Indian and World Geography — Practice

Question 1

Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga'?
(a) Krishna (b) Godavari (c) Kaveri (d) Narmada

Accepted Answer

(b) Godavari.

The Godavari is the longest peninsular river and is called the Ganga of the South.

Question 2

Which of these rivers flows westward into the Arabian Sea?
(a) Godavari (b) Krishna (c) Narmada (d) Mahanadi

Accepted Answer

(c) Narmada.

The Narmada (and the Tapi) flow west through rift valleys; the others flow east into the Bay of Bengal.

Question 3

Black soil (regur) is most suitable for the cultivation of:
(a) Rice (b) Wheat (c) Cotton (d) Tea

Accepted Answer

(c) Cotton.

Black cotton soil of the Deccan retains moisture and is ideal for cotton.

Question 4

The largest ocean in the world is the:
(a) Atlantic (b) Indian (c) Arctic (d) Pacific

Accepted Answer

(d) Pacific.

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean; the Mariana Trench lies within it.

Question 5

The standard meridian of India passes through which longitude?
(a) 80°E (b) 82°30′E (c) 85°E (d) 90°E

Accepted Answer

(b) 82°30′E.

It passes through Mirzapur (UP); IST is GMT + 5:30.

Question 6

The highest mountain peak lying entirely within India is:
(a) K2 (b) Everest (c) Kanchenjunga (d) Nanda Devi

Accepted Answer

(c) Kanchenjunga.

At 8586 m it is India's highest wholly-within peak; K2 is higher but in the disputed Karakoram.

Question 7

The wettest place in India is:
(a) Cherrapunji (b) Mawsynram (c) Shillong (d) Agumbe

Accepted Answer

(b) Mawsynram.

Mawsynram in Meghalaya records the highest average rainfall, just ahead of nearby Cherrapunji.

Question 8

The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
(a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8 (d) 9

Accepted Answer

(c) 8.

The Tropic of Cancer (23½°N) crosses eight states, from Gujarat in the west to Mizoram in the east.

Question 9

The ozone layer, which absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation, is found in which layer of the atmosphere?
(a) Troposphere (b) Stratosphere (c) Mesosphere (d) Thermosphere

Accepted Answer

(b) Stratosphere.

The ozone layer lies in the stratosphere; the troposphere below is where weather occurs.

Practice — Indian and World Geography

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