Q.1:- Interior of the Deccan Plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm, mainly because ?
- It is rain shadow region
- It is located parallel to wind direction
- It is away from the coast
- Rain bearing clouds are absent
Q.2:- The forests which act as barriers against cyclones are ?
- Evergreen forests
- Mangrove forests
- Monsoon forests
- Alpine forests
Q.3:- Certain regions of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have rainy season in ?
- September-January
- October-December
- December-March
- February-May
Q.4:- The vagaries of the monsoon are due to many causes. Of these the most important is ?
- Late onset of monsoon
- Early withdrawal of monsoon
- Too many or too long dry spells
- Weak monsoon winds
Q.5:- On the basis of rainfall patterns, India has been divided into the following number of rainfall regions ?
- 69
- 121
- 62
- 174
Q.6:- The Ore of Aluminium is ?
- Bauxite
- Chromium
- Mica
- Manganese
Q.7:- The major source of Iron Ore for Visakhapatnam is ?
- Kakinder
- Raigarh
- Bailadila
- Keonjhar
Q.8:- Shimsa Hydroelectric Stations located in ?
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
Q.9:- Bokaro coal fields are in ?
- West Bengal
- Jharkhand
- Odisha
- Uttar Pradesh
Q.10:- Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh is famous for ?
- Copper
- Zinc
- Mica
- Gold
Q.11:- Chittora is one of Hydroelectric stations in ?
- P.
- P.
- P.
- Maharashtra
Q.12:- The first nuclear power plant was installed in ?
- Maharashtra
- P.
- Rajasthan
- P.
Q.13:- Which one among the following States is the leading producer of petroleum (Crude) in India ?
- Assam
- Andhra Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
Q.14:- Which of the following multipurpose project and the rivers on which they are situated in not correctly matched ?
- Salal-Sutlej
- Nagarjuna-Krishna
- Ukai-Tapi
- Hirakud-Mahanadi
Q.15:- In the context of alternative sources of energy, Ethanol as a viable Bio-Fuel can be obtained from ?
- Potato
- Rice
- Sugarcane
- Wheat
Q.16:- Which of the following was the earliest plantation crop in introduced in India ?
- Tea
- Rubber
- Indigo
- Coffee
Q.17:- Which of the following wheat species are being cultivated in India ?
- Emmer Wheat
- Bread Wheat
- Club Wheat
- Durum Wheat
Q.18:- ‘Jhum’ is ?
- A tribe in the North-East of India
- A type of cultivation
- A folk dance
- The name of a river
Q.19:- Dry farming in India is extensively practised in ?
- Kanara Plains
- Deccan Plateau
- Coromandal Plains
- Ganga Plains
Q.20:- Which one of the following States is the largest producer of black pepper in India ?
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
Q.21:- Which one of the following is not a plantation crop ?
- Tea
- Coffee
- Rubber
- Sugarcane
Q.22:- In India, during the last decade the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant ? [IAS (Pre) 2000]
- Rice
- Oil Seeds
- Pulses
- Sugarcane
Q.23:- Which of the following is not a Kharif Crop ?
- Cotton
- Groundnut
- Maize
- Mustard
Q.24:- Which of the following areas of output is witnessing a new revolution ?
- Oilseeds
- Fisheries
- Fruits
- Cereals
Q.25:- The Nagarjun Sagar Project is on the river ?
- Sutlej
- Narmada
- Krishna
- Kaveri