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Total number of questions- 139 || Geography of India Test-1
1.Which unique feature makes the Earth different from other planets in the solar system??
It is the largest planet
It has rings
It is the closest to the Sun
It support life
2.Which of the following best describes celestial bodies??
Objects like trees, water, plateaus found on Earth
Only the Sun and the Moon can be seen from Earth
Objects the Sun, Moon, Planets and Stars
Artificial satellites made by humans
3.What is the Saptarishi constellation known for??
A group of seven stars
A group of planets
A cluster of asteroids moving in space
We can locate position of Saptarishi with the help of the Pole star
4.What does the Greek word “Planetai” mean??
Stars
Moons
Planets
Wanderers
5.What are called the Planets??
Celestial Bodies that don't emit heat and light
Celestial Bodies that emit heat and light
Celestial Bodies that support life
Celestial Bodies that have rings around them
6.What role does the Sun play in our solar system?
It reflects light from other stars
It moves around the Uranus
It is the largest celestial body
It acts as pulling factor for planets
7.Why is Venus often called Earth’s twin??
It takes the same time as Earth to orbit the Sun
Its size and shape are very similar to Earth’s
It has the same atmosphere as Earth
It has the same number of moons as Earth
8.Why is Earth called the “Blue Planet”?
Because it has a thick blue atmosphere
Because it is colder than other planets
Because it appears blue from the Moon
Because two-thirds of its surface is covered with water
9.Where are most asteroids found in our solar system??
Between the orbits of Earth and Mars
Around Saturn’s rings
Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
Near the Sun
10.What is the name of our galaxy?
Andromeda
Milky Way
Akashdhara
Orion
11.According to Aryabhatta, why do the Moon and planets shine in the night sky?
Because they reflect sunlight
Because they are near to the Sun
Because they are surrounded by rings
Because they have helium gase
12.What does a globe help us understand about the Earth?
That the Earth is round
That the Earth has no tilt in its axis
That the Earth is flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator
That the Earth is round and has no tilt in its axis
13.What is shown correctly on a globe?
The climate zones of the world
The speed of Earth’s rotation
The daily weather conditions of each region
The countries, continents, and oceans in their correct size
14.What is the latitude value of the Equator?
0°
45°
90°
180°
15.What is the latitude value of the North Pole?
0° North
45° North
90° North
180° North
16.What does 90° South latitude represent?
The Equator
The South Pole
The Antarctic Circle
The Tropic of Capricorn
17.At what latitude is the Tropic of Capricorn located?
23½° North
23½° South
66½° North
66½° South
18.Why does the Torrid Zone receive the most heat?
Because it is closest to the Moon
Because it is surrounded by oceans
Because it has the longest nights
Because the mid-day Sun is overhead at least once a year
19.Why does the Temperate Zone have moderate temperatures?
Because the Sun’s rays hit it at a slanting angle
Because it receives sunlight all year round
Because it is surrounded by mountains
Because the Sun is directly overhead every day
20.Why are the frigid zones very cold?
Because they receive sunlight only during summer
Because they are covered entirely by ice
Because they are far from oceans
Because the Sun never rises high above the horizon
21.What is the longitude value of the Prime Meridian?
0°
45°
90°
180°
22.Which line of longitude divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
0° longitude
90° longitude
180° meridian
Tropic of Capricorn
23.How many degrees of longitude does the Earth rotate in one hour?
11°
15°
17°
19°
24.What do the Tonga Islands and Mauritius Islands have in common geographically?
They are in the same ocean
They are on the same latitude
They have the same climate year-round
They are the same distance from the Prime Meridian
25.What are the two types of motions of the Earth?
Rotation and Revolution
Orbiting and Spinning
Illumination and Rotation
Tilting and Spinning
26.What is rotation?
Movement of the Earth around the Sun
Tilting of the Earth’s axis
Movement of the Moon around the Earth
Movement of the Earth on its axis
27.What is revolution?
Movement of the Earth on its axis
Rotation of the Sun
Change of seasons on Earth
Movement of the Earth around the Sun in a fixed path or orbit
28.What angle does the Earth’s axis make with its orbital plane?
23½°
66½°
90°½°
180½°
29.What is the plane formed by the Earth’s orbit called?
Axis plane
Orbital plane
Equatorial plane
Illumination plane
30.What is the circle of illumination?
The path of the Sun across the sky
The orbit of the Earth around the Sun
The circle that divides day from night on the globe
The line that divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
31.What is the period of Earth’s rotation called?
Earth day
Earth year
Solar month
Earth cycle
32.How many days does February have in a leap year?
27
28
29
30
33.How often does February have 29 days?
Every year
Every second year
Every third year
Every fourth year
34.In what type of orbit does the Earth revolve around the Sun?
Circular
Elliptical
Rectangular
Spiral
35.During its revolution, in what direction is the Earth inclined?
It changes direction constantly
In the same direction
Toward the Sun
Toward the Moon
36.What causes seasonal changes on Earth?
Earth’s rotation on its axis
Tilt of the Moon’s orbit
Solar flares
Change in the Earth’s position around the Sun
37.On 21st June, which hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Both hemispheres
Neither hemisphere
38.On 21st June, the Sun’s rays fall directly on which line of latitude?
Equator
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
39.Why do areas near the poles receive less heat on 21st June?
Because it is winter
Because of cloud cover
Because the Sun is farther away
Because they receive slanting rays
40.On 21st June, how long do places around the Arctic Circle receive daylight?
12 hours
24 hours
3 months
6 months
41.What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere on 21st June?
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter
42.On 21st June, what kind of day and night occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
Shortest day and longest night
Longest day and shortest night
Longest night and shortest day
Equal day and night
43.What is the position of the Earth on 21st June called?
Winter Solstice
Summer Solstice
Equinox
Polar Day
44.On 22nd December, which line of latitude receives direct rays of the Sun?
Equator
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
45.On 22nd December, which pole is tilted towards the Sun?
North Pole
South Pole
Both poles
Neither pole
46.What is the latitude of the Tropic of Capricorn?
23½° N
23½° S
66½° N
66½° S
47.Why does a larger portion of the Southern Hemisphere get light on 22nd December?
Because the Sun is closer to Earth
Because the Earth rotates faster
Because of the Moon’s position
Because the South Pole is tilted towards the Sun
48.What season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere on 22nd December?
Winter
Summer
Autumn
Spring
49.What kind of days and nights occur in the Southern Hemisphere on 22nd December?
Equal day and night
Longer days and shorter night
Longer nights and shorter days
Shortest day and longest night
50.What kind of days and nights occur in the Southern Hemisphere on 22nd December?
Equal day and night
Longer days and shorter night
Longer nights and shorter days
Shortest day and longest night
51.What is the name of Earth’s position on 22nd December?
Equinox
Polar Night
Winter Solstice
Summer Solstice
52.On 21 March and 23 September, where do the Sun’s direct rays fall?
Equator
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
53.During an equinox, which of the following is true about Earth’s poles?
North Pole is tilted towards the Sun
South Pole is tilted towards the Sun
Neither pole is tilted towards the Sun
Both are tilted towards the Sun
54.What is the term used for the position of the Earth when days and nights are equal?
Solstice
Polar Day
Orbit
Equinox
55.On 23 September, which season is in the Northern Hemisphere?
Spring
Summer
Winter
Autumn
56.On 21 March, which season is in the Southern Hemisphere?
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter
57.On 21 March, which season is in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter
Summer
Autumn
Spring
58.Maps that show natural features like mountains, rivers, and plains are called:?
Political maps
Physical maps
Thematic maps
Sketch maps
59.Maps that show cities, towns, and boundaries of countries and states are called?
Sketch maps
Physical maps
Thematic maps
Political maps
60.Maps that focus on specific information such as rainfall or industries are called?
Sketch maps
Physical maps
Thematic maps
Political maps
61.What are universally accepted map symbols called?
Standard markers
Local symbols
Scale symbols
Conventional symbols
62.Which are the three main components of the environment?
Lithosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere
Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere
Atmosphere, Stratosphere, Hydrosphere
Lithosphere, Troposphere, Biosphere
63.What does the lithosphere comprise?
Ice sheets
Oceans and seas
Only mountains
Rocks of the Earth’s crust and soil layers
64.Which is the largest continent?
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
65.Name the mountain range that separates Asia from Europe?
Alps
Andes
Himalayas
Ural Mountains
66.Which line of latitude passes through Asia?
Equator
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
67.Which latitude passes through Europe?
Equator
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
68.Which is the second largest continent?
Africa
Asia
North America
Europe
69.Which continent has all three major latitudes passing through it?
Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
70.Where is the Sahara Desert located?
North America
Australia
Asia
Northern Africa
71.Which is the only continent bound by water from all sides?
Asia
Africa
Australia
South America
72.Which is the world’s longest river?
Mississippi
Amazon
Yangtze
Nile
73.Which is the third largest continent?
North America
South America
Europe
Australia
74.Which narrow strip links the North America to the South America?
Panama Canal
Strait of Magellan
Isthmus of Panama
Panama Canal
75.Which continent lies completely in the Northern and Western Hemispheres?
Europe
Australia
North America
South America
76.Which is the world’s longest mountain range?
Alps
Rockies
Andes
Himalayas
77.Which river is the largest in the world by volume?
Amazon
Yangtze
Mississippi
Nile
78.Which is the smallest continent?
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
South America
79.Which continent is permanently covered with thick ice sheets?
North America
Australia
Antarctica
Greenland
80.Where is the South Pole located?
North America
Australia
Greenland
Antarctica
81.What are the names of India’s research stations in Antarctica?
Dakshin Bharat and Maitri
Maitri and Himadri
Dakshin Gangotri and Indira Point
Maitri and Dakshin Gangotri
82.What is the thin layer of gas surrounding the Earth called?
Biosphere
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
83.Up to what height does the atmosphere extend?
500 km
800 km
1,000 km
1,600 km
84.Which is the correct order of atmospheric layers starting from the Earth's surface?
Stratosphere → Troposphere → Mesosphere → Thermosphere → Exosphere
Troposphere → Stratosphere → Mesosphere → Thermosphere → Exosphere
Troposphere → Mesosphere → Stratosphere → Exosphere → Thermosphere
Stratosphere → Troposphere → Thermosphere → Mesosphere → Exosphere
85.Which gases make up about 99% of clean, dry air?
Nitrogen and Methane
Oxygen and Argon
Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen and Oxygen
86.What percentage of the atmosphere is Nitrogen?
1%
21%
78%
99%
87.What percentage of the atmosphere is Oxygen?
1%
21%
78%
99%
88.percentage of other gases like carbon dioxide, argon, etc.?
1%
2%
5%
10%
89.Hydrosphere comprise:?
Only oceans
Only rivers and lakes
ice, liquid water, and water vapour
Only underground water
90.What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered with water?
29%
50%
71%
78%
91.Which of the following are the three chief movements of ocean waters?
Waves, storms, and evaporation
Tides, ocean currents, and storms
Waves, tides, and ocean currents
Waves, storms, and evaporation
92.Arrange the five major oceans in order of their size from largest to smallest.?
Indian, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Southern
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, Arctic
Pacific, Indian, Atlantic, Southern, Arctic
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic
93.Which ocean contains the Mariana Trench?
Southern Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
94.The Atlantic Ocean is known for being:?
The busiest ocean for commerce
The deepest ocean in the world
The smallest ocean in the world
Entirely within the Southern Hemisphere
95.Which ocean named after a country?
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
96.The Southern Ocean extends northward to which latitude?
30° South
45° South
60° South
75° South
97.The Arctic Ocean is connected to the Pacific Ocean by:?
Drake Passage
Bering Strait
Suez Canal
Drake Passage
98.What is called biosphere?
The layer of gases around the Earth
The solid portion of the Earth
The narrow zone where land, water, and air meet to support life
The entire hydrosphere
99.Which of the following best defines a strait?
A wide river mouth
A natural harbour
A strip of land joining two continents
A narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies
100.Which of these is an example of a strait?
Sahara Desert
Strait of Malacca
Mount Everest
Isthmus of Panama
101.An isthmus is:?
A river delta
A type of desert landform
A narrow strip of land joining two land masses
A narrow passage of water connecting two oceans
102.In Greek, Bios means:?
Life
Stone
Water
Vapour
103.Who were the first men to climb Mt. Everest?
Edmund Hillary and Bachendri Pal
Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Junko Tabei
Junko Tabei and Edmund Hillary
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa
104.Who was the first woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest?
Bachendri Pal
Junko Tabei
Santosh Yadav
Wanda Rutkiewicz
105.Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mt. Everest?
Bachendri Pal
Junko Tabei
Santosh Yadav
Wanda Rutkiewicz
106.What are landforms on the Earth's surface the result of?
Only internal processes
Only external processes
Both internal and external processes
Volcanic eruptions only
107.Which of the following are examples of mountain ranges?
Himalayas, Alps, Andes
Rockies, Sahara, Alps
Himalayas, Sahara, Rockies
Andes, Sahara, Alps
108.What is the arrangement of mountains in a line called?
Plateau
Mountain belt
Mountain cluster
Mountain range
109.The process of rebuilding the Earth's surface is called:?
Erosion
Deposition
Upliftment
Sedimentation
110.What is the wearing away of the Earth's surface called?
Deposition
Erosion
Weathering
Elevation
111.Which process causes the upliftment and sinking of the Earth's surface?
Erosion
Deposition
External process
Internal process
112.The continuous wearing down and rebuilding of the land surface is caused by:?
Plate tectonics
Glaciers only
External process
Internal process only
113.Fold mountains are formed when:?
Ice melts
Wind erodes rock layers
Magma cools inside the Earth
Two or more tectonic plates are pushed together
114.Which of the following are examples of young fold mountains?
Rockies and Ural Mountains
Himalayas and Alps
Appalachians and Ural Mountains
Aravali Range and Himalayas
115.Which fold mountain range is one of the oldest in the world?
Rockies
Aravali Range
Andes
Alps
116.Which of the following are examples of very old fold mountains?
Rockies and Alps
Aravali Range and Andes
Himalayas and Alps
Appalachians and Ural Mountains
117.Block mountains are created when:?
Large areas are folded together
Lava solidifies into rock
Glaciers erode the surface
Large areas are broken and displaced vertically
118.In block mountains, the uplifted blocks are called?
Peaks
Ranges
Horsts
Grabens
119.What is the term for the lowered blocks in block mountains?
Trenches
Valleys
Horsts
Grabens
120.Which of the following is an example of a block mountain system?
Rhine Valley and Vosges Mountain
Himalayas
Alps
Andes
121.Which of these is an example of a volcanic mountain?
Andes
Ural Mountains
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mt. Everest
122.Mt. Fujiyama is located in?
Philippines
Indonesia
Japan
China
123.Where is Mt. Kilimanjaro situated?
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America
124.Mountains are called storehouses of:?
Minerals
Water
Soil
Forests
125.Terrace farming is usually practiced in?
Plains
Mountains
Coastal areas
Deserts
126.A plateau is best described as?
A chain of hills
A deep valley
A flat tableland standing above surrounding area
A natural elevation higher than surroundings
127.Oldest plateaus in the world?
Deccan Plateau
Tibetan Plateau
Colorado Plateau
Chota Nagpur Plateau
128.The East African Plateau is located in?
South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana
Nigeria, Ghana, and Mali
Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia
129.Which plateau in India has huge reserves of iron, coal, and manganese?
Ladakh Plateau
Malwa Plateau
Deccan Plateau
Chota Nagpur Plateau
130.Which plateau is famous for gold and diamond mining?
Pamir Plateau
Deccan Plateau
African Plateau
Colorado Plateau
131.Hundru Falls is located on which river?
Subarnarekha
Krishna
Godavari
Ganga
132.Jog Falls is located in?
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Kerala
Maharashtra
133.Lava plateaus are rich in which type of soil?
Laterite soil
Black soil
Red soil
Alluvial soil
134.Plains are generally not more than how many meters above sea level?
100 m
200 m
500 m
1000 m
135.Plains are generally:?
Infertile
Fertile
Desert-like
Covered with glaciers
136.Most plains are formed by:?
Volcanic eruptions
River deposition
Wind deposition
Earthquakes
137.The Yangtze plain is located in?
China
India
Japan
Russia
138.Which undersea mountain in the Pacific Ocean is higher than Mount Everest?
Mount Elbrus
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Fuji
Mauna Kea
139.Mauna Kea’s height is approximately?
8,848 m
9,100 m
10,205 m
12,000 m