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 are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? I.The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss II.The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets III. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps, forming the northern flank of the plateau IV. The trough of the Narmada and Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges
    A)I, II, III and IV
    B)I, II and III
    C)I and II
    D)I, III and IV
    Answer: I, II, III and IV
  • Q. Which of the following natural regions is known as ‘the big game country’ or ‘a land of safari’?
    A)Temperate Grassland regions
    B)Tropical deserts
    C)Equatorial regions
    D)Savanna or Tropical Grassland regions
    Answer: Savanna or Tropical Grassland regions
  • Q. Which of the following is meant by an archipelago?
    A)Mountain
    B)Lake
    C)Island
    D)Plateau
    Answer: Island
  • Q. Majuli, the World’s largest river Island is located in which state?
    A)Tripura
    B)Arunachal Pradesh
    C)Assam
    D)Mizoram
    Answer: Assam
  • Q. Select the following correct statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 1. It enjoys equatorial climate 2. This is the only place in India where a volcano is located 3. This is the only place in India where coral bed is found
    A)2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1 and 2
    D)1 only
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Which one of the following groups comprises of States sharing borders with Chhattisgarh ?
    A)Bihar, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Orissa
    B)Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Orissa
    C)Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
    D)Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Orissa
  • Q. Which one among the following statements relating to a cyclone is not correct?
    A)Wind movement towards the low pressure centre of a cyclone is clockwise in the northern hemisphere
    B)It is a wind circulation system with a low pressure at the centre
    C)It brings about sudden change In weather condition in an area
    D)It is known as hurricane in West Indies
    Answer: Wind movement towards the low pressure centre of a cyclone is clockwise in the northern hemisphere
  • Q. The scale on which the intensity of an earth quake is measured is named after:
    A)Curie
    B)Newton
    C)Einstein
    D)Mercalli
    Answer: Mercalli
  • Q. Gold is mined in:
    A)Orissa
    B)Karnatka
    C)Maharastra
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: Karnatka
  • Q. Which of the following fertilisers provides maximum amount of nitrogen?
    A)Ammonium Sulphate
    B)Calcium Nitrate
    C)Urea
    D)Nitrolium
    Answer: Urea
  • Q. The radiant energy received by the earth and its atmosphere from the sun is called:
    A)Insoenergy
    B)Insolation
    C)Isotherm
    D)Albedo
    Answer: Insolation
  • Q. Which of the following helps in the ‘greening process’ of crops?
    A)Nitrogenous fertilizers
    B)Sunshine
    C)Phosphatic fertilizers
    D)Potassic fertilizers
    Answer: Nitrogenous fertilizers
  • Q. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is in
    A)Bengaluru
    B)Mumbai
    C)Kolkata
    D)Chennai
    Answer: Bengaluru
  • Q. Which of the following groups of states has the largest deposits of iron ore?
    A)Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
    B)Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
    C)Bihar and Orissa
    D)West Bengal and Assam
    Answer: Bihar and Orissa
  • Q. Hanging Valley is very common in
    A)Glaciated areas
    B)High mountains
    C)Sub-Arctic region
    D)Coastal belt
    Answer: Glaciated areas
  • Q. Jute fibre is obtained from which part of the Jute?
    A)Leaf
    B)Root
    C)Stem
    D)Fruit
    Answer: Stem
  • Q. In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?
    A)Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
    B)Montane Wet Temperate Forest
    C)Sub- tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
    D)Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
    Answer: Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
  • Q. The Plantation agriculture produces?
    A)Cash Crops
    B)Only Food Crops
    C)Plantation Crops
    D)Four Crops
    Answer: Plantation Crops
  • Q. The ________ route is the busiest ocean route of the world.
    A)North Atlantic
    B)Suez
    C)Panama
    D)South Atlantic
    Answer: North Atlantic
  • Q. Which of the following lake is known as “Honeymoon Lake”?
    A)Titicaca
    B)Nyasa
    C)Chad
    D)Toba
    Answer: Titicaca

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