Indian Geography problems
- 1. The oldest rocks in India are reported from
Options- A. Dharwar region, Karnataka
- B. Aravalli range, Rajasthan
- C. Vindhyan range, Madhya Pradesh
- D. Siwalik range, Punjab Discuss
Correct Answer: Dharwar region, Karnataka
- 2. Which of the following groups of states has the largest deposits of iron ore?
Options- A. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
- B. Bihar and Orissa
- C. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
- D. West Bengal and Assam Discuss
Correct Answer: Bihar and Orissa
- 3. Which of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India?
- It is largely practiced in Assam
- It is referred to as 'slash and burn' technique
- In it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years
Options- A. I, II and III
- B. II and III
- C. I and II
- D. I and III Discuss
Correct Answer: I, II and III
- 4. The proportion of forest to the total national geographical area of India as envisaged by National Forest Policy is
Options- A. 30.3%
- B. 33.3%
- C. 38.3%
- D. 42.3% Discuss
Correct Answer: 33.3%
- 5. The India's highest annual rainfall is reported at
Options- A. Namchi, Sikkim
- B. Churu, Rajasthan
- C. Mawsynram, Meghalaya
- D. Chamba, Himachal Pradesh Discuss
Correct Answer: Mawsynram, Meghalaya
- 6. The year ____ is called a Great Divide in the demographic history of India.
Options- A. 1901
- B. 1921
- C. 1941
- D. 1951 Discuss
Correct Answer: 1921
- 7. The typical area of sal forest in the Indian peninsular upland occurs
Options- A. on the western ghats
- B. between the Tapti and the Narmada
- C. to the north-east of the Godavari
- D. on the Malwa plateau Discuss
Correct Answer: on the Malwa plateau
- 8. The oldest oil refinery in India is at
Options- A. Digboi, Assam
- B. Haldia, near Kolkata
- C. Koyali, near Baroda
- D. Noonmati, Assam Discuss
Correct Answer: Digboi, Assam
- 9. 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 sugarcane
- Higher sucrose content of sugarcane
- Lower labour cost
- Longer crushing period
Options- A. I and II
- B. I, II and III
- C. I, III and IV
- D. I, II and IV Discuss
Correct Answer: I, II and IV
- 10. The present forest area of India, according to satellite data, is
Options- A. increasing
- B. decreasing
- C. static
- D. decreasing in open forest area but increasing in closed forest area Discuss
Correct Answer: decreasing
More in General Knowledge:
Programming
Copyright ©CuriousTab. All rights reserved.