General Studies

A complete collection of Indian & World Geography General Knowledge (GK) questions and answers required for success in competitive exams. Our collection will help UPSC, SSC, Railway, and State PSC aspirants achieve success.

Geography

Set – II

1.  Mirages occur in –

Ans:- Tropical deserts.

2. The biggest coal reserves are in -

Ans:- U.S.A

3. The atmospheric layer which reflects radio waves is known as-
Ans: Ionosphere

4. Oil refineries of Assam are at -
Ans: Noonmati, Digboi

5. In the Himalayas the line of greatest rainfall lies at?
Ans: 1270 metres above sea level.

6. The Amazon lowlands are thinly populated because of -
Ans: High temperatures and humilities.

7. Highest density of population in China is found in -
Ans: Hoang Ho Valley.

8. National Institute of Oceanography is located at -
Ans: Panaji

9. Windward side of the mountain receives-
Ans: Highest rainfall

10. Abuja is the capital of?
Ans: Nigeria

11. The average height of Sivaliks is -
Ans: 1500 to 2000meters.

12. The largest woolen producing country in the world is -
Ans: U.S.S.R

13. The world’s largest delta is?
Ans: Ganges – Brahmaputra Delta.

14. Nigeria became free in -
Ans: 1960.

15. The planned cities of India are -
Ans: Chandigarh & Gandhinagar.

16. India’s biggest fish producing state is-
Ans: Kerala.

17. Who launched the Chipko Movement?
Ans: Sunderlal Bahuguna.

18. Koyali is famous for?
Ans: Oil Refinery.

19. Tarabella Dam , the largest earth and rock fill dam in the world is located in –

Ans:- Pakistan .

20. Sugarcane needs what type of climate?

Ans:- Hot Climate.

21. Nordic race was –

Ans:- very Vigorous.

22.  Which is the largest producer of sugarcane in India  -
Ans: Uttar Pradesh (U.P).

23. The largest cut diamond in the world is?
Ans: Great Star of Africa.

24. How many paper mills are in India?
Ans: 861.

25. Tripoli is the capital of -
Ans: Libya .

26. Capital city of Israel is -
Ans: Jerusalem .

27. Rock salt is found in -
Ans: Himachal Pradesh .

28. Territorial waters of India extend up to -
Ans: 12 nautical miles .

29. Camphor is used for the manufacture of -
Ans: Celluloid .

30. How many islands of Bay of Bengal are located in India?
Ans: 204.

31. Gulf stream are caused by?
Ans: Difference in water level and temperature.

32. In which country was the first oil well drilled in 1859?
Ans: U.S.A. – Pennsylvania.

33. What is Hail is associated with ?
Ans: Cumulonimbus cloud and severe thunderstorms. 

34. Which country has the largest copper reserves in the world?
Ans: U.S.S.R.

35. Which is the largest producer of gold?
Ans: Union of South Africa.

36. Gulf streams emanate from the gulf of -

Ans:- Mexico.

37. Nanda Devi lies in -
Ans: Kumaon Himalaya.

38. The main centre of copper industry is -
Ans: Khetri.

39. Anatolia Plateau is located in -
Ans: Turkey.

40. “Dogger Bank” represents -
Ans: Fishing grounds between England & Denmark.

41. Yellowish colour is the monopoly of –

Ans:- Mongloids, Americans & Bushman.

42. Which is the longest street in the world?
Ans: Yonge street in Ontario.

43. Which country is the largest exporter of Rice in the world?
Ans: India.

44. The Dead Sea is located in a —
Ans: Rift Valley.

45. Soft wood is mainly supplied by —
Ans: Coniferous forests.

46. Huns belonged to —
Ans: Mongoloid race.

47. Doldrum belt is the region of —
Ans: Low pressure and calm conditions.

48. Doldrums are located between –

Ans:- 0⁰ - 10⁰N and S latitudes.

49. List of Petroleum Refineries in India their location are written bellow –

Ans:-