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. In India economically exploitable lignite deposits occur at
    A)Talcher, Odisha
    B)Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
    C)Singareni, Andhra Pradesh
    D)Jharia, Bihar
    Answer: Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
  • Q. Which of the following measures are effective for soil conservation in India? I. Avoiding crop rotation II. Afforestation III. Encouraging the use of chemical fertilizers IV. Limiting shifting cultivation
    A)III and IV
    B)I and II
    C)II and IV
    D)I, II and III
    Answer: II and IV
  • Q. The leading producer of sulphur is ________
    A)U.S.A.
    B)Canada
    C)Spain
    D)Italy
    Answer: Spain
  • Q. The world’s major fishing grounds are located along the eastern shores of continents between 40º N and 50º N latitudes where cool and warm currents converge. An example or such area is
    A)The coastal region of Norway
    B)The Grand Banks off Newfoundland
    C)The Dogger Bank in the North Sea
    D)Fisheries off the coast of Peru
    Answer: The Grand Banks off Newfoundland
  • Q. The only sanctuary where kasturi stag is found is
    A)Gir
    B)Kanha
    C)Dachigam
    D)Mudumalai
    Answer: Dachigam
  • Q. Which of the following processes is responsible for producing the sand dunes in western Rajasthan?
    A)Wind deposition
    B)Wind erosion
    C)Erosion by water
    D)Mechanical weathering
    Answer: Wind deposition
  • Q. Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is famous for which of the following?
    A)Birds
    B)Tiger and elephant
    C)Wild Bison
    D)Leopard and Spotted deer
    Answer: Leopard and Spotted deer
  • Q. Which state of India is known as “Sugar Bowl”?
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Punjab
    D)Bihar
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh
  • Q. The river which joins Ganga from southern side is
    A)Son
    B)Betwa
    C)Chambal
    D)Ken
    Answer: Son
  • Q. Which State has the longest coastline?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Gujarat
  • Q. Which of the following are true with respect to sedimentary rocks? I. The rocks are deposited in layers II. The particles of rocks are at times wholly of organic nature III. The rocks are not crystalline IV. Their structure is determined by great pressure or heat
    A)I and IV
    B)I, II and III
    C)II and III
    D)I and II
    Answer: I, II and III
  • Q. Which planet is known as the Earth’s Twin?
    A)Uranus
    B)Venus
    C)Mars
    D)Neptune
    Answer: Venus
  • Q. Where are the Lepchas mainly to be found staying?
    A)Sikkim
    B)Meghalaya
    C)Mizoram
    D)Arunachal Pradesh
    Answer: Sikkim
  • Q. Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term ‘Karroo’ of Southern Africa?
    A)Steppes from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau
    B)Rift valley formed due to faulting
    C)Dome shaped landforms caused by earth's movements
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Steppes from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau
  • Q. The low flat central area of a basin of inland drainage is called:
    A)Afet
    B)Playa
    C)Affusion
    D)Aquifer
    Answer: Playa
  • Q. “Europe point” is
    A)A famous sea resort near Naples
    B)The southern most tip of Gibraltar
    C)A small French island in Mozambique channel
    D)A summer resort for the Pope in Itlay
    Answer: The southern most tip of Gibraltar
  • Q. The oldest oil refinery in India is at
    A)Koyali, near Baroda
    B)Digboi, Assam
    C)Haldia, near Kolkata
    D)Noonmati, Assam
    Answer: Digboi, Assam
  • Q. Consider the following statements I. Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest National Park of India. II. It was one of the nine Tiger Reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. III. Initially it was named as ‘Haile National Park’. Which of the statements given above are correct?
    A)II and III
    B)I and II
    C)I, II and III
    D)I and III
    Answer: I, II and III
  • Q. Which one of the following regions has Mediterranean type of climate?
    A)North-Eastern Australia
    B)Cape Town region of South Africa
    C)Great Plains of North America
    D)Southern Algeria
    Answer: Cape Town region of South Africa
  • 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

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