Free Indian Geography - 11 Practice Test - IAS 

Question 1

Consider the following programmes :
1.Afforestation and development of wastelands
2.Reforestation and replantation in existing forests
3.Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel
4.Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects.
The National Forest Policy of 1988 includes

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 2 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 2

The Palk Bay lies between

A. Gulf of Kachchh and Gulf of Khambhat
B. Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal
C. Lakshadweep and Maldive Islands
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 3

Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?

A. North western India and Gangetic West Bengal
B. North western and Western India
C. Western and Southern India
D. Plains of Northern India

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 4

Physico-chemical characteristics of water in water sources undergo changes due to :

A. aquatic macrophytes
B. aquatic fungi
C. effluents
D. evapotranspiration

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 5

Consider the following statements:
At the present level of technology available in India, solar energy can be conveniently used to
1.supply hot water to residential buildings
2.supply water for minor irrigation projects
3.provide street lighting
4.electrify a cluster of villages and small towns

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
B. 2 and 4 are correct
C. 1 and 3 are correct
D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 6

Local supply of coal is not available to

A. TISCO, Jamshedpur
B. VSL, Bhadravati
C. HSL, Durgapur
D. HSL, Bhilai

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 7

Which one of the following is an important crop of the Barak Valley?

A. Jute
B. Tea
C. Sugarcane
D. Cotton

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 8

Consider the following rivers :
1.Kishenganga
2.Ganga
3.Wainganga
4.Penganga
The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north-south direction is

A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 1, 3, 4
C. 2, 1, 4, 3
D. 2, 1, 4, 3

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 9

"You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because used to be Danish outpost. This quaint town with its fort and a beautiful church, the New Jerusalem, empty streets and deserted beachfront is a quaint gem." The place referred to in this quotation lies on the

A. Tamil Nadu coast
B. Kerala coast
C. Karnataka coast
D. Goa coast

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 10

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Idukki                               :              Thermal Power Station
Sabarigiri                         :               Hydro-electric project
Ghatprabha                     :               Irrigation Project
Ramganga                       :               Multipurpose Project

A. 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 2

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 
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