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Q. Consider the following astral bodies: 1. Sirius 2. Venus 3. Mars The correct sequence in decreasing order of their brightness is:

A
3, 2, 2001
B
2, 3, 2001
C
1, 2, 2003
D
2, 1, 2003

Correct Answer

2, 1, 2003

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The vertical speed of air is called
    A)Air outburst
    B)Wind
    C)Air current
    D)Velocity of air
    Answer: Air current
  • Q. In ________ forest, trees shed their leaves in a particular season.
    A)Deciduous
    B)Evergreen
    C)Mangrove
    D)Thorny
    Answer: Deciduous
  • Q. The Buckincham Canal is an inland water way in
    A)India
    B)United Kingdom
    C)Australia
    D)New Zealand
    Answer: India
  • Q. Which of the following types of soil are mostly confined to river basins and coastal plains of India?
    A)Laterite soils
    B)Alluvial soils
    C)Black soils
    D)Red soils
    Answer: Alluvial soils
  • Q. Hammada is the name given to ________.
    A)A stony desert
    B)An icy desert
    C)A sandy desert
    D)None of the above
    Answer: A stony desert
  • Q. A group of populations of different species living in the same habitat and interacting with one another is called:
    A)Biological Community
    B)Ecological Community
    C)Zoological Community
    D)None of Above.
    Answer: Ecological Community
  • Q. The line at which a day is lost or gained is called:
    A)Line of Control day and night
    B)International Gain line
    C)International loss line
    D)International Date line
    Answer: International Date line
  • Q. Which planet looks reddish in the night sky?
    A)Mars
    B)Jupiter
    C)Saturn
    D)Mercury
    Answer: Mars
  • Q. The Siachin Glacier’s melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers?
    A)Shylok
    B)Bias
    C)Sutlej
    D)Nubra
    Answer: Nubra
  • Q. Which sugar is obtained from grapes
    A)Glucose
    B)Lactose
    C)Maltose
    D)Sucrose
    Answer: Glucose
  • Q. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the process of ________
    A)Deposition
    B)Metamorphism
    C)Weathering
    D)Both B and C
    Answer: Both B and C
  • Q. Which of the following organisations prepares topographical maps of India?
    A)Geological Survey of India
    B)Geographical Survey of India
    C)Survey of India
    D)Archaeological Survey of India
    Answer: Geographical Survey of India
  • Q. What is the name of the disputed coastal area located far from Gujarat coast in between India and Pakistan?
    A)Gulf of Khambhat
    B)Gulf of Cambay
    C)Sir Creek
    D)Mouth of Indus
    Answer: Sir Creek
  • Q. The extreme of temperature between summer and winter is quite low in southern part of peninsular India mainly because ________
    A)The sun's rays are almost vertical throughout the year
    B)The adjoining oceans moderate the temperature
    C)The sky is generally cloudy
    D)Strong winds flow throughout the year
    Answer: The adjoining oceans moderate the temperature
  • Q. The tropical rain forests in the Amazon basin is known as
    A)Selvas
    B)Savanna
    C)Prairies
    D)Pampas
    Answer: Selvas
  • Q. Geothermal energy may serve as an important source of energy in
    A)Aravalli Hills
    B)The Konkan Coast
    C)Ladakh District
    D)Narmada Valley
    Answer: Ladakh District
  • Q. Amur, one of the longest rivers in the worlds is in
    A)Asia
    B)Africa
    C)South America
    D)Europe
    Answer: Asia
  • Q. The EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) of India is
    A)140 km
    B)12 miles
    C)360 km
    D)None of these
    Answer: 360 km
  • Q. The Indian city famous for glass bangle industry is
    A)Firozabad
    B)Lucknow
    C)Sikandrabad
    D)Agra
    Answer: Firozabad
  • Q. What is the International Date Line?
    A)Region within 5º of the Equator
    B)An imaginary line connecting places of the same altitude
    C)It is 180º Meridian from Greenwich
    D)None of these
    Answer: It is 180º Meridian from Greenwich

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