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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.
| 501. |
The Laccadives are an example of |
| A. | Islands resulting from submarine earthquakes |
| B. | Volcanic Islands |
| C. | Coral Islands |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 502. |
A fertile soil, suitable growing common crops, is like to have apH value of |
| A. | three |
| B. | four |
| C. | six to seven |
| D. | nine to ten |
| Answer» E. | |
| 503. |
The western disturbances which cause winter rain in Indiaoriginate in |
| A. | Pakistan |
| B. | Bay of Bengal |
| C. | West Asia |
| D. | Himalayas |
| Answer» D. Himalayas | |
| 504. |
The capital of Lakshadweep is : [Stenographers' Exam 1990] |
| A. | Port Blair |
| B. | Silvassa |
| C. | Aizawl |
| D. | Kavaratti |
| Answer» E. | |
| 505. |
In Jaitapur, which one of the following power plants is being set up? [Haryana Gr BankPO 2011] |
| A. | Coal based |
| B. | Hydro-electric |
| C. | Gas based |
| D. | Nuclear based |
| Answer» E. | |
| 506. |
Which is common to Guwahati, Barauni, Koyali, Haldia,Digboi and Mathura? |
| A. | Public sector refineries, owned by the Indian oil corporation are located in these places |
| B. | They are prominent game sanctuaries |
| C. | They are hill stations |
| D. | Oil and natural gas commission has its units in all these places |
| Answer» B. They are prominent game sanctuaries | |
| 507. |
Which one of the following States shares boundaries with the maximum number of otherStates of India ? [CPO AC 2003] |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» D. Bihar | |
| 508. |
Which one of the following gives the correct sequence of places going from the east tothe west of India? |
| A. | Sikhar, Tinsukhia, lndore, Vadodara |
| B. | Tinsukhia, Phulpur, Udaipur, Kota |
| C. | Jorhat, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Rajkot |
| D. | Guwahati, Silchar, Bhopal, Rajkot |
| Answer» D. Guwahati, Silchar, Bhopal, Rajkot | |
| 509. |
Which one of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa? [IAS 2007] |
| A. | NH 4 |
| B. | NH 5 |
| C. | NH 6 |
| D. | NH 7 |
| Answer» D. NH 7 | |
| 510. |
Among the following states, in which one is the percentage of forest area to total geographical area the highest? [IAS 2009] |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Uttarakhand |
| Answer» B. Himachal Pradesh | |
| 511. |
The soils which have supported agriculture for centurieswithout much manuring or fallowing are |
| A. | alluvial and late rite soils |
| B. | red and laterite soils |
| C. | black and alluvial soils |
| D. | laterite and black soils |
| Answer» D. laterite and black soils | |
| 512. |
The second highest peak in the world is: |
| A. | Kanchenjunga |
| B. | K-2 (Godwin Austin) |
| C. | Nandadevi |
| D. | Lhotse |
| Answer» C. Nandadevi | |
| 513. |
The land-locked natural harbour along the east coast of Indiais |
| A. | Visakhapatnam |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Paradeep |
| Answer» B. Chennai | |
| 514. |
Which one of the following shows the correct sequence of occurrence of the followingtowns/cities as one proceeds from west to east? |
| A. | Ajmer, Darbhanga, Kohima, Sikhar |
| B. | Surat, Ward ha, Rourkela, Bharuch |
| C. | Pandharpur, Gulbarga, Kottagudem, Vishakhapatnam |
| D. | Anand, Rajkot, Dhanbad, Aizawl |
| Answer» D. Anand, Rajkot, Dhanbad, Aizawl | |
| 515. |
An active volcano was reported at _____ India in 1991. |
| A. | Barren Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| B. | Aliabet Island, Gujarat |
| C. | Rameshwaram Island, Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Mumbai Island, Maharashtra |
| Answer» B. Aliabet Island, Gujarat | |
| 516. |
The Himalayas are considered as ______ type of mountains. |
| A. | relief |
| B. | submarine |
| C. | volcanic |
| D. | tectonic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 517. |
Coal mines in Jharkhand are located at [BPSC 2011] |
| A. | Jharia |
| B. | Jamshedpur |
| C. | Ranchi |
| D. | Lohardaga |
| Answer» B. Jamshedpur | |
| 518. |
The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of [CDS 2011] |
| A. | precious stones and building materials |
| B. | iron ore and manganese |
| C. | bauxite and mica |
| D. | copper and uranium |
| Answer» B. iron ore and manganese | |
| 519. |
Which multipurpose project was taken up first of all afterindependence? |
| A. | Bhakra Nangal Project |
| B. | Damodar Valley Project |
| C. | Kosi Project |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Kosi Project | |
| 520. |
West Bengal shares boundaries with how many foreign countries? [NDA 2004] |
| A. | One |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Four |
| Answer» D. Four | |
| 521. |
Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India? [CDS 2001] |
| A. | Western Ghats |
| B. | Western Himalayas |
| C. | Eastern Ghats |
| D. | Northern Himalayas |
| Answer» B. Western Himalayas | |
| 522. |
The paleomagnetic results obtained from India indicate thatin the past, the Indian landmass has moved |
| A. | northward |
| B. | southward |
| C. | eastward |
| D. | westward |
| Answer» B. southward | |
| 523. |
The Himalayas are generally divided into three ranges which do not include: |
| A. | Siwalik |
| B. | Greater Himalayas |
| C. | Karakoram |
| D. | Lesser Himalayas |
| Answer» D. Lesser Himalayas | |
| 524. |
The temperature of Thiruvananthapuram is lower than that of Mumbai in May and higher than that of Mumbai in January, because: [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Thiruvananthapuram has cold current and Mumbai is faced with warm current |
| B. | Thiruvananthapuram has higher rainfall in summer and it is nearer to the equator |
| C. | Thiruvananthapuram is on the windward side and Mumbai is on the leeward side |
| D. | Thiruvananthapuram is Vegetated while Mumbai is not |
| Answer» C. Thiruvananthapuram is on the windward side and Mumbai is on the leeward side | |
| 525. |
The oldest mountains in India according to geographical history are :[Asstt Grade1991] |
| A. | Satpuras |
| B. | Nilgiris |
| C. | Vindhyas |
| D. | Aravallis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 526. |
Which of the following statement (s) regarding India's coal reserves is/are true ? 1. Over 90 percent of total reserves are located in the valleys of Son, Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari 2. Indian coal reserves are characterised by low ash content and high calorific value 3. India has limited prime coking reserves |
| A. | I only |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» D. I, II and III | |
| 527. |
Chandra and Bhaga the two streams join to form _____ river. |
| A. | Jhelum |
| B. | Indus |
| C. | Ravi |
| D. | Chenab |
| Answer» E. | |
| 528. |
The first month of the 'Saka era' is : [IAS 2003] |
| A. | Vaishakha |
| B. | Phalguna |
| C. | Chaitra |
| D. | Bhadon |
| Answer» D. Bhadon | |
| 529. |
In which one of the following Union Territories, people of the Onge tribe live? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| B. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| C. | Daman and Diu |
| D. | Lakshadweep |
| Answer» B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli | |
| 530. |
Which one of the following States in India has the broadest continental shelf? [IAS2008] |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 531. |
The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as: |
| A. | loamy soil |
| B. | sandy soil |
| C. | clayey soil |
| D. | desert soil |
| Answer» B. sandy soil | |
| 532. |
of Indian tea production comes from Assam, West Bengal,Kerala and Tamil Nadu |
| A. | 50% |
| B. | 75% |
| C. | 98% |
| D. | 30% |
| Answer» D. 30% | |
| 533. |
During which decade did the population record a negativegrowth rate? |
| A. | 1921-31 |
| B. | 1911-21 |
| C. | 1941-51 |
| D. | 1931-41 |
| Answer» C. 1941-51 | |
| 534. |
Rana Pratap Sagar Plant (Rajasthan) is associated with: [CDS 1999] |
| A. | nuclear power |
| B. | solar energy |
| C. | hydroelectricity |
| D. | irrigation |
| Answer» D. irrigation | |
| 535. |
The highest dam in India is the dam. |
| A. | Maithan |
| B. | Bhakra |
| C. | Hirakud |
| D. | Machkund |
| Answer» C. Hirakud | |
| 536. |
Singhbhum is famous for: [SSC Graduate 2003] |
| A. | coal |
| B. | iron |
| C. | copper |
| D. | both (b) and (c) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 537. |
The first range of Himalayas to the North of Ganga Plains isthe |
| A. | Satpura Mountains |
| B. | Shiwaliks |
| C. | Garo Hills |
| D. | Khasi Hills |
| Answer» C. Garo Hills | |
| 538. |
Which among the following National Highways of India is the longest? [CDS 2005] |
| A. | NH 1 |
| B. | NH 2 |
| C. | NH 3 |
| D. | NH 4 |
| Answer» C. NH 3 | |
| 539. |
In the coastal lowland of Kerala two crops of rice is grown per year because of: [IAS 2003] 1. high temperature in winter 2. adequate rain throughout the year 3. adequate irrigation facility 4. presence of water retentive clayey loam soil |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 1, 3, and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 3, and 4 | |
| 540. |
Zozila Pass connects: [IFS 1989] |
| A. | Kashmir and Tibet |
| B. | Nepal and Tibet |
| C. | Leh and Kargil |
| D. | Leh and Snnagar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 541. |
Which of the following are the features of the Himalayan rivers? 1. They are of youthful nature, forming deep gorges and performing intense erosional activity 2. They are free to form their courses and follow a dendritic pattern 3. They have very large basins |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 542. |
The Indus Valley Civilization was based on the racial stocksof |
| A. | Mediterraneans |
| B. | Nordics |
| C. | Negritos |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Nordics | |
| 543. |
The HBJ pipe line serves the fertilizer plant(a) at |
| A. | Hazira (Gujarat) |
| B. | Bijaipur (Madhya Pradesh) |
| C. | Jagdishpur (Uttar Pradesh) |
| D. | All the three |
| Answer» E. | |
| 544. |
Two important rivers - one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha - merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | Bhitarkanika |
| B. | Chandipur-on-sea |
| C. | Gopalpur-on-sea |
| D. | Simlipal |
| Answer» B. Chandipur-on-sea | |
| 545. |
What is the most important characteristic of the islands(Indian) located in the Arabian Sea? |
| A. | They are all very small in size |
| B. | They are all of coral origin |
| C. | They have a very dry climate |
| D. | They are extended parts of the mainland |
| Answer» C. They have a very dry climate | |
| 546. |
Which one of the following is the most important port ofGujarat? |
| A. | Porbandar |
| B. | Surat |
| C. | Kandla |
| D. | Diu |
| Answer» D. Diu | |
| 547. |
Which of the following rivers existed before the uplift of the Himalaya ? [IAS 2003] (A) Brahamaputra (B) Sutlej (C) Indus (D) Bhagirathi |
| A. | A and C |
| B. | Band C |
| C. | A, Band C |
| D. | A, B, C and D |
| Answer» D. A, B, C and D | |
| 548. |
Which is the first National Park established in India? [Asstt Comm PF 2003] |
| A. | Velvadna National Park |
| B. | Periyar National Park |
| C. | Bandipur National Park |
| D. | Corbett National Park |
| Answer» E. | |
| 549. |
The group of languages spoken by the largest number of people in India is : |
| A. | Austro-Asiatic |
| B. | Indo-Aryan |
| C. | Dravidian |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. Dravidian | |
| 550. |
In which one of the following Islands of India is an active volcano found? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Car Nicobar Island |
| B. | Nancowry lsland |
| C. | Barren Island |
| D. | Maya Bunder Island |
| Answer» D. Maya Bunder Island | |