GK Quiz on Geography

1. The mean radius of the Earth is ___________
a) 9200 km
b) 6400 km
c) 8500 km
d) 2400 km

2. The continental masses are mainly composed of _________________
a) silica
b) alumina
c) Both a and b
d) None of these

3. Which of the following is the largest state of India?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Assam
d) Rajasthan

4. How many layers does the earth have?
a) 3 layers
b) 5 layers
c) 2 layers
d) 1 layers

5. Which state of India shares its boundaries with six other states?
a) Jammu and Kashmir
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Punjab
d) Rajasthan

6. How many countries does the Sahara desert touch?
a) 8
b) 9
c) 10
d) 11

7. Which are the monsoon forests?
a) Tropical deciduous forests
b) Tropical rain forests
c) Tropical evergreen forests
d) All of the above

8. Lunar eclipse occurs _________________
a) When sun lies between earth and moon
b) When moon lies between earth and sun
c) When earth lies between sun and moon
d) None of these

9. How many countries share land boundaries with India?
a) Eight
b) Seven
c) Five
d) Ten

10. Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
a) Cherrapunji
b) Mahabaleshwar
c) Mawsynram
d) Udhagamandalam