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This section includes 2981 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2001. |
Maps showing natural feature of the earth such as mountains, plateaus, rivers, plains, oceans, etc. are known as ______. |
| A. | Relief Map |
| B. | Topographic Map |
| C. | Political map |
| D. | Thematic Map |
| Answer» B. Topographic Map | |
| 2002. |
________ is the outermost range of the Himalayas. |
| A. | Himadri |
| B. | Pir Panjal |
| C. | Kailash |
| D. | Shivalik |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2003. |
Kalsubai is the highest peak of which of the following states? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Odisha | |
| 2004. |
Pediment is formed |
| A. | at the mouth of river |
| B. | in the middle course of river |
| C. | at the mountain valley |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2005. |
Climax mine, the largest producer of molybdenum, is located in _________. |
| A. | Canada |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | South Africa |
| Answer» C. Australia | |
| 2006. |
Neyyar Dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River of which of the following states? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» D. Karnataka | |
| 2007. |
Halley's comet was last seen on 8th March, 1986 from the earth. Predicted next appearance from the earth is in the year |
| A. | 2060 |
| B. | 2061 |
| C. | 2062 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 2008. |
As of April 2020, how many moons does the dwarf planet Pluto have? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 4 | |
| 2009. |
A body of frozen gases, rock and dust traveling in an elongated orbit around the Sun is called: |
| A. | Satellite |
| B. | Comet |
| C. | Cape |
| D. | Star |
| Answer» C. Cape | |
| 2010. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below-List - IList – IIA. Challenger Ridge1. North Pacific OceanB. Albatross Cordillera2. North Atlantic OceanC. Azores island3. South Atlantic OceanD. Kuril island4. South Pacific Ocean |
| A. | A 3, B 2, C 4, D 1 |
| B. | A 3, B 4, C 2, D 1 |
| C. | A 4, B 3, C 2, D 1 |
| D. | A 2, B 4, C 3, D 1 |
| Answer» C. A 4, B 3, C 2, D 1 | |
| 2011. |
Mc Mahon Line demarcates the boundary between |
| A. | India and Pakistan |
| B. | India and Nepal |
| C. | India and China |
| D. | India and Bhutan |
| Answer» D. India and Bhutan | |
| 2012. |
Particle size in the soil can be classified asclay: 1-4 micron.Silt: 4-62 micron.Sand: 62-1000 micron;Boulder: >1000 micronIn nature particle size distribution follows: |
| A. | Binominal distribution |
| B. | Lognormal distribution |
| C. | Linear distribution |
| D. | Normal distribution |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2013. |
Match the rivers with the cities through which they are flowing and select the correct answer using the codes given below.CityRivera. Rotterdam1. Seineb. Paris2. Potomacc. Budapest3. Rhined. Washington4. Danube |
| A. | a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4 |
| B. | a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2 |
| C. | a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 |
| D. | a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 |
| Answer» D. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 | |
| 2014. |
Chabahar Port is developed by India in ________. |
| A. | Thailand |
| B. | Iran |
| C. | Iraq |
| D. | Srilanka |
| Answer» C. Iraq | |
| 2015. |
Arrange the following districts of Rajasthan in correct order from East to West:A. BundiB. AjmerC. UdaipurD. Nagaur |
| A. | A, B, C, D |
| B. | B, A, C, D |
| C. | A, B, D, C |
| D. | A, C, B, D |
| Answer» D. A, C, B, D | |
| 2016. |
Given below are two statements:Statement I: Hurricanes and typhoons are essentially the same as tropical cyclones.Statement II: Warm tropical oceans and moist air mass are pre-requisites for the development of tropical cyclonesIn the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| A. | Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| B. | Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect |
| C. | Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| D. | Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct |
| Answer» B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect | |
| 2017. |
Choose the incorrect statements :1. The Mediterranean lands account for more than half of the world's exports of circus fruits.2. The Olive tree, native to the Mediterranean region is a very soil-sensitive tree and thrives only in well-drained earth.3. France leads the world trade in fresh grapes with more than 90% share.4. Cork Oaks are typical species of Mediterranean Evergreen forests.Choose from the code given below : |
| A. | Only 2 |
| B. | Only 1 and 2 |
| C. | Only 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 2018. |
Mount St. Helena is an active stratovolcano located in which among the following countries? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | United States of America |
| C. | Chile |
| D. | Italy |
| Answer» C. Chile | |
| 2019. |
Greenland is a part of which one of the following countries? |
| A. | Denmark |
| B. | Finland |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | United Kingdom |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» B. Finland | |
| 2020. |
In terms of size, Titan occupies the _____ place among the natural satellites in our solar system. |
| A. | Second |
| B. | Third |
| C. | Fourth |
| D. | First |
| Answer» B. Third | |
| 2021. |
Goa is situated on which river? |
| A. | Narmada River |
| B. | Mandovi River |
| C. | Tapi River |
| D. | Pennar River |
| Answer» C. Tapi River | |
| 2022. |
On which of the following hill range Is the ‘Doddabetta’ peak situated ? |
| A. | Nilgiri hills |
| B. | Cardamom hills |
| C. | Annamalai hills |
| D. | Nallamala hills |
| Answer» B. Cardamom hills | |
| 2023. |
Examine the following statements and identify the correct statement/s :Statement 'A': Within 24 hours the Earth rotates in 360o longitudes.Statement 'B': The Earth requires four minutes to cross the one-degree longitude. |
| A. | Statements 'A' and 'B' are correct |
| B. | Statements 'A' and 'B' are incorrect |
| C. | Statement 'A' is correct but statement 'B' is incorrect |
| D. | Statement 'A' is incorrect but statement 'B' is correct |
| Answer» B. Statements 'A' and 'B' are incorrect | |
| 2024. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-IList-II1. Arctic CircleA. 66.5° N of the equator2. DhubriB. between 66.5° N - 66.5° S of the equator. 3. Frigid ZoneC. 20° S latitude 4. Tonga IslandsD. 26° N latitude |
| A. | 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D |
| B. | 1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - C |
| C. | 1 - A, 2 - D, 3 - B, 4 - C |
| D. | 1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - C |
| Answer» D. 1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - C | |
| 2025. |
Consider the following pairs:SeaBordering country1. Adriatic SeaAlbania2. Black SeaCroatia3. CaspianKazakhstan4. Mediterranean SeaMorocco5. Red SeaSyriaWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 5 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 5 only | |
| 2026. |
On the bank of which river is Budapest located? |
| A. | Tigris |
| B. | Hudson |
| C. | Nile |
| D. | Danube |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2027. |
A 'ring of fire' is a ring of ______ around the Pacific Ocean, which results from subduction of oceanic plates beneath lighter continental plates. |
| A. | Volcanoes |
| B. | Tides |
| C. | Power |
| D. | Bush fires |
| Answer» B. Tides | |
| 2028. |
If parallels are drawn/marked at an interval of one degree, how many of them would be in north hemisphere? |
| A. | 89 |
| B. | 90 |
| C. | 91 |
| D. | 180 |
| Answer» B. 90 | |
| 2029. |
In the Hadley cell thermal circulation, air rises up and finally descends at |
| A. | intertropical convergence zone |
| B. | doldrums |
| C. | subtropical high-pressure cells |
| D. | equatorial troughs |
| Answer» D. equatorial troughs | |
| 2030. |
EI Nino is |
| A. | a warm ocean current |
| B. | sea storm |
| C. | tropical disturbance |
| D. | another name of typhoon |
| Answer» B. sea storm | |
| 2031. |
Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.Statements A and B describe the features of which of the following vegetations?A. This vegetation is found in the higher latitudes (50º - 70º) of the Northern Hemisphere.B. It is also called Taiga. |
| A. | Temperate Grasslands. |
| B. | Temperate Deciduous Forests. |
| C. | Coniferous Forests. |
| D. | Mediterranean Vegetation. |
| Answer» D. Mediterranean Vegetation. | |
| 2032. |
Black-hole is |
| A. | a flight recorder in aeroplane |
| B. | a spot on the sun |
| C. | a place in Antartica |
| D. | a collapsed star |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2033. |
Lithosphere consists of |
| A. | upper and lower mantle |
| B. | crust and core. |
| C. | crust and uppermost solid mantle |
| D. | mantle and core |
| Answer» D. mantle and core | |
| 2034. |
In which state is the point of origin of the ______ Penna River. |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 2035. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - I(Tropical Cyclone)List – II(Location)A. Cyclones1. USAB. Hurricanes2. East AsiaC. Typhoons3. AustraliaD. Willy-willies4. India |
| A. | A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3 |
| B. | A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3 |
| C. | A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 |
| D. | A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 |
| Answer» C. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 | |
| 2036. |
In which one of the following countries is intensive subsistence agriculture not predominantly practiced? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | Indonesia |
| Answer» D. Indonesia | |
| 2037. |
Nagaland shares the borders with which of the following states?A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Meghalaya C. Manipur D. Assam E. Mizoram |
| A. | A, B, C |
| B. | B, D, E |
| C. | B, D |
| D. | A, C, D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2038. |
By the help of which country is the 'NALCO' aluminium Plant established at Anugul? |
| A. | Canada |
| B. | France |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | United Kingdom |
| Answer» B. France | |
| 2039. |
How many times a half moon is visible in a month? |
| A. | Four times |
| B. | one time |
| C. | Two times |
| D. | Three times |
| Answer» D. Three times | |
| 2040. |
Name the place described below:a. It is an old capital of Tanzania.b. It is the main city of business.c. It is the main centre of transport.d. It is also a natural port. |
| A. | Zanzibar |
| B. | Dodoma |
| C. | Dares Salaam |
| D. | Crol |
| Answer» D. Crol | |
| 2041. |
Assuming that the Earth is a perfect sphere, one degree of latitude would cover approximately how much distance on the Earth? |
| A. | 111 km |
| B. | 151 km |
| C. | 201 km |
| D. | 360 km |
| Answer» B. 151 km | |
| 2042. |
In which of the following Indian states are the Mishmi Hills mainly spread? |
| A. | Uttarakhand |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | Sikkim |
| Answer» C. Meghalaya | |
| 2043. |
If a tropical cyclone develops in the Andaman's which port's authorities should be most alarmed? |
| A. | Kolkata |
| B. | Rangoon |
| C. | Colombo |
| D. | Chennai |
| Answer» B. Rangoon | |
| 2044. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :List-I List-II(Active Volcano) (Location)A. Mount Merapi 1. HawaiiB. Sakurajima 2.ItalyC. Mount Vesuvius 3. JapanD. Mauna Loa4. Indonesia Code: |
| A. | A B C D 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | A B C D1 3 2 4 |
| C. | A B C D4 2 3 1 |
| D. | A B C D4 3 2 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2045. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given-below the Lists :List - IList - IIa. Gulf Stream1. Pacific Oceanb. West Wind 2. A slow east-Drift ward movement of water over the zoneof westerly_ windc. Peru Current 3. Indian Ocean d. West Australian Current4. Warm current |
| A. | a - 4, b - 2, c - 1, d - 3 |
| B. | a - 1, b - 3, c - 4, d - 2 |
| C. | a - 4, b - 3, c - 1, d - 2 |
| D. | a - 1, b - 2, c - 4, d - 3 |
| Answer» B. a - 1, b - 3, c - 4, d - 2 | |
| 2046. |
In the given diagram, the shaded area shows according to Trewartha. Identify the region. |
| A. | Semi-Arid |
| B. | Sub-Tropical Humid |
| C. | Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter) |
| D. | Tropical Wet |
| Answer» D. Tropical Wet | |
| 2047. |
Postmasburg and its adjacent areas of South Africa is a major producer of which of the following minerals? |
| A. | Uranium |
| B. | Bauxite |
| C. | Manganese |
| D. | Mica |
| Answer» D. Mica | |
| 2048. |
Match List – I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists :List – I(Different name of Tropical cyclone)List – II (Country)A. Willy-Willies1.PhilippinesB. Taifu2. AustraliaC. Baguio3. JapanD. Hurricanes4. U.S.A. |
| A. | A – 3, B – 4, C – 1, D – 2 |
| B. | A – 2, B – 3, C – 4, D – 1 |
| C. | A – 1, B – 3, C – 2, D – 4 |
| D. | A – 2, B – 3, C – 1, D – 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2049. |
Garo-Khasi range is located in which Indian state? |
| A. | Mizoram |
| B. | Meghalaya |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» C. Sikkim | |
| 2050. |
How many million square kilometres is the surface area of the earth? |
| A. | Approximately 550 million square kilometres |
| B. | Approximately 520 million square kilometres |
| C. | Approximately 510 million square kilometres |
| D. | Approximately 500 million square kilometres |
| Answer» D. Approximately 500 million square kilometres | |