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WorksheetsAgriculture and Geography Quiz
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 51mins
A farmer wants to grow crops that fix nitrogen in soil. Which crop should he choose?
Wheat
Pulses (legumes)
Cotton
Sugarcane
If a region receives rainfall less than 75 cm annually, which farming type is most suitable?
Wet cultivation
Dry/Rainfed cultivation
Plantation farming
Aquaculture
A field of 10 hectares produces rice in Kharif and wheat in Rabi. What is the cropping intensity?
100%
200%
150%
50%
Why is mixed cropping of cotton and groundnut beneficial in rainfed areas?
Both need same nutrients
Risk diversification and complementary resource use
Increases water requirement
Both are cash crops only
How does zero-tillage farming contribute to sustainable agriculture?
It increases soil erosion
It conserves soil moisture, reduces erosion and fuel costs
It requires more water
It decreases productivity always
Which state accounts for the highest production of millets in India?
Punjab
Rajasthan
West Bengal
Kerala
What is the scientific name of the high-yielding wheat variety developed during Green Revolution?
IR-8
Sonalika/Kalyan Sona
Jaya
Pusa Basmati
The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops is recommended by:
NITI Aayog
Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
Reserve Bank of India
Ministry of Commerce
Which agro-climatic zone classification divides India into how many zones?
10
15
20
25
The Vaigai dam primarily irrigates which district of Tamil Nadu?
Coimbatore
Madurai and Theni
Chennai
Salem
If a city has 6 lakh population with 3.2 lakh females, what is the sex ratio?
467
533
875
1143
Which port would be most suitable for exporting iron ore from Odisha?
Mumbai Port
Paradip Port
Kochi Port
Chennai Port
A goods train needs to transport 500 tonnes of coal from Jharkhand to Tamil Nadu. Which route is most economical?
Road transport
Railway freight
Air cargo
Coastal shipping
Why is the density of railway network higher in Northern plains compared to Himalayan region?
Climate differences
Flat terrain, high population density, and agricultural productivity
Government preference
Historical reasons only
How does population pyramid shape indicate demographic transition stage?
It shows only gender ratio
Broad base indicates high birth rate; narrow base indicates aging population
It shows literacy only
Shape has no demographic significance
India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier is named:
INS Vikrant
INS Vikramaditya
INS Arihant
INS Chakra
The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) connects which two regions?
Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah
Chennai-Kolkata
Mumbai-Chennai
Bangalore-Delhi
Which is the largest container port in India by volume?
Chennai Port
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Mumbai
Kolkata Port
Vishakhapatnam Port
The decadal growth rate of population is calculated based on census data of:
5 years
10 years
15 years
20 years
India's first metro rail to use standard gauge was:
Delhi Metro
Kolkata Metro
Chennai Metro
Bangalore Metro
If a tribal community wants to preserve their language, which measure would be most effective?
Promoting only English education
Documenting, teaching in mother tongue, and creating literature
Banning other languages
Isolation from society
A tribal group practices shifting cultivation in forests. Which ecosystem service are they most dependent on?
Marine resources
Forest regeneration and soil fertility
Urban infrastructure
Industrial products
Why are tribal areas often rich in mineral resources but economically backward?
Tribes don't want development
Lack of infrastructure, exploitation, and inadequate benefit-sharing mechanisms
No minerals exist there
Government neglect only
How does the Scheduled Areas provision protect tribal interests?
It provides reservations only
It restricts land transfer and gives autonomy in governance
It isolates tribes completely
It has no legal significance
The Chenchu tribe is predominantly found in:
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh (Nallamala forests)
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Which article of the Constitution defines Scheduled Tribes?
Article 342
Article 356
Article 370
Article 19
The Linguistic Survey of India was conducted by:
Max Mueller
George Abraham Grierson
William Jones
James Prinsep
Which tribal group is known for their expertise in honey collection?
Gond
Irula
Bhil
Santhal
The Kota tribe is traditionally associated with which occupation?
Weaving
Pottery and blacksmithing
Fishing
Trading
The Great Andamanese tribe currently numbers approximately:
5,000
Less than 100
10,000
500
A farmer wants to assess crop health across 100 acres. Which technology should he use?
Traditional survey
Drone/satellite-based multispectral imaging
Soil testing only
Visual inspection
For real-time traffic navigation in a city, which technology combination is most useful?
Paper maps only
GPS + GIS with live traffic data
Compass only
Survey maps
A disaster management team needs to identify flood-prone areas. Which data type is most useful?
Population census
Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and drainage network
Road maps only
Political boundaries
Why is RADAR imaging advantageous over optical imaging in tropical regions?
It is cheaper
It penetrates clouds and works in all weather conditions
It provides better colors
It requires no satellites
How does temporal resolution affect environmental monitoring?
It has no effect
Higher temporal frequency enables better change detection and monitoring
Lower is always better
It only affects image quality
The first Indian satellite for remote sensing (IRS-1A) was launched in:
1975
1988
1995
2000
What is the spatial resolution of Cartosat-3 satellite?
0.25 meters
1 meter
5 meters
10 meters
The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System has how many satellites?
5
7
10
12
Which Indian city hosts the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)?
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Ahmedabad
Thiruvananthapuram
LiDAR stands for:
Light Distance and Ranging
Light Detection and Ranging
Linear Distance Aerial Recording
Laser Integrated Detection and Recording
A new industrial town is being planned for 50,000 people. Which settlement pattern would be most efficient?
Dispersed
Nucleated/planned grid pattern
Random scattered
Linear along a single road
If a village wants to reduce migration to cities, which intervention would be most effective?
Restricting movement
Improving rural infrastructure, education, and employment opportunities
Closing schools
Reducing connectivity
Why do hill stations show nucleated settlement patterns despite difficult terrain?
Random development
Limited flat land concentrates development around specific suitable locations
Government order
Tourism only
How does the rank-size rule describe city size distribution?
All cities are equal
Second largest city is half the size of largest, third is one-third, etc.
Cities grow randomly
Only largest city matters
According to Census 2011, what percentage of India's population is urban?
25.7%
31.16%
40.5%
50.2%
The concept of 'Central Place Theory' was given by:
E.W. Burgess
Walter Christaller
Homer Hoyt
C.D. Harris
Which Indian city was the first to be developed as a planned city post-independence?
Navi Mumbai
Chandigarh
Gandhinagar
Bhubaneswar
The Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) was launched in:
2001
2005
2010
2014
A census town is defined as having a minimum population of:
3,000
5,000
10,000
15,000
The urbanization level in Tamil Nadu according to Census 2011 is approximately:
38.6%
48.4%
58.6%
68.4%
Two neighboring countries dispute over a river water sharing. Which international body should mediate?
WHO
International Court of Justice or bilateral treaty
UNICEF
IMF
A region with distinct cultural identity wants autonomy. Which constitutional provision could address this?
Article 1
Sixth Schedule or special status provisions
Article 12
Article 21
Why was linguistic reorganization of states important for Indian federalism?
International pressure
It recognized regional identities while maintaining national unity
Economic reasons only
Administrative convenience only
How does the continental shelf benefit coastal nations economically?
It has no benefits
Rights to exploit marine resources, oil, gas, and minerals
Only fishing rights
Tourism only
The Radcliffe Line demarcates the boundary between:
India and China
India and Pakistan
India and Bangladesh
India and Nepal
The 74th Constitutional Amendment deals with:
Panchayati Raj
Urban Local Bodies
State Reorganization
Fundamental Rights
Which was the last state to be formed in India (before Ladakh UT)?
Jharkhand
Telangana (2014)
Chhattisgarh
Uttarakhand
The Sir Creek dispute is between India and:
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
China
How many languages are in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution currently?
18
22
25
30
The Palk Strait separates India from:
Maldives
Sri Lanka
Myanmar
Indonesia
A coastal community receives a tsunami warning. What immediate action should they take?
Go to the beach
Move to higher ground immediately
Wait for confirmation
Stay indoors
Which type of building construction would reduce earthquake vulnerability?
Unreinforced masonry
RCC with seismic design and ductile detailing
Mud houses
Tall narrow buildings
Why is community-based disaster management more effective than top-down approaches?
It is cheaper
Local knowledge, quick response, and community ownership improve effectiveness
Government is inefficient
It requires less planning
How does land-use planning reduce disaster risk?
It has no effect
It restricts development in hazard-prone areas and enforces safety standards
It only increases costs
It slows development
The Hyogo Framework for Action was adopted in which year?
2000
2005
2010
2015
How many priority areas does the Sendai Framework identify?
3
4
5
7
The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is located in:
Mumbai
New Delhi
Hyderabad
Kolkata
SDMA stands for:
State Development and Management Authority
State Disaster Management Authority
State Defense and Military Academy
State Digital Media Authority
The School Safety Policy was launched in India in:
2010
2016
2018
2020
The School Safety Policy was launched in India in:
2010
2016
2018
2020
The National Emergency Number 112 was launched in:
2015
2018
2020
2022
If an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurs, what precaution should people inside buildings take?
Run outside immediately
Drop, Cover, and Hold under sturdy furniture
Use elevators
Stand near windows
A coastal area receives a cyclone warning 24 hours in advance. What preparedness measures should be taken?
Go fishing
Evacuate low-lying areas, secure property, stock essentials
Ignore the warning
Travel to the coast
Why do earthquakes cause more damage in densely populated urban areas?
Earthquakes are stronger in cities
High population density, poor construction, and infrastructure concentration increase casualties
Rural areas don't face earthquakes
Cities have better buildings
How does deforestation in upstream areas affect downstream flooding?
It prevents floods
Reduces water absorption, increases runoff velocity and flood intensity
No relationship
Improves drainage
The deadliest earthquake in India occurred in which year in Bhuj, Gujarat?
1993
2001
2005
2015
What is the minimum sea surface temperature required for cyclone formation?
20°C
26°C
30°C
35°C
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in:
1875
1947
1950
1960
The Uttarakhand flash floods disaster occurred in:
2010
2013
2015
2018
What percentage of India's land area is prone to earthquakes?
39%
59%
79%
89%
The term 'megathrust earthquake' refers to earthquakes occurring at:
Transform boundaries
Subduction zones
Divergent boundaries
Continental rifts
During a chemical spill in a factory, what is the first action workers should take?
Take photos
Evacuate immediately following safety protocols and alert authorities
Try to clean it themselves
Continue working
A region faces recurring landslides. What long-term mitigation measure would be most effective?
Do nothing
Slope stabilization, afforestation, and restricting construction
Build more roads
Remove all vegetation
Why are biological hazards more difficult to control than physical hazards?
They are not difficult
Pathogens mutate, spread rapidly, and require complex medical interventions
Physical hazards are worse
No difference exists
How does urbanization contribute to the urban heat island effect?
It cools cities
Concrete absorbs heat, reduced vegetation, and anthropogenic heat increase temperatures
Cities are naturally warmer
No relationship
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred on:
December 3, 1984
December 5, 1986
November 3, 1984
January 3, 1985
The Kerala floods of 2018 were primarily caused by:
Cyclone
Excessive monsoon rainfall and dam releases
Tsunami
Earthquake
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in India measures how many pollutants?
5
8
10
12
The Forest Fire Danger Rating System in India was developed by:
IMD
Forest Survey of India
ISRO
NDMA
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred in:
1979
1986
1990
1995
What is the safe distance from high-voltage power lines for residential areas?
5 meters
30 meters minimum (varies by voltage)
1 meter
100 meters
During a flood, if you are trapped in a car surrounded by water, what should you do?
Stay in the car
Abandon car immediately and move to higher ground
Try to drive through
Call for pizza
A school wants to prepare for earthquakes. What is the most important measure?
Installing alarms only
Conducting regular drills, structural assessment, and emergency planning
Buying insurance only
Ignoring the risk
Why is the first 72 hours after a disaster called the 'critical period'?
Random designation
Maximum survivors can be rescued; immediate needs are most urgent
Government requirement
Weather changes after 72 hours
How does social media help in disaster response?
It doesn't help
Rapid information dissemination, crowd-sourced data, and coordination
It only spreads rumors
Government doesn't use it
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was constituted under which act?
Disaster Management Act, 2005
NDRF Act, 2000
Civil Defense Act
Armed Forces Act
How many personnel typically constitute one NDRF battalion?
500
1,149
2,000
5,000
The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) covers how many coastal states/UTs?
7
13
15
20
The Incident Response System (IRS) in India is based on the model from:
Japan
United States
United Kingdom
Australia
The National Disaster Management Plan was released in:
2010
2016
2019
2020
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) was launched by India in:
2015
2019
2020
2021
