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This section includes 53 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Assertion (A) : Black cotton soils are ideal for dry farming.Reason (R) : Black cotton soils are fine grained. |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Match the following List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listList - IList - IIF. Lakhimpur1.Red soilG. Adilabad2.Black soilH. Jhansi3.Laterite soilJ. Batnagiri4.Alluvial soil Code : FGHJA.4213B.1234C.4123D.2143 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 3. |
Which of the following statements regarding laterite soil of India are correct1. Laterite soils are generally red in colour.2. Laterite soils are rich in nitrogen and potash.3. They are well developed in Rajasthan and U.P.4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well in these soils.Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 4. |
Consider the following statementsIn India the problem of soil erosion is associated with 1. Excessive rainfall2. Deforestation3. Excessive cultivation4. Overgrazing |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 2 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Consider the following statements1. The light sandy red and yellow soils in Balaghat, Durg and Raipur districts are it alluvial origin.2. In Tamil Nadu, the red soil occupy over two-third of its total area3. The red soils of Burdwan, Birbhum and Bankura are derived and transported from Chota Nagpur plateau.Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Consider the following statements about alluvial soil1. Their fertility is due to mixing the debris.2. They contain a great variety of salts which enhances their fertility3. The soils are fine grained and porous4. They are rich in nitrogen and humusWhich of the statements |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Match List - I (Soil) with List - II (Region) and select the correct answer by using the code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Red and loamy soils1.Nagaland, Aunachal Pradesh and the SahyadriG. Calcareous sierozemic soil2.Gurarat and adjacent areasH. Grey and brown soils3.Punjab, Haryana and MalwaJ. Laterite soil4.Western parts of the Western Ghate Code : FGHJA.1324B.1234C.3142D.3412 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 8. |
Consider the following statements1. Calcareous alluvial soils are found in north eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh.2. Calcareous sierozemic soils are found in coastal districts of south Orissa and north Andhra Pradesh.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 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 9. |
Consider the following statements about black soil of India1. Black soil becomes sticky when it is wet.2. Black soil contains adequate nitrogen as well as phosphorus required for the growth of plants.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 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 10. |
Match List - I (Soil type) with List - II (Place of occurrence) and select the answer using codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Laterite1.Rahar plainG. Saline2.Maharashtra plainH. Black3.Rajmahal hillsJ. Red loam4.Kutch region Code : FGHJA.4321B.4312C.3421D.3412 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 11. |
Consider the following statements1. Most of the fishing grounds occur in areas where the continental shelf is wide2. Fishing activity is well developed in warm tropical waters3. Mixing of warm and cold currents bring plant nutrients for fish4. Inland fisheries are more significant than other types in IndiaOf these statements |
| A. | 1 and 4 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 12. |
It the soil pH 9.2, then the soil is |
| A. | Acdic |
| B. | Neutral |
| C. | Alkaline |
| D. | Saline |
| Answer» D. Saline | |
| 13. |
The terms 'Regur' is used for |
| A. | Alluvial soil |
| B. | Peat soil |
| C. | Laterite soil |
| D. | Black soil |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Soluble salt content of soil is determined by measuring its |
| A. | Electrical conductivity |
| B. | Ph value |
| C. | Organic matter content |
| D. | Sulphur content |
| Answer» B. Ph value | |
| 15. |
Which of the following soil is most fertile ? |
| A. | Khader |
| B. | Bangar |
| C. | Laterite |
| D. | Arid |
| Answer» B. Bangar | |
| 16. |
A PH value of 7.0 denotes that the soil reaction is |
| A. | Acidic |
| B. | Alkaline |
| C. | Neutral |
| D. | Highly alkaline |
| Answer» D. Highly alkaline | |
| 17. |
Consider the following statements about alluvial soil |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
The important fishing areas called Grand Banks and Georges Bank are located in the waters of which one of the following ? |
| A. | North Pacific |
| B. | South Pacific |
| C. | South-west Atlantic |
| D. | North-west Atlantic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
Which one of the following regions is the world's best cod-fishing ground ? |
| A. | North-east Atlantic |
| B. | South-east Pacific |
| C. | West Central Pacific |
| D. | Indian Ocean |
| Answer» B. South-east Pacific | |
| 20. |
Le Have Bank is a fishing bank in |
| A. | North Pacific coast |
| B. | South Pacific coast |
| C. | North Atlantic coast |
| D. | South Atlantic coast |
| Answer» D. South Atlantic coast | |
| 21. |
A majority of the population of New found land are engaged in |
| A. | Lumbering |
| B. | Fishing |
| C. | Hunting |
| D. | Dairying |
| Answer» C. Hunting | |
| 22. |
Annual catch of fish is largest in |
| A. | Peru |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Britain |
| D. | U.S.A |
| Answer» C. Britain | |
| 23. |
Spawning means |
| A. | Laying of eggs by the fish |
| B. | Killing of eggs |
| C. | Searching the suitable place for laying the eggs |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Killing of eggs | |
| 24. |
Pisciculture means |
| A. | Rearing of cattle |
| B. | Rearing of small insects |
| C. | Rearing of fish |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 25. |
Maximum amount of herring fish is obtained from |
| A. | The North Sea around the Netherlands |
| B. | The coastal areas from Alaska to California |
| C. | The Sea of Japan |
| D. | The Gulf of Mexico |
| Answer» B. The coastal areas from Alaska to California | |
| 26. |
Pisciculture refers to the rearing of |
| A. | Silk worms |
| B. | Insects |
| C. | Fish |
| D. | Poultry |
| Answer» D. Poultry | |
| 27. |
Continental shelves have |
| A. | Deep waters |
| B. | Shallow waters |
| C. | Deep currents |
| D. | Ground for fish |
| Answer» C. Deep currents | |
| 28. |
The most important pelagic fish found in the North Sea adjacent to the U.K. is |
| A. | Cod |
| B. | Halibut |
| C. | Herring |
| D. | Mackerel |
| Answer» D. Mackerel | |
| 29. |
Fishing is a |
| A. | Laborious job |
| B. | Light job |
| C. | Difficult job |
| D. | Fantastic job |
| Answer» C. Difficult job | |
| 30. |
Cold Labrador current meets |
| A. | The Kuro-siyo |
| B. | The Benguela |
| C. | Agulhas |
| D. | Gulf-stream |
| Answer» D. Gulf-stream | |
| 31. |
Plankton is used as |
| A. | Food material |
| B. | Fruit |
| C. | Banana |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Fruit | |
| 32. |
The United States is the largest exporter of |
| A. | Rice |
| B. | Wheat |
| C. | Corn |
| D. | Barley |
| Answer» C. Corn | |
| 33. |
Which fish is known as poor man's fish ? |
| A. | Herring |
| B. | Cod |
| C. | Sardine |
| D. | Craw fish |
| Answer» B. Cod | |
| 34. |
The largest producer of fish in the world is |
| A. | Norway |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Alaska |
| D. | Great Britain |
| Answer» C. Alaska | |
| 35. |
Which of the following is called 'Herring Pond' ? |
| A. | Atlantic ocean |
| B. | Black sea |
| C. | Dead sea |
| D. | Pacific Ocean |
| Answer» B. Black sea | |
| 36. |
Match the following List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 37. |
Match List - I (Soil) with List - II (Region) and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 38. |
Which of the following statements regarding laterite soil of India are correct |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 39. |
The entire Northern plains are made of |
| A. | Alluvial soil |
| B. | Laterite soil |
| C. | Black soil |
| D. | Red soil |
| Answer» B. Laterite soil | |
| 40. |
Match List - I (Soil type) with List - II (Place of occurrence) and select the answer using codes given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 41. |
Cotton is facing competition from Sugarcane in the region of the black soil in Maharashtra. This is due to |
| A. | Declined yield of cotton in this region |
| B. | A general change in the climate of this region |
| C. | Expansion of irrigation for which this region has become suitable for sugarcane cultivation which is a profitable crop |
| D. | Increasing demand for sugar and rising prices of sugar in the country |
| Answer» D. Increasing demand for sugar and rising prices of sugar in the country | |
| 42. |
Consider the following statements about black soil of India |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 43. |
Which the top layer of the soil is removed over a large area by the running water. It is called |
| A. | Wind erosion |
| B. | Sheet erosion |
| C. | Water erosion |
| D. | gully erosion |
| Answer» C. Water erosion | |
| 44. |
Which fish is demanded most in the world ? |
| A. | Salmon |
| B. | Cod |
| C. | Sardine |
| D. | Herring |
| Answer» C. Sardine | |
| 45. |
The Grand Banks are famous fishing grounds in the region |
| A. | North-West Pacific |
| B. | South-East Pacific |
| C. | North-West Atlantic |
| D. | North-East Atlantic |
| Answer» D. North-East Atlantic | |
| 46. |
Which of the following countries leads in fish catches ? |
| A. | United States |
| B. | Soviet Union |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Peru |
| Answer» D. Peru | |
| 47. |
Which is the most productive salmon ground ? |
| A. | Atlantic coast |
| B. | Pacific coast |
| C. | South African Coast |
| D. | East Asian coast |
| Answer» C. South African Coast | |
| 48. |
Which are the main centers of whaling ? |
| A. | Arctic ocean |
| B. | Iceland |
| C. | Greenland |
| D. | Falklands |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
Planktons are |
| A. | Birds |
| B. | Grasses |
| C. | Vegetable |
| D. | Small creatures as food stuff for the fish |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Which of the following countries is included in the North-West pacific fishing grounds ? |
| A. | Norway |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Netherland |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» E. | |