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Q. Which one of the following countries celebrates Christmas festival in summer season?

A
Mexico
B
Australia
C
Canada
D
Italy

Correct Answer

Australia

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The Earth rotates on its axis at an inclination of
    A)21.5°
    B)23.5°
    C)22.5°
    D)20.0°
    Answer: 23.5°
  • Q. Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India has rift valley due to down warping
    A)Sone
    B)Damodar
    C)Mahanadi
    D)Yamuna
    Answer: Damodar
  • Q. The north-western India receives substantial rainfall during winter months because of ________
    A)North-east monsoons
    B)South-west monsoons
    C)Retreating monsoons
    D)Westerly disturbances
    Answer: Westerly disturbances
  • Q. The Indian city famous for glass bangle industry is
    A)Firozabad
    B)Lucknow
    C)Sikandrabad
    D)Agra
    Answer: Firozabad
  • Q. In the Southern hemisphere the Westerlies blow from ________
    A)North west
    B)North
    C)North east
    D)South east
    Answer: North west
  • Q. For the study of climate which of the following is not relevant?
    A)Dew point
    B)Flash point
    C)Steenson screen
    D)Hygrogram
    Answer: Flash point
  • Q. Which of these statements are correct? 1. Ocean currents are the slow- surface movement of water in the ocean. 2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth’s heat balance. 3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds. 4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean.
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1 and 2
    C)2, 3, and 4
    D)1, 2, 3, and 4
    Answer: 2, 3, and 4
  • Q. Peaty soil is found in ________
    A)Assam
    B)Kerala
    C)Kashmir
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. Which one among the following is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?
    A)Gwalior
    B)Agra
    C)Delhi
    D)Jhansi
    Answer: Jhansi
  • Q. For a time difference of two hours, the longitudinal distance will be equal to ________.
    A)45°
    B)15°
    C)30°
    D)60°
    Answer: 30°
  • Q. From, the point of view of international trade, Bahrein islands are noted for petroleum and ________
    A)Iron and steel
    B)Fishing
    C)Ship building
    D)Pearl fishing
    Answer: Pearl fishing
  • Q. Which one of the following towns is situated easternmost?
    A)Itanagar
    B)Kohima
    C)Jorhat
    D)Dibrugarh
    Answer: Dibrugarh
  • Q. Why is that India has one of the lowest agricultural yields in the world?
    A)Farmers being poor and illiterate do not use modern farming techniques
    B)Summers are very hot
    C)Lack of fertile soil
    D)Occurrence of frost at night
    Answer: Farmers being poor and illiterate do not use modern farming techniques
  • Q. Put the following states in the decreasing order by length of surfaced roads: 1. Maharashtra 2. Karnataka 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Uttar Pradesh
    A)1, 3, 4, 2
    B)1, 2, 3, 4
    C)4, 1, 3, 2
    D)1, 3, 2, 4
    Answer: 1, 3, 4, 2
  • Q. What percentage of Indian population is below poverty line?
    A)More than 35% but less than 40%
    B)Less than 30
    C)30% to 35%
    D)40% to 45%
    Answer: Less than 30
  • Q. One-tenth of the total salt produced in India comes from
    A)Chilka Lake
    B)Tamil Nadu Coast
    C)Sambhar Lake
    D)Wular Lake
    Answer: Sambhar Lake
  • Q. The radiant energy received by the Earth from the sun is
    A)Reflection
    B)Radiation
    C)Insolation
    D)Refraction
    Answer: Insolation
  • Q. Which of the following is known as ‘golden fiber’?
    A)Jute
    B)Silk
    C)Egyptian cotton
    D)Manila hemp
    Answer: Jute
  • Q. Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term ‘Karroo’ of Southern Africa?
    A)Steppes from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau
    B)Rift valley formed due to faulting
    C)Dome shaped landforms caused by earth's movements
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Steppes from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau
  • Q. The World’s longest river is ________
    A)Amazon
    B)Nile
    C)Ganges
    D)Mississippi – Missouri
    Answer: Nile

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