibang 3. Subansiri 4. Tista Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| B. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| C. | 3, 4, 2, 1 |
| D. | 2, 4, 3, 1 |
| Answer» C. 3, 4, 2, 1 | |
| 18. |
The following questions consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Statement I Comets revolve around the Sun only in long elliptical orbits. Statement II A comet develops a tail when it gets close to the Sun. |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true, but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false, but Statement II is true |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false | |
| 19. |
Match of the following List I (River) List II (Tributary) A. Ganga B. Indus C. Yamuna D. Godavari 1. Chambal and Ken 2. Wainganga and Indravati 3. Chenab and Sutlej 4. Gomti and Kosi |
| A. | A B C D 4 1 3 2 |
| B. | A B C D 4 3 1 2 |
| C. | A B C D 2 1 3 4 |
| D. | A B C D 2 3 1 4 |
| Answer» C. A B C D 2 1 3 4 | |
| 20. |
Which of the following is not one among the various mountain peaks of Andaman & Nicobar Islands? |
| A. | Mount Diavolo |
| B. | Mount koyob |
| C. | Saddle peak |
| D. | None of the Above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
What is the general elevation of the peninsular plateau of India? |
| A. | West to east |
| B. | East to west |
| C. | North West to south east |
| D. | South to north |
| Answer» B. East to west | |
| 22. |
Which of the following is arranged according g to their position from north to south? |
| A. | Patkai Bum, Mizo hills, Naga Hills |
| B. | Naga Hills, Patkai Bum, Mizo hills |
| C. | Mizo hills , Patkai bum , Naga hills |
| D. | Patkai bum, Naga Hills, Mizo hills |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Which of the following states form a water divide between Indus & Ganga river systems? |
| A. | Delhi & Punjab |
| B. | Delhi & Haryana |
| C. | Haryana & Punjab |
| D. | Delhi & Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Haryana & Punjab | |
| 24. |
Which of the following states in North-East is also known as “Molasses Basin”? |
| A. | Mizoram |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Manipur | |