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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Jhum cultivation refers to ________. |
| A. | Terrace farming |
| B. | Step farming |
| C. | Shifting agriculture |
| D. | Jamun cultivation |
| Answer» D. Jamun cultivation | |
| 2. |
'Golden Quadrilateral' is related to: |
| A. | Road network |
| B. | Airport development |
| C. | Railway lines network |
| D. | Water route network |
| Answer» B. Airport development | |
| 3. |
Banaras is located on the banks of which river? |
| A. | Ganga |
| B. | Yamuna |
| C. | Saraswati |
| D. | Narmada |
| Answer» B. Yamuna | |
| 4. |
In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context? |
| A. | The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics |
| B. | The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas |
| C. | The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines |
| D. | It is a source of high quality biodiesel |
| Answer» C. The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines | |
| 5. |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a Union Territory of India. What is the number of islands in Nicobar? |
| A. | 9 |
| B. | 19 |
| C. | 204 |
| D. | 300 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Metro rail was started in Kolkata in |
| A. | 1984 |
| B. | 1986 |
| C. | 1988 |
| D. | 1989 |
| Answer» B. 1986 | |
| 7. |
'Dhokla' is a delicacy of which state of India? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» B. Odisha | |
| 8. |
On which of the following date, summer solstice is observed in Northern Hemisphere? |
| A. | 21st June |
| B. | 5th August |
| C. | 18th July |
| D. | 19th December |
| Answer» B. 5th August | |
| 9. |
Among the following States which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with a minimum cost of production, and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 10. |
Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet at |
| A. | Vishnu Prayag |
| B. | Dev Prayag |
| C. | Karna Prayag |
| D. | Badrinath |
| Answer» C. Karna Prayag | |
| 11. |
Consider the following pairs:GlacierRiver1. BandarpunchYamuna2. Bara ShigriChenab3. MilamMandakini4. SiachenNubra5. ZemuManasWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 5 |
| D. | 3 and 5 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 12. |
Haryana has ______ districts as on 2017-18 |
| A. | 22 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 24 |
| D. | 28 |
| Answer» B. 25 | |
| 13. |
By percentage, which of the following gases is less than the rest in the earth's atmosphere? |
| A. | Carbon dioxide |
| B. | Argon |
| C. | Oxygen |
| D. | Nitrogen |
| Answer» B. Argon | |
| 14. |
Example of Inland Drainage River is |
| A. | Mahi |
| B. | Ghaggar |
| C. | Narmada |
| D. | Krishna |
| Answer» C. Narmada | |
| 15. |
According to World Wide Fund, which of the following river of India is one of the ten most endangered rivers in the world? |
| A. | River Jamuna |
| B. | River Ganges |
| C. | River Brahmaputra |
| D. | River Godavari |
| Answer» C. River Brahmaputra | |
| 16. |
In which part of Himalayas do we find the Karewa formation, a unique type of soil formation? |
| A. | North - eastern Himalayas |
| B. | Eastern Himalayas |
| C. | Himachal - Uttarakhand Himalayas |
| D. | Kashmir Himalayas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
In which coast does rainfall occur during winter? |
| A. | Coromandal |
| B. | Odhisha |
| C. | Konkan |
| D. | Malabar |
| Answer» B. Odhisha | |
| 18. |
Choose the correct statements(s) :Statement I :Wild water buffalo is majorly found in North-Eastern and Central India.Statement II :The Indian landscape is home to more than 85% of the Wild water buffalo population.Choose the correct option: |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 19. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-I(River Basin)List-II(Town)A. Bhagirathi1. LansdowneB. Alaknanda2. Narendra NagarC. Nayar3. UttarkashiD. Ganga4. Pauri |
| A. | A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 |
| B. | A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 |
| C. | A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 |
| D. | A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 | |
| 20. |
In which state is the kynrem Falls situated ? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Meghalaya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
______ dam is built on Beas River. |
| A. | Bhakhra Nangal |
| B. | Thein |
| C. | Shahpur Kandi |
| D. | Pong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List – I(Tribes)List – II(Location)A. Jarawas1. Uttar PradeshB. Kukkis2. Madhya PradeshC. Tharus3. ManipurD. Gonds4. Andaman and Nicobar |
| A. | A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4 |
| B. | A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 |
| C. | A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 |
| D. | A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 |
| Answer» C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 | |
| 23. |
As per 2011 census the literacy rate of males and females respectively in India is |
| A. | 82.14% and 65.46% |
| B. | 75.50% and 65.46% |
| C. | 50% and 40% |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 75.50% and 65.46% | |
| 24. |
Lipulekh Pass is in which state of India |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Uttarakhand |
| D. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» D. Jammu and Kashmir | |
| 25. |
Assertion (A): The rivers of the West Coast of India do not form the delta.Reason (R): They flow through short courses on relatively harder rocks.Choose the correct option using the codes given below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but, (R) is the not correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is not false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is correct |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but, (R) is the not correct explanation of (A) | |
| 26. |
Nepanagar is famous for which of the following industries? |
| A. | Fertilizer |
| B. | Sugar |
| C. | Newsprint |
| D. | Woolen cloth |
| Answer» D. Woolen cloth | |
| 27. |
How many states does India have? |
| A. | 28 |
| B. | 19 |
| C. | 25 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 19 | |
| 28. |
Jamni is a river which originates in |
| A. | Sagar |
| B. | Ujjain |
| C. | Rewa |
| D. | Betul |
| Answer» B. Ujjain | |
| 29. |
In which of the following countries, the rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna merge on a giant floodplain? |
| A. | Bangladesh |
| B. | India |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Tibet |
| Answer» B. India | |
| 30. |
Bangladesh has a land border withA. Only IndiaB. India and MyanmarC. India and BhutanD. India and China |
| A. | C |
| B. | A |
| C. | B |
| D. | D |
| Answer» D. D | |
| 31. |
Kalakot Thermal Power Station is located in which Indian state? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Berach River, a southern-side tributary of Banas River, originates from the hills in which of the following districts of Rajasthan? |
| A. | Jaisalmer |
| B. | Udaipur |
| C. | Bikaner |
| D. | Bharatpur |
| Answer» C. Bikaner | |
| 33. |
Which of the following rivers flows through Tiruttani a famous pilgrimage place of South India? |
| A. | Vaigai |
| B. | Kaveri |
| C. | Nandi |
| D. | Palar |
| Answer» D. Palar | |
| 34. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List – I(Mountain Pass)List – II(State)(A) Manaa(i) Sikkim(B) Nathula(ii) Jammu & Kashmir(C) Zozila(iii) Himachal Pradesh(D) Sipki La(iv) Uttarakhand |
| A. | (A) - (2), (B) - (3), (C) - (1), (D) - (4) |
| B. | (A) - (4), (B) - (3), (C) - (2), (D) - (1) |
| C. | (A) - (4), (B) - (1), (C) - (2), (D) - (3) |
| D. | (A) - (4), (B) - (1), (C) - (3), (D) - (2) |
| Answer» D. (A) - (4), (B) - (1), (C) - (3), (D) - (2) | |
| 35. |
Alphonso is variety of ________. |
| A. | Guava |
| B. | Cherry |
| C. | Peach |
| D. | Mango |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
Chumbi Valley is on the boundary of ______________. |
| A. | Sikkim - Bhutan |
| B. | Nepal - Sikkim |
| C. | Bihar - Nepal |
| D. | Assam - Bangladesh |
| Answer» B. Nepal - Sikkim | |
| 37. |
On which river is the Hirakud Dam built ? |
| A. | Ganga |
| B. | Narmada |
| C. | Kaveri |
| D. | Mahanadi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Lake Victoria is located in which of these continents? |
| A. | Asia |
| B. | Africa |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | Antarctica |
| Answer» C. Australia | |
| 39. |
Consider the following statements regarding Khardung La Pass.1. It is the highest motorable pass in India.2. It is the gateway to the Nubra and Shyok Valleys.3. It is situated to the North of Mount Godin-AustenWhich of these statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 1 |
| C. | Only 2 |
| D. | Only2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. Only 1 | |
| 40. |
Delhi is located on the banks of river _______. |
| A. | Yamuna |
| B. | Kosi |
| C. | Gangotri |
| D. | Yamunotri |
| Answer» B. Kosi | |
| 41. |
Arrange the following States in descending order of their forest area, according to forest survey report 2009:a. Arunachal Pradeshb. Maharashtrac. Madhya Pradeshd. Chattisgarh |
| A. | c, d, a, b |
| B. | a, c, d, b |
| C. | d, c, b, a |
| D. | c, a, d, b |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
Rajasthan is spread over approximately what percentage of the area of India? |
| A. | 18.3% |
| B. | 10.4% |
| C. | 22.5% |
| D. | 16.4% |
| Answer» C. 22.5% | |
| 43. |
‘Majuli’, the river island, is located in which one of the following rivers? |
| A. | Jamuna |
| B. | Padma |
| C. | Ganga |
| D. | Brahmaputra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
India shares land border with ________ countries. |
| A. | One |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Seven |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
In what units latitudes are measured? |
| A. | Radian |
| B. | Steradian |
| C. | Degree |
| D. | Decimal |
| Answer» D. Decimal | |
| 46. |
______ is the only active volcano in India. |
| A. | Long Island |
| B. | Rangat Island |
| C. | Barren Island |
| D. | Neil Island |
| Answer» D. Neil Island | |
| 47. |
By which name is the Gandak River is known in Nepal? |
| A. | Vishnuprayag |
| B. | Mandakini |
| C. | Narayani |
| D. | Burhi Gandak |
| Answer» D. Burhi Gandak | |
| 48. |
______ is situated at the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. |
| A. | Nandaprayag |
| B. | Vishnuprayag |
| C. | Rudraprayag |
| D. | Karnaprayag |
| Answer» D. Karnaprayag | |
| 49. |
Black soil is also known as _____ soil. |
| A. | Regur |
| B. | Humus |
| C. | Bhangar |
| D. | Crystalline |
| Answer» B. Humus | |
| 50. |
According to the 2011 census, the total percentage of Muslims in India is: |
| A. | 10.2 |
| B. | 12.4 |
| C. | 16.6 |
| D. | 13.4 |
| Answer» E. | |