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Geography General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams

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Q :  

Which one of the following is not a desert district of Rajasthan?

(A) Kota

(B) Barmer

(C) Jaisalmer

(D) Churu

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The name of the state which has developed wind energy is –

(A) Gujarat

(B) Karnataka

(C) Kerala

(D) Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which of the following district is situated to the east of the Farrukhabad district?

(A) Hardoi

(B) Etawah

(C) Badaun

(D) Jalaun

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The name of the state having a common boundary with the maximum number of states is

(A) Uttar Pradesh

(B) Meghalaya

(C) Madhya Pradesh

(D) Rajasthan

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

What is the time difference between the extreme east and western ends of India?

(A) 1 hour 30 minutes

(B) 2 hours 15 minutes

(C) 2 hours

(D) 3 hours 45 minutes

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Where is the Saltora range situated?

(A) Ladakh

(B) Vindhyachal

(C) As a part of Karakoram range

(D) As a part of the Western Ghats

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Saltoro Mountains are a subrange of the Karakoram Range. They are located in the southeast Karakoram on the southwest side of the Siachen Glacier, one of the two longest glaciers outside the polar regions.


Q :  

Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I List

A.Assam 1. Silvassa

B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2. Gangtok

C.Lakshadweep 3. Dispur

D. Sikkim 4. Kavaratti

Code :

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) 3214

(B) 3142

(C) 4132

(D) 1243

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

In which state is the first built Synagogue in India located?

(A) Maharashtra

(B) West Bengal

(C) Tamil Nadu

(D) Kerala

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Paradesi Synagogue | Oldest synagogue in India, Kochi | Britannica


Q :  

Standard Time of India from Greenwich Mean Time is:

(A) 51/2 hours ahead

(B) 41/2 hours behind

(C) 4 hours ahead

(D) 51/2 hours behind

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of sand dunes in western Rajasthan?

(A) erosion by wind

(B) erosion by water

(C) deposition by wind

(D) deposition by water

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The correct answer is Wind. The wind is an agent for erosion which is responsible for the formation of sand dunes.


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