Geography MCQ: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
The credit for the discovery of the sea route to India goes to-
- Ato the French
- Bto the Dutch
- Cto the Portuguese
- Dto the British
Question 2 of 50
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
- ARajaji National Park - Elephants
- BPeriyar National Park-Hangul
- CManas National Park - Elephants
- DDudhwa National Park - Tiger
Question 3 of 50
The Indian monsoon was first described by which Arab scholar?
- AAlberuni
- BAlmasoodi
- CAl Ahmadi
- DIbn Khurdad Beh
Question 4 of 50
Which port is called the gateway to India?
- AMumbai
- BKondla
- CKolkata
- DKochi
Question 5 of 50
Apart from the equator, which latitude line divides the Earth into two equal parts?
- A23.5°N
- B23.5⁰S
- C66.5⁰N and 66.5⁰S
- DNo latitude
Question 6 of 50
Which is the correct order of ocean floors when moving from continents to oceans?
- AContinental shelf, deep sea plain, continental shelf, oceanic trench
- BDeep sea plains, oceanic trenches, continental shelf, continental shelf
- CContinental Shelf, Continental Shelf, Deep Ocean Plain, Ocean Trench
- DContinental shelf, continental shelf, deep ocean plain, oceanic trench
Question 7 of 50
The correct descending order of states in terms of length of National Highways is-
- AUttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan
- BMaharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan
- CRajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra
- DRajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
Question 8 of 50
In which hemisphere is India located?
- ANorthern and Eastern
- BSouthern and Eastern
- CNorthern and Western
- DNorthern and Southern
Question 9 of 50
In which state was the first well of mineral oil dug in 1859 AD?
- ARussia
- BU.N.A.
- CSaudi Arabia
- DKuwait
Question 10 of 50
Which of the following is called the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean Sea?
- AStramboli of Sicily
- BVesuvius of Italy
- CMount Peli of the Western Islands
- DPeracutin of Mexico
Question 11 of 50
The Shivalik range was formed in-
- AEozoic
- Bpaleozoic
- CMesozoic
- DCenozoic
Question 12 of 50
Due to the abundance of which tree in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta region, it is called 'Sundarban'?
- Asandalwood
- Brosewood
- Cbeautiful
- Dall of which
Question 13 of 50
Which are the forests that act as barriers to cyclones?
- AMangrove Forests
- BMonsoon Forest
- Calpine forest
- DEvergreen Forest
Question 14 of 50
Consider the following constituent gases of the atmosphere - 1. Argon 2. Neon 3. Helium 4. Carbon dioxide Which of the following is the correct ascending order of the above gases in terms of percentage by volume?
- A3-2-4-1
- B1-4-2-3
- C4-2-3-1
- D2-4-1-3
Question 15 of 50
The northern limit of cotton in the United States is determined by-
- A200 frost-free days
- Bfrom 30°C heat
- C50 cm from the rainfall line
- DFrom the southern boundary of podzolic soil
Question 16 of 50
Which of the following conditions are necessary for the formation of a delta?
- AExcessive amount of load in the river
- Btide-free estuary
- CDecreasing river velocity near the mouth
- Dall of the above
Question 17 of 50
What percentage of the total area of the continents is habitable (ecumene)?
- A40 - 50%
- B50-55%
- C55 -60%
- D70 - 75%
Question 18 of 50
Where is the lowest population density found?
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CAfrica
- DOceania
Question 19 of 50
Who is considered the father of the White Revolution in India?
- ADr. V. Kurien
- BMr. S.S. Rao
- CShri S. K. Bharadwaj
- DShri Morarji Desai
Question 20 of 50
Which of the following tribes is engaged in pastoralism?
- ABorough
- BPygmy
- CMaasai
- DEskimo summer house
Question 21 of 50
The ancient name of the African country 'Ghana' is-
- AAbyssinia
- BTanganyika
- CGold Coast
- DCongo
Question 22 of 50
Which is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
- ASaddle Peak
- Bmount thuiller
- CMount Diyawalo
- DMount Koel
Question 23 of 50
Among the jute producing countries, which country has the highest production of jute per hectare?
- ABrazil
- BMalaysia
- CBangladesh
- DU.N.A.
Question 24 of 50
The largest producer of freshwater fish in India is the state-
- AMaharashtra
- BTamil Nadu
- CWest Bengal
- DKerala
Question 25 of 50
An example of an 'Interpot Port' is-
- ASingapore
- BRotterdam
- CCopenhagen
- DAll of these
Question 26 of 50
The highest dam in Africa is built on the Nile River. Its name is-
- AKariba
- BAswan
- CKanji
- DAkosombo
Question 27 of 50
Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for whom?
- ATiger and elephant
- Bleopard and chital
- CBird
- Dwild buffalo
Question 28 of 50
What is the number of satellites of the Earth?
- AZero
- BOne
- CTwo
- DEight
Question 29 of 50
With which country does India have the longest international border?
- ANepal
- BPakistan
- CChina
- DBangladesh
Question 30 of 50
Which of the following continents is called the 'storehouse of the future' due to the existence of great potential for development?
- AAustralia
- BAntarctica
- CAfrica
- DAsia
Question 31 of 50
Zojila Pass connects-
- Ato Srinagar and Leh
- Bto Kalimpong and Lhasa
- Cto Chamba and Spiti
- Dof Arunachal Pradesh and Lhasa
Question 32 of 50
Which of the following is related to gardening?
- AOperation Flood
- BGreen Revolution
- CGolden Revolution
- Dwhite revolution
Question 33 of 50
On what percentage of the total land area of India are mountains and hills found?
- A0.107
- B0.186
- C0.293
- D0.43
Question 34 of 50
Which mineral is excavated from the famous mine "Chukkikmata"?
- Acopper
- BSleep
- CIron ore
- Dchodi
Question 35 of 50
Which of the following is the least deep ocean?
- Apacific ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- DArctic Ocean
Question 36 of 50
Which of the following is not a planet that ancient Indians considered a planet?
- ASun
- BFortunate
- CVesper
- DSaturn
Question 37 of 50
What is the amount of water vapor in the gas released during volcanic eruption?
- A40 to 50,
- B50 to 60%
- C60 to 70%
- D80 to 90%
Question 38 of 50
In which of the following winds is there absence of cyclonic movement?
- Ahurricane
- Btornado
- CPapagayo
- DTyphoon
Question 39 of 50
Where do the cold Labrador Current and the warm Gulf Stream Current meet each other?
- Aon the northeastern coast of North America
- Bon the southwest coast of North America
- Con the southwest coast of Africa
- Don the northwestern coast of Europe
Question 40 of 50
Which neighboring country of India is called 'Druk Yul'?
- AMyanmar
- BMaldives
- CBhutan
- DAfghanistan
Question 41 of 50
Who among the following first said that the earth is round?
- AAristotle
- BCopernicus
- CStrabo
- Dnone of these
Question 42 of 50
Fishing is which type of economic activity?
- Aprimary
- BSecondary
- Ctertiary
- Dquartile
Question 43 of 50
The English Channel is located in-
- Abetween England and France
- Bbetween England and Germany
- Cbetween England and Belgium
- Dbetween England and Holland
Question 44 of 50
Which of the following statements is false?
- A29.3 of India's area, The part is mountainous
- B27.7% of India's area is plateau.
- C48% of India's area is plain.
- DThe latitudinal extent of India is from 8⁰ 4' N to 37⁰ 6' N.
Question 45 of 50
Which of the following countries is called 'Paradise of Pastures'?
- AU.S.A.
- BAustralia
- CNew Zealand
- DNetherlands
Question 46 of 50
Which of the following stars is closest to the Earth?
- Apole Star
- BAlpha Century
- CSun
- Dseductive
Question 47 of 50
In India, mineral oil reserves are mainly found in which type of rocks?
- Aigneous
- Bsedimentary
- Cmetamorphosed
- Dall of which
Question 48 of 50
Which is the most populous state according to the 2011 census?
- AMaharashtra
- BBihar
- CUttar Pradesh
- DRajasthan
Question 49 of 50
Arrange the following countries of the world in descending order of their population size and select the correct answer from the code given below - 1. Brazil 2. Indonesia 3. Nigeria 4. Pakistan
- A1, 3, 4, 2
- B2, 1, 3, 4
- C4, 1, 2, 3
- D2, 4, 1, 3
Question 50 of 50
The correct order of the three smallest states of India in terms of population is-
- AArunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Mizoram
- BSikkim, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh
- CArunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Sikkim
- DMizoram, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh,