Geography Questions:- important for All exams
Series 2
G-1. What percentage of the area does India occupy of the land hemisphere?
(A) 2.9 percent
(B) 2.4 percent
(C) 3.0 percent
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- 2.4%
Its true that india accounts for about 2.4 percent of the total geographical area of the world but supports the second largest population of the world.but we must also remember india has the highest natural resorsesindia is also a countryu which has a very wise systamatic govermentwhich helps in many methods for the publicity they keep diging for renuable resorses which is good for the couuntry . indian people are saome of the most intellegent people from the acient times if you look up the history you will find a numerous number of theroies and inventions. The indian people are wise to use their resorses well . India is a democratic country.
G-2. The length of the coastline along the main land of India is
(A) 6100 km
(B) 7516 km
(C) 5900 km
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer: 7516km
Coastline of India
The peninsular part of India extends towards the Indian Ocean.
This has provided the country with a coastline of 6,100km on the mainland.
The total length of the coastline of the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands are 7,516.6 km.
India’s coastline extends to Nine states (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal) and four Union Territories (Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
Gujarat has the largest share (23%) in India’s coastline, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
State Coastline (in km)
Gujarat 1214.70
Andhra Pradesh 973.70
Tamil Nadu 906.70
Maharashtra 652.60
Kerala 569.70
Odisha 476.70
Karnataka 280
Goa 101
Andaman Nicobar 1912
G-3. Indira Point is characterised by
(A) It is not visible today
(B) It is situated in the great Nicobar group of Islands
(C) This is the southern most point of India
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer :- D More than one of the above
• Indira Point is the southernmost point of India's Union.
• Indira point is also known as Pygmalion point.
• It got its name in 1985.
• It was renamed in honour of former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi.
• Indira Point is located near Great Nicobar.
• It is located at 6°8′ N latitude.
G-4. In which of the following states are situated Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills situated?
(A) Manipur
(B) Mizoram
(C) Meghalaya
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) Meghalaya
G-5. Which of the following rivers flow through antecedent valleys?
(A) Sutlej & Indus
(B) Damodar & Godavari
(C) Tungabhadra & Chambal
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A Sutlej and Indus
Antecedent rivers: These rivers are older than the landforms they flow through. They maintain their original course despite geological changes, such as the uplift of mountains, carving deep gorges into the rising land.
Several rivers are known to flow through antecedent valleys, including the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, Arun, and Tista. These rivers existed before the uplift of the surrounding mountain ranges, like the Himalayas, and carved their courses through the rising terrain. Other examples mentioned in various sources include the Kosi, Sarju (Kali), and Mahanadi rivers.
G-6. According to National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur how much water available in India is polluted?
(A) 90 percent
(B) 60 percent
(C) 70 percent
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- None of the above
Providing drinking water has become one of the major challenges in the world today with the ever increasing population and limited fresh water resources. India is faced with multifacetedissues related toaccessing drinking water and assuring the safety of drinking water.Several states in India face acute problems of safe water supply to its citizens. About 54% of India faces high to extremely high water stress. The available surface water bodies such as lakes/ponds/rivers are also contaminated and bacteriologically unsafe for consumption. The ground water at places is contaminated with geogenic pollutants such as fluoride, arsenic, iron, uranium, nitrate etc., making it unfit for drinking. Cities, with their expanding population and peripheries, generate sewage which is not wholly handled by existing infrastructure and is discharged into the water bodies.
G-7. Which of the following sequences of rivers in descending order of their respective basin area in India is correct?
(A) Ganga, Indus, Godavari, Krishna
(B) Indus, Ganga, Krishna, Godavari
(C) Godavari, Ganga, Indus, Krishna
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A) Ganga ,Indus , Godavari, Krishna
1. Ganga -8,61,452 Sq.km in India
2. Indus -In India, the Indus basin covers an area of 321,289 square kilometers
G-8. Who among the following proposed in 1951 that monsoon is only the seasonal migration of planetary winds and pressure
belts?
(A) Halley
(B) Flohn
(C) Koteswaram
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Flohn
Dynamic Concept
This Dynamic concept was proposed by Flohn in 1951. According to Flohn, The monsoon is just seasonal migration of planetary winds and pressure belts.Following Sun’s position in different latitudes in different months of the year. During summer solstice, the Sun’s rays fall vertically over Tropic of Cancer, Pressure belts shift towards the north. The zone of ITCZ or Doldrum moves Northward and its northern boundary extend up to 30º N latitude. This process Is further accelerated by intense heating of the subcontinent. Due to the Shifting of pressure belts, Indian subcontinent comes under the impact of Equatorial westerlies which are called the southwest monsoon. During the winter season, due to the southward shifting of pressure and wind belts, theplanetary system of northeast trade wind gets re-established over the region. These are called northeast winter monsoon and are dry. He explains the origin of monsoon to thermal conditions of the tropical Continental atmosphere to the variation of solar radiation. However, he seems to have ignored the upper atmospheric circulation which makes the Asiatic Monsoon a complex system.
G-9. Which of the following pairs of the states & the percentage of their respective geographical area covered with forest is correctly matched (Year 2021)?
(A) Mizoram 74.53 percent
(B) Arunachal Pradesh 89.33 percent
(C) Meghalaya 79.33 percent
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:-E) None of the above
: Mizoram forest cover is \(84.53\%\). Arunachal Pradesh forest cover is \(79.33\%\). Meghalaya forest cover is \(76.00\%\).
G-10. Which of the following national parks came in news because 20 Cheetas where translocated there from Africa?
(A) Kuno
(B) Keoladeo
(C) Sariska
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A) Kuno National Park
Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India, is a protected area renowned for its biodiversity and the recent introduction of cheetahs. Established in 1981 as a wildlife sanctuary and upgraded to national park status in 2018, it’s located near the Vindhya Hills and is home to diverse ecosystems, including grasslands and dry deciduous forests. The park played a crucial role in the return of cheetahs to India, with eight animals being released from Namibia in September 2022.
G-11. Which of the following sequences of states in descending order of their population density (2011) is correct?
(A) West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala
(B) Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh
(C) Bihar, Kerala, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Bihar,West Bengal, Kerala,Uttar Pradesh
Bihar (1102),WB(1029), KERALA (859),UP(828)
G-12. Sex ratio (number of females per thousand males)in India According to 2011 census is
(A) 949
(B) 957
(C) 943
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) 943
Definition:
Sex ratio is a key demographic indicator that reflects the balance between males and females in a population.
2011 Census:
The 2011 Census data revealed a sex ratio of 943 females per 1000 males in India.
Significance:
This ratio is used to understand the gender imbalance in society and track changes in the number of females relative to males over time.
Trend:
The sex ratio in India has seen an improvement from 933 females per 1000 males in 2001 to 943 in 2011. However, this improvement is still lower than the global average of 985 females per 1000 males.
G-13. Sagarmatha is the regional name of which of the mountain peaks?
(A) Kanchenjunga
(B) Makalu
(C) Everest
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- C) Everest
G-14. In Bhutan, how much land area is covered with glaciers?
(A) about 3 percent
(B) about 9 percent
(C) about 5 percent
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
In Bhutan, glaciers cover approximately 1,317 square kilometers, which is about 1.64% of the total land area. This land area is concentrated in the northern, higher elevations of the country, particularly in the Himalayan region.
G-15. Which is the main food crop produced in Bhutan?
(A) wheat
(B) rice
(C) bajra
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:-The main food crop produced in Bhutan is rice, which is a staple food for the majority of the population. While maize is also a significant cereal crop, rice is the most widely consumed, and it plays a crucial role in Bhutan’s agricultural landscape
G-16. Sri Lanka is well endowed with
(A) iron ore
(B) gold
(C) coal
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- D) more than above
G-17. The capital of Myanmar is
(A) Yagon
(B) Mandalay
(C) Naypyidaw
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- Naypyidaw
G-18. The birth rate (Per 1000 People) in Bangladesh in Year 2022 was
(A) 17.067
(B) 17.991
(C) 18.61
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- None of the above
Bangladesh Birth Rate 17.48%
G-19. The Numbers of parallels of latitudes & meridians of longitudes on the globe are
(A) 360
(B) 180
(C) infinite
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- D) More than one of the above
G-20. Comparative scale is characterised by
(A) it is a combination of two or more plain scales placed side by side
(B) each plain scale shows different systems of measurement units
(C) all plain scales have common R.F.
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:-A) it is a combination of two or more Plain scales placed side by side
G-21. Bauxite is found in abundance in which of the following districts of Bihar?
(A) Darbhanga
(B) Jamui
(C) Saran
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- E) None of the above
G-22. Black cotton soils have developed
(A) by weathering of Deccan Lava
(B) by weathering of granite
(C) in forest areas of the Himalayas
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A) by weathering of Deccan Lava
G-23. Which of the regions of India are badly effected by erosion?
(A) Chambal Basin
(B) Southern slopes of the Siwaliks
(C) Chota Nagpur highland
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- D) More than one of the above
The correct answer is (D) More than one of the above.
Explanation:
Chambal Basin:
This region is heavily affected by gully erosion due to the rapid flow of the Chambal River, leading to the formation of deep ravines.
Southern slopes of the Siwaliks:
The steep slopes and loose soil of the Siwaliks make them highly susceptible to erosion, particularly from heavy rainfall.
Chota Nagpur highland:
This region also faces significant erosion due to its laterite soil, which is easily eroded by water.
G-24. Which of the following areas are known for coffee production?
(A) Sone Basin
(B) Nilgiris
(C) Chhattisgarh
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
This is the major coffee-producing state in India, with regions like Chikmagalur, Kodagu (Coorg), and Hassan being key contributors.
G-25. Which of the following projects is situated on the Krishna river?
(A) Mayurakshi
(B) Jawahar Sagar dam
(C) Nagarjun Sagar
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:The correct answer is (C)
Explanation:
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam: This large dam is well-known for being built on the Krishna River.
G-26. Which is the leading fish producer in India
(Year 2023)?
(A) Gujarat
(B) West Bengal
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer C) Andra Pradesh
In financial year 2023, Andhra Pradesh was the leading fish-producing state in India, followed by West Bengal. Andhra Pradesh’s inland fish production exceeded two million metric tons. While Andhra Pradesh was the leading inland producer, Karnataka led in marine fish production, followed by Gujarat. Overall, India’s fish production increased to over 184 lakh tons in 2023-24.
G-27. Which is the largest producer of wheat in
India (January, 2024)?
(A) Punjab
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, with a total wheat production of 35.34 million tonnes in the crop year 2023-24, is the largest wheat-producing state in India.
G-28. Which is the largest manganese ore producer in India (Year 2023)?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Odisha
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A) Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of manganese ore in India, accounting for a significant portion of the total production. Odisha, while having large reserves, is not the largest producer. Maharashtra is also a major producer, but Madhya Pradesh consistently leads in production.
G-29. Which of the following is a group of non conventional energy resources?
(A) natural gas, nuclear energy, coal
(B) coal, natural gas, petroleum
(C) solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- The correct answer is © solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy.
Explanation: Non-conventional energy sources are considered newer technologies that are typically renewable and environmentally friendly, like solar, wind, and geothermal energy
G-30. Which of the following pairs of petroleum fields and the state of their locations are correct?
(A) Hugrijan oil field -------- Assam
(B) Kalol oil field -------- Gujarat
(C) Lunej oil field -------- Gujarat
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- D) More than one of the above
The process began in the tertiary period [3 million years ago].
Most of the oil reserves in India are associated with anticlines and fault traps in the sedimentary rock formations of tertiary times.
In tertiary period, aquatic life was abundant in various forms, especially the minor microscopic forms of flora and fauna.
Conditions for oil formation were favourable, especially in the lower and middle Tertiary period.
Dense forests and sea organisms flourished in the gulfs, estuaries, deltas and the land surrounding them during this period.
Assam Oilfields- Surma Valley, The Digboi field, The Naharkatiya field, The Moran-Hugrijan field.
Gujarat Oilfields- Ankleshwar, Khambhat or Lunej, Ahmedabad and Kalol, Nawgam, Kosamba, Kathana, Barkol, Mahesana and Sanand
Eastern Coast Oilfields- KG Basin
G-31. Which of the following pairs of places and industries located there are correct?
(A) Bhopal ------ Heavy Electricals
(B) Bongaigaon ----- Petro chemicals
(C) Vishakhapatnam ----- Steel
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- More than one of the above
G-32. How long is Atal tunnel?
(A) 8 km
(B) 10 km
(C) 9.02 km
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- 9.02km
Atal Tunnel is a 9.02-kilometre-long (5.60 mi) road tunnel connecting Manali and Keylong. It helps in bypassing the Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. It carries two lanes of National Highway 3.
G-33. Which of the following characterises sustainable development?
(A) complete dependence on and adaptation to the nature
(B) to maintain a balance between economic development and environmental quality
(C) unrestricted use of non-renewable energy for economic development
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- The correct answer is (B) to maintain a balance between economic development and environmental quality.
Explanation: Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, which means balancing economic growth with environmental protection.
G-34. Which nation is the largest trading partner of India (Year, 2023)?
(A) United States of America
(B) China
(C) Russia
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A) USA
In 2023, the United States was India’s largest trading partner. While China is India’s second-largest trading partner, the U.S. had a higher total trade value with India in 2023.
G-35. Which of the following pairs of coal fields and state of their location is correct?
(A) Talcher ------ Odisha
(B) Vishrampur ----- Madhya Pradesh
(C) Singrauli ------- Chhattisgarh
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- A Talcher ---- odisha
G-36. Sundari tree is found in
(A) Khasi hill
(B) Sundarban delta
(C) Nicobar Islands
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- B) Sundarban delta
G-37. Which of the following sequences of states/union territory in descending order of their literacy rate according to 2011 census is correct?
(A) Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Goa
(B) Kerala, Goa, Mizoram, Lakshadweep
(C) Lakshadweep, Kerala, Goa, Mizoram
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram,Goa
Kerala-94%
Lakshadweep -91.85%
Mizoram:- 91.33%
Goa-88.70%
G-38. The leading producer of lead in India is
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Odisha
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- Rajasthan
G-39. Palghat gap connects
(A) Goa & Karnataka
(B) Goa & Maharashtra
(C) Kerala & Tamil Nadu
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- Kerala and Tamil Nadu
G-40. Which is the longest National Highway in India?
(A) NH 44
(B) NH 1
(C) NH 544
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer:- NH 44
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