Quiz on Geography Set 515

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Quiz on Geography Set 515 :

Question 1 :

With reference to the sub-tropical high pressure belt, consider the following statements

1. It is affected by Earth’s rotation and descent of winds from higher altitudes
2. It dynamically induced and characterized with anti-cyclonic conditions.
Which of the statement/ statements given above is/are correct?
A. Both 1 and 2
B. 1 only
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Ans: Option A

Question 2 :

The study of physical geography in the past geological ages is called
A. Climatology
B. Biogeography
C. Paleography
D. Geology

Correct Ans: Option C

Question 3 :

Which one of the following concepts is associated with Vidal de La Blache?
A. Environmentalism
B. Determinism
C. Possibilism
D. Probabilism

Correct Ans: Option C

Question 4 :

Which of the following is false?
A. Mica is usually found in metamorphic and igneous rocks
B. Aluminium has the advantage over iron as it is resistant to corrosion
C. line is mostly used in galvanising iron and steel goods
D. Manganese is largely used in making fertilizers

Correct Ans: Option D

Question 5 :

Which shipyard is known for the manufacture of bargets, coasters arid
dredgers?
A. Hindustan Shipyard
B. Mazgaon Shipyard
C. Garden Reach Shipyard
D. Cochin Shipyard

Correct Ans: Option C

Question 6 :

Which of the following statements regarding laterite soil of India are correct
1. Laterite soils are generally red in colour.
2. Laterite soils are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well developed in Rajasthan and U.P.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well in these soils.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 4
D. 2 and 3

Correct Ans: Option C

Question 7 :

The entire Northern plains are made of
A. Alluvial soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Black soil
D. Red soil

Correct Ans: Option A

Question 8 :

Match List - I (Soil type) with List - II (Place of occurrence) and select the answer using codes given below the lists
	List - I		List - II
F. 	Laterite	1.	Rahar plain
G. 	Saline	2.	Maharashtra plain
H. 	Black	3.	Rajmahal hills
J. 	Red loam	4.	Kutch region
Code : 
	F	G	H	J
A.	4	3	2	1
B.	4	3	1	2
C.	3	4	2	1
D.	3	4	1	2
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Correct Ans: Option C

Question 9 :

Cotton is facing competition from Sugarcane in the region of the black soil in Maharashtra. This is due to
A. Declined yield of cotton in this region
B. A general change in the climate of this region
C. Expansion of irrigation for which this region has become suitable for sugarcane cultivation which is a profitable crop
D. Increasing demand for Sugar and rising prices of sugar in the country

Correct Ans: Option C

Question 10 :

Consider the following statements about black soil of India
1. Black soil becomes sticky when it is wet.
2. Black soil contains adequate nitrogen as well as phosphorus required for the growth of plants.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Ans: Option A

Quiz Summary


Here the correct answers of every question in this quiz.

Q.1 [A],     Q.2 [C],     Q.3 [C],     Q.4 [D],     Q.5 [C],     Q.6 [C],     Q.7 [A],     Q.8 [C],     Q.9 [C],     Q.10 [A],    


Total Questions: 10
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Subject: Geography
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