Question 1

Which of the following is the capital of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It was purpose-built as the capital in 1927 to serve as a compromise between the rival cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Canberra is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Question 2

Which of the following soils is most suitable for cotton cultivation in India?

Accepted Answer

Black soil (also called regur soil or vertisol) is the most suitable soil for cotton cultivation in India. Black soil is rich in clay content, retains moisture well, and contains essential nutrients like iron, lime, and magnesium, making it ideal for cotton and other crops like sugarcane and jowar.

Question 3

Which of the following straits separates India from Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

The Palk Strait separates India from Sri Lanka. It is a narrow body of water approximately 64 km wide at its narrowest point, located between Tamil Nadu in India and the northern coast of Sri Lanka. The Palk Strait connects the Bay of Bengal to the Indian Ocean.

Question 4

Which of the following is the longest river in India by total length?

Accepted Answer

The Ganges (Ganga) River is the longest river in India with a total length of approximately 2,525 km. It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flows through northern India before emptying into the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh.

Question 5

Which country is the world's largest producer of coffee as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, accounting for approximately 40% of global coffee production. The country's favorable climate, vast suitable land area, and established coffee industry infrastructure make it the dominant producer.

Question 6

Which of the following countries is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans by volume, accounting for approximately 40% of global cocoa production?

Accepted Answer

Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is the world's leading cocoa producer, consistently producing around 40-45% of the global cocoa supply. Ghana is the second-largest producer. This is a fundamental fact in economic geography related to global commodity production and trade.

Question 7

Which country is the world's largest exporter of coffee as of 2023-2024?

Accepted Answer

Brazil is the world's largest coffee exporter, accounting for approximately 40% of global coffee production and exports. The country's favorable climate, vast suitable terrain, and established infrastructure make it the dominant player in the global coffee trade.

Question 8

The Deccan Plateau is primarily composed of which type of rock formation?

Accepted Answer

The Deccan Plateau is primarily composed of basaltic lava flows, which form the Deccan Traps. These volcanic formations were created by massive volcanic eruptions during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 66 million years ago.

Question 9

Which of the following straits separates Europe from Africa?

Accepted Answer

The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe (Spain) from Africa (Morocco) at the western entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It is approximately 14 km wide at its narrowest point and is one of the world's most strategically important waterways.

Question 10

Which of the following is a major cash crop exported by India in significant quantities?

Accepted Answer

Tea is one of India's major cash crops and export commodities. India is the world's largest tea producer and consumer, with major tea-growing regions in Assam, Darjeeling, and the Nilgiris. India exports approximately 300,000+ tonnes of tea annually.

Question 11

Which of the following countries is the world's largest exporter of coffee as of 2023-24, and in which continent is its primary coffee-growing region located?

Accepted Answer

Brazil is the world's largest coffee exporter, accounting for approximately 40% of global coffee production. Its primary coffee-growing regions (Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Espírito Santo) are located in South America. This question tests knowledge of global economic geography, specifically commodity production and export patterns.

Question 12

India's largest mica-producing state, which accounts for approximately 60% of the country's mica output, is located in which region?

Accepted Answer

Jharkhand is India's largest mica-producing state, accounting for approximately 60% of national mica production. The state has significant mica reserves, particularly in districts like Koderma, East Singhbhum, and Giridih. Mica is a valuable industrial mineral used in electrical insulation, cosmetics, and various manufacturing processes.

Question 13

Which of the following countries is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans, accounting for approximately 40% of global production as of 2023?

Accepted Answer

Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is the world's leading cocoa producer, consistently producing around 2 million tonnes annually and supplying nearly 40% of the world's cocoa. This West African nation's climate and soil are ideal for cocoa cultivation.

Question 14

The Narmada River, which flows through central India, originates in the Amarkantak Plateau and forms the boundary between which two major regions/states for a significant portion of its course?

Accepted Answer

The Narmada River originates in the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh and flows westward for approximately 1,312 km. For a substantial portion of its course, it forms the boundary between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, and between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The primary boundary it forms is between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

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