1000 Best Geography MCQs
Q9). The most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India is
a).the Brahmaputra valley
b).the Indo-Gangetic valley
c).the Deccan plateau
d).the Rann of Kutch
Correct Answer:
the Deccan plateau
Explanation:
Q10). The originating in the Himalayan mountain complex consists of how many distinct drainage systems of the Indian Subcontinent?
a).Two
b).Three
c).Four
d).Five
Correct Answer:
Three
Explanation:
Q11). Unlike other parts of the Indian Coast, fishing industry has not developed along the Saurashtra coast because
a).there are few indentions suitable for fishing
b).of overwhelming dependence on agriculture and animal husbandary
c).the sea water is relatively more saline
d).of industrial development leading to widespread pollution of coastal area
Correct Answer:
of overwhelming dependence on agriculture and animal husbandary
Explanation:
Q12). When it is noon IST at Allahabad in India, the time at Greenwich, London, will be
a).midnight ,GMT
b).1730 hours
c).0630 hours
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
0630 hours
Explanation:
Q13). The Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-electric project, completed with the help of Japan, is on the river
a).Ganga
b).Cauvery
c).Narmada
d).Godavari
Correct Answer:
Godavari
Explanation:
Q14). Which of the following groups of rivers originate from the Himachal mountains?
a).Beas, Ravi and Chenab
b).Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum
c).Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
d).Sutlej, Ravi and Jhelum
Correct Answer:
Beas, Ravi and Chenab
Explanation:
Q15). The only state in India that produces saffron is
a).Assam
b).Himachal Pradesh
c).Jammu and Kashmir
d).Meghalaya
Correct Answer:
Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Q16). What is the predominant type of Indian agriculture?
a).Commercial agriculture
b).Extensive agriculture
c).plantation agriculture
d).subsistence agriculture
Correct Answer:
subsistence agriculture
Explanation: