100 MCQ Question of Geography 10th Standard

Chapter 1: Field Visit

1. What is the main purpose of a field visit?A) EntertainmentB) Observation and data collectionC) Travel documentationD) ShoppingAnswer: B

2. What is a ‘linear settlement’?A) Houses arranged in a circular mannerB) Houses in a straight line along roadsC) Houses scattered across a fieldD) Multi-storeyed buildings in citiesAnswer: B

3. What kind of vegetation is commonly found in semi-arid regions?A) MangrovesB) Dense forestsC) Thorny vegetationD) OrchardsAnswer: C

4. Which dam’s backwaters are observed in the field visit example?A) Hirakud DamB) Ujani DamC) Bhakra Nangal DamD) Nagarjuna Sagar DamAnswer: B

5. What is the main crop cultivated near Solapur as observed in the field visit?A) RiceB) PulsesC) SugarcaneD) WheatAnswer: C

6. What type of houses are called “Dhabyaachee Ghare”?A) Mud and wood housesB) Brick housesC) Concrete apartmentsD) Bamboo hutsAnswer: A

7. What is the natural water tank seen at the Sinhagad Fort called?A) DevraiB) DevtakeC) VanraiD) Kalyan DarwajaAnswer: B

8. What is an important occupation in coastal regions like Alibag?A) MiningB) ManufacturingC) FishingD) Textile industriesAnswer: C

9. Which sea is observed near Alibag during the field visit?A) Arabian SeaB) Bay of BengalC) Indian OceanD) Pacific OceanAnswer: A

10. What should be avoided during field visits?A) Carrying water bottlesB) Observing natureC) Littering the areaD) Taking notesAnswer: C

Chapter 2: Location and Extent

11. In which hemisphere is India located?A) Southern and EasternB) Northern and EasternC) Western and NorthernD) Northern and WesternAnswer: B

12. What is the southernmost point of India?A) KanyakumariB) LakshadweepC) Indira PointD) RameshwaramAnswer: C

13. Which latitude passes through the middle of India?A) EquatorB) Tropic of CapricornC) Tropic of CancerD) Arctic CircleAnswer: C

14. What is the capital of Brazil?A) Rio de JaneiroB) BrasiliaC) Sao PauloD) SalvadorAnswer: B

15. Which ocean lies to the east of India?A) Atlantic OceanB) Arabian SeaC) Indian OceanD) Bay of BengalAnswer: D

16. What is the name of the largest river basin in Brazil?A) Parana BasinB) Amazon BasinC) Sao Francisco BasinD) Tocantins BasinAnswer: B

17. India shares its eastern boundary with which country?A) PakistanB) Sri LankaC) BangladeshD) NepalAnswer: C

18. Which part of Brazil lies in the Northern Hemisphere?A) Entire BrazilB) Amazon BasinC) Brazilian HighlandsD) Pantanal WetlandsAnswer: B

19. Which country ruled Brazil before its independence?A) SpainB) FranceC) PortugalD) NetherlandsAnswer: C

20. What is the northernmost latitude of mainland India?A) 6°45’ NB) 8°4’ NC) 37°6’ ND) 23°26’ NAnswer: C

Chapter 3: Physiography and Drainage

21. What is the highest peak in Brazil?A) Pico de NeblinaB) Pico ParanaC) Andes PeakD) Serra do MarAnswer: A

22. Which major river flows through the Amazon Basin?A) ParanaB) TocantinsC) Amazon RiverD) Sao FranciscoAnswer: C

23. Which type of river is the Ganga?A) SeasonalB) PerennialC) CoastalD) Non-flowingAnswer: B

24. Which plains lie to the north of Brazil?A) PampasB) Amazon PlainsC) Patagonian PlainsD) Pantanal PlainsAnswer: B

25. Which highlands form the core of South America?A) Guyana HighlandsB) Brazilian HighlandsC) Andes HighlandsD) Patagonia HighlandsAnswer: B

26. What type of landform is the Deccan Plateau?A) FloodplainB) Shield RegionC) DeltaD) DesertAnswer: B

27. Which rivers flow through the Rift Valley in India?A) Narmada and TapiB) Godavari and KrishnaC) Yamuna and GangaD) Brahmaputra and KaveriAnswer: A

28. Which coast of Brazil has coral reefs?A) Northern CoastB) Southern CoastC) Eastern CoastD) Western CoastAnswer: C

29. Where does the Brahmaputra River originate?A) Aravalli HillsB) Western GhatsC) YamunotriD) TibetAnswer: D

30. Which river forms the largest delta in the world?A) Amazon RiverB) Nile RiverC) Ganga-BrahmaputraD) Mississippi RiverAnswer: C

Chapter 4: Climate

31. What type of climate is found in the Amazon Basin?A) AridB) Tropical RainyC) Semi-aridD) TemperateAnswer: B

32. Which winds bring rainfall to India during monsoons?A) WesterliesB) EasterliesC) Northeast Trade WindsD) Southwest Monsoon WindsAnswer: D

33. What is the average temperature in coastal areas of Brazil?A) 18°CB) 21°CC) 27°CD) 32°CAnswer: C

34. Which parallel of latitude passes through the middle of India?A) EquatorB) Tropic of CancerC) Tropic of CapricornD) Arctic CircleAnswer: B

35. The “Drought Quadrilateral” in Brazil is located in which region?A) Amazon BasinB) Coastal PlainsC) Northeastern HighlandsD) Pantanal WetlandsAnswer: C

36. What is the main factor influencing India’s climate?A) LongitudeB) LatitudeC) AltitudeD) MonsoonsAnswer: D

37. Which region in India receives the highest rainfall?A) RajasthanB) Western GhatsC) Chhota Nagpur PlateauD) MawsynramAnswer: D

38. What causes rainfall in the southern part of Brazil?A) WesterliesB) Northeast Trade WindsC) Southeast Trade WindsD) Jet StreamsAnswer: C

39. Which region in Brazil has a rain-shadow effect?A) Coastal PlainsB) Southern PlateauC) Northeast HighlandsD) Amazon BasinAnswer: C

40. What is the average annual rainfall in the Amazon Basin?A) 1200 mmB) 1600 mmC) 2000 mmD) 4000 mmAnswer: D

Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

41. Which type of forest is dominant in the Amazon Basin?A) Deciduous ForestB) Coniferous ForestC) Evergreen RainforestD) Mangrove ForestAnswer: C

42. Where are mangrove forests mostly found in India?A) Thar DesertB) Western GhatsC) Sundarbans DeltaD) Deccan PlateauAnswer: C

43. Which tree is dominant in Brazil’s coastal forests?A) TeakB) BrazilwoodC) RosewoodD) MahoganyAnswer: B

44. Which region in India has thorny vegetation?A) HimalayasB) Western GhatsC) RajasthanD) SundarbansAnswer: C

45. What is the primary cause of biodiversity loss in Brazil?A) OvergrazingB) DeforestationC) UrbanizationD) FloodingAnswer: B

46. The Amazon rainforest is referred to as:A) Green Lungs of the EarthB) Evergreen ParadiseC) The Desert of RainD) Biodiversity HubAnswer: A

47. Which animal is native to the Amazon rainforest?A) Asiatic LionB) Bengal TigerC) JaguarD) CheetahAnswer: C

48. Which animal is found in India’s mangrove forests?A) ElephantB) LeopardC) Royal Bengal TigerD) CamelAnswer: C

49. What kind of vegetation is found in the Pantanal Wetlands?A) MangrovesB) GrasslandsC) Evergreen ForestsD) CactusAnswer: B

50. The Indian Plateau is home to which type of forests?A) Deciduous ForestsB) Evergreen ForestsC) Temperate ForestsD) Alpine ForestsAnswer: A

Chapter 6: Population

51. Which country has a higher population density?A) BrazilB) IndiaC) ArgentinaD) PeruAnswer: B

52. Which state in India has the highest population?A) MaharashtraB) Uttar PradeshC) West BengalD) Tamil NaduAnswer: B

53. What is the population density of Brazil?A) 25 per sq kmB) 100 per sq kmC) 500 per sq kmD) 300 per sq kmAnswer: A

54. What is the main reason for migration in Brazil?A) Political InstabilityB) Industrial DevelopmentC) Natural DisastersD) Educational OpportunitiesAnswer: B

55. Which country has a younger population?A) IndiaB) BrazilC) ChinaD) USAAnswer: A

56. In India, rural-to-urban migration is mainly due to:A) FloodsB) Job OpportunitiesC) Cultural FactorsD) Climate ChangeAnswer: B

57. What is the official language of Brazil?A) SpanishB) EnglishC) PortugueseD) FrenchAnswer: C

58. Which factor contributes most to population growth in India?A) High Birth RateB) ImmigrationC) Low Death RateD) EmigrationAnswer: A

59. Which city is the most populated in Brazil?A) Rio de JaneiroB) Sao PauloC) BrasiliaD) SalvadorAnswer: B

60. India’s literacy rate is higher in:A) Rural AreasB) Urban AreasC) Coastal AreasD) Himalayan RegionAnswer: B

Chapter 7: Human Settlements

61. What are human settlements?A) Places where industries growB) Places where people build homes and liveC) Places with only agricultural fieldsD) Only urbanized citiesAnswer: B

62. Which type of settlement is common in rural areas of India?A) Scattered settlementsB) Linear settlementsC) Clustered settlementsD) Vertical settlementsAnswer: C

63. What factor influences settlements in the Western Ghats?A) Soil qualityB) Availability of flat landC) Heavy rainfall and rugged topographyD) Industrial growthAnswer: C

64. In Brazil, settlements along the coast are:A) DenseB) SparseC) Only industrializedD) NonexistentAnswer: A

65. What type of settlement pattern is seen in the Amazon Basin?A) Linear patternB) Clustered settlementsC) Scattered settlementsD) Grid patternAnswer: C

66. Why are urban settlements in India growing rapidly?A) Rural-to-urban migrationB) Better agricultural practicesC) Climate changeD) Scarcity of waterAnswer: A

67. What are linear settlements in India often influenced by?A) ForestsB) Transport routes like rivers or roadsC) Population densityD) Industrial locationsAnswer: B

68. What are ‘Favela’ settlements in Brazil?A) Large industrial hubsB) Planned urban areasC) Unplanned slum areas in urban citiesD) Agricultural villagesAnswer: C

69. Why is settlement sparse in the central part of Brazil?A) Rugged terrainB) Dense forests and poor accessibilityC) Coastal influencesD) High population densityAnswer: B

70. Which Indian state has the largest urban population?A) MaharashtraB) Tamil NaduC) Uttar PradeshD) GujaratAnswer: A

Chapter 8: Economy and Occupations

71. What is the main occupation in rural areas of India?A) FishingB) AgricultureC) TourismD) ManufacturingAnswer: B

72. What kind of farming is predominant in Brazil?A) Plantation farmingB) Subsistence farmingC) Dairy farmingD) Terraced farmingAnswer: A

73. India’s major industrial belt is located in:A) Deccan PlateauB) Ganga PlainC) Eastern Coastal PlainsD) Himalayan RegionAnswer: B

74. Which crop is primarily grown in the coastal plains of Brazil?A) WheatB) CoffeeC) RiceD) CottonAnswer: B

75. Which sector employs the highest percentage of people in India?A) Primary SectorB) Secondary SectorC) Tertiary SectorD) Quaternary SectorAnswer: A

76. Brazil is the leading producer of which agricultural product?A) WheatB) SugarcaneC) CoffeeD) CottonAnswer: C

77. What is the primary economic activity in the Amazon Basin?A) MiningB) Fishing and loggingC) TourismD) ManufacturingAnswer: B

78. Which of the following industries is prominent in India’s economy?A) Oil extractionB) Information TechnologyC) AerospaceD) Timber loggingAnswer: B

79. Why are minerals significant in Brazil’s economy?A) High domestic demandB) Rich reserves of iron ore and bauxiteC) Dense industrial areasD) Heavy rainfallAnswer: B

80. What is a major source of energy in rural India?A) Hydro powerB) Solar energyC) BiofuelsD) Wind energyAnswer: C

Chapter 9: Tourism, Transport, and Communication

81. What is the importance of tourism in Brazil?A) Employment and revenue generationB) Promotes agricultureC) Encourages mining activitiesD) Controls deforestationAnswer: A

82. What is the main mode of transport in the Amazon Basin?A) RailwaysB) RoadsC) WaterwaysD) Air transportAnswer: C

83. Which state in India is famous for backwater tourism?A) MaharashtraB) GoaC) KeralaD) GujaratAnswer: C

84. What is Brazil’s most significant international airport?A) Guarulhos Airport, Sao PauloB) Rio Carnival AirportC) Brasilia Domestic AirportD) Salvador AirportAnswer: A

85. Which is a primary means of communication in remote parts of India?A) InternetB) Postal servicesC) TelephonesD) RadioAnswer: B

86. What kind of transport network is highly developed in India?A) Inland waterwaysB) RailwaysC) Air transportD) Sea routesAnswer: B

87. What attracts tourists to Brazil’s coastal regions?A) Mountains and riversB) Festivals and beachesC) Wildlife reservesD) Mining activitiesAnswer: B

88. Which Indian state has the densest road network?A) MaharashtraB) Tamil NaduC) PunjabD) KeralaAnswer: D

89. Which festival attracts global tourists to Brazil?A) HoliB) CarnivalC) ChristmasD) Mardi GrasAnswer: B

90. The National Highways of India are primarily maintained by:A) State GovernmentB) NHAI (National Highways Authority of India)C) Private SectorD) Ministry of TransportAnswer: B

Chapter 10: Practical Geography (Map Skills and Field Visit)

91. What is the primary objective of a field visit?A) Hands-on learning through observationB) To enjoy landscapesC) To measure temperatureD) Shopping opportunitiesAnswer: A

92. Which tool is essential during a field visit?A) LaptopB) Map and notebookC) Compass onlyD) Mobile phoneAnswer: B

93. What does a contour line on a map represent?A) Population densityB) Elevation or altitudeC) Vegetation coverD) River flowAnswer: B

94. Which method is used for measuring distances on a map?A) ScaleB) SymbolsC) Grid systemD) LegendsAnswer: A

95. What is important to observe during a field visit in rural areas?A) Houses onlyB) Relief, vegetation, and settlement patternsC) IndustriesD) Urban developmentAnswer: B

96. Why is note-taking important during a field visit?A) To prepare field reportsB) For entertainmentC) To draw sketchesD) To avoid boredomAnswer: A

97. What do symbols on a map indicate?A) Population growthB) Different features like rivers, mountains, etc.C) Scale of the mapD) Climate conditionsAnswer: B

98. Which skill is enhanced through practical geography?A) Cooking skillsB) Observation and analytical skillsC) Listening skillsD) Writing poetryAnswer: B

99. What is the significance of grid lines on a map?A) To show rainfall patternsB) To help locate specific points or featuresC) To show population densityD) To indicate forest coverAnswer: B

100. What is the final step after completing a field visit?A) Throwing away notesB) Preparing a field visit reportC) Taking photographsD) RelaxingAnswer: B

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