WBCS Prelims Geography – Topic-wise One Liners
WBCS Prelims West Bengal Geography
WBCS Prelims Geography PYQ- Topic-wise
SECTION A: WEST BENGAL GEOGRAPHY
TOPIC 1: Districts of West Bengal
1. Which district of West Bengal has the highest child sex ratio as per 2011 Census? (2022)
(A) Kolkata
(B) Darjeeling
(C) Howrah
(D) Malda
Answer: (B) Darjeeling
2. How many districts are there in West Bengal (as of 2017)? (2022)
(A) 19
(B) 20
(C) 23
(D) 25
Answer: (C) 23
3. Which district was NOT part of West Bengal at the time of India’s Independence? (2019)
(A) Darjeeling
(B) Murshidabad
(C) Coochbehar
(D) Burdwan
Answer: (C) Coochbehar
4. West Dinajpur district was divided into North and South Dinajpur in which year? (2020)
(A) 1990
(B) 1991
(C) 1992
(D) 1994
Answer: (C) 1992
5. Which of the following is NOT an administrative division of West Bengal? (2017)
(A) Jalpaiguri
(B) Malda
(C) Kolkata
(D) Burdwan
Answer: (C) Kolkata
6. Arrange the following districts in descending order of area as per 2011 Census: (2014)
(A) Paschim Medinipur – Burdwan – South 24 Parganas
(B) South 24 Parganas – Paschim Medinipur – Burdwan
(C) Burdwan – Paschim Medinipur – South 24 Parganas
(D) Paschim Medinipur – South 24 Parganas – Burdwan
Answer: (A) Paschim Medinipur – Burdwan – South 24 Parganas
7. Arrange the following districts in descending order of sex ratio as per 2011 Census: (2014)
(A) Hooghly – Darjeeling – Murshidabad
(B) Darjeeling – Hooghly – Murshidabad
(C) Murshidabad – Darjeeling – Hooghly
(D) Darjeeling – Murshidabad – Hooghly
Answer: (B) Darjeeling – Hooghly – Murshidabad
8. In which district of West Bengal is female literacy rate the lowest? (2007)
(A) Bankura
(B) Purulia
(C) Uttar Dinajpur
(D) Malda
Answer: (B) Purulia
TOPIC 2: Rivers and Drainage System
9. The Kasai and Keleghai rivers join to form which river? (2022)
(A) Rupnarayan
(B) Haldi
(C) Subarnarekha
(D) Damodar
Answer: (B) Haldi
10. Kumari river is a tributary of which river? (2022)
(A) Mahanadi
(B) Damodar
(C) Kansabati
(D) Ajoy
Answer: (C) Kansabati
11. The western part of Teesta river in West Bengal is called: (2022)
(A) Terai
(B) Duars
(C) Bagar
(D) Bhabar
Answer: (B) Duars
12. Punarbhava and Atrai are the distributaries of which river? (2021)
(A) Torsa
(B) Teesta
(C) Jaldhaka
(D) Raidak
Answer: (B) Teesta
13. Which river divides West Bengal and Assam? (2021)
(A) Raidak
(B) Sankosh
(C) Kaljani
(D) Chel
Answer: (B) Sankosh
14. Tilpara Barrage is constructed across which river? (2020)
(A) Damodar
(B) Kangsabati
(C) Silabati
(D) Mayurakshi
Answer: (D) Mayurakshi
15. Jalpaiguri town is located on the banks of which rivers? (2019, 2014)
(A) Tista and Jaldhaka
(B) Tista and Karala
(C) Jaldhaka and Raidak
(D) Tista and Raidak
Answer: (B) Tista and Karala
16. Damodar river originates from which plateau? (2014)
(A) Rajmahal plateau
(B) Chhotanagpur plateau
(C) Deccan plateau
(D) Malwa plateau
Answer: (B) Chhotanagpur plateau
17. Which of the following are north-flowing rivers of West Bengal? (2015)
(A) Damodar, Ajoy, Mayurakshi
(B) Ganga, Brahmaputra, Padma
(C) Tista, Jaldhaka, Raidak
(D) Subarnarekha, Kansabati, Rupnarayan
Answer: (C) Tista, Jaldhaka, Raidak
18. Barakar is a major tributary of which river? (2006)
(A) Mahanadi
(B) Ganga
(C) Damodar
(D) Ajoy
Answer: (C) Damodar
19. Which is the longest river of Western West Bengal? (2016)
(A) Rupnarayan
(B) Subarnarekha
(C) Damodar
(D) Ajoy
Answer: (C) Damodar
20. Which is the easternmost river of the North Bengal Plains? (2013)
(A) Torsa
(B) Raidak
(C) Mechi
(D) Jaldhaka
Answer: (C) Mechi
TOPIC 3: Physiography and Climate
21. Which is the highest peak of South Bengal? (2022)
(A) Sandakphu
(B) Gorgaburu
(C) Pareshnath
(D) Biharinath
Answer: (B) Gorgaburu
22. The ‘Rarh’ region in West Bengal is part of which district? (2017)
(A) Cooch Behar
(B) Nadia
(C) Pashchim Medinipur
(D) South 24 Parganas
Answer: (C) Pashchim Medinipur
23. The plains at the foot of the Darjeeling Himalayas is known as _ in Darjeeling district: (2014)
(A) Duars
(B) Terai
(C) Rarh
(D) Barind
Answer: (B) Terai
24. Highest peak of West Bengal belongs to which mountain range? (2016)
(A) Darjeeling range
(B) Singalila range
(C) Jayanti Hill
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) Singalila range
25. Singalila National Park is located in which district? (2016)
(A) Darjeeling
(B) Alipurduar
(C) Cooch Behar
(D) Uttar Dinajpur
Answer: (A) Darjeeling
26. Which type of climate does West Bengal experience? (2016)
(A) Tropical Monsoon
(B) Semi-arid
(C) Humid
(D) Subtropical dry
Answer: (A) Tropical Monsoon
27. In April, thunder squalls are very frequent in which state? (2013)
(A) Assam
(B) West Bengal
(C) Bihar
(D) Rajasthan
Answer: (B) West Bengal
28. The south eastern part of the Bengal delta is undergoing: (2012)
(A) Subsidence
(B) Emergence
(C) Progradation
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A) Subsidence
TOPIC 4: Soil and Agriculture
29. ‘Gangani’ region of West Bengal has which type of soil? (2020)
(A) Alluvial Soil
(B) Saline Soil
(C) Laterite Soil
(D) Terai Soil
Answer: (C) Laterite Soil
30. The soil of the Sundarban is: (2014)
(A) Red Soil
(B) Clayey Saline Soil
(C) Alluvial Soil
(D) Black Soil
Answer: (B) Clayey Saline Soil
31. Lateritic soil is found in which part of West Bengal? (2006)
(A) Plains region
(B) Plateau region
(C) Coastal region
(D) Himalayan region
Answer: (B) Plateau region
32. Jute is mainly grown in which state? (2013)
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) West Bengal
(C) Kerala
(D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (B) West Bengal
33. Largest tobacco producer district of West Bengal is: (2016)
(A) Murshidabad
(B) Malda
(C) Cooch Behar
(D) Birbhum
Answer: (A) Murshidabad
34. Cultivation of Boro Rice in West Bengal is predominant in: (2013)
(A) Purulia plateau area
(B) North Bengal plains
(C) Eastern districts
(D) Rarh area
Answer: (C) Eastern districts
35. Select rice producing districts in ascending order: (2020)
(A) Midnapore, East Burdwan, Murshidabad
(B) Murshidabad, Midnapore, East Burdwan
(C) Bankura, Murshidabad, East Burdwan
(D) Bankura, Murshidabad, Midnapore
Answer: (D) Bankura, Murshidabad, Midnapore
36. West Bengal produces approximately what percentage of India’s rice? (2013)
(A) 10%
(B) 15%
(C) 20%
(D) 25%
Answer: (B) 15%
TOPIC 5: Forests and Biodiversity
37. The boundary line of Sundarban was demarcated by: (2021)
(A) Hamilton Saheb
(B) Major William Tolly
(C) Scott
(D) Dampier and Hodges
Answer: (D) Dampier and Hodges
38. The Sundarban was declared as ‘Ramsar site’ in which year? (2021)
(A) 1987
(B) 1972
(C) 2018
(D) 2019
Answer: (D) 2019
39. East Kolkata Wetlands were declared as Ramsar site in which year? (2019, 2012)
(A) 1987
(B) 1999
(C) 2002
(D) 2019
Answer: (C) 2002
40. Sundarban has been declared as ‘World Heritage Site’ due to its: (2019, 2012)
(A) Tiger reserves
(B) Sundari Trees
(C) Mangrove trees
(D) Biodiversity
Answer: (D) Biodiversity
41. Sal forests are found in which district of West Bengal? (2012)
(A) Hooghly
(B) Howrah
(C) Bankura
(D) Malda
Answer: (C) Bankura
42. Joint Forest Management was first successful in West Bengal at: (2012)
(A) Paljhari village, Medinipur
(B) Bhula village, Bankura
(C) Natunbandh village, Bankura
(D) Arabari village, Medinipur
Answer: (D) Arabari village, Medinipur
43. Tropical evergreen forests are found in West Bengal below which elevation? (2011)
(A) 1000 m
(B) 1500 m
(C) 2000 m
(D) 3000 m
Answer: (A) 1000 m
44. In Darjeeling district, temperate forests occur at an elevation of: (2013)
(A) 1000 m
(B) 1200 m
(C) 1500 m
(D) 2000 m
Answer: (C) 1500 m
TOPIC 6: Industry, Power and Infrastructure
45. Mica producing district of West Bengal is: (2021)
(A) Bankura
(B) Paschim Bardhaman
(C) Birbhum
(D) Purulia
Answer: (D) Purulia
46. In West Bengal, Export Processing Zone (EPZ) has started functioning at: (2021)
(A) Raichak
(B) Falta
(C) Kakdwip
(D) Haldia
Answer: (B) Falta
47. Dhaniakhali is famous for which industry? (2019)
(A) Tant industry
(B) Paper industry
(C) Jute industry
(D) Leather industry
Answer: (A) Tant industry
48. Haldia is a centre for which industry? (2011)
(A) Petro-Chemical Industries
(B) Deep sea fishing
(C) Iron & Steel Industries
(D) Engineering Industries
Answer: (A) Petro-Chemical Industries
49. Kharagpur Railway workshop was built in which year? (2013)
(A) 1850
(B) 1875
(C) 1900
(D) 1930
Answer: (C) 1900
50. Adra in Purulia district is known for: (2006)
(A) Fishing Industry
(B) Railway Junction
(C) District headquarter
(D) Health Resort
Answer: (B) Railway Junction
51. Oldest coalfield of Damodar Valley region is: (2006)
(A) Talcher
(B) Bokaro
(C) Raniganj
(D) Bisrampur
Answer: (C) Raniganj
52. Coal mine disasters in West Bengal are primarily due to: (2015)
(A) Slumping
(B) Faulting
(C) Inadequate stowing
(D) Flooding
Answer: (C) Inadequate stowing
53. The most superior industrial coal of West Bengal is of which variety? (2015)
(A) Lignite
(B) Anthracite
(C) Bituminous
(D) Peat
Answer: (C) Bituminous
54. Rammam hydroelectric power project is located in which district? (2019)
(A) Purulia
(B) Bankura
(C) Jalpaiguri
(D) Darjeeling
Answer: (D) Darjeeling
55. Salt Lake has become a centre for which industry? (2006)
(A) Computer Software
(B) IT Industry
(C) Electronic Industry
(D) Engineering Industry
Answer: (B) IT Industry
TOPIC 7: Dams, Barrages and Projects
56. Mukutmanipur Dam is located across which river? (2021)
(A) Subarnarekha
(B) Dwarkeswar
(C) Barakar
(D) Kangsabati
Answer: (D) Kangsabati
57. Farakka Barrage was constructed during which period? (2011, 2015)
(A) 1961-72
(B) 1972-73
(C) 1983-84
(D) 1995-96
Answer: (A) 1961-72
58. The primary objective of Farakka Barrage construction was: (2017, 2015)
(A) Flood control
(B) Augmentation of water supply in Hugli river
(C) Power generation
(D) Inland water transport
Answer: (B) Augmentation of water supply in Hugli river
59. The planning of DVC was designed following which foreign project? (2016, 2012)
(A) AFC
(B) TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)
(C) PPC
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) TVA
TOPIC 8: Boundaries and Location
60. How many Indian states share border with West Bengal? (2020)
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 3
Answer: (B) 5
61. Which state has the longest boundary with West Bengal? (2019)
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Bihar
(C) Odisha
(D) Assam
Answer: (A) Jharkhand
62. The length of international boundary with Bangladesh shared by West Bengal is: (2016)
(A) 1617 km
(B) 2145 km
(C) 2272 km
(D) 3300 km
Answer: (C) 2272 km
63. West Bengal has international boundaries on which sides? (2015)
(A) North
(B) North and Northeast
(C) Northwest and Southeast
(D) North, Northwest and East
Answer: (D) North, Northwest and East
64. In the east of West Bengal lies: (2012)
(A) Assam and Bangladesh
(B) Bihar and Jharkhand
(C) Sikkim and Bhutan
(D) Odisha and Jharkhand
Answer: (A) Assam and Bangladesh
65. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which district of West Bengal? (2016)
(A) Murshidabad
(B) Nadia
(C) Malda
(D) Purulia
Answer: (B) Nadia
66. The capital of West Bengal is located close to which latitude line? (2015)
(A) Equator
(B) Tropic of Cancer
(C) Tropic of Capricorn
(D) Arctic Circle
Answer: (B) Tropic of Cancer
67. The distance from north to south of West Bengal is approximately: (2014)
(A) 600 km
(B) 700 km
(C) 800 km
(D) 400 km
Answer: (B) 700 km
TOPIC 9: Demographics and Census
68. First Indian product to get GI Tag is: (2020)
(A) Cardamom
(B) Darjeeling Tea
(C) Basmati Rice
(D) Gobindobhog Rice
Answer: (B) Darjeeling Tea
69. Literacy rate of West Bengal as per 2011 Census is approximately: (2020, 2019, 2013)
(A) 70%
(B) 75%
(C) 77%
(D) 80%
Answer: (C) 77%
70. Rank of West Bengal in India with reference to total population (2011 Census): (2020)
(A) 2nd
(B) 3rd
(C) 4th
(D) 5th
Answer: (C) 4th
71. Growth rate of population in West Bengal during 1911-21 was: (2016)
(A) +6.31%
(B) -1.77%
(C) +4.99%
(D) -2.91%
Answer: (B) -1.77%
72. West Bengal accounts for what percentage of India’s population? (2013)
(A) 6%
(B) 7.55%
(C) 8.24%
(D) 9.12%
Answer: (B) 7.55%
TOPIC 10: Transport and Communication
73. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched? (2022)
(A) NH-2 – Delhi-Kolkata
(B) NH-35 – Barasat-Bangaon
(C) NH-41 – Kolaghat-Haldia
(D) NH-34 – Sevak-Gangtok
Answer: (D) NH-34 – Sevak-Gangtok
74. Headquarter of Central Inland Water Transport Corporation of India is located at: (2019)
(A) Allahabad
(B) Kolkata
(C) Cochin
(D) Mumbai
Answer: (B) Kolkata
75. Metro rail was started in Kolkata in which year? (2019)
(A) 1984
(B) 1986
(C) 1988
(D) 1989
Answer: (A) 1984
76. First railway line in West Bengal was started between: (2019)
(A) Howrah to Hooghly
(B) Howrah to Raniganj
(C) Howrah to Burdwan
(D) Sealdah to Naihati
Answer: (A) Howrah to Hooghly Aug15, 1854
77. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway became World Heritage Site in which year? (2014)
(A) 1980
(B) 1990
(C) 1999
(D) 2003
Answer: (C) 1999
78. ‘Tin Bigha Corridor’ links India with which country? (2012)
(A) Pakistan
(B) China
(C) Bhutan
(D) Bangladesh
Answer: (D) Bangladesh
TOPIC 11: Miscellaneous
79. Which tribal language has been given official status in West Bengal and regarded endangered by UNESCO? (2020)
(A) Santali
(B) Kurukh
(C) Kurmah (Kurmali)
(D) Sadri
Answer: (C) Kurmah (Kurmali)
80. At which place does the Pole Star appear at the highest angle in the sky? (2014)
(A) Sandakphu
(B) Falut
(C) Darjeeling
(D) Kalimpong
Answer: (A) Sandakphu
81. West Bengal Land Reform Act came into force in which year? (2019)
(A) 1955
(B) 1956
(C) 1958
(D) 1959
Answer: (A) 1955
82. The Government of West Bengal introduced democratic elections to local bodies in which year? (2007)
(A) 1977
(B) 1978
(C) 1979
(D) 1980
Answer: (B) 1978
83. Number of Panchayet Samities in West Bengal (as of 2007) is: (2007)
(A) 341
(B) 344
(C) 333
(D) 334
Answer: (A) 341
84. Number of Municipal towns in West Bengal (as of 2007) is: (2011)
(A) 118
(B) 104
(C) 256
(D) 191
Answer: (A) 118
SECTION B: INDIA GEOGRAPHY
TOPIC 12: Population and Demography (India)
85. According to 2001 Census, lowest literacy rate in India was found in which state? (2006)
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Jharkhand
(C) Bihar
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (C) Bihar
86. The sex ratio of India according to 2001 Census was: (2006, 2011)
(A) 933 females/1000 males
(B) 927 females/1000 males
(C) 898 females/1000 males
(D) 800 females/1000 males
Answer: (A) 933 females/1000 males
87. High birth rate is associated with: (2006)
(A) High female literacy
(B) Low female literacy
(C) High male literacy
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) Low female literacy
88. Average expectation of life at birth in India (as of 2006) is: (2006)
(A) 45 years
(B) 60 years
(C) 70 years
(D) 65 years
Answer: (D) 65 years
89. In which state is the male-female ratio most adversely tilted against females? (2006)
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) West Bengal
(C) Punjab
(D) Haryana
Answer: (D) Haryana
90. Which state has the highest population density in India? (2010, 2009)
(A) West Bengal
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Bihar
Answer: (D) Bihar
91. The state with the second largest population in India (2001 Census) is: (2009)
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) West Bengal
Answer: (B) Maharashtra
92. The population growth rate in India is currently: (2008)
(A) Increasing
(B) Constant
(C) Declining
(D) Zero
Answer: (C) Declining
93. For reducing birth rate in India, Amartya Sen emphasized: (2008)
(A) Improving female literacy
(B) Reducing mortality
(C) Increasing per capita income
(D) Increasing GDP growth
Answer: (A) Improving female literacy
94. The literacy rate of India in 2001 was: (2004)
(A) 54.4%
(B) 65.4%
(C) 70.4%
(D) 74.04%
Answer: (B) 65.4%
95. The sex ratio of India’s population in 2001 was: (2004)
(A) 893
(B) 904
(C) 922
(D) 933
Answer: (D) 933
96. Female education percentage in 2001 was highest in which state? (2004)
(A) Delhi
(B) Goa
(C) Kerala
(D) Meghalaya
Answer: (C) Kerala
97. Which state has the highest per-capita income in India? (2004)
(A) Punjab
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Goa
(D) Delhi
Answer: (C) Goa
98. In India, natural rate of increase of population was highest during which decade? (2005)
(A) 1961-71
(B) 1981-91
(C) 1941-51
(D) 1921-31
Answer: (A) 1961-71
99. The number of Million Cities in India in 2001 was: (2004)
(A) 15
(B) 27
(C) 35
(D) 45
Answer: (C) 35
100. The population of a Megalopolis is at least: (2004)
(A) 1,00,000
(B) 10,00,000
(C) 50,00,000
(D) 1,00,00,000
Answer: (D) 1,00,00,000
101. In India, when urban population crosses 100,000 it is called: (2011)
(A) Town
(B) City
(C) Metropolis
(D) Megalopolis
Answer: (B) City
102. The 1991 Census recorded the lowest sex ratio in: (2001)
(A) Chandigarh
(B) Puducherry
(C) Nagaland
(D) Delhi
Answer: (A) Chandigarh
103. At the current rate of growth, India’s population will double by: (2001)
(A) 2021 AD
(B) 2025 AD
(C) 2031 AD
(D) 2050 AD
Answer: (C) 2031 AD
104. The quality of human resources is lowest in which group of states? (2001)
(A) UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan
(B) West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya
(C) Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Karnataka, Goa
(D) Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland
Answer: (A) UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan
TOPIC 13: Soils and Agriculture (India)
105. Which soil is favorable for cotton cultivation? (2011, 2008)
(A) Red Soil
(B) Regur (Black Soil)
(C) Alluvial Soil
(D) Laterite Soil
Answer: (B) Regur
106. Cotton in India grows best on which soil? (2008)
(A) Lateritic soil
(B) Alluvial soil
(C) Black soil
(D) Terai soil
Answer: (C) Black soil
107. The most ideal region for cotton cultivation in India is: (2009)
(A) Brahmaputra Valley
(B) Indo-Gangetic Plain
(C) Deccan Trap Region
(D) Rann of Kutch
Answer: (C) Deccan Trap Region
108. In India, food grains occupy what percentage of total cropped area? (2007)
(A) 76%
(B) 65%
(C) 80%
(D) 85%
Answer: (B) 65%
109. Consumption of chemical fertilizer is highest in which state? (2007)
(A) Punjab
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Assam
(D) Gujarat
Answer: (A) Punjab
110. Which state grows sugarcane as a major crop? (2004)
(A) Bihar
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Punjab
Answer: (C) Uttar Pradesh
111. Where is saffron cultivated in India? (2004)
(A) Dun Valley
(B) Chambal Valley
(C) Karewa Terrace (J&K)
(D) Duars Plain
Answer: (C) Karewa Terrace
112. Pineapple is grown extensively in which region? (2003)
(A) Terai Plain
(B) Shillong Plateau
(C) Tripura Highland
(D) Uttarakhand
Answer: (B) Shillong Plateau
113. Grapes are grown on commercial scale in which region? (2002)
(A) Parbati Valley
(B) Tista Valley
(C) Andhra Plateau
(D) Rath Plain
Answer: (C) Andhra Plateau
114. The present cereal production of India is around: (2002)
(A) 160 million tons
(B) 180 million tons
(C) 200 million tons
(D) 283 million tons
Answer: (D) 283 million tons
TOPIC 14: Minerals and Resources (India)
115. Monazite is found in the coastal sands of: (2004)
(A) Malabar Coast
(B) Ratnagiri Coast
(C) Coromandel Coast
(D) Chandipur Coast
Answer: (A) Malabar Coast
116. Bailadila range in India is noted for production of: (2010)
(A) Aluminium
(B) Iron Ore
(C) Bauxite
(D) Mica
Answer: (B) Iron Ore
117. Bauxite extracted in Madhya Pradesh is used for producing: (2010)
(A) Bronze
(B) Aluminium
(C) Copper
(D) Mica
Answer: (B) Aluminium
118. Almost 98% of barite reserves are found in which state? (2005)
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Bihar
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (A) Andhra Pradesh
119. Tipam sandstones are found in which state? (2009, 2005)
(A) Assam
(B) Jharkhand
(C) Rajasthan
(D) West Bengal
Answer: (A) Assam
120. Oldest oilfield of India is: (2006)
(A) Moran
(B) Bombay High
(C) Digboi
(D) Ankleshwar
Answer: (C) Digboi
121. Noonmati is known for: (2008)
(A) Public sector oil refinery
(B) Private sector coalfield
(C) Private sector oil refinery
(D) Public sector coalfield
Answer: (A) Public sector oil refinery
122. Arrange in order: Gold, Copper, Iron Ore, Coal fields: (2001)
(A) Noamundi, Khetri, Jharia, Kolar
(B) Kolar, Khetri, Noamundi, Jharia
(C) Jharia, Noamundi, Kolar, Khetri
(D) Kolar, Noamundi, Jharia, Khetri
Answer: (B) Kolar, Khetri, Noamundi, Jharia
123. Which statement is correct? (2003)
(A) A mineral cannot be an ore
(B) An ore cannot be a mineral
(C) All ores are minerals
(D) All minerals are ores
Answer: (C) All ores are minerals
TOPIC 15: Power Projects (India)
124. Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located at: (2011, 2009)
(A) Sriharikota
(B) Tarapur
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Chandipur
Answer: (A) Sriharikota
125. Which hydroelectric project has the largest installed capacity? (2011, 2009)
(A) Sabarigiri (Kerala)
(B) Koyna (Maharashtra)
(C) Bhakra-Nangal (Punjab)
(D) Kundah (Tamil Nadu)
Answer: (B) Koyna (Maharashtra)
126. Sharavati Hydro-electric Project is located in: (2008)
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Karnataka
(C) Odisha
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (B) Karnataka
127. Which is NOT a nuclear power center? (2007)
(A) Narora
(B) Kakrapara
(C) Chamera
(D) Kota
Answer: (C) Chamera
128. The first nuclear station of India is: (2006)
(A) Tarapur
(B) Trombay
(C) Kalpakkam
(D) Narora
Answer: (A) Tarapur
129. The atomic power plant which became active recently (in 2001) is located at: (2001)
(A) Kalpakkam
(B) Narora
(C) Tarapore
(D) Kaiga
Answer: (D) Kaiga
130. The first heavy electrical equipment manufacturing plant in public sector (1960) is at: (2009)
(A) Bhopal
(B) Durgapur
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Ranipur
Answer: (A) Bhopal
TOPIC 16: Dams and Irrigation Projects (India)
131. The Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose Project consists of dam across which river? (2010)
(A) Jhelum
(B) Sutlej
(C) Beas
(D) Indus
Answer: (B) Sutlej
132. The Nagarjunasagar Multipurpose Project consists of dam across which river? (2010, 2006)
(A) Krishna
(B) Cauvery
(C) Tungabhadra
(D) Sone
Answer: (A) Krishna
133. The world’s highest gravity dam is: (2003)
(A) Hirakud
(B) Bhakra
(C) Mettur
(D) Maithon
Answer: (B) Bhakra
134. Which is the largest irrigation project of India? (2002)
(A) Damodar Valley
(B) Bhakra-Nangal
(C) Nagarjunsagar
(D) Rihand
Answer: (B) Bhakra-Nangal
135. Canals are the _ major source of irrigation in India: (2011, 2007)
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth
Answer: (B) Second
136. The state which leads in area under tank irrigation is: (2001)
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) West Bengal
(C) Odisha
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (A) Tamil Nadu
TOPIC 17: Ports and Industries (India)
137. Which pair is correctly matched? (2009)
(A) Maharashtra – Paradip
(B) Tamil Nadu – Mangalore
(C) Gujarat – Kandla
(D) Karnataka – Tuticorin
Answer: (C) Gujarat – Kandla
138. The artificial harbour along the West Coast of India is: (2009)
(A) Cochin
(B) Kandla
(C) Marmagao
(D) Nhava Sheva
Answer: (D) Nhava Sheva
139. Which area is famous for pearl fishing? (2003, 2002)
(A) Tuticorin
(B) Kandla
(C) Kochi
(D) Puducherry
Answer: (A) Tuticorin
140. Nepanagar (MP) produces: (2003)
(A) Honey
(B) Copper
(C) Newsprint
(D) Contact lens
Answer: (C) Newsprint
141. Calicoes stood for Indian: (2002)
(A) Indigo
(B) Cotton
(C) Spices
(D) Textile
Answer: (D) Textile
142. The most industrially advanced state in India is: (2007)
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Punjab
(C) Gujarat
(D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: (A) Maharashtra
143. The state with the maximum length of roads is: (2001)
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Karnataka
(D) Maharashtra
Answer: (D) Maharashtra
TOPIC 18: Physical Geography (India)
144. Jodhpur and Jaisalmer are ideal for development of: (2003)
(A) Tidal energy
(B) Wind energy
(C) Solar energy
(D) Hydroelectricity
Answer: (C) Solar energy
145. Hydel power potential is highest in which basin? (2007)
(A) Brahmaputra basin
(B) Ganga basin
(C) East flowing rivers of South India
(D) West flowing rivers of South India
Answer: (A) Brahmaputra basin
146. Charnockite is: (2007)
(A) Nilgiri gneiss
(B) A gemstone
(C) Found in Jharkhand
(D) A glacier
Answer: (A) Nilgiri gneiss
147. India’s largest district (area wise) is: (2007)
(A) Bastar
(B) Kachchh
(C) Leh-Ladakh
(D) Burdwan
Answer: (B) Kachchh
148. On which river is Ujjain located? (2002)
(A) Kshipra
(B) Tapi
(C) Narmada
(D) Sone
Answer: (A) Kshipra
TOPIC 19: Tribes and Cultural Geography (India)
149. Todas are tribals of which region? (2010)
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Chhattisgarh
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Nilgiri Hills
Answer: (D) Nilgiri Hills
150. The Jarawas live in: (2005)
(A) Lakshadweep
(B) Andaman Islands
(C) Majuli
(D) Maldives
Answer: (B) Andaman Islands
151. Proportion of Scheduled Tribe population is highest in which state? (2009, 2005)
(A) Nagaland
(B) Meghalaya
(C) Manipur
(D) Mizoram
Answer: (D) Mizoram
152. Hamleted rural settlements are characteristic of which state? (2005)
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) Punjab
(D) Haryana
Answer: (B) Bihar
153. The tribals of Southern India are: (2001)
(A) Negritos
(B) Proto-Australoids
(C) Mongoloids
(D) Caucasoids
Answer: (B) Proto-Australoids
TOPIC 20: Miscellaneous (India)
154. Golden Quadrilateral is a: (2006)
(A) National Highway Project
(B) National Highway Development Project
(C) Railway Development Project
(D) Gold Auction Centre
Answer: (B) National Highway Development Project
155. Which road is called NH-2? (2006)
(A) Bombay Road
(B) Barrackpore Trunk Road
(C) Delhi Road
(D) Grand Trunk Road
Answer: (D) Grand Trunk Road
156. ONGC stands for: (2006)
(A) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
(B) Oil and Natural Gas Commission
(C) Organization of Non-Government Companies
(D) Organization of Non-Companies Government
Answer: (A) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
157. AGMARK is related to: (2007)
(A) Agricultural Products
(B) Gems and Jewellery
(C) Capital Goods
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A) Agricultural Products
158. Raw material for paper manufacturing used in large quantity in India is: (2009)
(A) Salai wood
(B) Sabai grass
(C) Cotton rags
(D) Bamboo
Answer: (D) Bamboo
159. In India, percentage of population below poverty line is: (2008)
(A) Less than 30%
(B) More than 50%
(C) More than 70%
(D) Less than 20%
Answer: (D) Less than 20%