Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India? a) Himalayas b) Aravalli c) Satpura d) Nilgiri Ans: b
What is the approximate elevation of the Great Himalayas? a) 8850 m ASL b) 8815 m ASL c) 8890 m ASL d) 8860 m ASL Ans: a
Which plateau is Regur (black) soil predominantly found in? a) Deccan Plateau b) Indo-Gangetic Plain c) Himalayan Region d) Coastal Plains Ans: a
Rivers and Drainage
Why does the Narmada River flow westward while most peninsular rivers flow eastward? a) It lies in a linear rift valley b) It flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges c) The land slopes westward from Central India d) Both a and b Ans: a
Which river is referred to as ‘Tsangpo’ in Tibet? a) Ganga b) Brahmaputra c) Indus d) Teesta Ans: b
Which of these rivers is NOT west-flowing? a) Mahanadi b) Krishna c) Narmada d) Cauvery Ans: c
Which city is NOT situated on the banks of the Ganga River? a) Fatehpur b) Bhagalpur c) Uttarkashi d) Kanpur Ans: c
At which of the following locations do the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers meet? a) Rudraprayag b) Karnaprayag c) Devprayag d) Vishnuprayag Ans: b
Which of these rivers flows along the Vindhya and Satpura ranges? a) Krishna b) Mahanadi c) Narmada d) Tapi Ans: c
What is the correct sequence of states through which the Chambal River flows? a) Madhya Pradesh → Rajasthan → Uttar Pradesh b) Madhya Pradesh → Gujarat → Rajasthan c) Gujarat → Madhya Pradesh → Uttar Pradesh d) Rajasthan → Madhya Pradesh → Bihar Ans: a
Guwahati is located on the banks of which river? a) Teesta b) Brahmaputra c) Hoogly d) Sone Ans: b
Time and Location
What is the time difference between IST and GMT? a) 5 hours 10 minutes b) 5 hours 20 minutes c) 5 hours 30 minutes d) 5 hours 40 minutes Ans: c
In which hemisphere is Jharkhand located? a) Eastern b) Western c) Northern d) Southern Ans: c
Soils and Agriculture
Regur soil is most suitable for the cultivation of which crop? a) Groundnut b) Wheat c) Rice d) Cotton Ans: d
What gives red soil its characteristic color? a) High magnesium content b) Rich humus c) Presence of ferric oxides d) Abundant phosphates Ans: c
Soil erosion in India is primarily associated with which factor? a) Terrace farming b) Deforestation c) Tropical climate d) All of the above Ans: b
Natural Resources and Ecology
Which lake in India has the highest salinity? a) Dal b) Chilika c) Wular d) Sambhar Ans: d
Which of the following is NOT a Biosphere Reserve? a) Gulf of Mannar b) Nilgiri c) Sundarbans d) Kaziranga Ans: d
Forests and Conservation
Which type of forest covers the largest area in India? a) Montane Wet Temperate b) Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen c) Tropical Moist Deciduous d) Tropical Wet Evergreen Ans: c
Which was the first National Park established in India? a) Bandipur b) Corbett c) Velavadar d) Periyar Ans: b
What is the most effective strategy for biodiversity conservation with respect to traditional human habitation? a) Biosphere reserves b) Botanical gardens c) National parks d) Wildlife sanctuaries Ans: a
Protected Areas – Concepts
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
The boundaries of a National Park are legally defined.
Biosphere Reserves are created to conserve specific species.
Limited human interference is allowed in wildlife sanctuaries. a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: c
Consider the following statements about protected areas:
National Parks allow people as part of the ecosystem.
Sanctuaries are focused on conservation.
Biosphere Reserves are dedicated to specific animal species. Which of these is/are correct? a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1 and 3 only Ans: b
