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Exam: RRB NTPC Subject: General Awareness Topic: Geography

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The Mississippi River forms a vast alluvial plain in which country?

Canada Mexico United States Brazil
Q2. Which ocean lies to the south of India?

Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean Arctic Ocean
Q3. The extensive cultivation of rice in paddy fields, a dominant land use in many parts of Asia, is a sophisticated adaptation to landforms and water availability. This practice is most viable in areas with:

Steeply sloping mountainous terrain unsuitable for flooding Arid or semi-arid climates with high evaporation rates Low-lying alluvial plains or river deltas with abundant freshwater Volcanically active zones with unstable ground
Q4. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a 'montane forest' ecosystem?

Dominance of drought-resistant shrubs High biodiversity due to uniform temperature Altitudinal zonation of vegetation types Absence of epiphytic plants
Q5. What does the term 'urban decay' describe?

The improvement of city neighborhoods The process of a city declining in population and economic activity The growth of suburbs The construction of new public parks
Q6. The Sonoran Desert is known for its iconic saguaro cactus and is located in:

South America North America Australia Asia
Q7. Which natural disaster is characterized by a rotating column of air?

Earthquake Tornado Hurricane Wildfire
Q8. A nation that is spread across several states is sometimes referred to as a:

Nation-state Diaspora nation Stateless nation Dominant nation
Q9. The use of land for building houses, schools, and offices falls under which category?

Agricultural land use Industrial land use Residential land use Recreational land use
Q10. The location of industries that require access to overseas markets is often influenced by:

Proximity to mountains Access to seaports Availability of fresh water Forest cover
Q11. The 'footloose industry' is characterized by:

A strong dependence on specific natural resources The ability to locate in a wide range of places without significant disadvantages A requirement for a highly skilled and specialized workforce A need for extensive transportation infrastructure
Q12. Which of the following is a freshwater lake in India?

Chilika Lake Sambhar Lake Wular Lake Pangong Tso
Q13. Which projection is often used for aeronautical charts because rhumb lines are straight?

Sinusoidal projection Mollweide projection Mercator projection Stereographic projection
Q14. Migration where people move from one country to another is often driven by:

Local employment National policies Global economic disparities Regional climate change
Q15. What is the term for a buffer zone created around a linear feature (e.g., a road) that extends outwards by a specified distance?

Convex hull Voronoi diagram Proximity buffer Raster buffer
Q16. Which of these is a consequence of ocean acidification, linked to increased CO2 absorption?

Healthier coral reefs Easier shell formation for marine organisms Harm to marine life, especially shell-forming creatures Increased ocean biodiversity
Q17. The concept of 'Pivot to Asia' by the United States in the early 21st century is an example of a geopolitical strategy driven by:

Declining economic interests A shift in focus towards European security The rise of China and its growing economic and military influence A retreat from global engagement
Q18. The development of inland waterways in India is being promoted to reduce the burden on which other mode of transport?

Airways Railways Pipelines Roadways
Q19. The Brahmaputra River experiences significant bank erosion and shifting of its channel. What is the primary geomorphological reason for this phenomenon?

Low sediment carrying capacity due to gentle slopes High velocity, high sediment load, and braided channel morphology Presence of extensive vegetation cover along the banks Stable geological formations of the riverbed
Q20. Which remote sensing technique is most suitable for measuring surface temperature?

Visible imagery Microwave sensing Thermal infrared sensing Near-infrared sensing

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