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This section includes 978 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which of the following geographical features have played a great unifying role in strengthening the forces of homogeneity of the Indian people? |
| A. | I |
| B. | II |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
which atomic power station in India is built completely indigenously? |
| A. | Kalpakkam |
| B. | Narora |
| C. | Rawat Bhata |
| D. | Tarapore |
| Answer» B. Narora | |
| 3. |
Which of the following measures are effective for soil conservation in India? |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and IV |
| C. | III and IV |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» C. III and IV | |
| 4. |
Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? |
| 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 | |
| 5. |
Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India? Select the correct answer from the codes given below |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» B. I, II and III | |
| 6. |
Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades? Select the correct answer from the codes given below |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» D. II and III | |
| 7. |
The Salal Project is on the river |
| A. | Chenab |
| B. | Jhelum |
| C. | Ravi |
| D. | Sutlej |
| Answer» B. Jhelum | |
| 8. |
Which of the following measures are effective for soil conservation in India? Avoiding crop rotation Afforestation Encouraging the use of chemical fertilizers Limiting shifting cultivation |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and IV |
| C. | III and IV |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» C. III and IV | |
| 9. |
Which of the following geographical features have played a great unifying role in strengthening the forces of homogeneity of the Indian people?The expanses of water surrounding the peninsulaThe Himalayan MountainsThe vastness of the countryThe presence of the Indian ocean |
| A. | I |
| B. | II |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Which of the following factors are responsible for the rapid growth of sugar production in south India as compared to north India?Higher per acre field of sugarcaneHigher sucrose content of sugarcaneLower labour costLonger crushing period |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India?The decline in overseas marketInadequately supply of raw juteStiff competition from synthetic packing materials Select the correct answer from the codes given below |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» B. I, II and III | |
| 12. |
Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades?Silting and pollution of the inland water bodiesDeforestation in the catchment areas of the riversLack of marketing facilities Select the correct answer from the codes given below |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» D. II and III | |
| 13. |
Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau?The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneissThe Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheetsThe Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyam scraps, forming the northern flank of the plateauThe trough of the Narmada and 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 | |
| 14. |
Which of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India?It is largely practiced in AssamIt is referred to as 'slash and burn' techniqueIn it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» B. II and III | |
| 15. |
Which among the following is/are the major factor/factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India?LocationThermal contrastUpper air circulationInter-tropical convergence zone |
| A. | I |
| B. | II, III |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because |
| A. | it is the older river of India |
| B. | of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers |
| C. | there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks |
| D. | its length is nearly the same as that of the river Ganges |
| Answer» C. there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks | |
| 17. |
Which of the following groups of rivers originate from the Himachal mountains? |
| A. | Beas, Ravi and Chenab |
| B. | Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum |
| C. | Sutlej, Beas and Ravi |
| D. | Sutlej, Ravi and Jhelum |
| Answer» B. Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum | |
| 18. |
Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau?I.The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneissII.The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheetsIII.The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyam scraps, forming the northern flank of the plateauIV.The trough of the Narmada and Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges |
| A. | , II and III |
| B. | and II |
| C. | , II, III and IV |
| D. | , III and IV |
| Answer» D. , III and IV | |
| 19. |
Which of the following measures are effective for soil conservation in India?I. Avoiding crop rotationII. AfforestationIII. Encouraging the use of chemical fertilizersIV. Limiting shifting cultivation |
| A. | and II |
| B. | I and IV |
| C. | II and IV |
| D. | , II and III |
| Answer» C. II and IV | |
| 20. |
Which of the following groups of rivers originate fromthe Himachal mountains? |
| A. | eas, Ravi and Chenab |
| B. | avi, Chenab and Jhelum |
| C. | utlej, Beas and Ravi |
| D. | utlej, Ravi and Jhelum |
| Answer» B. avi, Chenab and Jhelum | |
| 21. |
The Sahyadri is another name of: |
| A. | estern Ghat |
| B. | indhya Range |
| C. | hivalik Range |
| D. | astern Ghat |
| Answer» B. indhya Range | |
| 22. |
Black soil is favourable for cultivation of- |
| A. | otton |
| B. | offee |
| C. | ice |
| D. | ea |
| Answer» B. offee | |
| 23. |
Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades?I.Silting and pollution of the inland water bodiesII.Deforestation in the catchment areas of the riversIII.Lack of marketing facilities |
| A. | , II and III |
| B. | and II |
| C. | and III |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» D. I and III | |
| 24. |
Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India?I.The decline in overseas marketII.Inadequately supply of raw juteIII.Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials |
| A. | and II |
| B. | , II and III |
| C. | and III |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» B. , II and III | |
| 25. |
The river Godavariis often referred to as Vridha Ganga because |
| A. | t is the older river of India |
| B. | f its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers |
| C. | here are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks |
| D. | ts length is nearly the same as that of the river Ganges |
| Answer» C. here are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks | |
| 26. |
Monpa, Daffla, Abor, Mishmi , Nishi and Nagas are the prominent tribal communities found in: |
| A. | ikkim |
| B. | imanchal Pradesh |
| C. | adhya Pradesh |
| D. | runachal Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
The leading producer of wind-power in the world is: |
| A. | hina |
| B. | ermany |
| C. | razil |
| D. | SA |
| Answer» B. ermany | |
| 28. |
Which of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India?I.It is largely practiced in AssamII.It is referred to as 'slash and burn' techniqueIII.In it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years |
| A. | , II and III |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | and II |
| D. | and III |
| Answer» B. I and III | |
| 29. |
The refineries Mathura, Digboi and Panipat are set up by |
| A. | ndian Oil Corporation Ltd. |
| B. | industan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. |
| C. | harat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. |
| D. | rude Distillation unit of Madras Refineries Ltd. |
| Answer» B. industan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | |
| 30. |
Which of the following factors are responsible for the rapid growth of sugar production in south India as compared to north India?I.Higher per acre field of sugarcaneII.Higher sucrose content of sugarcaneIII.Lower labour costIV.Longer crushing period |
| A. | and II |
| B. | , II and III |
| C. | , III and IV |
| D. | , II and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Between the valley of Narmada river in the north and the Tapti in the south lies: |
| A. | he Satpura Range |
| B. | he Vindhya Range |
| C. | he Aravali Range |
| D. | one of Above |
| Answer» B. he Vindhya Range | |
| 32. |
Vembanad Lake is located in: |
| A. | aharastra |
| B. | adhya Pradesh |
| C. | arnataka |
| D. | erala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Where is the volcanic Mt. St. Helens situated? |
| A. | nited States of America |
| B. | K |
| C. | anada |
| D. | ustralia |
| Answer» B. K | |
| 34. |
Hyderabad (in Telangana) is located on the bank: |
| A. | uni River |
| B. | andak River |
| C. | ahanadi |
| D. | usi River |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
The largest state of India(area wise ) is: |
| A. | aharastra |
| B. | adhya Pradesh |
| C. | ttar Pradesh |
| D. | ajasthan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
The Richter scale on which intensity/magnitude of a quake is measured was developed in: |
| A. | 933 |
| B. | 932 |
| C. | 935 |
| D. | 939 |
| Answer» D. 939 | |
| 37. |
The Greenhouse effect gases trap only the heat of: |
| A. | ll heat |
| B. | V Rays |
| C. | olar Radiation |
| D. | hermal Radiation |
| Answer» D. hermal Radiation | |
| 38. |
The index which refers to moisture deficit or surplus in an area is called: |
| A. | oisture Index |
| B. | umidity |
| C. | oisture Number |
| D. | ew Point |
| Answer» B. umidity | |
| 39. |
As per 2011 Census of India the state which registered lowest sex ratio (female per thousand males) is: |
| A. | ajsthan |
| B. | aryana |
| C. | dissa |
| D. | agaland |
| Answer» C. dissa | |
| 40. |
Singareni Coal fields is located in : |
| A. | armada Valley |
| B. | arishna Valley |
| C. | odavari Valley |
| D. | averi Valley |
| Answer» D. averi Valley | |
| 41. |
Willandra Lakes Region a UNESCO Heritage site is located in: |
| A. | he USA |
| B. | ustralia |
| C. | he UK |
| D. | ermany |
| Answer» C. he UK | |
| 42. |
Any wind blowing down the slope of a mountain is called: |
| A. | nabatic Wind |
| B. | atabatic Wind |
| C. | own Falling Wind |
| D. | lope Wind |
| Answer» C. own Falling Wind | |
| 43. |
Madumalai Sanctuary is located in: |
| A. | arnataka |
| B. | amil Nadu |
| C. | erala |
| D. | aharashtra |
| Answer» C. erala | |
| 44. |
The first shore-based steel plant in India is: |
| A. | urgapur |
| B. | alem |
| C. | hadravati |
| D. | ishakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Apatanisare the tribes found in: |
| A. | imanchal Pradesh |
| B. | agaland |
| C. | ikkim |
| D. | runachal Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Tadoba national park known for sheltering tiger, panther and bear is located in: |
| A. | ssam |
| B. | handrapur (Maharashtra) |
| C. | arnataka |
| D. | amil Nadu |
| Answer» C. arnataka | |
| 47. |
At present biosphere reserves that are included in world Heritage: |
| A. | ilgiri andNanda Devi |
| B. | okrek, Gulf of Mannar and Sunderban |
| C. | imlipol and Pachmarhi |
| D. | bove all |
| E. | one of these |
| Answer» E. one of these | |
| 48. |
India is divided into how many seismic zones according to the earthquake zoning map |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 49. |
India is located on which part of Indo-Australian Plate |
| A. | Northern |
| B. | Sothern |
| C. | Eastern |
| D. | Western |
| Answer» B. Sothern | |
| 50. |
Patkai mountain range is located which part of India |
| A. | Eastern |
| B. | Southern |
| C. | Northern |
| D. | Western |
| Answer» B. Southern | |