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Q. The altitudes of heavenly bodies appear to be greater than they actually are. This is due to ________

A
Atmospheric refraction
B
Vertical motion of these heavenly bodies
C
Motions of the earth
D
These are visible because of light of the sun reflected from their surface

Correct Answer

Atmospheric refraction

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. What is the Stage in the population cycle in which India is classified on the basic of its demographic characteristics?
    A)Late expanding stage
    B)Early expanding stage
    C)High stationary stage
    D)Declinning Stage
    Answer: Late expanding stage
  • Q. There are two types of crusts – the continental and the oceanic. The continental crust is
    A)Almost same all over
    B)Thicker below the plains than below mountains
    C)Thicker below the mountains than below the plains
    D)Thicker under the oceans than under the seas
    Answer: Thicker below the mountains than below the plains
  • Q. The greatest diversity of animal and plant species occurs in ________
    A)Heavily polluted rivers
    B)Temperate deciduous forests
    C)Tropical moist forests
    D)Deserts and Savannas
    Answer: Tropical moist forests
  • Q. Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from south-west monsoon than the east coast?
    A)The east coast is broader than the west coast
    B)Unlike the east coast this coast is straight
    C)The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall
    D)The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
    Answer: The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall
  • Q. Rice crop needs
    A)Annual rainfall of about 150 cm, high temperature and humidity
    B)Low temperature and heavy rainfall
    C)High temperature and low rainfall
    D)Low temperature and low rainfall
    Answer: Annual rainfall of about 150 cm, high temperature and humidity
  • Q. The highest Himalayan peak in India is ________
    A)Nandadevi
    B)Kanchenjunga
    C)K-2
    D)Nanga Parbat
    Answer: Kanchenjunga
  • Q. Black soil derived from volcanic rocks with humus is suitable for growing
    A)Cotton
    B)Rice
    C)Wheat
    D)Grapes
    Answer: Cotton
  • Q. The highest coal-producing country in the world is
    A)China
    B)India
    C)USA
    D)Russia
    Answer: China
  • Q. The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli lies between which of the following states of India?
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    B)Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
    C)Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
    D)Gujarat and Maharashtra
    Answer: Gujarat and Maharashtra
  • Q. Rajiv Gandhi Environment Award is given for outstanding contribution to:
    A)Agriculture
    B)Health
    C)Tourism
    D)Contribution in the development of Neat technology
    Answer: Contribution in the development of Neat technology
  • Q. Which state irrigation is done by Rihand Dam project?
    A)Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
    B)Gujarat and Maharashtra
    C)Orissa and West Bengal
    D)Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
  • Q. What is the narrow strip which connects two water bodies or Sea or Ocean?
    A)Peninsula
    B)Gulf
    C)Strait
    D)Isthmus
    Answer: Strait
  • Q. Evening sun is not a shot as the mid-day sun. What is the reason?
    A)Ozone in atmosphere absorbs more light in the evening
    B)In the evening, radiations travel slowly
    C)In the evening, the temperature of the sun decreases
    D)In the evening, radiations travel larger distance through atmosphere
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    A)Plain areas
    B)Forests
    C)Deserts
    D)Grass lands
    Answer: Forests
  • Q. Where are the Lepchas mainly to be found staying?
    A)Sikkim
    B)Meghalaya
    C)Mizoram
    D)Arunachal Pradesh
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    A)Adam's Bridge
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    C)Sri Lanka Bridge
    D)Pamban Bridge
    Answer: Adam's Bridge
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    A)Moving over to another neighbouring country
    B)The practice of moving to a new clearing in the forest every few years
    C)The seasonal movement of people along with their cattle in the mountains
    D)Moving from place to place in search of work
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  • Q. The first large scale modern machine tool factory set up in public sector is :
    A)1957
    B)1953
    C)1955
    D)1959
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