Practice Quiz set 3 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Which is the largest cotton seed producing country in the world?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   Which of the following countries is the largest producer exporter of castor-oilseeds?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   Which of the following countries has the highest productivity of rice?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   Among the Pig iron-producing countries of Europe, France stands

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   Which fruit is not Tropical?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-6)   The largest wheat producing country in the world is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   The organic matter present in soil is known collectively as

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The organic matter present in soil is known collectively as humus. Humus is fully decomposed and finely divided organic matter. Dune is a hill or ridge of sand accumulated and sorted by wind action.


Q-8)   Cultivation of hybrid rice is most popular in

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   The remedies to soil erosion are :
  1. Contour bunding
  2. Regulation of land use
  3. Cutting of trees
  4. Allowing grazing of animals

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Cutting of trees (deforestation) and grazing of animals are some of the major contributors to soil erosion. Contour bunding is a traditional low-cost method of soil conservation suitable for sloping land; it promotes water retention and helps prevent erosion.

Similarly, regulation of land use has a major impact on natural resources including water, soil, nutrients, plants and animals.


Q-10)   The leading producer of both wheat and rice in the world is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)