GK Geography (Physiology of India) MCQ's




All Questions are from Year - 2018 or older

Question 31 :
Amritsar and Shimla are almost on the same latitude, but their climate difference is due to [BPSC 2011]

  1. the difference in their altitudes
  2. snowfall in Shimla
  3. pollution in Amritsar
  

Question 32 :
If India adopts two time zones based on 75°E meridian for western India and 90°E meridian for eastern India, which one among the following states of eastern India will be benefitted most? [Asstt Commdt 2011]

  1. Manipur
  2. West Bengal
  3. Assam
  4. Bihar
  

Question 33 :
Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer? [IAS 2003]

  1. Delhi
  2. Kolkata
  3. Jodhpur
  4. Nagpur
  

Question 34 :
Which one of the following groups comprises of States sharing borders with Chhattisgarh ? [NDA 2002]

  1. Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Orissa
  2. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
  3. Bihar, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Orissa
  4. Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal
  

Question 35 :
The Tropic of Cancer passes through: [NDA 2004]

  1. Bihar
  2. Gujarat
  3. Uttar Pradesh
  4. Orissa
  

Question 36 :
Which of the following is the capital of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli? [UTI 1993]

  1. Dadra
  2. Nagar Haveli
  3. Kavaratti
  4. Silvassa
  

Question 37 :
Nanda Devi peak forms a part of: [IAS 2003]

  1. Assam Himalayas
  2. Kumaon Himalayas
  3. Nepal Himalayas
  4. Punjab Himalayas
  

Question 38 :
Which state has smallest land area? [IAS 2003]

  1. Goa
  2. Nagaland
  3. Sikkim
  4. Tripura
  

Question 39 :
A rift valley is formed mainly due to: [NDA 2003]

  1. forces of tension in the earth's crust
  2. the subsidence of the floor of a river valley
  3. the valley formed after the formation of fold mountains
  4. the deepening of a valley by ice action
  

Question 40 :
Consider the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 1. It enjoys equatorial climate 2. This is the only place in India where a volcano is located 3. This is the only place in India where coral bed is found . - Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2010]

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 1 only
  

Question 41 :
The group of languages spoken by the largest number of people in India is :

  1. Austro-Asiatic
  2. Indo-Aryan
  3. Dravidian
  4. none of these
  

Question 42 :
The Tropic of Cancer passes through the States of: 1. Gujarat 2. Jharkhand 3. Assam 4. Mizoram

  1. 1, 2 and 4
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
  

Question 43 :
Which one of the following is the southern-most city ? [CDS 2004]

  1. Bhopal
  2. Kolkata
  3. Raipur
  

Question 44 :
What do you understand by the term 'Doab' ?

  1. Where the delta of river begins
  2. Where two or more rivers meet
  3. Land between two separate river systems
  4. Land between two tributaries of a river
  

Question 45 :
Kodaikanal, the famous hill-station of South India, is situated on : [IAS 2003]

  1. Palni hills
  2. Anaimalai mountain
  3. Nilgiri mountain
  4. Cardamon hills
  

Question 46 :
The smallest Union Territory is:

  1. Pondicherry
  2. Lakshadweep
  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  

Question 47 :
The States which have common borders with China are: 1. Jammu and Kashmir 2. Sikkim 3. Arunachal Pradesh 4. Himachal Pradesh

  1. 1, 3 and 4
  2. 1, 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. all
  

Question 48 :
Which one of the following sequences in the ascending order of their geographical size is correct? [CDS 2003]

  1. Bihar - Chhattisgarh - Jharkhand - Orissa
  2. Jharkhand - West Bengal - Tamil Nadu - Chattisgarh
  3. West Bengal - Bihar - Chhattisgarh - Tamil Nadu
  4. Chhattisgrah - Jharkhand - Tamil Nadu – Orissa
  

Question 49 :
Which one among the following is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer? [CDS 2004]

  1. Agra
  2. Delhi
  3. Gwalior
  4. Jhansi
  

Question 50 :
The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is in : [CDS 2004]

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Kashmir
  3. Sikkim
  4. Himachal Pradesh
  

Question 51 :
The climate of India is mainly tropical because: [CDS 2002]

  1. of the location of the Himalayas in its North
  2. major part of India lies within the tropics
  3. of the overpowering influence of India Ocean
  4. of the seasonal influence of jet streams
  

Question 52 :
Which of the following relates to the formation of the Himalayas?

  1. Folding of the earth's crust
  2. Accumulation of loess deposits
  3. Folding of the geosyncline
  4. Faulting of the earth's crust
  

Question 53 :
The transport route connecting the Kashmir from Leh crosses the high mountain ranges at the: [IAS 2003]

  1. Pir Panjal pass
  2. Karakoram pass
  3. Banihal pass
  4. Zoji La pass
  

Question 54 :
The largest southernmost single island in India is: [CBI 1994]

  1. Rameswaram Island
  2. Minicoy Island
  3. Car Nicobar Island
  4. Great Nicobar Island
  

Question 55 :
Zozila Pass connects: [IFS 1989]

  1. Kashmir and Tibet
  2. Nepal and Tibet
  3. Leh and Kargil
  4. Leh and Snnagar
  

Question 56 :
Consider the following statements: 1. The equatorial forests are evergreen. 2. The Mediterranean region has deciduous forests of broad-leaved trees. 3. Taiga forests are found in Kashmir.- Which of the statements given above are correct? [NDA 2005]

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
  

Question 57 :
In which one of the following is the Himalayan pass Shipki La located? [IAS 2008]

  1. Chandra valley
  2. Hunza valley
  3. Nubra valley
  4. Sutlej valley
  

Question 58 :
Arrange the following hills of southern India from north to south: 1. Nilgiri 2. Cardamom 3. Nallamala 4. Anaimalai - Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011]

  1. 3-1-4-2
  2. 4-3-1-2
  3. 1-3-4-2
  4. 1-2-3-4
  

Question 59 :
The most urbanised community in India is that of the:

  1. Hindus
  2. Muslims
  3. Zoroastrians
  

Question 60 :
Madhya Pradesh shares its border with how many States? [CDS 2009]

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 6
  
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