WBCS MCQs on Indian Geography G8

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211671. What is Jhum?

A

A river valley a dry region

B

A tribal dance in MP

C

A type of cultivation

D

A type of swinging basket

C

Correct Answer: C. A type of cultivation
Explanation: Jhum cultivation, also known as Slash and Burn agriculture, is the process of growing crops by first clearing the land of trees and vegetation and burning them thereafter. The burnt soil contains potash which increases the nutrient content of the soil.

435172. The place Sabarimala is situated in which of the following States?

A

Andhra Pradesh

B

Tamil Nadu

C

Kerala

D

Karnataka

C

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Correct Answer: C. Kerala

198373. The Garo, Khasi, Jaintia hills were formed in the same age as

A

Siwalik

B

Himachal Range

C

Himalaya

D

Maiwa Plateau

D

Correct Answer: D. Maiwa Plateau

75774. Tamil Nadu is the only state with more than one major port because

A

The coast has well-defined inlets and bays

B

The coast is not very rocky

C

The state has the longest coastline

D

The depth of water is high

D

Correct Answer: D. The depth of water is high

228975. Himalayan peak Kanchenjunga is situated at

A

Kashmir

B

Nepal

C

Sikkim

D

Himachal Pradesh

C

Correct Answer: C. Sikkim

231076. Which is the largest tribe of India?

A

Gond

B

Irula

C

Panian

D

Raji

A

Correct Answer: A. Gond

80777. Which of the following problems is not encountered in the Indira Gandhi Canal command area?

A

An aeolian setting of the canal

B

A decline in the water supply

C

Increase in soil salinity

D

Progress waterlogging

B

Correct Answer: B. A decline in the water supply

290278. Which of the following is a river flowing from Central India and joining Yamuna/ Ganga?

A

Ghagra

B

Gomti

C

Kosi

D

Betwa

D

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Correct Answer: D. Betwa

448279. The Thar Express goes to

A

Afghanistan

B

Bangladesh

C

Pakistan

D

Myanmar

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2012

Correct Answer: C. Pakistan

75280. Duncan passage lies between —

A

Amindivi and Lakshadweep islands

B

Little Andaman and Nicobar

C

Andaman and Nicobar

D

South Andaman and Little Andaman

D

Correct Answer: D. South Andaman and Little Andaman

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