List of top Geography Questions

Arrange the following major airports along the western coast of America from south to north direction as per their locations and choose the correct option:
i. Mexico City
ii. Vancouver
iii. Santiago
iv. Lima
Identify the statement applicable to outsource receiving country.
Which of the following statements are correct related to underground mining method? Choose the correct option:
i. It is used when the ore lies deep below the surface.
ii. It is the easiest and cheapest mining method.
iii. It requires specially designed lift and drills.
iv. It is also known as shaft method.
“The second phase of population growth is referred to as the period of steady growth.” Evaluate the statement with examples.
“The third phase of population growth is referred to as the period of population explosion in India.” Evaluate the statement with examples.
Explain the importance of bio-energy in India.
Arrange the following iron-ore mines of India from south-west to north-east direction of their locations and choose the correct option:
i. Bailadila
ii. Mayurbhanj
iii. Ballari
iv. Kudremukh
Ports, which handle bulk and general cargo in large volume, are called ___.
Arrange the following seaports from south to north according to their location and choose the correct option:
i. Shanghai
ii. Singapore
iii. Yokohama
iv. Hong Kong
Read the following statements regarding quaternary activities carefully and choose the correct option:
i. It is associated with collection and production of information.
ii. It focuses on the production of tools.
iii. It is centred around research and development.
iv. It involves specialized knowledge and technical skills.
Read the following statements related to ‘surface mining’ carefully and choose the correct option:
i. It is the cheapest and the safest way of mining minerals.
ii. Its output is large and rapid.
iii. It is used to extract minerals from deeper part.
iv. It is also known as open cast mining.

On the given political outline map of India, locate and label any five of the following seven geographical features with appropriate symbols:

  • The state with the lowest population density (2011).
  • The state leading in the production of sugarcane.
  • A major sea port in Gujarat.
  • A copper mining centre in Jharkhand.
  • A manganese mining centre in Madhya Pradesh.
  • An iron-ore mining centre in Maharashtra.
  • An international airport in Karnataka.

On the given political outline Map of the World, seven geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify any five with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:

  • A major sea-port
  • A major airport
  • An inland waterway
  • A major area of nomadic herding
  • A major area of commercial livestock rearing
  • A major area of extensive commercial grain farming
  • A major area of mixed farming

Suggest the measure for overall development of youths and adolescents in India.
Evaluate the ‘National Youth Policy of India’ for overall development of youths and adolescents.
“Indian ports have continuously been growing for successful international trade.” Support the statement with suitable arguments.
“Indian Railways have facilitated the movement of both freight and passengers and contributed to the growth of economy.” Support the statement with suitable arguments.
Explain the meaning of ‘regional planning’. Assess the outcomes of ‘Integrated Tribal Development Project’ in Bharmour region.
Explain the meaning of ‘target area planning’. Analyse the need of ‘target area planning’ for development.
‘Dairy farming is practiced mainly near urban and industrial centres.’ Justify the statement with examples.
“The cost of transport plays an important role in location of industries.” Justify the statement with examples.
Define the terms immigration and emigration. Analyse demographic transitions theory in the world.
Why should non-conventional sources of energy be used in India for sustainable development? Explain with examples.
Differentiate between rural and urban marketing centres with examples.
"Human beings utilize the opportunities provided by nature." Analyse the statement.