Geography Quiz Questions

 

Geography Quiz Questions

1. The National Park 'Valley of Flowers' lies in the state of:
   A) Uttarakhand
   B) Kerala
   C) Jammu and Kashmir
   D) Himachal Pradesh

2. Which of the following sets of cities is located on the reference longitude for Indian Standard Time (IST)?
   A) Bangalore - Varanasi
   B) Chennai - Varanasi
   C) Kakinada - Pondicherry
   D) Pondicherry - Varanasi

3. The neighboring country of India with the smallest area is:
   A) Bhutan
   B) Nepal
   C) Sri Lanka
   D) Bangladesh

4. Rihand Valley Project is located in the state of:
   A) Uttar Pradesh
   B) Bihar
   C) Orissa
   D) Madhya Pradesh

5. Which of the following mountains are the oldest according to geological history?
   A) Nilgiris
   B) Satpura Range
   C) Vindhyas
   D) Aravalli

6. Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?

   1. The color of the soil is red due to ferric oxide content.
   2. Red soils are rich in lime, humus, and potash.
   3. They are porous and have a friable structure.
      Select the correct answer using the code below:
      A) 1 and 3 only
      B) 1 only
      C) 2 and 3 only
      D) 1, 2, and 3

7. Arrange the following oil refineries of India from west to east:

   1. Koyali
   2. Bongaigaon
   3. Mathura
   4. Haldia
      Select the correct answer using the code below:
      A) 3-1-2-4
      B) 1-2-3-4
      C) 1-3-4-2
      D) 2-4-3-1

8. Which one among the following creeks is not associated with the state of Gujarat?
   A) Kori Creek
   B) Kajhar Creek
   C) Godai Creek
   D) Sir Creek

9. Name the continents that form a mirror image of each other:
   A) Asia and Africa
   B) North America and South America
   C) Africa and South America
   D) Europe and Asia

10. How many kilometers are represented by 1° latitude?
    A) 91 km
    B) 321 km
    C) 211 km
    D) 111 km

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Answers with Explanations

1. A) Uttarakhand
   Explanation: The Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is renowned for its diverse flora and alpine meadows.

2. C) Kakinada - Pondicherry
   Explanation: The reference longitude for IST is 82.5°E, and Kakinada and Pondicherry align closely along this longitude.

3. A) Bhutan
   Explanation: Bhutan is India's smallest neighboring country in terms of area, with an approximate size of 38,394 sq. km.

4. A) Uttar Pradesh
   Explanation: The Rihand Valley Project, primarily a hydroelectric and irrigation initiative, is situated in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.

5. D) Aravalli
   Explanation: The Aravalli range, stretching across Rajasthan, is the oldest mountain range in India and dates back to the Proterozoic era.

6. A) 1 and 3 only
   Explanation: The red color of the soil is due to ferric oxide, and it is porous with a friable structure. However, red soils are deficient in lime, humus, and potash.

7. C) 1-3-4-2
   Explanation: From west to east, the refineries are Koyali (Gujarat), Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Haldia (West Bengal), and Bongaigaon (Assam).

8. B) Kajhar Creek
   Explanation: Kajhar Creek is not associated with Gujarat, whereas Kori, Godai, and Sir creeks are part of the state's coastline.

9. C) Africa and South America
   Explanation: The western coastline of Africa and the eastern coastline of South America form a mirror image, highlighting continental drift theory.

10. D) 111 km
    Explanation: Each degree of latitude corresponds to approximately 111 kilometers on Earth's surface, calculated based on the Earth's circumference.