GENERAL KNOWLEDG QUIZ

Govt  job notes  brings GK Quiz on Indian Geography that will help in the preparation of various competitive examinations. Although today’s competitive examinations are in evolving new trend of mixing traditional and nontraditional questions, here we are giving Multiple Type Questions on ‘General Geography Physical Features of India ’ that attune and equipped in different competitive examination.

India is a land of diversity in all manners. From culture, economy, and even the landscape of India has diverse elements, all on one landmass. The wide range of physical features of India makes the country a complete geographical study.

In fact, India has every possible landscape that the earth has. From cold mountains to arid deserts, vast plains, hot and humid plateau, and wide seashores and tropical islands, the physical features of India cover every terrain. Let us solve the quiz!

 GENERAL KNOWLEDG QUIZ

No.-1. Which of the following geographical term related to the ''piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water''?

A. Peninsula

B. Gulf

C. Strait

D. Island

Ans: D

Explanation: The term that is related to the ''piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water'' is an island.

No.-2. Which of the following geographical term related to a body of land surrounded by water on three sides?

A. Peninsula

B. Gulf

C. Strait

D. Island

Ans: A

Explanation: The Peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides. They are formed through a gradual rise in water level, surrounding land at low elevations.

No.-3. Which of the following geographical term related to a naturally formed, narrow, typically navigable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water?

A. Peninsula

B. Gulf

C. Strait

D. Island

Ans: C

Explanation: A Strait is a geographical term related to a naturally formed, narrow, typically navigable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water.

No.-4. Which of the following is a suitable definition of ‘Archipelago’?

A. A circular coral reef that encloses a shallow lagoon.

B. A chain or set of islands grouped together.

C. The plant and animal life on the earth.

D. None of the above

Ans: B

Explanation: An ‘archipelago’ is a group of islands closely scattered in a body of water. Sometimes also known as island group or island chain.

No.-5. Which of the following is the largest Archipelago in the world?

A. Andaman & Nicobar Island

B. Malaysia

C. Indonesia

D. Maldives

Ans: C

Explanation: Indonesia is the largest Archipelago in the world.

GK Questions and Answers on Rivers of India

No.-6. Which of the following is the world’s largest peninsula?

A. India

B. South Africa

C. Arabia

D. Both A & B

Ans: C

Explanation:  Arabia is the world’s largest peninsula. It has 5 major it stretches over 1,250,006 square miles. It connects the mainland Asian continent and is surrounded on all sides by the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, and the Red Sea.

No.-7. Which of the following passes cuts through the Pir Panjal range and links Manali and Leh by road?

A. Rohtas Pass

B. Mana Pass

C. Niti Pass

D. Nathula Pass

Ans: A

Explanation: Rohtas Pass cuts through the Pir Panjal range and links Manali and Leh by road.

No.-8. Which of the following pass has been created by the Indus River?

A. Rohtas Pass

B. Nathula Pass

C. Baralachala Pass

D. Banihal Pass

Ans: D

Explanation:  Banihal Pass has been created by the Indus River. It is a narrow pass between two mountains generated by a water body. It is located in the Pirpanjal ranges of Jammu and Kashmir.

No.-9. Which passes make way to the land route between Kailash and the Manasarovar?

A. Mana Pass

B. Rohtas Pass

C. Nathula Pass

D. Baralachala Pass

Ans: A

Explanation: Mana Pass makes way to the land route between Kailash and the Manasarovar.

No.-10. Which of the following passes link Srinagar to Leh?

A. Mana Pass

B. Rohtas Pass

C. Nathula Pass

D. Zoji La Pass

Ans: D

Explanation: Zoji La Pass link Srinagar to Leh.

No.-11. Which of the following imaginary line almost divides India into two equal parts?

A. Equator

B. Tropic of Cancer

C. Tropic of Capricorn

D. Arctic Circle

Ans: B

No.-12. Which of the following water bodies is the home of Lakshadweep?

A. Arabian Sea

B. Bay of Bengal

C. Indian Ocean

D. Atlantic Ocean

Ans: A

No.-13. Which of the following region supports the Karewa formation?

A. North-eastern Himalayas

B. Himachal-Uttaranchal Himalayas

C. Eastern Himalayas

D. Kashmir Himalayas

Ans: D

No.-14. Where is the Loktak Lake situated?

A. Kerala

B. Uttaranchal

C. Manipur

D. Rajasthan

Ans: C

No.-15. Which of the following water bodies separates the Andaman from the Nicobar?

A. 11° Channel

B. Gulf of Mannar

C. 10° Channel

D. Andaman Sea

Ans: C

GK Questions and Answers on Rivers of India

No.-16. Which of the following hill ranges dominated by the  ‘Doddabetta’ peak?

A. Nilgiri hills

B. Anaimalai hills

C. Cardamom hills

D. Nallamala hills

Ans: A

No.-17, Which of the following river has the largest river basin in India?

A. The Indus

B. The Ganga

C. The Brahmaputra

D. The Krishna

Ans: B

No.-18. Which of the following rivers is not part of  ‘Panchnad’?

A. The Ravi

B. The Indus

C. The Chenab

D. The Jhelum

Ans: B

No.-19. Which of the following rivers flows in a rift valley?

A. The Son

B. The Yamuna

C. The Narmada

D. The Luni

Ans: C

No.-20. Which of the following longitudes is the standard meridian of India?

A. 69°30'E

B. 75°30'E

C. 82°30'E

D. 90°30'E

Ans: C