CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Static Geography Of India And World Quiz 10 - MCQExams.com

Consider the following statements. 
1 . Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
2 . High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely .
3 . Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.
4 . Kandla and Diamond harbour are tidal ports.
Which of the  statements given above are correct?  
  • 1 and 4
  • 2 , 3 and 4
  • 1 , 2 and 3
  • 1 , 2 , 3 and 4
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, a recent scheme, has following features
Cluster based programme
Promotion of organic farming
Promotion of traditional form of agriculture
Fertiliser increase initiative
Which of the features given above is/are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • Only 2
  • None of these
Which of the following is called the 'shrimp capital of India'?
  • Mangalore
  • Nagapatnam
  • Kochi
  • Nellore
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I
(Manufacturing Site)		List II
(Industry)
A.Ludhiana1.Auto parts
B.Kanpur2.Woollen garments
C.Varanasi3.Leather
D.Vijayawada4.Handloom
  • A-1 ,C-4 ,C-3 ,D-2
  • A-2 ,B-3 ,C-4 ,D-1
  • A-2 ,B-4 ,C-3 ,D-1
  • A-1 ,B-3 ,C-4 ,D-2
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes give below the lists.
List i
(Steel Mill)		List II
(State)
A.Kalinganagar 1.West Bengal
B.Vijayanagar2.Tamil Nadu
C.Salem3.Odisha
D.Durgapur4.Karnataka
  • A-1 ,B-4 ,C-2 ,D-3
  • A-1 ,B-2 ,C-4 ,D-3
  • A-3 ,B-4 ,C-2 ,D-1
  • A-3 ,B-2 ,C-4 ,D-1
The Chalk Hills, famous for magnesite are in ___________ district.
  • Mysore
  • Bellary
  • Hassan
  • Salem
Which of the following has/have been declared as National Waterways in India?
The Allahabad - Haldia stretch of river Ganga.
The Sadiya - Dhubri stretch of river Brahmaputra.
The Cherla  - Rajahmundry stretch of river Godavari.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 1
  • 1 , 2 and 3
Consider the following statements
In India, rubber is cultivated in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu only.
India ranks second in production as well as consumption of natural rubber in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
  • About one-third of the area of the country records more than $$75 cm$$ annual rainfall
  • The dominant source of irrigation in the country is well
  • Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in Northern plains of the country
  • The mountain areas account for about $$30$$% of the surface area of the country.
Dalmianagar of Bihar is famous for ________.
  • silk
  • cement
  • leather
  • jute
Which of the following island is known as 'Biological Paradise'?
  • Madagascar island
  • Sandwich island
  • St. Helena island
  • Galapagos island
Which of the following is called the shrimp capital of India?
  • Mangalore
  • Nagapattinam
  • Kochi
  • Nellore
In which state is located the 'Kunchikal Falls', the highest tiered waterfall in India?
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Uttarakhand
  • Karnataka
  • Tamil Nadu
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List I
(Place)		List II
(Industry)
A.Jabalpur1.Petro-chemical Industry
B.Bengaluru2.IT Industry
C.Mathura3.Paper Industry
D.Ballarpur4.Automobile industry
  • A-4 ,B-1 ,C-2 ,D-3
  • A-3 ,C-2 ,C-1 ,D-4
  • A-4 ,B-2 ,C-1 ,D-3
  • A-3 ,B-1 ,C-2 ,D-4
With the reference to India, which one of the following statements is not correct? 
  • About one-third of the area of the country records more than 75 cm annual rainfall.
  • The dominant source of irrigation in the country is well.
  • Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in Northern plains of the country .
  • The mountain areas account for about $$30\%$$ of the surface area of the country.
Consider the following statements.
Canes are used for making ropes, mats and baskets.
Tendu leaves are used for making bidis.
Assam is the largest producer of tendu leaves.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
This state with the largest forest cover in the country is also the second-richest in mineral deposits. Its forests are being destroyed due to effects of open-cast mining of coal, iron ore, bauxite and copper. Name it.
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Madhya Pradesh
Eutrophication of lakes is a consequential effect of the accumulation of __________.
  • silt load
  • sewage
  • nitrates and phosphates
  • vegetation
The transition zone between two ecosystems is called ____________.
  • biome
  • biotope
  • ecotone
  • sere
Which among the following will constitute the criteria for defining a taxon as critically endangered?
Population have declined or will decrease by greater than 80% over the last 10 years or 3 generations.
Have a restricted geographical range.
High probability of extinction in wild.
Very small or restricted population of fewer than 50 mature individuals.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 4
  • 1 and 3
  • All of these
The Act which prohibits the engagement of children in certain occupations and processes, is known as ___________.
  • Child Labour Act, 1082
  • Child Labour Protection Act, 1986
  • Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
  • Child Protection Act, 1972
Highest lake in India Cholamku is located in which state of India?
  • Sikkim
  • Uttarakhand
  • Kashmir
  • Arunachal Pradesh
Who said 'Recognition is a political diplomatic function, not absolutely legal'? 
  • Oppenheim
  • Starke
  • Hegal
  • Phillip Jessup
Greece and Turkey are working to resolve their dispute over sovereignty and rights in the area of which sea?  
  • Black sea
  • Sea of Matma
  • Aegean sea
  • Mediterranean sea
Lucknow is situated on the banks of which of the following river?
  • Gomti
  • Godavari
  • Narmada
  • Ganga
Beyond what distance from the coast, is the sea known as High Sea?
  • 20 miles
  • 300 miles
  • 200 kms
  • 12 miles
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The Social Indicator of poverty is
  • Quantities of milk consumed
  • Illiteracy level
  • Amount of pocket money received
  • Number of shoes people have
Which of the following problems led to the opposition of the construction of Tehri dam on the river Ganga and Sardar Sarovar project on the river Narmada?
  • Submergence of large areas of agricultural lands and human habitation
  • Destruction of large ecosystem and loss of biodiversity
  • Displacement of large number of local population without adequate rehabilitation
  • All of the above
Choose the correct answer form the alternatives given.
The headquarter of European Union is situated in ______________.
  • England
  • Germany
  • France
  • Belgium
Territorial waters of India extends upto how many nautical miles?
  • $$8$$
  • $$12$$
  • $$18$$
  • $$22$$
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