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This section includes 2196 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 651. |
Which one of the following places ranks second among the coldest places in the world?[CDS 2000] |
| A. | Dras (Jammu and Kashmir) |
| B. | Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) |
| C. | Manali (Himachal Pradesh) |
| D. | Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) |
| Answer» B. Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | |
| 652. |
The rains along the western coast of India are: |
| A. | cyclonic |
| B. | convectional |
| C. | orographic |
| D. | monsoonal |
| Answer» D. monsoonal | |
| 653. |
Which of the following rivers joins Ganga at Allahabad ? [RRB 1991] |
| A. | Gandak |
| B. | Ghaghra |
| C. | Kosi |
| D. | Yamuna |
| Answer» E. | |
| 654. |
Which one of the following is most prone to earthquakes? [CDS 2000] |
| A. | Coastal plains |
| B. | Old shields |
| C. | Plateaus |
| D. | Young folded mountains |
| Answer» E. | |
| 655. |
Select the correct sequence in the decreasing order of contribution to the forest coveron India: [CPO AC 2003] |
| A. | Dense forest - Open forest - Mangrove forest |
| B. | Open forest – Dense forest – Mangrove forest |
| C. | Dense forest - Mangrove forest - Open forest |
| D. | Open forest - Mangrove forest - Dense forest |
| Answer» C. Dense forest - Mangrove forest - Open forest | |
| 656. |
Which of the following states does not share the drainagebasin of the Cauvery? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 657. |
River Godavari flows through: [NDA 1994] |
| A. | Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Maharashtra, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Maharashtra, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh | |
| 658. |
The State having the maximum number of oil wells on itsland portion is |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» B. Maharashtra | |
| 659. |
What is Bandipur Sanctuary situated in Karnatakaparticularly noted for |
| A. | Wild Elephant |
| B. | Indian Bison |
| C. | Rhinoceros |
| D. | Spotted Deer |
| Answer» E. | |
| 660. |
Which one of the following statements is wrong regarding the "Norwesters" of Bengal? [IAS 2003] |
| A. | It is caused due to strong surface heating |
| B. | It originates in the Chhotanagpur plateau region |
| C. | It is a kind of thunderstorm |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 661. |
Which one of the following cities is not located on the bank of river Ganga? [BPSC2011] |
| A. | Fatehpur |
| B. | Bhagalpur |
| C. | Uttarkashi |
| D. | Kanpur |
| Answer» D. Kanpur | |
| 662. |
The average annual temperature of a meteorological station is 26°C, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 9°C. The station in question is : [IAS 2002] |
| A. | Allahabad |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Cherapunji |
| D. | Kolkata |
| Answer» C. Cherapunji | |
| 663. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?Irrigation Project State 1. Damanganga : Gujarat 2. Girna : Maharashtra 3. Pamba : Kerala Select the correct answer: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 664. |
Oil refinery located near the of field is |
| A. | Nunamati |
| B. | Visakhapatnam |
| C. | Mathura |
| D. | Koyali |
| Answer» B. Visakhapatnam | |
| 665. |
____ is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. |
| A. | Cochin |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Mangalore |
| D. | Surat |
| Answer» B. Mumbai | |
| 666. |
Uttar PradeshA B C D |
| A. | 6 3 1 5 |
| B. | 1 2 4 3 |
| C. | 1 3 4 5 |
| D. | 6 2 1 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 3 4 5 | |
| 667. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The south-west monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the Shillong plateau. 2. The north-east monsoon causes the rainfall over Orissa coast during winter. Which of these statements is/are correct ? [CDS 2003] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 668. |
Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographical areasin the world? [CDS 2011] |
| A. | Tropical Sub-humid Forests |
| B. | Tropical Humid Forests |
| C. | Tropical Dry Forests |
| D. | Tropical Moist Forests |
| Answer» B. Tropical Humid Forests | |
| 669. |
In which of the following areas of India is there anoverlapping plantation of tea and coffee? |
| A. | North-east |
| B. | North-west |
| C. | South-west |
| D. | South-east |
| Answer» D. South-east | |
| 670. |
The Hirakud Project harnesses the water of the _____ river. |
| A. | Ganga |
| B. | Sutlej |
| C. | Mahanadi |
| D. | Tapi |
| Answer» D. Tapi | |
| 671. |
Narmada river originates from Amarkantak in: |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» D. Chhattisgarh | |
| 672. |
In which of the following products has Bangladesh emerged as the main competitor of India in the world market? [IAS 1991] |
| A. | Cement |
| B. | Cotton garments |
| C. | Jute |
| D. | Pharmaceuticals |
| Answer» D. Pharmaceuticals | |
| 673. |
Which one of the following oil fields of India is the oldest and still producing oil ? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Bombay High |
| B. | Digboi |
| C. | Ankleshwar |
| D. | Naharkatiya |
| Answer» C. Ankleshwar | |
| 674. |
The ‘Mahe region’ located on the western coast of India is politically a part of theUnion Territory of: [NDA 2002] |
| A. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| B. | Diu and Daman |
| C. | Lakshadweep |
| D. | Pondicherry |
| Answer» E. | |
| 675. |
The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth |
| B. | It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones |
| C. | Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region |
| D. | It has less human interference |
| Answer» C. Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region | |
| 676. |
Which of the following is not one of the important steps inprocessing tea leaves? |
| A. | Withering |
| B. | Rolling |
| C. | Fermenting |
| D. | Drying |
| Answer» D. Drying | |
| 677. |
Which among the following is the major item of export from Paradeep Port ? [NDA 2008] |
| A. | Rice |
| B. | Tea |
| C. | Fish |
| D. | Iron Ore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 678. |
The southern moat point of Indian territory is in |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Lakshadweep |
| C. | Trivandrum |
| D. | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Answer» E. | |
| 679. |
Which of the following is the major centre of production ofrailway wagons? |
| A. | Asansol |
| B. | Chittaranjan |
| C. | Jamshedpur |
| D. | Perambur |
| Answer» B. Chittaranjan | |
| 680. |
Which Indian state is known as 'Land of Five Rivers' ? [Railways 1993] |
| A. | U.P. |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» C. Haryana | |
| 681. |
Which of the following regions has almost all prevalent typesof natural vegetation in India? |
| A. | The Coastal Plains |
| B. | The Deccan Plateau |
| C. | The Himalayas |
| D. | The Ganga Plain |
| Answer» D. The Ganga Plain | |
| 682. |
Which is the home of "AIphonso" mango? [SSC Graduate 2003] |
| A. | Ratnagiri |
| B. | Banaras |
| C. | Malda |
| D. | Vijayawada |
| Answer» B. Banaras | |
| 683. |
Which central government agency is responsible for themapping and exploration of minerals? |
| A. | The Geological Survey of India |
| B. | Surveyor General of India |
| C. | National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd |
| D. | Indian Bureau of Mines |
| Answer» B. Surveyor General of India | |
| 684. |
The Rajasthan Canal (now called the Indira Gandhi Canal)draws its water from the |
| A. | Yamuna |
| B. | Chambal |
| C. | Sutlej |
| D. | Sutlej and Beas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 685. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The equatorial forests are evergreen. 2. The Mediterranean region has deciduous forests of broad-leaved trees. 3. Taiga forests are found in Kashmir. Which of the statements given above are correct? [NDA 2005] |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 686. |
The oldest nuclear power plant at Tarapur is located on theborder between |
| A. | Maharashtra and Karnataka |
| B. | Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Maharashtra and Gujarat |
| D. | Gujarat and Rajasthan |
| Answer» D. Gujarat and Rajasthan | |
| 687. |
The place which experiences minimum and maximum temperature of - 28.3°C and 15°Crespectively is: [Railways 1995] |
| A. | Srinagar |
| B. | Shimla |
| C. | Kullu |
| D. | Leh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 688. |
The four important ports of the West Coast of India, fromSouth to North, in that order, are |
| A. | Kandla, Mumbai, Goa, Cochin |
| B. | Goa, Mumbai, Cochin, Kandla |
| C. | Mumbai, Kandla, Goa, Cochin |
| D. | Cochin, Goa, Mumbai, Kandla |
| Answer» E. | |
| 689. |
The Eastern Coast of India is known as : [I.Tax & Central Excise 1992] |
| A. | Eastern Plateau |
| B. | Bengal Coast |
| C. | Coromandal Coast |
| D. | Cyclonic Coast |
| Answer» D. Cyclonic Coast | |
| 690. |
Birsinghpur Hydro Power Station is situated in which of the following districts? |
| A. | Umaria |
| B. | Jabalpur |
| C. | Balaghat |
| D. | Shahdol |
| Answer» B. Jabalpur | |
| 691. |
Kahwa chai is a traditional form of tea from: |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Darjeeling |
| D. | Kashmir |
| Answer» E. | |
| 692. |
Among the following which is a dam in Haryana? |
| A. | Vihar |
| B. | Ottu Barrage |
| C. | Tulshi |
| D. | Ashti |
| Answer» C. Tulshi | |
| 693. |
Lakhnavaram lake is situated in which district? |
| A. | Mulugu |
| B. | Jaishanker Bhupalapally |
| C. | Nimal |
| D. | Bhadradri |
| Answer» B. Jaishanker Bhupalapally | |
| 694. |
Choose the correct answer with the help of the following statements:1. Variability of rainfall in Chennai is more than in Mumbai.2. Chennai receives maximum rainfall from retreating monsoons. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 695. |
One horned rhinoceros is found in the following states _______ . |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura |
| B. | West Bengal and Assam |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh and Assam |
| D. | West Bengal and Tripura |
| Answer» C. Arunachal Pradesh and Assam | |
| 696. |
Match List I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I(Waterfall) List II(River) A.Dudhsagar 1. GhatprabhaB.Duduma2.MachhkundC.Gokak3.SharavatiD.Jog4.Mandavi |
| A. | A - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3 |
| B. | A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1 |
| C. | A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3 |
| D. | A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1 |
| Answer» B. A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1 | |
| 697. |
A river drains the water collected from a specific area, is known as? |
| A. | Dentritic area |
| B. | Catchment area |
| C. | Watershed |
| D. | Drainage Basin |
| Answer» C. Watershed | |
| 698. |
In the context of demographic history of India, which of the following years is known as the ‘Year of Great Divide’? |
| A. | 1921 |
| B. | 1911 |
| C. | 1947 |
| D. | 1931 |
| Answer» B. 1911 | |
| 699. |
As per Census of 2011 the share of population below the age of 35 years in India is |
| A. | 50 percent |
| B. | 55 percent |
| C. | 60 percent |
| D. | 65 percent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 700. |
Bhur of Upper Ganga Plain of India is |
| A. | Undulating, aeolian sandy deposit |
| B. | Older alluvium |
| C. | Newer alluvium |
| D. | Muddy areas |
| Answer» B. Older alluvium | |