Geography Important Questions Series -4
BPSC TRE 2.0 TGT SST geography 9-10
G-1. In which year was the International Earth Summit held?
(A) 1991
(B) 1992
(C) 1994
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B)1992
G-2. Who authored the book, Small Is Beautiful?
(A) Michael
(B) Schumacher
(C) David
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer :- (B) Schumacher
G-3. In which year was the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) established?
(A) 1960
(B) 1965
(C) 1967
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:-A)1960
G-4. In which year was the National Wildlife Protection Act implemented?
(A) 1971
(B) 1972
(C) 1973
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:+(B) 1972
G-5. Which tree is worshipped by the Mundas and the Santhals of Chota Nagpur region?
(A) Mango
(B) Tamarind
(C) Mahua
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) Mahua
G-6. What percentage of area of India is covered with plateau?
(A) 27
(B) 37
(C) 43
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A ) 27%
G-7. What is the total geographical area of India?
(A) 3·18 million sq. km
(B) 3·28 million sq. km
(C) 3·38 million sq. km
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- 3.28million sq.km
G-8. What is the desired percentage of forest cover in India according to the National Forest Policy of 1952?
(A) 67%
(B) 33%
(C) 55%
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) 33%
G-9. Which type of soil has higher concentration of Kanker nodules?
(A) Khadar
(B) Bangar
(C) Laterite
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B)Bangar
G-10. If the top soil is washed away, what is it called?
(A) Gully erosion
(B) Sheet erosion
(C) Badland erosion
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Sheet Erosion
G-11. Lepcha folk song belongs to which part of the country?
(A) Northern Ladakh
(B) Northern Himachal
(C) Northern Darjeeling
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) Northern Darjeeling
G-12. In which State is Bandhavgarh National Park situated?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Rajasthan
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Madhya Pradesh
G-13. Which State of India has the largest forest cover by area?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Sikkim
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) Madhya Pradesh
G-14. Which of the following conservation strategies does not directly involve community participation?
(A) Joint forest management
(B) Beej Bachao Andolan
(C) Demarcation of wildlife sanctuaries
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- © Demarcation of wildlife sanctuaries
G-15. What percentage of electricity is contributed by hydroelectric power projects in India?
(A) 32
(B) 36
(C) 22
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) 22
G-16. What per capita per day potable drinking water supply is needed according to the Jal Jeevan Mission of India?
(A) 85 L
(B) 65 L
(C) 55 L
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) 55L
G-17. Which among the following rivers creates estuary?
1. Mahi
2. Tapti
3. Pennar
4. Narmada
Select the correct answer.
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 3 and 4
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A) Mahi and Tapti
G-18. Over which river is Sardar Sarovar Dam built?
(A) Krishna
(B) Narmada
(C) Cauveri
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Narmada
G-19. In which State of India, rain- water is known as Palar Pani?
(A) Haryana
(B) Punjab
(C) Rajasthan
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) Rajasthan
G-20. Which State in India has made rooftop rainwater harvesting
structure compulsory to all the houses?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Kerala
(C) Goa
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A ) Tamilnadu
G-21. In which country is ‘slash and burn’ agriculture known as
Milpa?
(A) Congo
(B) Mexico
(C) Venezuela
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- Mexico
G-22. Who initiated the movement of Bloodless Revolution?
(A) Shakuntala Bai
(B) Vinoba Bhave
(C) Jason Reddy
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Vinoba Bhave
G-23. In sugarcane production in the world, the rank of India is
(A) 4th
(B) 3rd
(C) 2nd
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) 2nd
India is the second-largest producer of sugarcane In the world. Top sugarcane producing countries are Brazil, India, China, Thailand and Pakistan.
Around 40% of the total production of the country is produced by the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Other leading producers of the country are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
The climate which is free from the effects of summer loo and winter frost is available in Southern India
The yield of sugarcane is higher in Southern India.
The black soil in the south is ideal for cotton and sugarcane.
Sugarcane is usually grown between the latitude 36.7 degrees north and 31 degrees south of the equator.
The required temperature for sugarcane is 32-38 degree celsius.
High humidity favours the rapid cane elongation during the growth period..
A moderate value of humidity with water supply is good for the ripening phase.
There are two agro-climatic regions of sugarcane cultivation in India namely tropical and subtropical.
The tropical region produces 45% to 55% of the total sugarcane production in the count
G-24. Which State of India produced the largest amount of groundnut in 2019–20?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Gujarat
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) Gujarat
Gujarat leads the nation in groundnut production, contributing nearly 40% of India’s total output.
The top ten groundnut-producing states in India are: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Orissa, and Uttar Pradesh. Gujarat is the largest producer, followed by Rajasthan.
G-25. What percentage of concentration of iron is there in magnetite ore?
(A) 67
(B) 70
(C) 74
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- 74%
Iron Ore Types
Magnetite (FE3O4): This is a high-quality ore with about 70% iron. It’s black and magnetic.
Haematite (FE2O3): This reddish ore has 60-70% iron.
Limonite: This yellowish ore contains 40-60% iron.
Siderite: This ore has less than 40% iron and many impurities, making it often not worth mining.
Haematite and magnetite are the most important iron ores in India.
About 79% haematite ore deposits are found in the Eastern Sector (Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh).
About 93% magnetite ore deposits occur in the Southern Sector (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu).
Karnataka contributes around 70% of India’s magnetite deposits.
Top Iron Ore producing counties: (1) Australia (2) Brazil (3) China (4) India.
Top 3 Iron-ore producing states of India: (1) Odisha (2) Karnataka (3) Chhattisgarh.
G-26. In which State is Ratnagiri District Iron Ore Deposit located?
(A) Goa
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Maharashtra
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) Maharashtra
India’s Iron Ore:
Main types: Hematite and Magnetite.
Most mines are near coal fields in the northeastern plateau region.
States: Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu (95% of reserves
Odisha:
Iron ore in Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj, and Jhar hill ranges.
Jharkhand:
Oldest mines and many iron and steel plants.
Important mines: Noamundi and Gua in Poorbi and Pashchimi Singhbhum districts.
Extends to Durg, Dantewara, and Bailadila.
Karnataka:
Iron ore in Sandur-Hospet area (Ballari district), Baba Budan hills, Kudremukh area (Chikkamagaluru district), and parts of Shivamogga, Chitradurg, and Tumakur districts.
Other Locations:
Maharashtra: Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Ratnagiri districts.
Telangana: Karimnagar and Warangal districts.
Andhra Pradesh: Kurnool, Cuddapah, and Anantapur districts.
Tamil Nadu: Salem and Nilgiris districts.
Goa: Major producer of iron ore.
G-27. In which State is Ankleshwar Oil Field located?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Rajasthan
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A) Gujarat
India’s major oil fields are located in Assam, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, with Assam being the oldest oil-producing state. The largest offshore oil field is Mumbai High (formerly Bombay High), located in the Arabian Sea, and produces around 60% of India’s crude oil. Onshore, Mangala field in Barmer, Rajasthan, is the largest onshore oil discovery.
Here's a more detailed look:
Onshore Oil Fields:
Assam:
Is the oldest oil-producing state and has major oil fields located in the Brahmaputra Valley. Key fields include Digboi, Duliajan, and Moran.
Gujarat:
Contains important oil fields like Ankleshwar, Khambhat (Lunej), Ahmedabad, and Kalol.
Rajasthan:
Barmer area is a major producer, and the Mangala field is the largest onshore oil discovery in India. Oil India Limited (OIL) also has operations in the Jaisalmer Basin and Bikaner-Nagaur basin, including fields like Tanot, Dandewala, and Bagitibba.
Offshore Oil Fields:
Mumbai High (formerly Bombay High):
Located in the Arabian Sea, it is the largest offshore oil field and a significant contributor to India’s oil production.
Other Offshore:
The Eastern Offshore and Western Offshore basins also hold significant natural gas reserves.
Other Notable Locations:
Krishna-Godavari Basin:
This basin has a significant potential for hydrocarbon production, both onshore and offshore, with oil occurrences in different reservoir ages.
Ashoknagar Oilfield:
Located in West Bengal, it was the first oil field discovered in the state.
Ballia, Uttar Pradesh:
A recent discovery of oil reserves has been made in Ballia, with potential deposits extending across 300 square kilometers.
G-28. Where is the Geothermal Plant of Parvati Valley located?
(A) Jammu & Kashmir
(B) Ladakh
(C) Himachal Pradesh
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) Himachal Pradesh
Himalayan Province: Includes regions in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir (Ladakh), and Uttarakhand, known for hot springs like those in Puga and Chumathang.
* Areas of Faulted Blocks: Such as the Aravalli belt, Naga-Lushi region, West coast regions, and the Son-Narmada lineament.
* Volcanic Arc: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, particularly Barren Island.
* Deep Sedimentary Basins: Like the Cambay basin in Gujarat.
* Radioactive Provinces: Areas like Surajkund and Hazaribagh in Jharkhand.
* Cratonic Province: Peninsular India.
* Godavari and Mahanadi Basins.
G-29. Which is non-metallic mineral?
(A) Iron
(B) Manganese
(C) Mica
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) Mica
Agate
17. Gypsum
2. Ball Clay
18. Jasper
3. Barytes
19. Kaolin
4. Calcarous Sand
20. Laterite
5. Calcite
21. Limekankar
6. Chalk
22. Mica
7. China Clay
23. Ochre
8. Clay(others)
24. Pyrophyllite
9. Corrundum
25. Quartz
10. Diaspore
26. Quartzite
11. Dolomite
27. Sand(others)
12. Dunite / pyroxenite
28. Shale
13. Felsite
29. Silica Sand
14. Felspar
30. Slate and
15. Fireclay
16. Quartize
31. Steatite / Talc / Soapstone
G-30. Under which type of sector does BHEL (Bharat Heavy
Electricals Limited) come?
(A) Public
(B) Private
(C) Joint
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- (A) Public
G-31. In which year was the first successful textile mill established in Mumbai?
(A) 1854
(B) 1864
(C) 1874
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A)1854
G-32. Where is Bhadravathi Iron and Steel Plant located?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Karnataka
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Karnataka
PLANT
IRON ORE
COAL
HEP/WATER
REMARKS
TISCO
Gurumahisani (Orissa) Noamundi (Jharkhand)
Singhbhum
Jharia,
Raniganj
Subarnrekha River
Calcutta port NHS, NH6
IISCO
Guna (Jharkhand),
Singhbhum
Jharia
DVC, Damoder River
Calcutta port, NH2
VISW
Kemmangundi
(Chikmaglur, Karnataka)
Sharavati power,
Bhadra river
Mangalore port
NH4
BHILAI
Daili Rajhara
Korba
Kargali
Korba Thermal
power plant,
Mahanadi Basin
Calcutta-Nagpur
Rail, NH6
ROURKELA
Sundargarh, Keonjhar
Jharia
Talchar
Hirukud HEP,
Sankh-south koal river
Calcutta-Nagpur
Rail, NH6
DURGAPUR
Mayurbhanj
Jharia,
Ranigan
DVC, Damodar river
Calcutta port,
Calcutta
Asansol Rail,
NH2
SALEM
Local
——
Mettur dam
Puducherry Coimbatore by NHs export stainless steel
VIZAG
Bailadila (Chattisgarh)
Imported +
Damodar
——-
Second largest producer, NH5
VIJAYNAGAR
Nearby
Sringereni
Tungabhadra dam
BOKARO
Kiriburu (Orissa)
(Keonjhar)
Jharia
DVC, Bokaro & Damodar rivers
Largest I&S plant, Calcutta port connected through NH2
G-33. Which plateau of India has the highest concentration of iron and steel industries?
(A) Chota Nagpur Plateau
(B) Meghalaya Plateau
(C) Marwar Plateau
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A) Chotanagpur Plateau
G-34. The height of stratosphere is
(A) 25 km
(B) 50 km
(C) 75 km
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) 50km
Stratosphere
The stratosphere extends from 4 -12 miles (6-20 km) above the Earth’s surface to around 31 miles (50 km). This layer holds 19 percent of the atmosphere’s gases but very little water vapor.
In this region, the temperature increases with height. Heat is produced in the process of the formation of ozone, and this heat is responsible for temperature increases, from an average -60°F (-51°C) at tropopause to a maximum of about 5°F (-15°C) at the top of the stratosphere.
This increase in temperature with height means warmer air is located above cooler air. This prevents convection as there is no upward vertical movement of the gases. As such, the location of the bottom of this layer is readily seen by the anvil-shaped tops of cumulonimbus clouds
The transition layer at the bottom of the stratosphere is called the tropopause.
G-35. The length of Atal Tunnel is
(A) 9·02 km
(B) 9·8 km
(C) 10·08 km
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A) 9.02km
G-36. Which is the biggest port of India?
(A) Hubli
(B) Mumbai
(C) Coimbatore
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Mumbai
G-37. Out of the following, which one is named as the National
Waterway 1?
(A) Sadiya–Dhubri
(B) Allahabad–Haldia
(C) Kottapuram–Kollam
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Allahabad -Haldia
NW-1: Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System (Haldia – Allahabad): This is the longest National Waterway, spanning 1620 km and traversing through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
NW-2: Brahmaputra River (Dhubri – Sadiya): Located entirely in Assam, this waterway covers 891 km.
NW-3: West Coast Canal (Kottapuram – Kollam), Champakara and Udyogmandal Canals: This waterway, with a length of 205 km, is situated in Kerala.
NW-4: Phase-1 development of the stretch Muktyala to Vijyawada of river Krishna: This waterway is located in Andhra Pradesh.
NW-5: East Coast Canal and associated waterways (Matai river, Brahmani-Kharsua-Dhamra rivers, Mahanadi delta rivers): This waterway runs through Odisha and West Bengal.
G-38. In how many zones is Indian Railways reorganized?
(A) 8
(B) 12
(C) 16
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- c 16 ***
*****There are 18 recognized railway zones in India as of 2024. The 18th zone, South Coast Railway, was proposed to be created but is not yet operational. Indian Railways is organized into zones for adminis
trative and operational purposes.
G-39. Name the first crude oil pipeline transport network of
India.
(A) Hazira–Vijaipur
(B) Assam–Kanpur
(C) Guwahati–Siliguri
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- E
Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline: India's first crude oil pipeline, built by Oil India to transport oil from Assam to the Barauni refinery.
G-40. In which place was the first jute mill set up in India in
1855?
(A) Hubli
(B) Sasaram
(C) Rishra
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer :- C) Rishra
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