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Geography3.2

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is the longest river in India?

a)

Yamuna

b)

Ganga

c)

Godavari

d)

Krishna

2.

The Brahmaputra river is known by which name in Tibet?

a)

Tsangpo

b)

Jamuna

c)

Meghna

d)

Padma

3.

Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

a)

Ganga

b)

Brahmaputra

c)

Damodar

d)

Mahanadi

4.

The Narmada river flows into which sea?

a)

Bay of Bengal

b)

Arabian Sea

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

None of these

5.

Which is the largest peninsular river?

a)

Krishna

b)

Cauvery

c)

Godavari

d)

Mahanadi

6.

The river Ganga originates from which glacier?

a)

Siachen

b)

Gangotri

c)

Zemu

d)

Pindari

7.

Which river forms the largest delta in the world?

a)

Amazon

b)

Nile

c)

Ganga-Brahmaputra

d)

Mississippi

8.

Which river is known as 'Dakshin Ganga'?

a)

Krishna

b)

Godavari

c)

Cauvery

d)

Narmada

9.

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

a)

50%

b)

71%

c)

80%

d)

90%

10.

Which is the largest ocean in the world?

a)

Atlantic

b)

Indian

c)

Pacific

d)

Arctic

11.

What is the salinity of ocean water approximately?

a)

15 ppt

b)

25 ppt

c)

35 ppt

d)

45 ppt

12.

The Gulf Stream is a:

a)

Cold current

b)

Warm current

c)

River

d)

Lake

13.

Tsunami is caused by:

a)

High tides

b)

Earthquakes under the ocean

c)

Heavy rainfall

d)

Ocean currents

14.

The highest tides occur during:

a)

New moon and full moon

b)

Half moon

c)

Any time

d)

During eclipses only

15.

Which type of rock is formed by cooling of magma?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Igneous

d)

None

16.

Granite is an example of:

a)

Sedimentary rock

b)

Igneous rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

d)

Soil

17.

Marble is formed from:

a)

Granite

b)

Limestone

c)

Sandstone

d)

Basalt

18.

Which soil is best for cotton cultivation?

a)

Alluvial

b)

Red soil

c)

Black soil

d)

Laterite

19.

Alluvial soil is found in:

a)

River valleys and deltas

b)

Mountains

c)

Deserts

d)

Plateaus

20.

Which soil is rich in iron oxide?

a)

Alluvial

b)

Black

c)

Red soil

d)

Mountain soil

21.

Which mineral is known as 'black gold'?

a)

Coal

b)

Petroleum

c)

Iron

d)

Gold

22.

Iron ore is mainly found in which state of India?

a)

Kerala

b)

Jharkhand

c)

Punjab

d)

Haryana

23.

Bauxite is the ore of:

a)

Iron

b)

Copper

c)

Aluminium

d)

Gold

24.

Which is a non-metallic mineral?

a)

Iron

b)

Copper

c)

Mica

d)

Bauxite

25.

Coal is formed from:

a)

Rocks

b)

Ancient plants

c)

Animals

d)

Minerals

26.

Which is the largest iron and steel plant in India?

a)

Bhilai

b)

TISCO (Jamshedpur)

c)

Durgapur

d)

Rourkela

27.

Which city is called the 'Manchester of India'?

a)

Mumbai

b)

Ahmedabad

c)

Surat

d)

Coimbatore

28.

Silicon Valley of India is:

a)

Mumbai

b)

Delhi

c)

Bangalore

d)

Chennai

29.

Which industry is known as the 'backbone of modern industry'?

a)

Textile

b)

Iron and Steel

c)

Sugar

d)

Cement

30.

Jute industry is mainly concentrated in:

a)

Maharashtra

b)

Gujarat

c)

West Bengal

d)

Tamil Nadu

31.

Which type of forest is found in heavy rainfall areas?

a)

Desert vegetation

b)

Tropical rainforest

c)

Thorn forest

d)

Deciduous forest

32.

Sundarbans is famous for:

a)

Lions

b)

Royal Bengal Tigers

c)

Elephants

d)

Camels

33.

Gir forest is the habitat of:

a)

Tigers

b)

Asiatic Lions

c)

Leopards

d)

Bears

34.

Project Tiger was launched in:

a)

1970

b)

1973

c)

1980

d)

1990

35.

Deciduous forests shed their leaves in:

a)

Summer

b)

Winter

c)

Monsoon

d)

Throughout the year

36.

Which animal is the national animal of India?

a)

Lion

b)

Elephant

c)

Tiger

d)

Leopard

37.

Which is a renewable source of energy?

a)

Coal

b)

Petroleum

c)

Solar energy

d)

Natural gas

38.

Wind energy is generated by:

a)

Burning coal

b)

Wind turbines

c)

Nuclear reactions

d)

Water flow

39.

Biogas is produced from:

a)

Petroleum

b)

Coal

c)

Organic waste

d)

Nuclear material

40.

What is biosphere?

a)

Only water bodies

b)

The zone where life exists

c)

Only atmosphere

d)

Only lithosphere

41.

Producers in an ecosystem are:

a)

Animals

b)

Green plants

c)

Decomposers

d)

Bacteria

42.

Herbivores are:

a)

Meat eaters

b)

Plant eaters

c)

Both plant and meat eaters

d)

Decomposers

43.

Which monument is one of the Seven Wonders of the World?

a)

Red Fort

b)

Taj Mahal

c)

Qutub Minar

d)

India Gate

44.

The Golden Temple is located in:

a)

Delhi

b)

Mumbai

c)

Amritsar

d)

Kolkata

45.

Which is a hill station in Tamil Nadu?

a)

Shimla

b)

Ooty

c)

Darjeeling

d)

Manali

46.

Backwaters are famous in:

a)

Rajasthan

b)

Kerala

c)

Punjab

d)

Haryana

47.

Which city is known as the 'Pink City'?

a)

Delhi

b)

Jaipur

c)

Udaipur

d)

Jodhpur

48.

What is the percentage of freshwater on Earth?

a)

71%

b)

50%

c)

2.5%

d)

10%

49.

CNG stands for:

a)

Compressed Natural Gas

b)

Combined Natural Gas

c)

Carbon Natural Gas

d)

Crude Natural Gas

50.

Groundwater is found in:

a)

Rivers

b)

Oceans

c)

Underground aquifers

d)

Atmosphere

51.

Why is ocean water salty?

a)

Because of ice melting

b)

Due to dissolved salts from rocks

c)

Due to marine organisms

d)

Due to rainfall

52.

What is the importance of oceans for human life?

a)

Source of food and minerals

b)

Trade routes

c)

Climate regulation

d)

All of the above

53.

How does ocean pollution affect marine life?

a)

Improves marine life

b)

Kills marine organisms and destroys habitats

c)

No effect

d)

Increases fish population

54.

Why are cold currents important for fishing?

a)

They bring warm water

b)

They bring nutrients from ocean floor

c)

They prevent storms

d)

They reduce salinity

55.

Why is black soil suitable for cotton cultivation?

a)

It is red in color

b)

It retains moisture well

c)

It is very loose

d)

It has low fertility

56.

How does deforestation lead to soil erosion?

a)

Trees prevent soil erosion; their removal exposes soil

b)

Trees cause erosion

c)

No relationship

d)

Deforestation improves soil quality

57.

What is the process by which rocks break down into soil?

a)

Erosion

b)

Weathering

c)

Deposition

d)

Sedimentation

58.

Why is soil conservation important?

a)

To maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion

b)

To increase soil erosion

c)

To remove vegetation

d)

No importance

59.

How does terrace farming help in soil conservation?

a)

Increases water flow

b)

Reduces soil erosion on slopes

c)

Removes topsoil

d)

Increases erosion

60.

Why are minerals considered non-renewable resources?

a)

They regenerate quickly

b)

They take millions of years to form

c)

They are unlimited

d)

They can be made artificially

61.

How does mining affect the environment?

a)

Improves environment

b)

Causes deforestation and pollution

c)

No effect

d)

Increases forest cover

62.

Why is conservation of minerals important?

a)

They are unlimited

b)

They are non-renewable and limited

c)

They regenerate quickly

d)

They are not useful

63.

How can we conserve mineral resources?

a)

Overuse them

b)

Use alternatives and recycle

c)

Waste them

d)

Export all minerals

64.

Why is petroleum called liquid gold?

a)

It is golden in color

b)

It is very valuable and important for economy

c)

It is mixed with gold

d)

It is cheap

65.

Why is Mumbai a major industrial center?

a)

Good port facilities and availability of capital

b)

Only due to climate

c)

Only due to population

d)

No specific reason

66.

How do industries contribute to the economy?

a)

By providing employment and increasing GDP

b)

By increasing pollution only

c)

By depleting resources only

d)

No contribution

67.

What are the problems faced by industries in India?

a)

Power shortage, infrastructure issues

b)

Too much power

c)

No problems

d)

Excess raw materials

68.

Why are industries located near raw material sources?

a)

To reduce transportation cost

b)

To increase cost

c)

No specific reason

d)

For tourism

69.

How can industrial pollution be controlled?

a)

By treating waste before discharge

b)

By increasing pollution

c)

By ignoring it

d)

It cannot be controlled

70.

Why are forests called the 'lungs of the earth'?

a)

They produce oxygen and absorb CO2

b)

They produce CO2

c)

They have no role

d)

They only provide timber

71.

How does deforestation affect wildlife?

a)

Improves wildlife

b)

Destroys habitats and threatens species

c)

No effect

d)

Increases animal population

72.

Why is wildlife conservation important?

a)

To maintain ecological balance

b)

To destroy nature

c)

No importance

d)

Only for tourism

73.

How do forests help in soil conservation?

a)

Tree roots bind soil and prevent erosion

b)

They cause erosion

c)

No role in soil conservation

d)

They remove soil

74.

What is the role of national parks?

a)

To protect wildlife and their habitats

b)

To destroy wildlife

c)

For commercial exploitation

d)

No specific role

75.

Why should we promote renewable energy?

a)

They are unlimited and eco-friendly

b)

They cause more pollution

c)

They are expensive

d)

No need to promote

76.

How does solar energy help in reducing pollution?

a)

It doesn't emit greenhouse gases

b)

It increases pollution

c)

No effect on pollution

d)

It produces toxic waste

77.

What are the advantages of wind energy?

a)

Clean, renewable, and abundant

b)

Causes heavy pollution

c)

Very expensive

d)

Not effective

78.

Why is energy conservation necessary?

a)

To reduce dependence on fossil fuels

b)

To increase pollution

c)

No need for conservation

d)

To waste resources

79.

Why are green plants called producers?

a)

They produce oxygen only

b)

They produce their own food through photosynthesis

c)

They produce seeds

d)

They produce flowers

80.

What happens if decomposers are removed from an ecosystem?

a)

Nothing happens

b)

Dead matter accumulates and nutrients are not recycled

c)

More plants grow

d)

More animals appear

81.

How does human activity affect biodiversity?

a)

Increases biodiversity

b)

Decreases biodiversity through habitat destruction

c)

No effect

d)

Only positive effects

82.

How does tourism benefit the economy?

a)

Generates employment and foreign exchange

b)

Only causes pollution

c)

No economic benefit

d)

Reduces employment

83.

What are the negative impacts of tourism?

a)

Environmental degradation and cultural dilution

b)

Only positive impacts

c)

No impacts

d)

Increases natural resources

84.

Why is eco-tourism promoted?

a)

To conserve nature while promoting tourism

b)

To destroy forests

c)

To increase pollution

d)

No specific reason

85.

How can responsible tourism be practiced?

a)

By respecting local culture and protecting environment

b)

By littering everywhere

c)

By disturbing wildlife

d)

By wasting resources

86.

Why is water conservation necessary?

a)

Water is unlimited

b)

Freshwater is limited and demand is increasing

c)

Water is not important

d)

To waste water

87.

How does rainwater harvesting help?

a)

Recharges groundwater and reduces water scarcity

b)

Increases water pollution

c)

Wastes water

d)

No help

88.

What causes water pollution?

a)

Industrial waste and sewage discharge

b)

Rainwater

c)

Groundwater

d)

Cl

89.

What causes water pollution?

a)

Industrial waste and sewage discharge

b)

Rainwater

c)

Groundwater

d)

Clean water

90.

How can we prevent water pollution?

a)

By treating wastewater before discharge

b)

By increasing pollution

c)

By dumping waste in rivers

d)

Cannot be prevented

91.

Why are wetlands important?

a)

They purify water and support biodiversity

b)

They are useless

c)

They cause floods only

d)

They waste water

92.

Why should we use alternative energy sources?

a)

Fossil fuels are non-renewable and polluting

b)

Fossil fuels are unlimited

c)

No need for alternatives

d)

Alternatives are not effective

93.

What is ore?

a)

Pure mineral

b)

Rock containing valuable minerals

c)

Waste material

d)

Soil

94.

How can we reduce dependence on conventional energy?

a)

By promoting renewable energy sources

b)

By using more fossil fuels

c)

By wasting energy

d)

Cannot be reduced

95.

Why is the food web more realistic than a food chain?

a)

It shows multiple feeding relationships

b)

It is simpler

c)

It shows only one path

d)

It is less complex

96.

A farmer wants to grow rice. Which type of soil and water availability would be most suitable?

a)

Red soil with seasonal rivers

b)

Alluvial soil with perennial rivers

c)

Black soil with no water

d)

Desert soil with groundwater

97.

If you were to plan water resource management for a drought-prone area, which method would be most effective?

a)

Building large dams only

b)

Rainwater harvesting and watershed management

c)

Increasing groundwater extraction

d)

Importing water from other states

98.

A city near a river faces frequent flooding. What would be the best solution?

a)

Build houses in the floodplain

b)

Construct embankments and dredge the river

c)

Ignore the problem

d)

Encourage more construction near the river

99.

Which irrigation method would you recommend for water-scarce regions?

a)

Flood irrigation

b)

Drip irrigation

c)

Canal irrigation without planning

d)

No irrigation

100.

A village has contaminated river water. What immediate action should be taken?

a)

Continue using the water

b)

Install water treatment plants and identify pollution sources

c)

Abandon the river

d)

Add more pollutants

101.

To connect surplus water basins with deficit areas, which project would be most useful?

a)

Building more wells

b)

River interlinking project

c)

Desalination only

d)

Cloud seeding only

102.

If you were a ship captain, which ocean current would you use to travel faster from Europe to North America?

a)

Gulf Stream

b)

Labrador Current

c)

Canary Current

d)

North Equatorial Current

103.

A coastal area experiences very cold climate despite being at low latitude. What could be the reason?

a)

Presence of warm ocean current

b)

Presence of cold ocean current

c)

No ocean currents

d)

High altitude

104.

To reduce ocean pollution, which measure would be most effective?

a)

Dumping more waste

b)

Implementing strict waste management and plastic ban

c)

Ignoring the problem

d)

Increasing oil spills

105.

A tsunami warning has been issued. What should coastal residents do?

a)

Go to the beach to watch

b)

Move to higher ground immediately

c)

Stay in coastal buildings

d)

Go swimming

106.

To harvest tidal energy, where would you set up a power plant?

a)

In the middle of the ocean

b)

In areas with high tidal range

c)

In rivers

d)

In lakes

107.

A hillside is experiencing severe soil erosion. What conservation method would you apply?

a)

Remove all vegetation

b)

Implement contour plowing and terrace farming

c)

Increase water flow

d)

Build more roads

108.

You need to identify the type of soil for construction. Which soil would be most suitable?

a)

Loose sandy soil

b)

Clay-rich soil with good compaction

c)

Highly porous soil

d)

Waterlogged soil

109.

A farmer's land has become infertile due to continuous cropping. What should be done?

a)

Continue same cropping pattern

b)

Practice crop rotation and add organic manure

c)

Abandon the land

d)

Use only chemical fertilizers

110.

To prevent wind erosion in desert areas, which method would you use?

a)

Remove all plants

b)

Plant shelter belts and grass cover

c)

Increase wind speed

d)

Remove topsoil

111.

If you want to grow crops requiring high moisture retention, which soil would you choose?

a)

Sandy soil

b)

Black soil

c)

Gravelly soil

d)

Rocky soil

112.

To restore degraded land, which technique would be most effective?

a)

Leave it barren

b)

Afforestation and soil treatment

c)

Increase erosion

d)

Remove remaining soil

113.

A country wants to reduce its petroleum imports. What strategy should it adopt?

a)

Use more petroleum

b)

Develop renewable energy and electric vehicles

c)

Stop all transportation

d)

Import more

114.

An iron ore mine is causing environmental damage. What measures should be taken?

a)

Continue mining without regulation

b)

Implement sustainable mining and restoration

c)

Increase mining

d)

Ignore environmental concerns

115.

To reduce electronic waste and conserve minerals, what should be done?

a)

Throw away old electronics

b)

Recycle and reuse electronic components

c)

Buy more electronics

d)

Bury all e-waste

116.

A region rich in coal wants sustainable development. What approach should be taken?

a)

Extract all coal immediately

b)

Balance coal use with renewable energy development

c)

Stop all economic activity

d)

Ignore environmental concerns

117.

To ensure mineral security for future generations, what policy should be implemented?

a)

Extract all minerals now

b)

Judicious use, recycling, and finding alternatives

c)

Export all minerals

d)

Waste minerals

118.

A textile industry wants to reduce water consumption. What technology should they adopt?

a)

Use more water

b)

Install water recycling systems

c)

Discharge waste directly

d)

Ignore water conservation

119.

To set up a new steel plant, which factors should be considered for location?

a)

Random selection

b)

Proximity to iron ore, coal, and transport facilities

c)

Only population

d)

Only climate

120.

A sugar industry wants to minimize waste. What should they do?

a)

Dump all waste

b)

Use bagasse for power generation and molasses for other products

c)

Burn everything

d)

Do nothing