Indian Geography Objective GK Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams
Plantation of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion are called:
(A) Afforestation
(B) Contour ploughing
(C) Shelter belts
(D) Strip cropping
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Soil erosion is a serious environmental problem. Steps should be taken to curb this problem. Following are some ways to prevent soil erosion:
1. Plant trees on barren lands to prevent soil erosion.
2. Add mulch and rocks to trap plants and grass beneath to prevent soil erosion.
3. Mulch matting can be used to reduce erosion on slopes.
4. Place a series of fiber logs to prevent any water or soil from flowing away.
5. A wall at the base of a slope can help prevent soil erosion.
6. Every house should have proper drainage system so that water can flow into proper water collection systems.
7. Afforestation is the planting of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion.
Which of the following is protected under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
(A) Bandicoot rat
(B) Squirrel
(C) Porcupine
(D) Gerbil
Correct Answer : C
Which oil field is not present in Assam?
(A) Lakhimpur
(B) Naharkatia
(C) Dibrugarh
(D) Mala
Correct Answer : D
Which of the following seaport is not located in East Coast Side?
(A) Paradeep
(B) Chennai
(C) Tuticorin
(D) Ennore
Correct Answer : D
First solar powered Airport in India?
(A) Chennai
(B) Goa
(C) Mumbai
(D) Kochi
Correct Answer : D
Where is the origin of river Indus river?
(A) Dal Lake
(B) Mansarovar Lake
(C) Lake Sheshnag
(D) Wullar Lake
Correct Answer : B
Which is the largest port in India?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Kolkata
(C) Visakhapatnam
(D) Kochi
Correct Answer : A
Which one of the following is not a non conventional source of energy?
(A) Solar Energy
(B) Natural Gas
(C) Wind Energy
(D) Tidal Power
Correct Answer : B
The term "Doab" means –
(A) a land between two mountains
(B) a land between two lakes
(C) a land between two rivers
(D) a land between two seas
Correct Answer : C
Which one of the following states has the longest coastline?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Gujarat
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer : C
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