Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which one of the following types of volcanic eruptions is not usually explosive?

A
Strombolian
B
Pelean
C
Hawaiian
D
Vulcanian

Correct Answer

Hawaiian

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Consider the following pairs: Tributary – Main River a Chambal – Narmada b Son – Yamuna c Manas – Brahmaputra Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched
    A)a and c only
    B)a, b and c
    C)a and b only
    D)c only
    Answer: c only
  • Q. The Radcliff Line demarcates the boundary between
    A)Pakistan and Afghanistan
    B)India and China
    C)India and Pakistan
    D)India and Afghanistan
    Answer: India and Pakistan
  • Q. What is the nature of monsoon rain from Guwahati to Chandigarh?
    A)Diminishing Nature
    B)Irregular Nature
    C)Crescent or Growing Nature
    D)Cyclic Nature
    Answer: Diminishing Nature
  • Q. The autumnal equinox occurs on:
    A)October 23
    B)August 23
    C)September 23
    D)November 23
    Answer: September 23
  • Q. The present demographic transition of India is indicative of ________
    A)Partial industrialised economy
    B)High population growth potential but low actual growth
    C)High population growth potential and high actual growth
    D)Typically increasing urbanization
    Answer: Typically increasing urbanization
  • Q. The Integral coach factory is in
    A)Varanasi
    B)Perambur (Chennai)
    C)Bengaluru
    D)Howrah (Kolkata)
    Answer: Perambur (Chennai)
  • Q. In which of the following units is atmospheric pressure measured?
    A)Kilograms per square metre
    B)Grams per square km
    C)Grams per centimetre
    D)Pounds per cubic mile
    Answer: Kilograms per square metre
  • Q. Condensation is a process which occurs when
    A)Temperature in the air parcel remains static
    B)Temperature falls below 0°C
    C)Absolute humidity becomes equal to relative humidity
    D)Relative humidity becomes 100% and more
    Answer: Relative humidity becomes 100% and more
  • Q. Rabi crop is sown in
    A)January - February
    B)October - November
    C)April - May
    D)August - September
    Answer: October - November
  • Q. The Mangrove forests of Ganga delta are known as
    A)Tropical forest
    B)Monsoon forest
    C)Sundarban
    D)Swamp forest
    Answer: Sundarban
  • Q. The capacity of rock to allow water to pass through it is called
    A)Porosity
    B)Hardness
    C)Jointing
    D)Permeability
    Answer: Permeability
  • Q. The albedo of which one among the following is the highest?
    A)Melting snow
    B)Cirrus cloud
    C)Cumulonimbus cloud
    D)Sand
    Answer: Cirrus cloud
  • Q. Which of the following features are formed by the river in its upper course? 1. Gorge 2. Canyon 3. Meander
    A)1 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Milky Way? 1. It is a spiral galaxy. 2. The solar system resides in one of its spiral arms. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Asiatic black bear and snow leopard is found in which of the following places?
    A)Keoladeo National Park
    B)Sundarbans National Park
    C)Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
    D)Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
  • Q. Which of the following is the largest irrigation canal in the world?
    A)Suez Canal
    B)Panama Canal
    C)Sirhind Canal
    D)Indira Gandhi Canal
    Answer: Indira Gandhi Canal
  • Q. The seasonal contrasts are maximum in ________
    A)Sub tropics
    B)Low latitudes
    C)Mid-latitudes
    D)High latitudes
    Answer: Mid-latitudes
  • Q. The youngest mountain range in the world is ________
    A)Aravallis
    B)Western Ghats
    C)Himalayas
    D)Andes
    Answer: Himalayas
  • 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. Winds blowing constantly in one direction in rocky deserts form
    A)Yardangs
    B)Chimneys
    C)Mushrooms rocks
    D)Demoiselles
    Answer: Yardangs

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