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Q. Which is the largest sea in the world?

A
Mediterranean Sea
B
Caspian Sea
C
South China Sea
D
North Sea

Correct Answer

South China Sea

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of ________ degrees from the perpendicular to its orbital plane.
    A)36°
    B)17.5°
    C)23.5°
    D)45°
    Answer: 23.5°
  • Q. Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India?
    A)Eastern Ghats
    B)Western Ghats
    C)Western Himalayas
    D)Northern Himalayas
    Answer: Western Ghats
  • Q. The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and subtropical zones is ________
    A)12° C
    B)21° C
    C)18° C
    D)15° C
    Answer: 15° C
  • Q. According to the figures of Census 2011,which state has the maximum difference in the male and female literacy
    A)Uttar Pradesh
    B)Rajasthan
    C)Kerala
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Rajasthan
  • Q. Tin Bigha Corridor is an issue, between India and
    A)Myanmar
    B)Pakistan
    C)Nepal
    D)Bangladesh
    Answer: Bangladesh
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The acid lava usually melts at a relatively higher temperature as compared to basic (basaltic) lava. 2. The acid lava solidifies into glass-like sheets and the basaltic lava solidifies into rough surfaces. 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 layer of ocean water between the depth zone of 300 m- 1000 m characterized by sharp change of temperature in the vertical section of sea water is called:
    A)Thermoarea
    B)Isoline
    C)Insiline
    D)Thermocline
    Answer: Thermocline
  • Q. Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called ________
    A)Lava
    B)Basalt
    C)Laccolith
    D)Magma
    Answer: Magma
  • Q. Which of the following statements regarding the earth’s axis are true? 1. It makes an angle of 23.5o with the plane of ecliptic 2. It maintains a flexible orientation with respect to the stars 3. It is the most important fact connected with Earth-Sun relationship
    A)1 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 3
  • Q. The largest delta of the World is
    A)Ganga Delta
    B)Nippon Delta
    C)Sicily Delta
    D)Caspian Delta
    Answer: Ganga Delta
  • Q. Danube, Dneiper, Don, Volga and Ural rivers are flowing in
    A)Africa
    B)North America
    C)Europe
    D)Australia
    Answer: Europe
  • Q. Ozone layers absorb
    A)All radiations from the sun
    B)Infrared rays
    C)Ultraviolet rays coming from the sun
    D)Cosmic rays
    Answer: Ultraviolet rays coming from the sun
  • Q. Blizzards are more frequent in
    A)Arctic region
    B)Tropical region
    C)Temperate region
    D)Antarctic region
    Answer: Antarctic region
  • Q. Some riven and canals have locks across them in order to
    A)Control the level of water
    B)Collect taxes
    C)Ensure safety
    D)Load or unload freight
    Answer: Control the level of water
  • Q. “Reserved Forests” are forests
    A)Reserved for local use
    B)Reserved for hunting
    C)Reserved for commercial exploitation and prohibited for grazing
    D)Reserved for growing medicinal herbs
    Answer: Reserved for commercial exploitation and prohibited for grazing
  • Q. What is the another name of Greater Himalayas?
    A)Assam Himalaya
    B)Himadri
    C)Sahyadri
    D)Shivalik
    Answer: Himadri
  • Q. “Mohs’ Scale” is used to indicate the ________
    A)Degree of viscosity of a liquid
    B)Degree of brittleness of a substance
    C)Degree of hardness of minerals.
    D)Degree of elasticity of a material
    Answer: Degree of hardness of minerals.
  • Q. What is the name of the soil, rich in Calcium?
    A)Podzol
    B)Pedocal
    C)Pedalfer
    D)Laterite
    Answer: Pedocal
  • Q. An estuary is a place where
    A)Fresh water collects at the mouth of a river
    B)Deposits of mud can be seen at a triangular piece of land
    C)Silt is deposited near the mouth of a river
    D)Fresh and salt water mix near the mouth of a river
    Answer: Fresh and salt water mix near the mouth of a river
  • Q. The national Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) was set up in:
    A)1978
    B)1970
    C)1975
    D)1980
    Answer: 1975

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