Frequently Asked Questions - Geography

1. What is the another name of the constellation Ursa Major?

2. What causes the presence of yellow clouds on Venus?

3. Lucifer is another name for which planet?

4. In the sequence of planets in the solar system, which planet comes between Mars and Saturn?

5. What is the study of the universe known as?

6. Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun?

7. Who discovered the concept of expanding universe?

8. Which dwarf planet lies in the main asteroid belt?

9. Which is the windiest planet in the solar system?

10. Which planet has no satellites of its own?

11. Which planet has the largest number of moons (satellites)?

12. Which is the brightest planet in the night sky?

13. The constellation called the Great Bear is made up of how many bright stars?

14. Which planet comes between Mars and Saturn in the order of planets in the solar system?

15. Which is also known as the Red Planet?

16. Who discovered the Solar System?

17. How long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth?

18. Which is the nearest star to the Earth?

19. What is the source of energy of the Sun and other stars?

20. What is the main component of the Sun?

21. The outermost part of the Sun's atmosphere, which can be seen during a total solar eclipse, is called what?

22. How many times is the estimated diameter of the Sun greater than the diameter of the Earth?

23. What is the primary component that makes up about 70% of the Sun?

24. What is the closest point to the Earth from the Moon's orbit called?

25. What is the most dense substance on Earth?

26. When does lunar eclipse occur?

27. At what speed does the Earth rotate around the Sun?

28. What is the radius of the Moon?

29. What is the term 'blood moon' used for?

30. On which day of the year is the Earth farthest from the Sun, at a position called aphelion?

31. The Moon completes how many rotations on its axis as it completes one revolution around the Earth?

32. Which gas is the second most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

33. What is the approximate percentage of nitrogen in air by volume?

34. What are the main mineral constituents of the continental crust?

35. Which is the largest ocean on Earth?

36. What is India's share in the world's water resources?

37. Which ocean is surrounded by the continents of North America and South America in the east?

38. Which is the S-shaped ocean?

39. Which ocean is the third largest ocean in the world?

40. Which is the sixth largest country in the world in terms of area?

41. Which is the second largest island in the world?

42. The Ascension Islands are situated in which country?

43. Which is the largest island of Japan?

44. In which ocean is the island of Mauritius located?

45. In which continent is the Sahara Desert located?

46. Where is the Great Victoria Desert located?

47. In which country is the Bledow Desert located?

48. In which country is the Dasht-e-Kavir Desert located?

49. Where is the Black Rock Desert located?

50. The only active volcano in South Asia is located where?

51. Which is considered to be the largest volcano on Earth?

52. Mount St. Helens, an active stratovolcano, is located in which country?

53. Into which sea does the Nile River drain?

54. The Amazon River, considered to be the world's largest river, with a length of 6,400 km, is located in the northern part of which continent?

55. Which river is known as the Yellow River?

56. Which is the third longest river in the world?

57. By what name is the Brahmaputra River known in Tibet?

58. Which is the longest river in Asia?

59. Which is the largest river in the world by drainage?

60. Which river flows through London?

61. Which is the longest river in Europe?

62. Through which country does the Yellow River pass?

63. How many countries share the natural heritage/border of the Caspian Sea?

64. Which is the deepest lake in the world?

65. Which is the largest freshwater lake in the world?

66. Which is the highest-altitude lake of Pakistan?

67. As per 2020, in which country is the largest proven reserve of coal in the world located?

68. Which coal deposit basin is located in Bangladesh?

69. Which country is the world's largest uranium-producing country?

70. Which country has the world's largest reserves of uranium?

71. Eskimo are a community related to which geographical region?

72. Chakma refugees are migrants coming to India from which neighbouring country?

73. In which continent is the Zulu tribe found?

74. Where is the Masai tribe found?

75. Vedda is a tribe of which country?

76. The Kurdish people belong to an ethnic community. Which country are they from?

77. What is the border line between India and Pakistan called?

78. The Durand Line serves as the border between which two countries?

79. Line of Actual Control (LAC) is an effective border between India and which country?

80. Which country of the world has the largest number of international borders?

81. The Oder-Neisse Line is the boundary between which countries?

82. The McMahon Line marks the border between India and which country?

83. What is the name of the latitude line that passes through the middle of India that significantly influences its climate?

84. The Palk Strait separates India from which country?

85. Where is Indira Point located?

86. What is the name of the southernmost point of India?

87. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

88. Which state has the highest number of districts in India?

89. Which Indian state has the largest area?

90. Which Indian state has the smallest area?

91. Which is the largest state of India in terms of population?

92. Which is the smallest state of India in terms of population?

93. Which state is known as the "Spice Garden of India"?

94. Which state is known as the "Land of Rising Sun" in India?

95. Which state is known as the "Land of Five Rivers"?

96. Which state is known as the "Land of Black Diamonds"?

97. Which is the highest peak in India?

98. Which is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?

99. Which is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range?

100. Which is the highest peak of the Nilgiri Hills?

101. Which is the oldest mountain range in India?

102. Which mountain range separates the Deccan Plateau from the coastal plains?

103. Which is the highest mountain range in the world?

104. Which pass connects Srinagar with Leh?

105. Which pass connects Manali with Leh?

106. Which pass is located in Sikkim and connects India with Tibet?

107. Which is the largest river island in India?

108. Which is the longest river in India?

109. Which is the longest tributary of the Ganga?

110. Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar"?

111. Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bengal"?

112. Which river is known as the "Dakshin Ganga"?

113. Which is the longest peninsular river of India?

114. Which river originates near Amarkantak?

115. Which river flows through a rift valley?

116. Which river forms the Dhuandhar Falls?

117. Which river is known as the "Lifeline of Madhya Pradesh"?

118. Which river is known as the "River of Gold"?

119. Which river flows through the city of Ahmedabad?

120. Which river flows through Delhi?

121. Which is the oldest artificial harbour on the east coast?

122. Where is India's first iron ore export port located?

123. Which port city is called the 'Queen of Arabian Sea'?

124. Where is the Indian Forest Research Institute located?

125. Where is the Centre of Indian Institute of Soil Science located?

126. Where is the Dry Forest Research Institute located?

127. Where is the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology located?

128. Where is the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering located?

129. Where is the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) located?

130. Panchpatmali reserves in Koraput district are the reserves of which mineral?

131. According to the Indian Minerals Year Book, 2020, which state produces the maximum mineral production?

132. In which state of India is the famous coal-mining area Korba located?

133. Kolar region of Karnataka is famous for which mineral?

134. Mumbai High Field in the Arabian Sea is known for which mineral?

135. In which region of Odisha are iron ore minerals predominantly found?

136. In which state of India is the Digboi oil field located?

137. Which place is known for lignite coal production?