Geography General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams
Which one of the following is not a desert district of Rajasthan?
(A) Kota
(B) Barmer
(C) Jaisalmer
(D) Churu
Correct Answer : A
The name of the state which has developed wind energy is –
(A) Gujarat
(B) Karnataka
(C) Kerala
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer : A
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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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