Top GK questions everyone should know - V 5.17

 Top GK questions everyone should know - V 5.17

General Knowledge Questions Every Student Should Know

GK is an important aspect of a student’s life and though it is not always prescribed in the syllabus but forms an important foundation for an intellectual building. Some important GK  questions have been mentioned below. 

GK Questions will help you in participating in all competitive exams  conducted in school and Entrance Exams and in Quiz programs

 

General Knowledge Questions on Geography 

Q1. Which is the capital of India?

A1. New Delhi.

Q2. Which is also called the Southernmost Himalayas?

A2. Siwaliks.

Q3. What is another name for Sahyadris?

A3. The Western Ghats.

Q4. Where does Palk Strait Lie?

A4. India and Sri Lanka.

Q5. Which is the popular name for the Indian islands on the Arabian Sea?

A5. Lakshadweep Islands.

Q6. Which is the oldest mountain range in India?

A6. Aravali Mountains.

Q7. What is the landmass which is surrounded by water in three sides known as?

A7. Peninsula.

Q8. What is a naturally formed, a narrow, waterway connecting two large water bodies known as?

A8. Strait.

Q9. What does ‘Archipelago’ mean?

A9. A group of islands.

Q10. What is the name of the pass between Kailash and Manasarovar?

A10. Mana Pass.

Q11. Which pass links Srinagar to Leh?

A11. Zoji La Pass.

Q12. What is the imaginary line that divides India into almost two parts known as?

A12. Tropic of cancer.

Q13. Where is Lake Loktak situated?

A13. Manipur.

Q14. Which place receives the highest rainfall in the world?

A14. Mawsynram.

Q15. What is the local name given to the summer winds in the northern plains?

A15. Loo.

Q16. Where does the Narmada river originate from?

A16. Amarkantak

Q17. The western coastal strip, just south of Goa is known as?

A17. Kannad.

Q18. Which is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats?

A18. Mahendragiri.

Q19. Which place never gets the vertical rays of the Sun?

A19. Srinagar.

Q20. Which countries are separated by the Radcliffe Line?

A20. India and Pakistan

Q21. Which countries are separated by the Durand Line?

A21. Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Q22. Where is India’s permanent research station Dakshin Gangotri located?

A22. Antarctica.

Q23. Where is Duncan Pass located?

A23. South and Little Andaman.

Q24. Which cities are called ‘The twin cities’?

A24. Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Q25. Which state is called the ‘sugar bowl’ of India?

A25. Uttar Pradesh.

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