Indian Geography Objective GK Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams
India's first olive refinery, was set up in Rajasthan at-
(A) Pachpadra
(B) Lunkaransar
(C) Amarsagar
(D) Suratgarh
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The then Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Smt. Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the refinery for Rs 3.75 crore in the Lunkaransar area of Bikaner on October 3, 2014. With this, Rajasthan became the first state in the country to establish this type of refinery. Through this, 11,574.09 kg of olive oil has been produced, given the brand name 'Raj Olive Oil'. Bikaner is also being developed as a centre for olive cultivation.
India has been divided into 15 Agroclimatic zones by-
(A) The Planning Commission
(B) The Agricultural Ministry
(C) The Water-Resource Ministry
(D) The Meteorological Department
Correct Answer : A
Which of the following planets do not have satellites revolving around them?
(A) Mars and Venus
(B) Mercury and Venus
(C) Mars and Mercury
(D) Neptune and Pluto
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Mercury and Venus are the only planets in our solar system which do not have any natural satellite.
Write the name of the planets which do not have satellites revolving around them.
(A) Mars and Venus
(B) Mercury and Venus
(C) Mars and Mercury
(D) Neptune and Pluto
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Mercury and Venus are the only planets in our solar system which do not have any natural satellite. Earth has one natural satellite while Mars has two natural satellites.
What is the difference between the local time of two places in crossing a longitude?
(A) 7 minutes
(B) 0 minutes
(C) 4 minutes
(D) 1 minute
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The difference between the local time of any two consecutive longitudes is 4 minutes. We know Earth completes one full rotation on its axis that is 360 degrees in 24 hours. Now 24 hours means 24*60= 1440 minutes And if we divide 1440 by 360 we will get 4 mins per degree.
In which part of the atmosphere 90% of the total amount of water vapor is present?
(A) Xome Circle
(B) Flat Circle
(C) troposphere
(D) Ozone Circle
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
We humans live in the troposphere, and nearly all weather occurs in this lowest layer. Most clouds appear here, mainly because 99% of the water vapor in the atmosphere is found in the troposphere. Air pressure drops, and temperatures get colder, as you climb higher in the troposphere.
Which of the following statements are correct in relation to the vast plains of India?
1. India has the world's largest alluvium deposit
2. Bangar has new alluvium as compared to Khadar region
3. Khadar region is located in low altitude areas
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Alluvial soils: Alluvial soils are widespread soils in India mostly in Northern Plains and River valleys. These soils cover 40% of the total area of the country. Hence statement a is correct These soils are depositional soils transported and deposited by rivers and streams. Alluvial soils are categorised as Khadar and Bangar based on deposition. Hence statement c is correct. Khadar - New alluvium, deposited by floods annually. Bangar- old alluvium, deposited away from flood plains. Both Khadar and Bangar contain Calcerous concentration (kankars). Khadar soil is more fertile than Bangar. Hence option d is correct. Alluvial soils are fertile soils. Their nature various from sandy, loam to clay. Hence statement b is correct. Alluvial soils contain an adequate amount of Potash, phosphoric acid and lime. Hence statement e is correct. These soils are intensively cultivated. They are suitable for the cultivation of Sugarcane, paddy, wheat and pulses. Hence statement f is correct. Alluvial soil colour varies from light grey to ash grey.
The name of the state having a common boundary with the maximum number of states is
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Meghalaya
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Rajasthan
Correct Answer : A
What is the time difference between the extreme east and western ends of India?
(A) 1 hour 30 minutes
(B) 2 hours 15 minutes
(C) 2 hours
(D) 3 hours 45 minutes
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following district is situated to the north of Birbhum district?
(A) Midnapore
(B) Bankura
(C) Malda
(D) Purulia
Correct Answer : C
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