Geography Hydrosphere

Q. Which one of the following conditions are not favourable for the growth of coral reefs ?

A
Moderate saline water
B
Sediment free water
C
Fresh water
D
Disturbed water and currents

Correct Answer

Fresh water

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. World’s longest land border is between which two contries?
    A)Switzerland and Italy
    B)Australia and New Zealand
    C)India and China
    D)Canada and USA
    Answer: Canada and USA
  • Q. Which one of the following countries does not border Mediterranean Sea?
    A)Italy
    B)Malta
    C)Libya
    D)Bulgaria
    Answer: Bulgaria
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The tropical year is shorter than the sidereal year. 2. The solar day is longer than the sidereal day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The principal reason for the formation of metamorphic rocks is ________
    A)Extreme heat and pressure
    B)Decomposition of sediments
    C)Deposition of remains of plants and animals
    D)Solidification of magma
    Answer: Extreme heat and pressure
  • Q. Which of the following statements is true?
    A)Both latitudes and longitudes are great circles
    B)Arctic circle, antarctic circle and equator are great circles
    C)Both equator and longitudes are great circles
    D)Both equator and latitudes are great circles
    Answer: Both equator and longitudes are great circles
  • Q. Which of the following are true in respect of alluvial soil ? I. Generally confined to river basins II. It has been deposited by rivers III. It is rich in phosphorus and poor in potash IV. It is the most fertile soil
    A)I, II and IV
    B)I and II
    C)III and IV
    D)I, II and III
    Answer: I, II and IV
  • Q. The ________ Lake of India has very high salinity.
    A)Chilka (Odisha)
    B)Sambhar (Rajasthan)
    C)Wular (Jammu & Kashmir)
    D)Pulicut (Tamil Nadu)
    Answer: Sambhar (Rajasthan)
  • 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. In India the yield per hectare is very low in
    A)Commercial cultivation
    B)Intensive farming
    C)Extensive farming
    D)Plantation agriculture
    Answer: Extensive farming
  • Q. The earth is at the largest distance from the sun (Apehelion) on ________
    A)July 4th
    B)June 21st
    C)January 3rd
    D)September 23rd
    Answer: July 4th
  • Q. The international air route from West Europe to East Asia passes through India because ________
    A)India is the only country in Asia providing refuelling capacity
    B)India is a busy centre situated between the two places
    C)It provides the shortest route
    D)None of these
    Answer: India is a busy centre situated between the two places
  • Q. Most of the people in the world live in lowland areas except those in ________
    A)Southern and South - eastern Asia
    B)Central and Western Africa
    C)Southern and South - eastern Europe
    D)Central America and North - western South America
    Answer: Central and Western Africa
  • Q. The regions with the highest and lowest densities are respectively ________
    A)North America and Africa
    B)Europe and Africa
    C)Asia and Oceania
    D)Europe and Oceania
    Answer: Europe and Oceania
  • Q. The trans-continental railway in South America links
    A)San Diego and Buenos Aires
    B)Moscow and Vladivostok
    C)Sao Paulo and Trinidad
    D)Valparaiso and Buenos Aires
    Answer: Valparaiso and Buenos Aires
  • Q. Which of the following region in India is now regarded as an “Ecological Hot Spot”?
    A)Western Ghats
    B)Western Himalayas
    C)Eastern Himalayas
    D)Eastern Ghats
    Answer: Western Ghats
  • Q. ICF (Integral Coach Factory) is at
    A)Chennai
    B)Alwaye
    C)Coimbatore
    D)Bhadravati
    Answer: Chennai
  • Q. As per 2011 Census of India the state which registered lowest sex ratio (female per thousand males) is:
    A)Odissa
    B)Rajsthan
    C)Haryana
    D)Nagaland
    Answer: Haryana
  • Q. Which of the following is an Example of Abyssal Igneous Rock?
    A)Slate
    B)Basalt
    C)Granite
    D)Dolomite
    Answer: Granite
  • Q. The main mineral constituents of the continental mass water ________ and alumina.
    A)Water
    B)Iron Oxide
    C)Silica
    D)Oxygen
    Answer: Silica
  • Q. Which one of the following conditions is not necessary for precipitation to occur?
    A)The air must be cooled below its dew point
    B)The air must be warm
    C)The air must be saturated
    D)The air must contain hygroscopic particles
    Answer: The air must be warm

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