Geography World Geography

Q. Blizzards are more frequent in

A
Arctic region
B
Tropical region
C
Temperate region
D
Antarctic region

Correct Answer

Antarctic region

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles? 1. Clay 2. Silt 3. Sand 4. Gravel
    A)4, 3, 2, 1
    B)2, 3, 4, 1
    C)1, 2, 3, 4
    D)1, 4, 3, 2
    Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Q. The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon?
    A)Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region
    B)It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
    C)It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
    D)It has less human interference
    Answer: It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
  • Q. Arrange the following ranges in order as they occur from north to south: I. Pir Panjal II. Karakoram III. Zanskar IV. Ladakh
    A)I, II, IV, III
    B)II, IV, III, I
    C)II, III, IV, I
    D)III, II, IV, I
    Answer: II, IV, III, I
  • 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. Which of the following are the ideal conditions for the phenomenon of temperature inversion to occur? I. Long nights II. Cloudy sky III. Calm and stable air IV. Dry air
    A)II, III and IV
    B)I and II
    C)I, II and III
    D)I, III and IV
    Answer: I, III and IV
  • Q. Hampi is in
    A)Karnataka
    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Sri Lanka
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. Which of the following sets of three ports is on the east coast of India?
    A)Paradeep, Kakinada, Nagapattinam
    B)Cochin, Goa, Mumbai
    C)Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
    D)Machilipatnam, Kandla, Aleppey
    Answer: Paradeep, Kakinada, Nagapattinam
  • Q. Black soils are ideal for cultivation of cotton as
    A)They are made of lava
    B)Their colour is black
    C)They can retain moisture
    D)They are found on plateau regions
    Answer: They can retain moisture
  • Q. The climate of a place is decided by ________
    A)Latitude
    B)Proximity to the sea
    C)Altitude
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. Which of the following gives the correct match of states and concentration of religious groups? 1. Maharashtra- Zaroastrians 2. Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh – Buddhists 3. Rajasthan and Gujarat – Jains 4. Sikkim – Christians
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Mumbai High refers to the
    A)Slopes of Western Ghats
    B)Greater Mumbai area
    C)Highest place in Mumbai
    D)Oil field below seabed off Mumbai island
    Answer: Oil field below seabed off Mumbai island
  • Q. The only South American nation through which both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass through?
    A)Peru
    B)Brazil
    C)Ecuador
    D)Guyana
    Answer: Brazil
  • Q. McMohan Line lies between which of the following countries?
    A)China and Pakistan
    B)India and Pakistan
    C)India and China
    D)India and Afghanistan
    Answer: India and China
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found. 2. Of the total fresh water found on the planet Earth, 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers. 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: 2 only
  • Q. India provides ideal conditions for air travel because
    A)Its climatic conditions are favourable
    B)It is a vast country
    C)It has a huge population
    D)It has extensive mountain tracks
    Answer: Its climatic conditions are favourable
  • Q. The diesel locomotive works engaged in producing diesel locos is located in:
    A)Durgapur
    B)Varanasi
    C)Vizag
    D)Tuticorin
    Answer: Varanasi
  • Q. The main part of water in coastal areas of ocean which is located near the main region of continents are called
    A)Continental Shelf
    B)Topography
    C)Ocean Peak
    D)Continental Slope
    Answer: Continental Shelf
  • Q. The finest natural harbour in India is
    A)Kolkata
    B)Chennai
    C)Mumbai
    D)Cochin
    Answer: Mumbai
  • Q. The principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana is
    A)Excessive cultivation
    B)Deforestation
    C)Soil erosion
    D)Salinity and water logging
    Answer: Salinity and water logging
  • Q. Which of the following indicates the types of soil erosion in decreasing order of damage caused In India
    A)Water-logging, weeds, salinity and ravine erosion
    B)Ravine erosion .and gullies, alkalinity and salinity weeds and water-logging
    C)Alkalinity and water-logging, ravine erosion and weeds
    D)All are equally damaging
    Answer: Ravine erosion .and gullies, alkalinity and salinity weeds and water-logging

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