General Studies

Geography

21 August 2025
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.