Geography Hydrosphere

Q. Why are major fishing areas of the world confined to the temperate zone? I. Cold and warm currents meet, creating conditions favourable for plankton growth II. The fish of these waters are highly palatable as human food III. There is a ready mark, in the land masses of the zone IV. The existence of submarine plateaus help in growth of fish population

A
I, III and IV
B
I, II and IV
C
II, III and IV
D
I, II, III and IV

Correct Answer

I, II, III and IV

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Why stars look more in west than east?
    A)Earth is moving from east to west
    B)Universe is moving from east to west
    C)Earth is moving around the Sun
    D)Earth is moving from west to east
    Answer: Earth is moving from west to east
  • Q. On which or the following African riven is the Kariba Dam one of the world’s largest hydel power systems located?
    A)The Congo
    B)The Nile
    C)The Niger
    D)The Zambezi
    Answer: The Zambezi
  • 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. When the wind is deflected due to the rotation of the Earth, it is called as ________
    A)Westerlies
    B)Geostropic wind
    C)Polar wind
    D)Trade winds
    Answer: Geostropic wind
  • Q. A few showers of rain during the months of December and January are beneficial to the rabi crops because they
    A)Cause fall in temperature
    B)Make the plant strong
    C)Protect the crops from frost
    D)Provide moisture for the germination of seeds
    Answer: Protect the crops from frost
  • Q. Which of the following river originates beyond Himalaya?
    A)Ganga
    B)Indus
    C)Saraswati
    D)Yamuna
    Answer: Indus
  • Q. Which of the following is not one of the non-conventional sources of energy in India?
    A)Thermal Energy
    B)Solar Energy
    C)Geo-Thermal Energy
    D)Tidal Power
    Answer: Thermal Energy
  • Q. The heavier silicates named ‘Sima’ or silica + magnesium are most abundant in the ________
    A)Mantle
    B)Crust
    C)Core
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    Answer: Ocean floors
  • Q. The removal of rock, layer by layer due to weathering is called ________
    A)Exfoliation
    B)Block disintegration
    C)Dellation
    D)Granular disintegration
    Answer: Exfoliation
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    A)1 and 3 only
    B)1 only
    C)2 and 3 only
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 3 only
  • Q. Where is the Saltoro Range located?
    A)Part of the Karakoram Ranges
    B)Ladakh
    C)Along the Vindhyas
    D)Part of the Western Ghats
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  • Q. Decaying vegetation produces organic acids which causes a breakdown of minerals. This is ________
    A)Both A and B
    B)Physical weathering
    C)Chemical weathering
    D)Chemical erosion
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    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
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    C)Deciduous regions
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    C)Sedimentary rocks
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    C)Maharashtra
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  • Q. Which one of the following deserts is famous for its deposits of nitrates?
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    C)Kalahari
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