Q. What are Sun spots?

Correct Answer

Dark patches on the surface of the Sun resulting from a localised fall in the temperature to about 4000 K

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. On the tributary of which river has Rihand Dam been constructed?
    A)Son
    B)Chambal
    C)Yamuna
    D)Periyar
    Answer: Son
  • Q. The Earth summit was organised by
    A)WHO
    B)UNESCO
    C)UNCED
    D)UNICEF
    Answer: UNCED
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes, 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both I and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both I and 2
  • Q. What is the reason of duration of cold wave in America?
    A)Political Administration
    B)Bio-diversity and Habitat
    C)Climate and Energy
    D)Polar Vortex
    Answer: Polar Vortex
  • Q. In which of the following types of climate does the temperature never rise above 10°C throughout the year?
    A)Mediterranean Climate
    B)Continental Climate
    C)Tundra Climate
    D)Taiga Climate
    Answer: Tundra Climate
  • Q. Crude oil is generally found in
    A)Metamorphic rocks
    B)Igneous rocks
    C)Sedimentary rocks
    D)Sandy desert soils
    Answer: Sedimentary rocks
  • Q. Sunda Trench lies in ________
    A)Indian Ocean
    B)Atlantic Ocean
    C)Pacific Ocean
    D)Antarctic Ocean
    Answer: Indian Ocean
  • Q. Two important rivers – one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha – merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
    A)Gopalpur-on-sea
    B)Bhitarkanika
    C)Chandipur-on-sea
    D)Simlipal
    Answer: Bhitarkanika
  • Q. Which of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
    A)Namibia
    B)Canada
    C)South Africa
    D)USA
    Answer: Canada
  • Q. Tides in the sea have stored in them ________
    A)Gravitational potential energy
    B)Hydraulic energy
    C)Kinetic energy
    D)A combination of all the above three forms of energy
    Answer: A combination of all the above three forms of energy
  • Q. The reason behind Earthquake is
    A)Tectonism
    B)Land cruises
    C)Rotation of Earth
    D)Denudation
    Answer: Tectonism
  • Q. The remedy for soil erosion region is- 1. Bordering the region 2. Crop regulation 3. Deforestation 4. Allowing animals for grazing
    A)4, 3
    B)1, 2
    C)1, 4
    D)4, 2
    Answer: 1, 2
  • Q. The area of India is ________ times larger than the area of Pakistan
    A)6
    B)3
    C)4
    D)7
    Answer: 4
  • Q. The Indian river of the Indus Basin are
    A)Betwa, Sone and Kosi
    B)Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
    C)Ganga, Beas and Sutlej
    D)Gomati, Kosi, Gandak
    Answer: Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
  • Q. Which of the following city located on Northern most Latitude?
    A)Panchmarhi
    B)Patna
    C)Allahabad
    D)Ahmedabad
    Answer: Patna
  • Q. Which Indian state is known as ‘Land of Five Rivers’ ?
    A)Haryana
    B)U.P.
    C)Punjab
    D)Jammu and Kashmir
    Answer: Punjab
  • Q. Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by : I. ocean currents II. planetary winds III. tides IV. waves
    A)I and IV
    B)I and II
    C)III and IV
    D)II and III
    Answer: I and II
  • Q. According to the census 2001,which was the largest state of India demographically?
    A)Uttar Pradesh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Bihar
    D)West Bengal
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh
  • Q. Who among the following was first to measure the circumference of the Earth?
    A)Hecataeus
    B)Eratosthenes
    C)Aristotle
    D)Herodotus
    Answer: Eratosthenes
  • Q. The proportion of forest to the total national geographical area of India as envisaged by National Forest Policy is
    A)38.30%
    B)30.30%
    C)33.30%
    D)42.30%
    Answer: 33.30%

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