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Q1. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of the following states?
a) Jharkhand
b) Odisha
c) Mizoram
d) Rajasthan
The right Answer is: b) Odisha
Brief Explanation:
The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. Odisha is not one of them.
Q2. From south to north, the land of India extends between 0°4’N and ___ latitudes?
a) 68°07’N
b) 37°6’S
c) 37°6’N
d) 8°4’S
The right Answer is: c) 37°6’N
Brief Explanation:
India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere. Its latitudinal extent is from about 8°4’N to 37°6’N.
Q3. Which of the following states does Bangladesh NOT share its border with?
a) Assam
b) Nagaland
c) Tripura
d) Meghalaya
The right Answer is: b) Nagaland
Brief Explanation:
Bangladesh shares its border with West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. It does not share a border with Nagaland.
Q4. Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bhutan?
a) Sikkim
b) Meghalaya
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) West Bengal
The right Answer is: b) Meghalaya
Brief Explanation:
Bhutan shares its borders with Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. Meghalaya does not share a boundary with Bhutan.
Q5. The Sino-India border is divided into how many sectors?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
The right Answer is: b) 3
Brief Explanation:
The India-China border is divided into three sectors: Western (Ladakh), Middle (Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), and Eastern (Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh).
Q6. In which state of India are the Shevaroy Hills located?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Rajasthan
c) Odisha
d) West Bengal
The right Answer is: a) Tamil Nadu
Brief Explanation:
The Shevaroy Hills are located in the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu, particularly near the town of Yercaud in Salem district.
Q7. Which among the following pairs is correctly matched?
a) Javadi Hills – Eastern Ghats
b) Dodda Betta – Meghalaya Plateau
c) Patkai Hills – Western Ghats
d) Jaintia Hills – Purvanchal
The right Answer is: a) Javadi Hills – Eastern Ghats
Brief Explanation:
The Javadi Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu. Other options are incorrectly matched in terms of geography.
Q8. Which of the following hills is NOT part of the Purvanchal mountain range?
a) Mizo Hills
b) Palani Hills
c) Manipur Hills
d) Naga Hills
The right Answer is: b) Palani Hills
Brief Explanation:
Palani Hills are located in Tamil Nadu and are part of the Western Ghats, not the Purvanchal range which includes hills in the northeastern region of India.
Q9. The Kumaon Himalayas lie between which two rivers?
a) Sutlej-Kali
b) Indus-Sutlej
c) Kali-Teesta
d) Teesta-Dihang
The right Answer is: c) Kali-Teesta
Brief Explanation:
The Kumaon Himalayas stretch between the Kali and Teesta rivers. This region lies primarily in the state of Uttarakhand.
Q10. Which of the following hills are part of the Western Ghats?
a) Annamalai Hills
b) Jaintia Hills
c) Yaro Hills
d) Khasi Hills
The right Answer is: a) Annamalai Hills
Brief Explanation:
Annamalai Hills are a part of the Western Ghats, spread across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The other hills listed are located in the northeastern part of India.
Q11. The Himachal is a range in the Himalayas. It is also known as?
a) Middle Himalayas
b) Inner Himalayas
c) Outer Himalayas
d) Northernmost Range
The right Answer is: a) Middle Himalayas
Brief Explanation:
The Himachal range is the middle range of the Himalayas, situated between the Outer and Inner Himalayas. It includes valleys and hill stations like Shimla and Manali.
Q12. A major portion of the ‘Safed Koh’ mountain range lies in?
a) Pakistan
b) China
c) India
d) Myanmar
The right Answer is: a) Pakistan
Brief Explanation:
The Safed Koh mountain range is located on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and forms part of the Hindu Kush system.
Q13. What are the vast grasslands in the high ranges of the Himalayas called?
a) Bugyal
b) Mass
c) Green Meadows
d) Bhabar
The right Answer is: a) Bugyal
Brief Explanation:
Bugyals are alpine meadows found in the higher elevations of the Himalayas, particularly in Uttarakhand. They are lush, grassy slopes used for grazing in summer.
Q14. The Sahyadri Mountains run from ___ to the Kanyakumari, the southernmost part of India.
a) Rajasthan
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Madhya Pradesh
The right Answer is: c) Gujarat
Brief Explanation:
The Sahyadri Hills, part of the Western Ghats, begin from Gujarat and extend southward to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.
Q15. The Himalayas run through how many states in India?
a) 2
b) 13
c) 5
d) 7
The right Answer is: b) 13
Brief Explanation:
The Himalayas stretch across 13 Indian states and union territories including Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and others through the Northeastern region.
Q16. In which part of India are the Patkai Bum hills located?
a) Northern part of India
b) Eastern part of India
c) Western part of India
d) Southern part of India
The right Answer is: b) Eastern part of India
Brief Explanation:
The Patkai Bum hills are located in the easternmost part of India, along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Q17. Which among the following peaks is the highest peak of Jharkhand?
a) Anamudi
b) Parasnath
c) Girnar
d) Kangto
The right Answer is: b) Parasnath
Brief Explanation:
Parasnath Hill, located in the Giridih district, is the highest peak in Jharkhand and a sacred Jain pilgrimage site.
Q18. Which is the highest peak of the Peninsular India?
a) Kamet
b) Anamudi
c) K2
d) Kangchenjunga
The right Answer is: b) Anamudi
Brief Explanation:
Anamudi, located in Kerala, is the highest peak in Peninsular India with an elevation of 2,695 meters, situated in the Western Ghats.
Q19. In which Indian state will you find Mount Saramati?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Nagaland
c) Odisha
d) Madhya Pradesh
The right Answer is: b) Nagaland
Brief Explanation:
Mount Saramati is the highest peak in Nagaland and lies on the India-Myanmar border.
Q20. Which of the following peaks is not located in the Nepal Himalayan region?
a) Kamet
b) Annapurna
c) Lhotse
d) Mount Everest
The right Answer is: a) Kamet
Brief Explanation:
Kamet is located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, part of the Garhwal Himalayas. The others are in Nepal’s Himalayan region.
Q21. Nanda Devi peak in India is located in which state?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Sikkim
c) Jammu & Kashmir
d) Uttarakhand
The right Answer is: d) Uttarakhand
Brief Explanation:
Nanda Devi is the second highest mountain in India and the highest located entirely within the country, situated in Uttarakhand.
Q22. The Deccan Plateau lies to the south of which of the following rivers?
a) Penna
b) Krishna
c) Narmada
d) Kaveri
The right Answer is: c) Narmada
Brief Explanation:
The Narmada River marks the traditional geographic boundary between North and South India. The Deccan Plateau lies to its south.
Q23. The Gandikota valley, also known as the Grand Canyon of India, is located in?
a) Kerala
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) Karnataka
The right Answer is: b) Andhra Pradesh
Brief Explanation:
Gandikota is a gorge formed by the Pennar River in Andhra Pradesh, often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of India” due to its stunning geological features.
Q24. The Diphu Pass, which is the tri-junction between India, Myanmar, and China, is on the border line known as?
a) Radcliffe Line
b) Palk Strait
c) MacMahon Line
d) Durand Line
The right Answer is: c) MacMahon Line
Brief Explanation:
The Diphu Pass lies on the MacMahon Line, which demarcates the border between India and China in the northeastern region, particularly Arunachal Pradesh.
Q25. Palghat joins which of the following states?
a) Tamil Nadu / Kerala
b) Mizoram / Manipur
c) Kerala / Karnataka
d) Goa / Maharashtra
The right Answer is: a) Tamil Nadu / Kerala
Brief Explanation:
The Palghat Gap is a low mountain pass in the Western Ghats that connects Tamil Nadu with Kerala, facilitating both road and rail transport between the two states.
Q26. The ‘Fotu La’ pass is located in which of the following ranges of the Himalayas?
a) Zaskar
b) Karakoram
c) Pir Panjal
d) Ladakh
The right Answer is: a) Zaskar
Brief Explanation:
Fotu La is a high mountain pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway in the Zaskar Range of the Himalayas.
Q27. Which of the following passes is located in Sikkim?
a) Banihal Pass
b) Nathu La Pass
c) Tawang Pass
d) Bomdi La Pass
The right Answer is: b) Nathu La Pass
Brief Explanation:
Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas, connecting the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
Q28. The major gaps of the Western Ghats are located in:
a) Mangalore
b) Palghat
c) Madurai
d) Manipal
The right Answer is: b) Palghat
Brief Explanation:
The Palghat Gap is a significant low mountain pass in the Western Ghats that connects Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Q29. The Khardung La Pass is associated with which mountain range?
a) Pir Panjal
b) Zaskar
c) Banihal
d) Ladakh
The right Answer is: d) Ladakh
Brief Explanation:
Khardung La is a high mountain pass in the Ladakh range and provides access to the Nubra Valley.
Q30. The stretch covering the coasts of Maharashtra and Goa is called?
a) Konkan Coast
b) Malabar Coast
c) Kanyakumari Coast
d) Coromandel Coast
The right Answer is: a) Konkan Coast
Brief Explanation:
The Konkan Coast stretches along the western coastline of India, covering parts of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka.
Q31. The Andaman is separated from Nicobar by which water body?
a) 11° Channel
b) 10° Channel
c) Gulf of Mannar
d) None of the above
The right Answer is: b) 10° Channel
Brief Explanation:
The 10° Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
Q32. Which lake is also known as Upper Lake?
a) Bhojtal Lake
b) Bhimtal
c) Pulicat
d) Vembanad
The right Answer is: a) Bhojtal Lake
Brief Explanation:
Bhojtal, formerly known as Upper Lake, is a large lake in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and a significant source of water for the city.
Q33. Largest man-made lake is?
a) Gobind Sagar
b) Rana Pratap Sagar
c) Hussain Sagar
d) Loktak
The right Answer is: a) Gobind Sagar
Brief Explanation:
Gobind Sagar is one of the largest man-made lakes in India, created by the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River.
Q34. The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is constructed on which river?
a) Krishna
b) Kosi
c) Chambal
d) Sutlej
The right Answer is: a) Krishna
Brief Explanation:
The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built across the Krishna River in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Q35. The Pong Dam is constructed on which river?
a) Damodar
b) Tapi
c) Beas
d) Ravi
The right Answer is: c) Beas
Brief Explanation:
Pong Dam, also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar, is built on the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh.
Q36. Which lake is famous for its floating islands, known as ‘Phumdis’?
a) Loktak
b) Pushkar
c) Pulicat
d) Hussain Sagar
The right Answer is: a) Loktak
Brief Explanation:
Loktak Lake in Manipur is known for its phumdis—floating islands of vegetation, soil, and organic matter.
Q37. Which lake is the largest coastal lagoon in India?
a) Chilika
b) Sambhar
c) Wular
d) Loktak
The right Answer is: a) Chilika
Brief Explanation:
Chilika Lake in Odisha is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest in the world.
Q38. Which lake is known as the ‘Queen of Lakes’ in Kerala?
a) Ashtamudi
b) Sasthamkotta
c) Vembanad
d) Periyar
The right Answer is: a) Ashtamudi
Brief Explanation:
Ashtamudi Lake is known for its scenic beauty and is often referred to as the ‘Queen of Lakes’ in Kerala.
Q39. Largest artificial lake of Asia is?
a) Sambhar
b) Hussain Sagar
c) Upper Lake
d) Bhimtal
The right Answer is: a) Sambhar
Brief Explanation:
Sambhar Salt Lake in Rajasthan is the largest inland salt lake in India and one of the largest artificial lakes in Asia.
Q40. Which of the following is not a tributary of the Indus River?
a) Hunza
b) Rind
c) Zanskar
d) Gilgit
The right Answer is: b) Rind
Brief Explanation:
Rind is not a tributary of the Indus. The main tributaries of the Indus include Hunza, Gilgit, and Zanskar.
Q41. Which tributary of the Indus River originates near Rohtang Pass?
a) Chenab
b) Indravati
c) Musi
d) Beas
The right Answer is: a) Chenab
Brief Explanation:
The Chenab River originates from the upper Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti district, near the Rohtang Pass.
Q42. Bhagirathi River originates from the Gaumukh glacier. It joins Alaknanda at Devprayag to form which river?
a) Ravi
b) Saraswati
c) Yamuna
d) Ganga
The right Answer is: d) Ganga
Brief Explanation:
The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers merge at Devprayag to form the Ganga River.
Q43. In the Ganga system, which of the following is a tributary of the Ganga River?
a) Sabarmati
b) Mahi
c) Bhima
d) Ghaghra
The right Answer is: d) Ghaghra
Brief Explanation:
Ghaghra is a major left-bank tributary of the Ganga River, while the others listed are not Ganga tributaries.
Q44. Which among the following is the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers?
a) Devprayag
b) Nandprayag
c) Vishnuprayag
d) Rudraprayag
The right Answer is: d) Rudraprayag
Brief Explanation:
Rudraprayag is the confluence (prayag) of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers in Uttarakhand.
Q45. Chambal is a major tributary of which of the following rivers?
a) Yamuna
b) Narmada
c) Brahmaputra
d) Ganga
The right Answer is: a) Yamuna
Brief Explanation:
Chambal is a significant tributary of the Yamuna River.
Q46. The river Giri is an important tributary of the?
a) Cauvery
b) Godavari
c) Yamuna
d) Ganga
The right Answer is: d) Ganga
Brief Explanation:
The Giri River is a tributary of the Yamuna, which ultimately merges into the Ganga.
Q47. Lohit River is a tributary of?
a) Brahmaputra
b) Chambal
c) Godavari
d) Ganga
The right Answer is: a) Brahmaputra
Brief Explanation:
The Lohit River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh.
Q48. Which of the following rivers falls into the Arabian Sea?
a) Kaveri
b) Godavari
c) Ganga
d) Narmada
The right Answer is: d) Narmada
Brief Explanation:
Unlike most Indian rivers that flow into the Bay of Bengal, the Narmada flows westward into the Arabian Sea.
Q49. Which of the following is the largest peninsular river?
a) Narmada
b) Godavari
c) Ganga
d) Cauvery
The right Answer is: b) Godavari
Brief Explanation:
The Godavari is the longest river in peninsular India, also called the “Dakshina Ganga.”
Q50. With a stretch of about 724 km, which river is one of the most important rivers of peninsular west?
a) Bharani
b) Beas
c) Piler
d) Tapi
The right Answer is: d) Tapi
Brief Explanation:
The Tapi (or Tapti) River flows westward into the Arabian Sea and is a key river in western India.
Q51. Which mountain range is the source of the Krishna River?
a) Sahyadri range
b) Vindhya range
c) Satpura range
d) Eastern Ghats
The right Answer is: a) Sahyadri range
Brief Explanation:
The Krishna River originates from Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats (Sahyadri range).
Q52. Ong and Tel are tributaries of the river?
a) Ganga
b) Mahanadi
c) Beas
d) Krishna
The right Answer is: b) Mahanadi
Brief Explanation:
Ong and Tel are important tributaries of the Mahanadi River in Odisha.
Q53. Trimbakeshwar is the source of which of the following rivers?
a) Godavari
b) Krishna
c) Kaveri
d) Mahanadi
The right Answer is: a) Godavari
Brief Explanation:
The Godavari River originates near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra.
Q54. Which of the following rivers originates near Amarkantak and joins the Bay of Bengal?
a) Narmada
b) Krishna
c) Tapi
d) Sutlej
The right Answer is: b) Krishna
Brief Explanation:
Although both Narmada and Tapi originate near Amarkantak, Krishna is the one that flows eastward and drains into the Bay of Bengal.
Q55. Which of the following is a west-flowing river?
a) Sabarmati
b) Krishna
c) Mahanadi
d) Gomti
The right Answer is: a) Sabarmati
Brief Explanation:
The Sabarmati River is one of the few west-flowing rivers in India.
Q56. Which of the following is an east-flowing river?
a) Mahi
b) Sabarmati
c) Brahmani
d) Sharavathi
The right Answer is: c) Brahmani
Brief Explanation:
Brahmani is an east-flowing river that empties into the Bay of Bengal.
Q57. The only perennial river in Peninsular India is?
a) Krishna
b) Godavari
c) Bhima
d) Kaveri
The right Answer is: a) Krishna
Brief Explanation:
Among the peninsular rivers, Krishna has significant perennial flow due to both rainfall and water storage projects.
Q58. In which state of the following states is Kolleru Lake located?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Odisha
The right Answer is: b) Andhra Pradesh
Brief Explanation:
Kolleru Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Andhra Pradesh, between the Krishna and Godavari river deltas. It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India.
Q59. Biggest brackish water lake of Odisha is?
a) Chilika
b) Pulicat
c) Tso Moriri
d) Dal
The right Answer is: a) Chilika
Brief Explanation:
Chilika Lake in Odisha is the largest brackish water lagoon in India and the second-largest in the world. It supports rich biodiversity and is recognized as a Ramsar Wetland.
Q60. Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
a) Rajsamand Lake – Rajasthan
b) Tsomgo – Meghalaya
c) Himayat Sagar – Telangana
d) Renuka – Himachal Pradesh
The right Answer is: b) Tsomgo – Meghalaya
Brief Explanation:
Tsomgo Lake is located in Sikkim, not Meghalaya. All other lake-state pairs are correctly matched.
Q61. Which of the following is not a fresh water lake in India?
a) Wular
b) Bhimtal
c) Loktak
d) Pulicat
The right Answer is: d) Pulicat
Brief Explanation:
Pulicat Lake is a brackish water lagoon situated on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The others are freshwater lakes.
Q62. Surya Dharma Lake is located in?
a) Assam
b) Meghalaya
c) Manipur
d) Uttarakhand
The right Answer is: b) Meghalaya
Brief Explanation:
Surya Dharma Lake is located in Meghalaya, which is known for its beautiful lakes and lush landscapes.
Q63. Ansupa Lake is situated in?
a) Odisha
b) Telangana
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Himachal Pradesh
The right Answer is: a) Odisha
Brief Explanation:
Ansupa Lake is a freshwater lake located on the left bank of the Mahanadi River in Odisha, famous for its scenic beauty and migratory birds.
Q64. Which lake was formed as a result of meteor crashing?
a) Wular Lake
b) Lonar Lake
c) Naini Lake
d) Sambhar Lake
The right Answer is: b) Lonar Lake
Brief Explanation:
Lonar Lake in Maharashtra was formed due to a meteor impact and is one of the few hyper-velocity impact craters in basaltic rock on Earth.
Q65. The Chilika lake region lies in between the deltas of?
a) Ganga – Mahanadi
b) Mahanadi – Godavari
c) Godavari – Krishna
d) None of the above
The right Answer is: b) Mahanadi – Godavari
Brief Explanation:
Chilika Lake is located between the Mahanadi and Godavari deltas on the eastern coast of India, contributing to its unique brackish water ecosystem.
Q66. From which of the following winds does a major part of India get its rainfall during the monsoon season?
a) South-west winds
b) South-east winds
c) North-west winds
d) North-east winds
The right Answer is: a) South-west winds
Brief Explanation:
India receives most of its monsoon rainfall from the South-west monsoon winds which blow from the Indian Ocean, bringing moist air and heavy rainfall to the subcontinent during June to September.
Q67. The weather during the winter months in India is influenced by the distribution of surface pressure from?
a) Central and northern Asia
b) Central and northern seas
c) Central and southern Asia
d) Western and eastern seas
The right Answer is: a) Central and northern Asia
Brief Explanation:
In winter, a high-pressure zone forms over Central and Northern Asia, leading to the movement of cold, dry winds towards India, influencing its winter climate.
Q68. What is the direction of the South-west trade winds in India during the South-west monsoon season?
a) South-northerly
b) North-easterly
c) South-easterly
d) South-westerly
The right Answer is: d) South-westerly
Brief Explanation:
During the monsoon season, the South-west trade winds blow from the south-west direction and bring abundant rainfall to most parts of India.
Q69. Which of the following is not a reason for excessive cold in North India?
a) Equatorial current
b) Distance from sea
c) Snowfall in Himalayas
d) Cold winds from the Caspian Sea
The right Answer is: a) Equatorial current
Brief Explanation:
Equatorial currents are oceanic and influence tropical regions. They have no impact on North India’s winter climate. The other options contribute to the region’s cold.
Q70. Rainfall in India is not associated with?
a) Orography
b) Convection
c) Cyclones
d) Anticyclones
The right Answer is: d) Anticyclones
Brief Explanation:
Anticyclones are high-pressure systems that bring dry and stable weather. They are not linked to rainfall, unlike the other three phenomena which cause rain in India.
Q70. Which part of soil has organic materials incorporated with nutrients and water?
a) Horizon A
b) Horizon B
c) Horizon C
d) Horizon D
The right Answer is: a) Horizon A
Brief Explanation:
Horizon A, also known as the topsoil, is rich in organic material (humus) and nutrients. It supports plant growth by holding water and minerals essential for roots.
Q71. Fertile riverine alluvial soil is best suited for producing?
a) Rice
b) Tea
c) Cotton
d) Corn
The right Answer is: a) Rice
Brief Explanation:
Alluvial soil is fertile, retains moisture, and is ideal for paddy cultivation. Hence, rice, which requires a lot of water and nutrients, grows best in such soil.
Q72. The marshy land of Northern Plains are known as?
a) Bhabar
b) Terai
c) Doab
d) Khadar
The right Answer is: b) Terai
Brief Explanation:
Terai is the marshy, waterlogged region found south of the Bhabar area in the northern plains of India. It has dense forests and receives percolated water from rivers.
Q73. Acidic nature of soil is shown by high concentration of?
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Hydrogen
d) Oxygen
The right Answer is: c) Hydrogen
Brief Explanation:
Soil acidity is determined by its pH level. A high concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) in soil indicates higher acidity.
Q74. Which of the following regions of Northern Plains is the most fertile?
a) Khadar
b) Terai
c) Bhabar
d) Bhangar
The right Answer is: a) Khadar
Brief Explanation:
Khadar is the newer alluvial soil deposited by rivers during floods. It is more fertile than older alluvium (Bhangar) and is ideal for agriculture.
Q75. Salination of soil is caused?
a) Pesticides
b) Soil erosion
c) Excess irrigation
d) Crop rotation
The right Answer is: c) Excess irrigation
Brief Explanation:
Excessive irrigation can lead to waterlogging and the accumulation of salts on the soil surface, making the soil saline and unfit for crops.
Q76. In which state of India, shifting cultivation is known as Bringa?
a) Odisha
b) Manipur
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Madhya Pradesh
The right Answer is: a) Odisha
Brief Explanation:
In Odisha, shifting cultivation is locally known as “Bringa.” It involves clearing forests for cultivation and moving to a new area once soil fertility declines.
Q77. In which season is Kharif crop grown?
a) Spring
b) Winter
c) Rainy
d) Autumn
The right Answer is: c) Rainy
Brief Explanation:
Kharif crops are sown with the onset of monsoon (June) and harvested at the end of the monsoon season (September–October). They thrive in warm and wet conditions.
Q78. Rabi cropping season is from?
a) April–June
b) Oct–March
c) June–Sept
d) May–August
The right Answer is: b) Oct–March
Brief Explanation:
Rabi crops are sown in winter (October–November) and harvested in spring (March–April). They need cooler climates and less water than Kharif crops.
Q79. Which of the following crops is an example of Kharif crops?
a) Rice
b) Mustard
c) Barley
d) Wheat
The right Answer is: a) Rice
Brief Explanation:
Rice is a typical Kharif crop grown in the rainy season. It requires high temperature and humidity, making the monsoon ideal for its cultivation.
Q80. The Green Revolution was most successful in?
a) Fruits and tomatoes
b) Punjab, Haryana, UP
c) Haryana
d) UP and Northeast
The right Answer is: b) Punjab, Haryana, UP
Brief Explanation:
The Green Revolution in India significantly boosted agricultural production in Punjab, Haryana, and Western UP through the use of HYV seeds, irrigation, and fertilizers.
Q81. Largest producer: Which state produces the largest quantity of pulses?
a) Maharashtra
b) MP
c) Rajasthan
d) Tamil Nadu
The right Answer is: b) MP
Brief Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of pulses in India due to its large cultivable area and suitable agro-climatic conditions.
Q82. Largest producer of maize?
a) Karnataka
b) Bihar
c) UP
d) Punjab
The right Answer is: a) Karnataka
Brief Explanation:
Karnataka is the top maize-producing state in India, owing to favorable rainfall, suitable temperature, and improved farming practices.
Q83. Largest producer of rice?
a) UP
b) Telangana
c) West Bengal
d) MP
The right Answer is: c) West Bengal
Brief Explanation:
West Bengal ranks first in rice production in India. The state’s fertile alluvial soil and abundant rainfall provide ideal conditions for paddy cultivation.
Q84. Largest producer of cotton –
a) MP
b) UP
c) Telangana
d) Gujarat
The right Answer is: d) Gujarat
Brief Explanation:
Gujarat is the leading cotton-producing state in India due to favorable climatic conditions and large area under cultivation.
Q85. Which is the highest producing state of Tori?
a) Karnataka
b) Bihar
c) Telangana
d) UP
The right Answer is: d) UP
Brief Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh is the top producer of Tori (a type of mustard plant) in India, thanks to its widespread cultivation in rabi season.
Q86. Which state is the highest producing state of sugarcane?
a) UP
b) MP
c) Karnataka
d) Rajasthan
The right Answer is: a) UP
Brief Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane in India, contributing significantly due to fertile soil and irrigation facilities.
Q87. Which is the highest producing state of soybean?
a) UP
b) MP
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
The right Answer is: b) MP
Brief Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh dominates soybean production in India due to its suitable soil and agro-climatic conditions.
Q88. Highest producing state of rapeseed/mustard?
a) MP
b) Gujarat
c) Rajasthan
d) Karnataka
The right Answer is: c) Rajasthan
Brief Explanation:
Rajasthan is the largest producer of rapeseed and mustard, mainly in the rabi season, contributing over 40% of India’s total production.
Q89. Highest producing state of jute/mesh?
a) WB
b) HP
c) Gujarat
d) UP
The right Answer is: a) WB (West Bengal)
Brief Explanation:
West Bengal leads in jute production in India, benefiting from its hot and humid climate and alluvial soil.
Q90. The highest producing state of papaya?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) MP
c) WB
d) UP
The right Answer is: a) Andhra Pradesh
Brief Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh tops the list in papaya production due to favorable climate and horticulture practices.
Q91. Which port is also known as queen of Arabian Sea?
a) Vizag
b) Paradip
c) Kochi
d) Mormugao
The right Answer is: c) Kochi
Brief Explanation:
Kochi Port is famously known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea” due to its historic importance in spice trade and natural harbor.
Q93. National highway from Amritsar to Kolkata via Delhi is numbered?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 7
The right Answer is: b) 2
Brief Explanation:
National Highway 2 (NH-2), now part of NH-19, was historically known for connecting Amritsar to Kolkata via Delhi.
Q94. Kolkata port is an example of which type of port?
a) Natural
b) Riverine
c) Natural + Art.
d) Artificial
The right Answer is: b) Riverine
Brief Explanation:
Kolkata port is a riverine port situated on the Hooghly River and requires regular dredging due to silt deposits.
Q95. Which of the following port is not a natural port?
a) Mumbai
b) Cochin
c) Paradip
d) Chennai
The right Answer is: d) Chennai
Brief Explanation:
Chennai port is an artificial port developed with breakwaters and dredging, unlike natural harbors like Mumbai and Cochin.
Q96. Where is the headquarters of South Central Railway located?
a) Itarsi
b) Mumbai
c) Vijayawada
d) Secunderabad
The right Answer is: d) Secunderabad
Brief Explanation:
Secunderabad in Telangana is the headquarters of the South Central Railway zone.
Q97. Saddle Peak, highest peak of Andaman Islands is located in?
a) Great Nicobar
b) North Andaman
c) Little Andaman
d) Middle Andaman
The right Answer is: b) North Andaman
Brief Explanation:
Saddle Peak, the highest point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is located in North Andaman.
Q98. Lakshadweep consists of how many islands?
a) 36
b) 77
c) 47
d) 32
The right Answer is: a) 36
Brief Explanation:
Lakshadweep is a group of 36 islands, which includes atolls, reefs, and submerged banks.
Q99. Among the following states, which has the lowest population density as per 2011 Census?
a) Sikkim
b) Mizoram
c) Nagaland
d) Goa
The right Answer is: b) Mizoram
Brief Explanation:
Mizoram has the lowest population density among the given options according to the 2011 Census.
Q100. What is the % of urban population in India as per 2011 Census?
a) 21.1%
b) 31.1%
c) 41.9%
d) 50.2%
The right Answer is: b) 31.1%
Brief Explanation:
As per Census 2011, 31.1% of India’s population resided in urban areas.
