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Top 30 Indian Geography Questions and Answers

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Indian Geography General Knowledge Questions are very important from the point of view of competitive exams. Generally, 3 to 4 Indian Geography GK Questions and Answers are asked in competitive exams, only maximum study and good practice of which students can score full marks in the GK section. Although the geographical nature of the world is very vast and infinite, only a few selected Geography General Knowledge Questions and Answers are included in the competitive examinations.

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Therefore, in this blog, I have shared some of the most frequently repeated Top 30 Geography General Knowledge Questions and Answers in the exam, which will go a long way in knowing your exam preparation. If you want to solve Indian Geography GK questions without taking much time, then start practising the following questions now-

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Geography Questions and Answers      

  Q :  

Which is the nearest planet to the Sun?

(A) Earth

(B) Mercury

(C) Mars

(D) Venus

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun and also the smallest planet in the solar system. The small and cratered planet does not have any moons and zips around the sun faster than any other planet in the solar system, hence why the Romans named it after their swift-footed messenger god.



Q :  

Which one of the following districts is not in the three districts of the Chambal division of Madhya Pradesh state?

(A) Bhind

(B) Chhindwara

(C) Ratlam

(D) Morena

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Chambal River is a major river flowing in Central India. This river mainly flows in Madhya Pradesh, but some of it also flows in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River.

2. Chambal River originates from Janapav mountain in the Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. This river flows northwards and passes through the Chittorgarh, Dholpur and Sawai Madhopur districts of Rajasthan. After this, the river flows through the Dhar, Ujjain, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Bhind and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh. Finally, this river joins the Yamuna River in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh.


Q :  

On which date 'International Tiger Day' is celebrated every year?

(A) 25th July

(B) July 27

(C) 29th July

(D) 30th July

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29 July.

2. This day is also called Global Tiger Day.

3. This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about tiger conservation.


Q :  

When is "International Tiger Day" celebrated every year?

(A) 30 July

(B) 31 July

(C) 29 July

(D) 15 July

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29 July.

2. This day is also called Global Tiger Day.

3. This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about tiger conservation.


Q :  

Which of these countries is located separately from India due to the narrow sea waterway formed by Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar?

(A) Bangladesh

(B) Myanmar

(C) Sri Lanka

(D) Pakistan

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Palk Strait is a strait between the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.

2. This strait connects the Bay of Bengal to the Palk Bay in the north-east and then to the Gulf of Mannar in the south-west.

3. The strait that separates India and Sri Lanka is the Palak Strait.


Q :  

Consider the following statements (A) and (B) and choose the correct option.

(A) Agricultural activity is concentrated in those regions of the world where suitable factors for the growing of crops exist.

(B) Wool, dairy and poultry products are considered output of agricultural system

(A) Only (A) is true

(B) Only (B) is true

(C) Both (A) and (B) are true.

(D) Neither (A) nor (B) is true.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

(A) Agricultural activity is concentrated in those regions of the world where suitable factors for the growing of crops exist. (B) Wool, dairy and poultry products are considered output of agricultural system. Both (A) and (B) are true.


Q :  

Which of the following terms is NOT associated with rivers?

(A) Meander

(B) Horst

(C) Distributary

(D) Waterfall

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is Horst The land between two parallel faults rising to form is termed a Block Mountain or Horst. The land between two parallel faults subsiding into a depression is termed as a Graben or Rift Valley. The Rhine Valley, the Vosges mountain in Europe and Vindhyas and Satpura are examples of Block mountain systems. East African Rift, Baikal Rift Valley (Russia), and Rhine Rift Valley (Germany) are examples of Rift Valley.


Q :  

Which one of the following countries is credited with setting up Uranium City?

(A) Russia

(B) Canada

(C) Australia

(D) None of these

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Kazakhstan produces the largest share of uranium from mines (42% of the world supply from mines in 2019), followed by Canada (13%) and Australia (12%). 

Over two-thirds of the world's production of uranium from mines is from Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia. 

An increasing amount of uranium, now over 50%, is produced by in situ leachings.


Q :  

Which of the following countries has the world's largest uranium reserves?

(A) Australia

(B) U. S. A.

(C) Russian Federation

(D) Canada

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Australia is considered to have the largest reserves of recoverable uranium in the world. However, Kazakhstan and Canada produce more uranium than Australia.


Q :  

Where is Silicon Valley located?

(A) California

(B) Scotland

(C) Swiss Alps

(D) New England

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Silicon Valley is a global center of technological innovation located in the South San Francisco Bay Area of California. The area was named after the primary material found in computer microprocessors. Silicon Valley is home to dozens of major technology, software, and internet companies.


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