Geography
Our extensive list of General Knowledge Questions and Answers covers various current affairs topics in Geography. Suitable for those preparing for SSC, UPSC, Railway, Bank and State-level exams.
Geography
Set- X
1.Main Concentration of Jute Mills in India is between –
Ans:- Naihati & Calcutta.
2. The factors which determine the pattern of population distribution are –
Ans:-
a) Cultural factors
b) Demographic factors
c) Ecological factors.
3. The Nepal Himalayas lie between the gorges of the –
Ans:- Kali & Tista.
4. The Indian state having largest Buddhist population is –
Ans:- Maharashtra.
5. Conventional source of energy?
Ans:- Hydropower.
6. Gandhinagar is the capital of –
Ans:- Gujarat.
7. Kimberley is famous for –
Ans:- Diamonds.
8. The capital city of Uganda –
Ans:- Kampala.
9. Kudremukh hills known for iron ore deposits is situated in –
Ans:- Chikmaglur district.
10. What is the old name of Ghana?
Ans:- Gold Coast.
11. Karakoram range lies in
Ans:- Northern part of J&K .
12. A broad channel where sea waters of a river and sea mingle is called –
Ans:- Estuary.
13. Which is the number one country in producing tin in the world?
Ans:- China.
14. Dodoma is the capital of –
Ans:- Tanzania.
15. Where is the lake known as Bhim Tal?
Ans:- Nainital district of Uttarakhand , India.
16. Which oceans are connected by Panama Canal?
Ans:- Atlantic & Pacific.
17. Honolulu is the capital of –
Ans:- Hawaii.
18. Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged Indian state in –
Ans:- February 20, 1987.
19. What is Haematite?
Ans:- A kind of iron ore.
20. What are the characteristics of Trade Wind ?
Ans:-
a) In the Northern hemisphere they blow from North east .
b) It is hot and wet.
21. The island of Seychelles are located in the –
Ans:- Indian Ocean.
22. Diego – Garcia Island is the example of –
Ans:- Pelagic Situation.
23. India’s first nuclear test was conducted in –
Ans:- Pokhran.
24. Ferozpur is situated on the bank of which river ?
Ans:- Sutlej.
25. Can you name the American city which witnessed the assassination of President Kennedy?
Ans:- Dallas.
26. What is Sleet?
Ans:- It is a kind of frozen rain resulting in the form of water droplets.
27. The metamorphic form of sandstone is –
Ans:- Quartzite.
28. How stainless steel is formed?
Ans:- By using chromium.
29. Of the total production of tea in the world, India’s share accounts for nearly –
Ans:- 23%.
30. Pig irons is -
Ans:- Impure form of iron.
31. Soft woods are used for –
Ans:- Manufacture of pulp.
32. Bhutiyas are found in the –
Ans:- Kumaon region (U.P).
33. Electric locomotives are manufactured at –
Ans:- Varanasi.
34. Jute is produced in –
Ans:- India.
35. Rapseed & mustard oil is used as a –
Ans:- Preservative for pickless, lubricants, cooking medium.
36. India’s position in rice production –
Ans:- 2nd.
37. Where is Pir Panjal range of mountains?
Ans:- J&K.
38. Bijapur in Karnataka is known for –
Ans:- Gol Gombuz.
39. Badarinath is situated on the bank of river -
Ans:- Alakananda.
40. Cultivation of wheat thrives best in which type of soil?
Ans:- Well drained loamy soil.
41. The total moisture loss to atmosphere from vegetation is called –
Or
Water loss through the leaves of plants is termed as –
Ans:- Transpiration.
42. Name the celebrated Asian leader whose memory has been perpetuated by the recent naming of an important captured capital city after him?
Ans:- Ho Chi Minh.
43. The country, which is the largest silk producer in the world is –
Ans:- China.
44. Which sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action?
Ans:- Sand Stone .
45. Which is the largest rice producing state in India?
Ans:- West Bengal.
46. Which state is often referred to as the “tiger state of India”?
Ans:- Madhya Pradesh.