Gate Way To CGL Mains : Geography Quiz

1.The highest grade and best quality coal is?

A.Lignite

B.Peat

C.Bituminous

D.Anthracite

2.The oldest type of energy known to man is?

A.Wind power

B.Solar power

C.Tidal power

D.Geothermal energy

3.The most densely populated island of the world is?

A.Sri Lanka

B.Iceland

C.Java

D.Puerto rico

4.The Girnar Hills are situated in which of the following States ?

A.Gujarat

B.Karnataka

C.Madhya Pradesh

D.Maharashtra

5.Large number of fish are found on the western coast of the deserts In the tropical region This is because

A.The hot-dry climate is more suitable for fish

B.Up-welling of cold waters from the bottom of the sea provide abundant food for fish

C.Fish in large numbers come up from the sea bottom

D.Clear sunshine attracts fish in large numbers

6.What is the principal reason for the dense population in North-West Europe and North-East America?

A.Growth of manufacturing industries.

B.Advancement of agriculture

C.Both (1) and (2)

D.None of these

7.Which part of the equatorial region has well-developed rubber plantations ?

A.Amazon basin

B.Indonesian islands

C.Malaysia

D.Zaire basin

8.In which State is the Koyali oil refinery located ?

A.Assam

B.Gujarat

C.Maharastra

D.Tripura

9.Which atomic power station in India is built completely indigenously ?

A.Kalpakkam

B.Narora

C.Rawat Bhata

D.Tarapore

10.Which one of the following is the highest gravity dam in the world ?

A.Beas Dam

B.Bhakra Dam

C.Hirakud

D.Nangal Dam

ANSWER KEY:
1 - (D)
2 - (D)
3 - (C)
4 - (A)
5 - (B)
6 - (A)
7 - (C)
8 - (B)
9 - (A)
10- (B)