General Knowledge Practice Quiz 102

Q1.Which of the following types of houses are mentioned as being used by families in the Amazon basin?

A. Concrete multi-story buildings and modern bungalows. B. Thatched houses shaped like beehives and large apartment-like houses called “Maloca”. C. Underground shelters and treehouses. D. Prefabricated homes and tents.

Q2.Besides manioc, what other unusual food items are mentioned as being consumed by the people of the Amazon basin?

A. Wild berries and mushrooms. B. Queen ants and egg sacs. C. River fish and small mammals. D. Honey and wild fruits.

Q3.As per the provided text, what does 'Population density' mean?

A. The total number of people living in a country. B. The number of persons that live in one sq. km. of area. C. The ratio of urban population to rural population. D. The average age of the population in a given region.

Q4.According to the Reprint 2024-25, which of the following states has the highest population density among Uttarakhand, West Bengal, and Bihar?

A. Uttarakhand B. West Bengal C. Bihar D. All three have similar densities

Q5.Manioc serves as the staple food for the people of which region?

A. Ganga Basin B. Africa C. Amazon D. Hooghly Basin

Q6.Sericulture is the practice associated with which of the following?

A. Cotton textile B. Maloca C. Silk worm D. Piranha

Q7.What does 'Maloca' refer to in the context of the given text?

A. Cotton textile B. Terrace farming C. Slanting roof D. Fish

Q8.Which of the following are nomadic tribes known to inhabit the Sahara desert, rearing livestock?

A. Maasai and Zulu B. Bedouins and Tuaregs C. Inuit and Sami D. Pygmies and San

Q9.Which of the following represents a change in the cultural landscape of the Sahara desert?

A. Increased reliance on traditional farming methods. B. Revival of ancient camel trade routes. C. Tuaregs acting as guides to foreign tourists. D. Decline in the discovery of new mineral resources.

Q10.The word 'Ladakh' is made up of two words, 'La' and 'Dak'. What does 'La' signify?

A. River B. Mountain pass C. Desert D. Country

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 102