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 tribes and their area of inhabitance is incorrect ?
    A)Bindibus - Algeria
    B)Samoyeds - Asiatic Tundra
    C)Gaucho - Uruguay
    D)Tartars - Siberia
    Answer: Bindibus - Algeria
  • Q. The countries which are called the ‘Rice Bowl’ of Asia are
    A)India, Pakistan, Nepal, Mongolia
    B)China, Japan, Sri Lanka, India
    C)Myanmar, Thailand, Kampuchea and Vietnam
    D)Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, India
    Answer: Myanmar, Thailand, Kampuchea and Vietnam
  • Q. All example of a mineral occurring as layers in sedimentary rocks is
    A)Lead
    B)Lignite
    C)Gold
    D)Tin
    Answer: Lignite
  • Q. The column of atmosphere is divided into five different layers namely:
    A)Troposphere, Stratosphere, Lithosphere, Ionosphere, Pyrosphers
    B)Troposphere, Lithosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere, Exosphere
    C)Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Pyrosphers, Exosphere
    D)Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere, Exosphere
    Answer: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere, Exosphere
  • Q. The winter temperatures of north-western Europe are higher than those of eastern Europe in the same latitudinal zone because ________
    A)It receives only light falls of snow
    B)It is on the western side of the continent
    C)It 'is near the sea
    D)It lies under westerly winds which blow over the Gulf Stream Drift
    Answer: It lies under westerly winds which blow over the Gulf Stream Drift
  • Q. In which one of the following districts, have large reserves of diamond-bearing kimberlite been discovered in the recent past?
    A)Sambalpur
    B)Hoshangabad
    C)Raipur
    D)Warangal
    Answer: Raipur
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Tamil Nadu is the only area which receives about half of its rainfall from north-east monsoon winds. 2. Kerala is the only state receiving very heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds. 3. In India, the south-west monsoon is stronger than the north-east monsoon. Which of these are correct statements?
    A)1 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1 and 2
    D)2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The first range of Himalayas to the North of Ganga Plains is the
    A)Garo Hills
    B)Satpura Mountains
    C)Shiwaliks
    D)Khasi Hills
    Answer: Shiwaliks
  • Q. Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India? I. The decline in overseas market II. Inadequately supply of raw jute III. Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials
    A)I and III
    B)I and II
    C)I, II and III
    D)II and III
    Answer: I and II
  • Q. The oldest oil field in India is the ________ field, in ________
    A)Nawagam, Gujarat
    B)Anleshwar, Gujarat
    C)Bombay High, Maharashtra
    D)Digboi, Assam
    Answer: Digboi, Assam
  • Q. The first Alumina plant in India is situated at
    A)Sirpur (Andhra Pradesh)
    B)Kiriburu (Jharkhand
    C)Ratnagiri (Maharashtra)
    D)Korba (Madhya Pradesh)
    Answer: Korba (Madhya Pradesh)
  • Q. Soil erosion can be prevented by ________
    A)Making the land sloppy
    B)Allowing herbivorous animals to graze freely
    C)Growing plants on a large scale to form soil cover
    D)Adding chemicals to increase cohesion
    Answer: Growing plants on a large scale to form soil cover
  • Q. Arrange the following hill ranges in order from north to south: I. Nallamala Hills II. Nilgiri III. Anaimalai IV. Cardamon Hills
    A)II, I, III, IV
    B)I, IV, III, II
    C)I, II, III, IV
    D)I, II, IV, III
    Answer: I, II, III, IV
  • Q. Plains formed by the deposits brought by glacier are
    A)Drift plains
    B)Lacustrine plains
    C)Flood plains
    D)Coastal plains
    Answer: Drift plains
  • Q. Which is the first National Park established in India?
    A)Bandipur National Park
    B)Velvadna National Park
    C)Periyar National Park
    D)Corbett National Park
    Answer: Corbett National Park
  • Q. Marble is the metamorphosed form of
    A)Sandstone
    B)Shale
    C)Basalt
    D)Limestone
    Answer: Limestone
  • Q. Which of the following countries is the world’s largest producer of coal?
    A)India
    B)Russia
    C)China
    D)U.S.A.
    Answer: China
  • Q. Which river is called ‘The Sorrow of Bengal’?
    A)Hooghly
    B)Sone
    C)Damodar
    D)Kosi
    Answer: Damodar
  • Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the term ‘great circle’ is not correct?
    A)Only one great circle can be drawn on a sphere
    B)Equator is a great circle
    C)A ship can save fuel and time by following the great circle arc between two points
    D)A great circle results when a plane passes through the centre of a sphere
    Answer: Only one great circle can be drawn on a sphere
  • Q. Tummalapalle, where huge reserves of Uranium have mission in July, 2011, lies in the state of
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Jharkhand
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh

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