Geography(General Knowledge > Geography ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

General Knowledge > Geography

GEOGRAPHY MCQs

Indian Geography, Geography Mixed

Total Questions : 390 | Page 39 of 39 pages

Question 381. Which of the following regions is/are known for cotton-textile industry?1. Mumbai – Pune region2. Madurai – Coimbatore region3. Dhanbad – Jamshedpur region4. Indore – Ujjain regionChoose the correct option from the codes given below :

1 & 3
1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2 & 4
2 & 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> 1, 2 & 4

Dhanbad (Jharkhand) is famous for the coal industry.

Question 382. Which of the following statements is not correct about the tank irrigation in peninsular India?

Underground water level is higher
Rainwater can be easily stored by constructing tanks
Percolation of rainwater is less due to hard rock
Most of the rivers are seasonal and dry up in summer reason

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Underground water level is higher

Underground water level is less in the peninsular region of India but it is high in the North region of India.

Question 383. The term ‘demographic gap’ signifies the difference in which of the following?

Between the birth and the death rate
Age
Child / woman ratio
Sex ratio

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Between the birth and the death rate

The term ‘demographic gap’ signifies the difference between the birth and the death rate.

Question 384. The maximum length of NH-44 lies in which of the following states?

Telangana
Madhya Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Rajasthan

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Tamil Nadu

The maximum length of NH-44 lies in the state of Tamil Nadu. The total length of NH-44 in Tamil Nadu is 627 kilometers.

Question 385. Which of the following matches of the tribe and their states are correct?1. Lepcha- Sikkim2. Malpaharia- Jharkhand3. Gond- Madhya Pradesh4. Bhil- RajasthanChoose the correct option from the codes given below :

1, 2 & 4
1 & 3
1, 2, 3 & 4
1 & 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> 1, 2, 3 & 4

Lepcha- Sikkim. Malpaharia- Jharkhand. Gond- Madhya Pradesh. Bhil- Rajasthan.

Question 386. As per the census 2011, which of the following states has the lowest child sex-ratio both in Rural and Urban areas?

Haryana
Kerala
Jammu and Kashmir
Madhya Pradesh

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Haryana

As per the census 2011, Haryana has the lowest child sex-ratio both in Rural and Urban areas.

Question 387. As per Census 2011, the concentration of the Scheduled Caste population is the highest in which of the following states?

Madhya Pradesh
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab

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Answer: Option C. -> Uttar Pradesh

As per Census 2011, the concentration of the Scheduled Caste population is the highest in Uttar Pradesh (31.9%).

Question 388. Which among the following tribes of India are popular for their skills in archery?

Santhals
Nagas
Bhils
Gonds

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Bhils

The Bhils are popular for their skills in archery. As per census 2011, the total population of Bhils is more than Six million. They are mainly found in Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka.

Question 389. Baneshwar Festival is celebrated by which among the following tribes of India?

Munda
None of these
Orao
Bhils

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Answer: Option D. -> Bhils

Baneshwar Festival is celebrated by the Bhils tribal people of Rajasthan (Dungarpur district), Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Mahadev (Shiva) and Kalki (Vishnu) are worshipped during the festival.

Question 390. Which among the following are the cause of dispersed settlement?1. Mountainous or heavy forested area2. Poor soil fertility3. Adverse climatic region4. Less availability of arable landChoose the correct option from the codes given below :

1, 2, 3 & 4
1 & 2
1, 2 & 3
2 & 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 1, 2, 3 & 4

The main reason of the dispersed settlement are Mountainous or heavy forested area, Poor soil fertility, Adverse climatic region, Less availability of arable land.