Geography in Madhya Pradesh GK : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

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Madhya Pradesh GkMediumGeographyMajor Crops Grown In State And Agro Climatic Regions

Match the crop with the countries that produce it in the largest quantities:

A. Jute — (i) Brazil and Egypt

B. Tea — (ii) Brazil and Colombia

C. Coffee — (iii) Kenya and Sri Lanka

D. Cotton — (iv) India and Bangladesh

Choose the correct option:

A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)

A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)

A-(i), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(ii)

A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)

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Correct Answer: D — A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)

Explanation:

The correct answer is A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i).

Jute: India and Bangladesh are the world's leading producers. Jute is known as the 'golden fibre' and is used in making gunny bags, mats, ropes, and carpets.

Tea: Kenya and Sri Lanka are major exporters and top producers globally. China is the largest producer overall, followed by India.

Coffee: Brazil and Colombia are the world's top coffee producers. Brazil is the single largest, and the Arabica variety is most widely traded.

Cotton: Brazil and Egypt are among the major cotton producers. India and China lead globally; the US is third, and Brazil is fourth.

Note: Cotton option (i) pairing with Brazil and Egypt reflects the match-table context of this question.

Madhya Pradesh GkMediumGeographySeas Mountains Straits Rivers

With reference to the 'Trishul Peak in Himalayas', which of the following statements is/are correct?

It is situated in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand.
The peak is more than 7500 m high.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Answer: A — Only 1

Explanation:

The correct answer is Only 1.

Statement 1: Trishul Peak is located in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, part of the Kumaon Himalayas. Correct.

Statement 2: Trishul Peak has an elevation of approximately 7,120 m, which is less than 7,500 m. Incorrect.

Additional Info: Trishul derives its name from its trident-like shape associated with Lord Shiva. It has three summits; the highest is ~7,120 m. The first successful ascent was in 1907 by Dr. T.G. Longstaff. The region forms part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Madhya Pradesh GkMediumGeographyMajor Crops Grown In State And Agro Climatic Regions

Match the crop with the countries that produce it in the largest quantities:

A. Jute — (i) Brazil and Egypt

B. Tea — (ii) Brazil and Colombia

C. Coffee — (iii) Kenya and Sri Lanka

D. Cotton — (iv) India and Bangladesh

Choose the correct option:

A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)

A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)

A-(i), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(ii)

A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)

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Correct Answer: D — A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)

Explanation:

The correct answer is A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i).

Jute: India and Bangladesh are the world's leading producers. Jute is known as the 'golden fibre' and is used in making gunny bags, mats, ropes, and carpets.

Tea: Kenya and Sri Lanka are major exporters and top producers globally. China is the largest producer overall, followed by India.

Coffee: Brazil and Colombia are the world's top coffee producers. Brazil is the single largest, and the Arabica variety is most widely traded.

Cotton: Brazil and Egypt are among the major cotton producers. India and China lead globally; the US is third, and Brazil is fourth.

Note: Cotton option (i) pairing with Brazil and Egypt reflects the match-table context of this question.