Indian Geography Quiz Questions with Answers
In which of the following natural regions only moss or mould is found in the name of flora?
(A) Tundra region
(B) European region
(C) Taiga region
(D) Savanna region
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Mosses and lichens are primarily found in temperate environments such as the tundra regions. These plants make up the majority of the vegetation in the tundra region.
By what name is the shifting cultivation done in Myanmar known?
(A) Tamarai
(B) Ray
(C) Kangin
(D) Tungya
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Shifting cultivation, called “Shwe Pyaung Taungya” in Myanmar, in which cultivators slash and burn the primary or secondary forest, and plant, in the first year since the plot/land was cleared, a variety of crops for subsistence and for commercial purposes.
Which planet takes the longest time to go around the Sun?
(A) Earth
(B) Jupiter
(C) Uranus
(D) Neptune
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Neptune takes the longest time to go around the sun. Neptune orbits the Sun at an average distance of 4.5 billion km. Like all the planets in the Solar System.
Which continent has a monopoly in diamond production?
(A) America
(B) Africa
(C) Europe
(D) South America
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Africa. Overall, Africa's diamond producing countries mean that Africa is the world's first diamond region, representing more than 60% of global diamond production.
In which part of the atmosphere 90% of the total amount of water vapor is present?
(A) Xome Circle
(B) Flat Circle
(C) troposphere
(D) Ozone Circle
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
We humans live in the troposphere, and nearly all weather occurs in this lowest layer. Most clouds appear here, mainly because 99% of the water vapor in the atmosphere is found in the troposphere. Air pressure drops, and temperatures get colder, as you climb higher in the troposphere.
Which of the following is not one of the five themes of geography?
(A) location
(B) human-environment interaction
(C) movement
(D) astronomy
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The five themes of geography are movement, human-environment interaction, place, region, and location. Abode is not one of these themes, it simply refers to a home or place of residence.
Consider the following statements A, B and C about longitudes and latitudes and choose the correct option.
(A) Longitudes are parallel circles.
(B) Latitudes are parallel circles.
(C) Longitudes are semi-circles.
(A) Both ( A ) and (B) are true
(B) Both (B ) and (C) are true
(C) Both ( A ) and (C) are true
(D) Only (B) is true
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Each great circle is divided by the poles into two semi-circles called meridians of longitude. Hence statement C and B Is correct and A is incorrect. A circle of latitude is an imaginary ring linking all points sharing a parallel
Which of the following pair/pairs, is/are correctly matched?
High temperature and light rainfall: Moderate temperature and rainfall
(A) Maize:
(B) Cotton
(C) Jute: High temperature and heavy rainfall
Choose the correct option.
(A) Only (A)
(B) Only (C)
(C) Only (A) and (B)
(D) Only (A) and (C)
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is Wheat and Maize. For Cotton, light rainfall is needed. For Jute high rainfall and temperature is needed.
By what name is the shifting cultivation done in Thailand known?
(A) Tamarai
(B) Huma
(C) Tawi
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In different parts of Asia, Africa and South America, shifting cultivation is a common agriculture activity. The name of shifting cultivation in different countries: Tamrai in Thailand, Chena in Sri Lanka, Conuco in Venezuela, Roca in Brazil, Chitemene or tavy in Africa.
Which of the following geysers is located in the Bihar province of India?
(A) Sitakund
(B) Tapani
(C) Yamunotri
(D) Manikarna
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
A spring is a place where water comes out of the earth's surface due to geothermal effects in the earth's crust. The state of Bihar is blessed with many hot springs. The water temperature here ranges from 30 to 70 degrees Celsius.
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