Geography GK Quiz for Competitive Exams
What type of forests are found near the equator?
(A) Deciduous forest
(B) Coniferous forest
(C) Grassland
(D) Tropical forest
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Tropical type of forests are found near the equator
Why is Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh important?
(A) Tiger and elephant
(B) Wild buffalo
(C) Bird
(D) Leopard and Chital
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Madhav Shivpuri National Park is rich in wildlife. Tigers are kept in captivity in the protected area of Madhav National Park in Shivpuri. These tigers are then released and are free to roam within the park boundaries. Tigers can be seen by visitors sitting in forest hides and shooting boxes.
In which state is Kugti Wild Animal Sanctuary?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Jammu and Kashmir
(C) Himachal Pradesh
(D) Uttarakhand
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Kugti Sanctuary is the second largest sanctuary in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at an altitude of 2,195 meters to 5,040 meters. To the west, the Tundah Sanctuary surrounds this sanctuary with a forest corridor.
The landscape of the sanctuary is varied, and it is rich in abundant flora and fauna. The area is home to some rare flower species as well as many medicinal plants.
Where is the Indian Wildlife Institute located?
(A) New Delhi
(B) Shimla
(C) Dehradun
(D) Bhopal
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
To achieve this goal, Wildlife Institute of India (Wildlife Institute) was established in Dehradun in 1982.
In which state is “Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary” located?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Odisha
(C) Kerala
(D) Rajasthan
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Keoladeo Ghana National Park is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. It was earlier known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. This garden is the center of a wonderful tourist destination. Thousands of rare and endangered bird species are found in this famous bird sanctuary.
In which state of India is the world's largest reserve of "thorium" present?
(A) Kerala
(B) Karnataka
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Assam
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The largest reserves of monazite in the world are in the Indian state of Kerala. Presence of thorium ore has also been detected in Bihar state. Apart from these, monazite is also found in America, Australia, Brazil and Malaya.
Which is not a desert district of Rajasthan?
(A) Kota
(B) Barmer
(C) Jaisalmer
(D) Churu
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is Barmer.
Which state in India has the longest coastline?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Gujarat
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Gujarat has the longest coastline in India. Its length is 1,600 kilometers. About 24 percent of the Indian coastline. It has 41 ports: one major, 11 intermediate and 29 minor.
Which state of India is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides?
(A) Tripura
(B) Mizoram
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Nagaland
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Tripura is located between the river valleys of Bangladesh and Myanmar. It has Bangladesh on three sides and only in the north-east it is connected to Assam and Mizoram.
Animals like lion, giraffe, bison are mainly found in _____ forests?
(A) Deciduous forest
(B) Grassland
(C) Desert
(D) Coniferous forest
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
In India, they are very prevalent in the Western Ghats. They are mainly found in Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park, Masinagudi National Park and Biligirirangana Hills (BR Hills).