Competitive Geography MCQ-8 in Eng
Competitive Geography MCQ-8
Indian Geography, Physical Geography and Global Geography are important subjects in various All India Competitive Examinations. Different types of questions come from these parts of Geography. It becomes difficult to find detailed explanations of Geography questions that come in various exams at different times in Bengali. Our smallest attempt to overcome this difficulty is Competitive Geography MCQ posts. Each episode will include 10 such questions and their explanations, which will help you immensely in your preparation. This is the Eighth part.
Competitive Geography MCQ : 8
21. Which state in India has the highest proportion of its working population engaged in agriculture?
[A] Rajasthan [B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar [D] Punjab
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Ans. [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Bihar
Knowledge Capsule: According to recent data, the highest proportion of working population in Bihar is engaged in agriculture. According to the Fourth Agriculture Roadmap (2023–28), agriculture is the main source of livelihood for more than 75% of the people in Bihar. On the other hand, more than 60% of the rural workforce in Uttar Pradesh is engaged in agriculture and allied activities. While the number of farmers is extremely high in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar’s workforce is more concentrated in the agricultural sector. That is, in this case, the answer [C] Bihar is completely reasonable.
School Service Com. Gr.C–01.03.2026
22. Which Indian state is crossed by the Tropic of Cancer?
[A] Kerala [B] Punjab
[C] West Bengal [D] Himachal Pradesh
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Ans. [C] West Bengal
Knowledge Capsule: The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line of latitude, located approximately 23.5° north of the equator. In India, it passes through a total of eight states from west to east, namely Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. In West Bengal, this line mainly passes through districts like Purulia, Bankura, Burdwan and Nadia. Competitive Geography MCQ-8
23. The classical dance form Bharatanatyam originated from which state?
[A] Odisha [B] Kerala
[C] Assam [D] Tamil Nadu
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Ans. [D] Tamil Nadu
Knowledge Capsule: The classical dance form Bharatanatyam originated in the state of Tamil Nadu; mainly in the Tanjore district of the state. It is considered one of the oldest classical dance traditions in India, with its roots in the ancient Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and the surrounding areas.
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24. What type of forest is the Sundarbans?
[A] Deciduous [B] Evergreen
[C] Mangrove [D] Dry forest
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Ans: [C] Mangrove Competitive Geography MCQ-8
Knowledge Capsule: The Sundarbans are the world’s largest tidal saline mangrove forest. It is located in the delta region formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers, spanning India (West Bengal) and Bangladesh. The forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an internationally important Ramsar Wetland.
25. Which district of West Bengal is famous for Baluchari sarees?
[A] Birbhum [B] Bankura
[C] Nadia [D] Murshidabad
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Ans: [D] Murshidabad
Knowledge Capsule:Murshidabad district of West Bengal is historically famous as the origin of Baluchari sarees, which were produced in the village of Baluchar in the 18th century. Although its production was later shifted to Bishnupur in Bankura district due to natural disasters, Murshidabad remains associated with its origins and traditional art.
26. Which of the following is the largest sugar producing country in the world?
[A] India [B] Indonesia
[C] Brazil [D] Cuba
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Ans. [C] Brazil
Knowledge Capsule: Brazil currently ranks first in the world in sugarcane production. About 40% of the world’s sugarcane is produced in Brazil. Sugarcane is cultivated on about 10 million hectares of land in Brazil. 79 tons of sugarcane is produced per hectare of land in Brazil. According to USDA, 2023 data, Brazil produced 652 million metric tons of sugarcane in the year 2023-24. According to Statista data, this amount is 637.09 million metric tons.
27. Which of the following rivers originate from almost the same place?
[A] Brahmaputra and Indus [B] Indus and Ganges
[C] Brahmaputra and Ganges [D] Tapti and Bipasha
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Ans. [A] Brahmaputra and Indus
Knowledge Capsule:Both the Brahmaputra and Indus rivers originate in the Tibetan Plateau, near Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash.
While the Indus originates from the northern slope of Mount Kailash (near the Senge Jangbo or Bokhar Chu glacier), the Brahmaputra (known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet) originates from the Chemayungdung or Angsi glacier, which is near Lake Manasarovar.
28. Which of the following is the largest gulf in the world?
[A] Gulf of Guinea [B] Gulf of Mexico
[C] Gulf of Aden [D] Persian Gulf
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Ans. [B] Gulf of Mexico
Knowledge Capsule:The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world, with an area of about 1.6 million square kilometers. It is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by the United States to the north, Mexico to the west and south, and Cuba to the southeast. It is also known as one of the deepest gulfs, with a maximum depth of about 4,384 meters at Sigsbee Deep.
29. Which of the following two planets is closer to the Sun than Earth?
[A] Mars and Saturn
[B] Mercury and Venus
[C] Jupiter and Mercury
[D] Neptune and Venus
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Ans. [B] Mercury and Venus
Knowledge Capsule: The planets in our solar system are arranged in a specific order based on their average distance from the Sun. Going outward from the Sun, the order of arrangement would be: , Mercury (~58 million km), Venus (~108 million km), Earth (~150 million km), Mars (~228 million km), Jupiter (~778 million km), Saturn (~1.4 billion km), Uranus (~2.9 billion km) and Neptune (~4.5 billion km). Since Earth is the third planet, only Mercury and Venus orbit closer to the Sun than Earth. Due to this inner orbital position, these two are often called “inferior planets”.
30. Jallikattu (bull taming) festival is associated with which state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh [B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala [D] Tamil Nadu
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Ans. [D] Tamil Nadu Competitive Geography MCQ-8
Knowledge Capsule:Jallikattu is a traditional bull taming sport. It is mainly practiced in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This event is an important part of the Pongal (harvest) festival, which is held every year in the month of January, especially on Mattu Pongal day (the third day of the festival). Participants try to hold onto the bull’s hump for a certain distance or time to win prizes.
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