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Geography General Knowledge Questions for SSC Exam

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Q :  

Who makes the V-shaped valley?

(A) River

(B) Pawan

(C) sea wave

(D) Snowy

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

In which ocean the largest number of islands are found?

(A) Atlantic Ocean

(B) Pacific Ocean

(C) Indian Ocean

(D) Arctic Ocean

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which of the following is not an oceanic island?

(A) St. Helena

(B) Ellis Island

(C) Malagasy

(D) Hawaiian Islands

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The world's largest island is?

(A) Madagascar

(B) Bornia

(C) Greenland

(D) New Guinea

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which is the largest island group of the world?

(A) Indonesia

(B) Japan

(C) Andaman-Nicobar

(D) Philippines

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The formation of ozone hole is maximum?

(A) over India

(B) over Europe

(C) over Africa

(D) over Antarctica

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In which continent is the Atlas Mountains located?

(A) Africa

(B) Europe

(C) Australia

(D) Asia

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Jawai Dam is in which state? 

(A) Haryana

(B) Madhya Pradesh

(C) Rajasthan

(D) Gujarat

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The famous Nek Chand's Rock Garden is located in:

(A) Chandigarh

(B) Shimla

(C) Srinagar

(D) Jammu

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. The famous Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh.

2. The first rock garden in India has been established in Chandigarh.

3. It was constructed in the year 1957 by Officer Nek Chand.

4. The first rock garden of Chandigarh is also known as Nek Chand Rock Garden.

5. It is situated near Sukhna Lake.


Q :  

Where is the " Lingaraj Temple " in India?

(A) Bhubaneshwar

(B) Kolkata

(C) Cuttack

(D) Puri

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).

2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.

3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.

4. It was built by Somavanshi king Yayati I.


 

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