Geography Hydrosphere

Q. A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a

A
Bay
B
Strait
C
Sound
D
Fjord

Correct Answer

Bay

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which of the following layers of the earth is believed to have the heaviest mineral materials of highest density ?
    A)Mantle
    B)Central core
    C)Crust
    D)Both B and C
    Answer: Central core
  • Q. The first large scale modern machine tool factory set up in public sector is :
    A)1957
    B)1953
    C)1955
    D)1959
    Answer: 1953
  • Q. What is Bailadila famous for?
    A)Copper
    B)Bauxite
    C)Iron ore
    D)Coal
    Answer: Iron ore
  • 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. A devastating Cloud Burst swept over Leh on August 2010. Which one of the following statements with regard to Cloud Burst is not correct?
    A)Cloud Burst occurs only in hilly areas
    B)Cloud Burst is a localized weather phenomenon representing highly concentrated rainfall over a small area in a short duration of time
    C)Cloud Burst occurs due to upward movement of moisture laden air with sufficient rapidity to form cumulonimbus clouds
    D)There is no satisfactory technique till now for predicting Cloud Burst
    Answer: Cloud Burst occurs only in hilly areas
  • Q. The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
    A)Paddy and Jute
    B)Paddy and Cottort
    C)Wheat and Jute
    D)Wheat and Cotton
    Answer: Paddy and Jute
  • Q. Two main cold currents in the North Pacific Ocean are known as
    A)North Equatorial and Counter Equatorial currents
    B)Oyashio and California currents
    C)Alaska and Kuroshio currents
    D)North Pacific and Kuroshio currents
    Answer: Oyashio and California currents
  • Q. Grand Bank, Sable Bank, Middle Bank and Jeffery Bank are the major fishing grounds of
    A)North East Atlantic
    B)North West Atlantic
    C)North East Pacific
    D)North West Pacific
    Answer: North West Atlantic
  • Q. Borobudur in Java is famous for
    A)Its natural museum
    B)Lord Buddha's tooth preserved for posterity
    C)ABuddhist Temple
    D)Fisheries Research Station
    Answer: ABuddhist Temple
  • Q. Arrange the following geographical regions in proper order: I. Tundra II. Shrub III. Taiga IV. Deciduous
    A)II, III, I, IV
    B)II, IV, I, III
    C)I, II, III, IV
    D)I, III, IV, II
    Answer: I, III, IV, II
  • Q. The finest natural harbour in India is
    A)Kolkata
    B)Chennai
    C)Mumbai
    D)Cochin
    Answer: Mumbai
  • Q. Which of the following is called the biggest leap forward in the history of Indian population?
    A)1951 - 1961
    B)1921 - 1931
    C)1941 - 1951
    D)1961 - 1971
    Answer: 1961 - 1971
  • Q. Which of the following is an Example of Abyssal Igneous Rock?
    A)Slate
    B)Basalt
    C)Granite
    D)Dolomite
    Answer: Granite
  • Q. What do you mean by ‘reserved forest’ ?
    A)Reserved for hunting
    B)Reserved for local use
    C)Reserved for commercial exploitation
    D)Reserved for growing medicinal herbs
    Answer: Reserved for commercial exploitation
  • Q. The International Date Line passes through ________
    A)Florida strait
    B)Bering strait
    C)Gibraltar strait
    D)Malacca strait
    Answer: Bering strait
  • Q. The northern plain of India is formed of ________.
    A)Alluvial soil
    B)Metamorphic soil
    C)Igneous rocks
    D)Old crystalline rocks
    Answer: Alluvial soil
  • Q. Fog can be classified as a
    A)Cumulus cloud
    B)Nimbus cloud
    C)Cirrus cloud
    D)Low Stratus cloud
    Answer: Low Stratus cloud
  • Q. Arrange the following religious groups in increasing order of their population in India: 1. Muslims 2. Buddhists 3. Sikhs 4. Jains 5. Christians
    A)II, IV, III, V, I
    B)IV, II, III, V, I
    C)IV, II, I, III, V
    D)II, III, IV, I,V
    Answer: IV, II, III, V, I
  • Q. The equator cuts through which of the following islands ________
    A)Java
    B)Madagascar
    C)Tasmania
    D)Borneo
    Answer: Borneo
  • Q. Which is called the “Lake District of India”?
    A)Sikkim
    B)Nainital
    C)Shimla
    D)Matheran
    Answer: Nainital

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