Geography Quiz - Question & Answers Set - 2

Geography Quiz - Question & Answers Set - 2

Question 1 :
A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements:
- 1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pacific ocean whereas El-Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific ocean.
- 2. Normal EI Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

Question 2 :
Consider the following crops of India:
- 1. Groundnut
- 2. Sesamum
- 3. Pearl millet
Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3

Question 3 :
When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following :
- 1. Deep gorges
- 2. U-turn river courses
- 3. Parallel mountain ranges
- 4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 4 :
Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth's surface, because
- 1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth's surface
- 2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere
- 3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

Question 7 :
Consider the following statements:
- 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India.
- 2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

Question 8 :
Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?
Rainfall throughout the year
Rainfall in winter only
An extremely short dry season
A definite dry and wet season

Question 9 :
In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed

to collect and use the biomass?
Biosphere Reserves
National Parks
Wetlands declared under Ramsar Convention
Wildlife Sanctuaries

Question 11 :
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices :
- 1. Crop rotation
- 2. Sand fences
- 3. Terracing
- 4. Wind breaks
Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India ?
1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 12 :
Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
- 1. Hot and humid climate
- 2. Annual rainfall 200 cm
- 3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
- 4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above ?
Mustard
Cotton
Pepper
Virginia tobacco

Question 13 :
With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs :
Mineral 90% Natural sources in
- 1. Copper Jharkhand
- 2. Nickel Orissa
- 3. Tungsten Kerala
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1,2 and 3

Question 14 :
An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops ?
Rice and wheat only
Rice, wheat and pulses only
Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only
Rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables

Question 15 :
In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area ?
Montane Wet Temperate Forest
Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest

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Geography Quiz - Question & Answers Set - 2