Indian Geography — Climate, Vegetation & Agriculture

Q1.The Southwest Monsoon contributes approximately what percentage of India's total annual rainfall?

A. 50% B. 65% C. 75% D. 90%

Q2.The wettest place in the world is:

A. Cherrapunji B. Mawsynram C. Agumbe D. Amboli

Q3.'Mango showers' refer to pre-monsoon rainfall in:

A. Punjab and Haryana B. Kerala and Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh D. West Bengal and Bihar

Q4.The most widespread type of natural vegetation in India is:

A. Tropical Evergreen B. Tropical Deciduous C. Thorn Forest D. Mangrove

Q5.Black soil (Regur) is most suitable for growing:

A. Rice B. Tea C. Cotton D. Jute

Q6.Kharif crops are sown in which season?

A. October-November B. June-July C. March-April D. January-February

Q7.The Father of Green Revolution in India is:

A. Norman Borlaug B. Dr. Verghese Kurien C. M.S. Swaminathan D. C. Subramaniam

Q8.Which state is the largest producer of rubber in India?

A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu C. Kerala D. Tripura

Q9.Operation Flood (White Revolution) is associated with:

A. Dr. Verghese Kurien B. M.S. Swaminathan C. Sam Pitroda D. Abdul Kalam

Q10.The largest source of irrigation in India is:

A. Canals B. Wells and Tubewells C. Tanks D. Dams

Q11.Which state receives rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon (October-November)?

A. Kerala B. Punjab C. Tamil Nadu D. Rajasthan

Q12.The Sundarbans mangrove forest is located in the delta of:

A. Godavari B. Krishna C. Ganga-Brahmaputra D. Mahanadi

Q13.India is the largest producer in the world of:

A. Wheat B. Rice C. Milk D. Sugarcane

Q14.'Loo' is a hot dry wind experienced in:

A. Kerala coast B. North Indian plains C. Northeast India D. Western Ghats

Q15.The Indira Gandhi Canal brings water to which desert region?

A. Kutch B. Thar Desert (Rajasthan) C. Ladakh D. Deccan