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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.
| 351. |
Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? 1. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granites and gneiss 2. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets3. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps forming the northern flank of the plateau 4. The troughs of the Narmada and the Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | I, II, III and IV |
| D. | I, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, III and IV | |
| 352. |
India lies in the hemisphere: [SSC Graduate 2003] |
| A. | Northern and eastern |
| B. | Southern and eastern |
| C. | Northern and western |
| D. | Northern and southern |
| Answer» B. Southern and eastern | |
| 353. |
Kodaikanal, the famous hill-station of South India, is situated on : [IAS 2003] |
| A. | Palni hills |
| B. | Anaimalai mountain |
| C. | Nilgiri mountain |
| D. | Cardamon hills |
| Answer» B. Anaimalai mountain | |
| 354. |
In India, how many States share the coastline? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» D. 10 | |
| 355. |
The position of Indian Railways network in the world is [SSC Grad 2011] |
| A. | second |
| B. | third |
| C. | fourth |
| D. | fifth |
| Answer» D. fifth | |
| 356. |
Apart from Tamil Nadu, lignite is found in: [IAS 2003] |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | U.P. |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» B. U.P. | |
| 357. |
Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct? [CDS 2010] |
| A. | In 1973, UNESCO launched a worldwide programme on man and biosphere |
| B. | Biosphere reserves promote research on ecological conservation |
| C. | Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems |
| Answer» D. Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems | |
| 358. |
Lac is used in making |
| A. | Gramophone records |
| B. | Varnish |
| C. | Sealing wax and lithographic ink |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 359. |
A person wants to visit the national parks in Ranthambhor. Gir and Bandipur located in three different states of India. To which one of the following states does he need not go in this connection? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» D. Gujarat | |
| 360. |
Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is : |
| A. | alluvial soils are easy to plough |
| B. | red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content |
| C. | laterite is typically a soil of tropical regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall |
| D. | black soil is highly retentive of moisture and very productive |
| Answer» C. laterite is typically a soil of tropical regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall | |
| 361. |
The tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar Islandsbelongs to the |
| A. | Astraloids |
| B. | Caucasoids |
| C. | Mongoloids |
| D. | Negroids |
| Answer» E. | |
| 362. |
The type of crop which is able to fix nitrogen from air isknown as |
| A. | Legume |
| B. | Rice |
| C. | Tuber |
| D. | Potato |
| Answer» B. Rice | |
| 363. |
A person of mixed European and Indian blood in LatinAmerica is called a |
| A. | Mulatto |
| B. | Mestizo |
| C. | Meiji |
| D. | Mau Mau |
| Answer» C. Meiji | |
| 364. |
Which of the following cities lies to the western-most longitude? [CPO SI 2002] |
| A. | Jaipur |
| B. | Nagpur |
| C. | Bhopal |
| D. | Hyderabad |
| Answer» B. Nagpur | |
| 365. |
In general it la observed that the rate of population growth has been ______ in the densely populated areas compared to sparsely populated areas. |
| A. | Low |
| B. | High |
| C. | Negligible |
| D. | Almost the same |
| Answer» B. High | |
| 366. |
Aravalli ranges are an example of: [Asstt Grade 1993] |
| A. | straight mountains |
| B. | block mountains |
| C. | residual mountains |
| D. | volcanic mountains |
| Answer» D. volcanic mountains | |
| 367. |
The Indian peninusula as compared to the north Indianplains is |
| A. | Rich in mineral |
| B. | More stable |
| C. | At a higher level |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 368. |
The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches: Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a "U" turn in its course to flow into India. This "U" turn is due to [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | Uplift of folded Himalayan series |
| B. | Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas |
| C. | Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 369. |
Which of the following characteristics are associated with the dry monsoon forest of India? 1. Annual rainfall is below 50 cm 2. The trees are short rooted 3. Thorny shrubs and grassland 4. Mango, Mahua, Sisam and Keeker are the prominent trees. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 370. |
Arrange the following oil refineries of India from west to east: 1. Koyali 2. Bongaigaon 3. Mathura 4. Haldia Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011] |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| C. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| D. | 2, 4, 3, 1 |
| Answer» C. 3, 1, 2, 4 | |
| 371. |
Which is India’s largest multipurpose river valley project? |
| A. | Bhakra Nangal |
| B. | Damodar Valley |
| C. | Nagarjunasagar |
| D. | Thungabhadra |
| Answer» B. Damodar Valley | |
| 372. |
Lakshadweep Islands are situated in |
| A. | Arabian Sea |
| B. | Palk Strait |
| C. | Indian Ocean |
| D. | Bay of Bengal |
| Answer» B. Palk Strait | |
| 373. |
The Indian riven of the Indus Basin are |
| A. | Sutlej, Beas and Ravi |
| B. | Ganga, Beas and Sutlej |
| C. | Betwa, Sone and Kosi |
| D. | Gomati, Kosi, Gandak |
| Answer» B. Ganga, Beas and Sutlej | |
| 374. |
Consider the following statements: Among the Indian States: 1. Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline 2. Gujarat has the highest number of airports Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 375. |
Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India hasrift valley due to down warping |
| A. | Damodar |
| B. | Mahanadi |
| C. | Sone |
| D. | Yamuna |
| Answer» B. Mahanadi | |
| 376. |
A few showers of rain during the months of December andJanuary are beneficial to the rabi crops because they |
| A. | make the plant strong |
| B. | protect the crops from frost |
| C. | cause fall in temperature |
| D. | provide moisture for the germination of seeds |
| Answer» C. cause fall in temperature | |
| 377. |
The two northeastern hills that block the South WestMonsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are |
| A. | Arakan Yoma and Pegu Yoma |
| B. | Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills |
| C. | Barail and Patkai hills |
| D. | Khasi and Pegu Yoma |
| Answer» C. Barail and Patkai hills | |
| 378. |
Ganga beyond Farakka when it enters Bangladesh is knownas |
| A. | Padma |
| B. | Meghna |
| C. | Hugli |
| D. | Swarn Ganga |
| Answer» B. Meghna | |
| 379. |
Which one of the following is NOT the port town of Gujarat ? [UP PCS 2011] |
| A. | Jamnagar |
| B. | Okha |
| C. | Porbandar |
| D. | Verval |
| Answer» B. Okha | |
| 380. |
The highest waterfall in India is : [PCS 1994] |
| A. | Sivasundaram |
| B. | Jog |
| C. | Courtallam |
| D. | Hogenakal |
| Answer» C. Courtallam | |
| 381. |
Which of the following was not one of the consequences of the policy of exporting raw materials and food grains from India to Britain? [IAS 2003] |
| A. | It raised the prices of raw materials |
| B. | It brought enormous profits to unscrupulous businessman |
| C. | It led to agricultural shortage and famines |
| D. | It denuded the country of her agricultural surplus |
| Answer» D. It denuded the country of her agricultural surplus | |
| 382. |
A rift valley is formed mainly due to: [NDA 2003] |
| A. | forces of tension in the earth's crust |
| B. | the subsidence of the floor of a river valley |
| C. | the valley formed after the formation of fold mountains |
| D. | the deepening of a valley by ice action |
| Answer» C. the valley formed after the formation of fold mountains | |
| 383. |
India is the largest tea producing country in the world. It isgrown in which of the following states mainly? |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» E. | |
| 384. |
Which one of the following racial groups is popularly knownas the Aryans? |
| A. | The Proto-Australoids |
| B. | The Mediterraneans |
| C. | The Brachycephals |
| D. | The Nordics |
| Answer» E. | |
| 385. |
In which of the following states, retreating monsoon has more effect? [Asstt Grade 1991] |
| A. | Orissa |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 386. |
The Lakshadweep Islands are situated in : [Bank PO 2007] |
| A. | Indian Ocean |
| B. | Arabian Sea |
| C. | Bay of Bengal |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. Bay of Bengal | |
| 387. |
"Himadri" is the term by which the _____ are known. |
| A. | Western Ghats |
| B. | Siwalik Ranges |
| C. | Middle Himalayas |
| D. | Greater Himalayas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 388. |
longitude is geographically significant to India because: [CPO SI 2003] |
| A. | it determines the Indian standard time |
| B. | it has a bearing on the tropical climate of India |
| C. | it divides' India into eastern and western zones |
| D. | it enables determining local time in eastern India |
| Answer» B. it has a bearing on the tropical climate of India | |
| 389. |
The Tropic of Cancer which passes through India is _____to/of the equator. |
| A. | at right angles |
| B. | to the North |
| C. | to the South |
| D. | 90º to the South |
| Answer» C. to the South | |
| 390. |
Loktak is a |
| A. | Valley |
| B. | Lake |
| C. | River |
| D. | Mountain Range |
| Answer» C. River | |
| 391. |
Which one of the following longitudes determines the Indian Standard Time? [CDS2009] |
| A. | 85.5ºE |
| B. | 86.5ºE |
| C. | 84.5ºE |
| D. | 82.5ºE |
| Answer» E. | |
| 392. |
Which states of India have a common border with Pakistan? 1. Jammu and Kashmir 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Punjab 4. Gujarat 5. Rajasthan |
| A. | I, II, III, V |
| B. | I, II, III, IV |
| C. | I, III, IV |
| D. | I, III, IV, V |
| Answer» E. | |
| 393. |
Among the following States, which one has the largest forest area? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 394. |
Wheels and exles for railways are produced |
| A. | at Bengaluru |
| B. | at Chennai |
| C. | at Varanasi |
| D. | Nowhere in India |
| Answer» B. at Chennai | |
| 395. |
Diesel locomotives are manufactured at : |
| A. | Kapurthala |
| B. | Perambur |
| C. | Varanasi |
| D. | Jamshedpur |
| Answer» D. Jamshedpur | |
| 396. |
Which one of the following gives the correct sequence of Himalayan peaks in thedirection east to west? |
| A. | Dhaulagiri, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Mt. Everest |
| B. | Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Mt. Everest |
| C. | Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Kumaun, Namcha Barwa |
| D. | Namcha Barwa, Kanchenjunga, Mt. Everest, Nanda Devi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 397. |
Arrange the following cities in decreasing order of the rainfall they receive from thesouth-west monsoons in summer months: 1. Allahabad 2. Kolkata 3. Delhi 4. Patna |
| A. | 2, 4, 1, 3 |
| B. | 3, 1, 4, 2 |
| C. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| D. | 2, 4, 3, 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 398. |
Which of the following gives the correct match of states and concentration of religiousgroups? 1. Maharashtra- Zaroastrians 2. Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh - Buddhists 3. Rajasthan and Gujarat - Jains 4. Sikkim - Christians |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 | |
| 399. |
Consider the following statements 1. Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest National Park of India. 2. It was one of the nine Tiger Reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. 3. Initially it was named as ‘Haile National Park’. Which of the statements given above are correct? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» C. II and III | |
| 400. |
Arrange the following States on the basis of ascending dates of the onset of monsoon :[NDA 2010] 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. West Bengal 4. Rajasthan |
| A. | 2-3-1-4 |
| B. | 3-2-1-4 |
| C. | 3-1-2-4 |
| D. | 1-2-3-4 |
| Answer» C. 3-1-2-4 | |