Geography Important Questions Series
International Tiger Day is celebrated on which of the following days?
(A) January 10
(B) 12 April
(C) 25 August
(D) 29 July
Correct Answer : D
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.
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.
Which mountain range is located in India?
(A) Arakan Yoma
(B) Suleman
(C) Salt Range
(D) Aravali
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Aravali is the oldest mountain range in the geographical structure of India which is about 870 million years old.
Which of the following is the mountain range which is the oldest in India?
(A) Himalayas
(B) Vindhyachal
(C) Aravalli
(D) Sahyadri
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Aravali is the oldest mountain range in the geographical structure of India which is about 870 million years old.
Which is the oldest mountain range in India –
(A) Aravali
(B) Western Ghats
(C) Himalayas
(D) Satpura
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Aravali is the oldest mountain range in the geographical structure of India which is about 870 million years old.
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.
Which river originates from the Amarkantak plateau?
(A) Narmada River
(B) Son River
(C) Betwa River
(D) Godavari River
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Narmada River is the fifth largest river of India which flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
2. The Narmada River (Rewa) serves as a traditional boundary between North and South India.
3. It originates from the Amarkantak peak of Maikal mountain and flows 1,312 km towards the west and joins the Gulf of Khambhat.
4. Major tributaries from the right side are Hiran, Tendori, Barna, Kolar, Maan, Uri, Hatni and Orsang.
5. Major left tributaries are- Berner, Banjar, Sher, Shakkar, Dudhi, Tawa, Ganjal, Chhota Tawa, Kundi, Goi and Karjan.
6. Narmada River Basin is home to fishes, turtles, crocodiles, beautiful birds and other wildlife.
7. The largest dam built on the Narmada River is "Sardar Sarovar Dam", which is built in Narmada district of Gujarat.
Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary of Rajasthan was notified as to the _____ tiger reserve of India.
(A) 51
(B) 52
(C) 53
(D) 54
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary has been notified as a tiger reserve. It is the fourth tiger reserve of Rajasthan and 52nd tiger reserve of India. It was notified on May 16, 2022.
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.
Johannesburg is famous for which of the following?
(A) Iron
(B) Mica
(C) Stone
(D) Gold mine
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :