Geography General Knowledge Quiz Questions

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Majuli is considered to be the largest inhabited riverine island in the world located on Brahmaputra river in Assam, India. It is India's first-ever island district which consists of 144 villages with a population more than 1,50, 000.

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Dasht-e Kavir Desert is located in the middle of the Iranian plateau. The desert is also known as Kavir-e-Namak and the Great Salt desert and is about 320km wide and 800km long. The Dasht-e Kavir is also the 26th largest desert in the world.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Ghaghra River is the largest tributary of the River Ganga.

2. It flows through Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The origin area of the Ghaghra River is in the Himalayan Mountains of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

3. Ghaghra River joins Ganga River in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh.

4. Sabarmati river flows in Gujarat.

5. Mahi river flows in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

6. The Bhima River flows in Maharashtra.

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

All the statements about Ahmedabad city are true.

1. The first mill in Ahmedabad was established on May 30, 1861.

2. Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the river Sabarmati.

3. Ahmedabad was often referred to as the ‘Manchester of India’.

4. Ahmedabad is situated very close to cotton-growing areas.

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Humus is found in the topmost layer of soil (A-horizon).

2. Humus is a black or brown colored substance which makes the soil fertile.

3. It is an important source of nutrients for plants, and it helps the soil absorb water and air.

4. There are many ways to promote humus, including-

- Leaving crop residues in the field

- Using livestock manure

- making compost

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. The area of Ganga Brahmaputra basin is situated in 10°N to 30°N latitude.

2. The Ganga Brahmaputra Basin is located in the subtropical regions of the Indian subcontinent.

3. Ganga Brahmaputra Basin is a basin formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers and their tributaries.

4. Following are the characteristics of Ganga-Brahmaputra basin.

- This basin has rich plains, Himalayas and Sundarban delta.

- Area: 1,999,000 square kilometers

- Population: over 1.5 billion

- Main rivers: Ganga, Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Godavari, Mahanadi, and tributaries of Brahmaputra.

- Main crops: Paddy, wheat, maize, and pulses

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

There are mainly six seasons in India. Which is written below.

1. Autumn season lasts from October to November. In the Hindu calendar, it ranges from Aghaan month to Kartik month.

2. The weather becomes clear in spring. Sunlight is available throughout the day.

3. Summer season lasts from May to June.

4. Rainy season is a season favorable to nature. This season lasts from July to September.

5. The temperature drops after the rainy season in the autumn season.

6. Winter season lasts from January to February. In the Hindu calendar it ranges from Magh to Phagun.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Arctic Ocean is the smallest of all oceans covers an area of 1,55,58,000 km2 and makes up only 4.3% of the global ocean. Located in the north polar region, it borders six countries: the United States, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Russia.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

All the statements regarding agriculture in India are correct.

1. Rabi crops are sown in India from October to December and harvested from April to June.

2. Aus, Aman and Boro are three crops of paddy in Assam, West Bengal and Odisha.

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. According to the 2011 census, the total population of Bihar is 104,099,452, of which males and females are 54,278,157 and 49,821,295 respectively.

2. According to the 2011 census, the total literacy rate of Bihar is 61.80 per cent.

3. In this, male literacy is 71.20% while female literacy is 51.50%.

4. According to the 2011 census, Bihar is the least literate state.

5. Hence, according to the 2011 census, Bihar ranks first in terms of the lowest literacy rate.

6. Kerala is the most literate state in the country with a literacy rate of 93.91%.