AFCAT History and Geography 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which mountain pass connects Leh (Ladakh) to Manali (Himachal Pradesh)?
- Zoji La
- Rohtang Pass (Correct answer)
- Baralacha La
- Khardung La
Correct answer: Rohtang Pass
Rohtang Pass connects Manali in Kullu Valley to the Lahaul and Spiti Valley and is a key route toward Leh.
Question 2: The Quit India Movement of 1942 was launched from which city?
- Delhi
- Calcutta
- Bombay (Correct answer)
- Allahabad
Correct answer: Bombay
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1942, at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay (now Mumbai).
Question 3: Which ocean current keeps the ports of Western Europe ice-free during winter?
- Labrador Current
- Gulf Stream (Correct answer)
- Canary Current
- Benguela Current
Correct answer: Gulf Stream
The Gulf Stream, a warm Atlantic ocean current, keeps Western European ports relatively warm and ice-free even in winter.
Question 4: The Permanent Settlement of 1793 was introduced in Bengal by which Governor-General?
- Lord Cornwallis (Correct answer)
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Wellesley
- Lord Hastings
Correct answer: Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793, which fixed land revenue for zamindars permanently.
Question 5: Which river forms the boundary between India and Pakistan in Punjab?
- Sutlej
- Beas
- Ravi (Correct answer)
- Chenab
Correct answer: Ravi
The Ravi River flows along part of the India-Pakistan boundary in Punjab before entering Pakistani territory.
Question 6: The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was used by which British Governor-General to annex Indian states?
- Lord Wellesley
- Lord Dalhousie (Correct answer)
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Bentinck
Correct answer: Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie applied the Doctrine of Lapse to annex states like Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur if rulers had no natural heirs.
Question 7: The Sahara Desert is primarily located in which continent?
- Asia
- South America
- Africa (Correct answer)
- Australia
Correct answer: Africa
The Sahara Desert is the world's largest hot desert and is located in North Africa, spanning about 9.2 million square kilometers.
AFCAT History and Geography 3
Which mountain pass connects Leh (Ladakh) to Manali (Himachal Pradesh)?