Q. ________ are defined as the mass movement of rock, debris or Earth down a slope.

Correct Answer

Landslide

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which of these is not true of the effects of the ocean currents?
    A)Warm equatorial currents raise the temperature while the cold polar currents lower the temperature of the place through which they pass
    B)They affect commerce because they keep the harbours open even during winter
    C)Water of the ocean is kept pure
    D)They do not affect rainfall over the coast
    Answer: They do not affect rainfall over the coast
  • Q. The highest plateau in the world is
    A)Plateau of Iran
    B)Plateau of Tibet
    C)Deccan Plateau
    D)Spanish Plateau
    Answer: Plateau of Tibet
  • Q. Lesotho is ________
    A)A country completely surrounded by South Africa
    B)An island in Mediterranean Sea
    C)An important seaport in Tanzania
    D)A mountain peak in Zambia
    Answer: A country completely surrounded by South Africa
  • Q. Mosses and Lichens are the characteristic vegetation of ________
    A)Temperate region
    B)Hot desert region
    C)Mediterranean region
    D)Tundra region
    Answer: Tundra region
  • Q. The imaginary lines which connects the places of same temperature are called
    A)Isohaline
    B)Isobar
    C)Isohyet
    D)Isotherm
    Answer: Isotherm
  • Q. “Dark Continent” is
    A)Australia
    B)Africa
    C)South America
    D)Asia
    Answer: Africa
  • Q. Which type of soil retains maximum water?
    A)Loamy soil
    B)Sandy soil
    C)Clayey soil
    D)Rocky soil
    Answer: Clayey soil
  • Q. Monpa, Daffla, Abor, Mishmi, Nishi and Nagas are the prominent tribal communities found in:
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Sikkim
    C)Himanchal Pradesh
    D)Arunachal Pradesh
    Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
  • Q. Which of the following are true with respect to sedimentary rocks? I. The rocks are deposited in layers II. The particles of rocks are at times wholly of organic nature III. The rocks are not crystalline IV. Their structure is determined by great pressure or heat
    A)I and IV
    B)I, II and III
    C)II and III
    D)I and II
    Answer: I, II and III
  • Q. Latitudes include 181 lines while longitudes are 360 lines because ________
    A)Longitude is a line that connects North Pole to South Pole and latitude is divided from east to west
    B)Longitude is divided from prime meridian while latitude is from equator
    C)Longitude is divided from equator while latitude is from prime meridian
    D)None of these
    Answer: Longitude is divided from prime meridian while latitude is from equator
  • Q. Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the Mediterranean climate?
    A)On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain
    B)Temperatures range from 21°C in summer to 10°C or below in the winter
    C)Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer
    D)The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 2000 mm
    Answer: Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer
  • Q. One will not have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Mumbai to
    A)Port Said
    B)Alexandria
    C)Suez
    D)Benghazi
    Answer: Suez
  • Q. The Scented Isle’ in the Mediterranean Sea is
    A)Sicily
    B)Sardinia
    C)Corsica
    D)Crete
    Answer: Corsica
  • Q. Land of Fishermen’ refers to
    A)Norway
    B)Europe
    C)Former USSR
    D)Japan
    Answer: Norway
  • Q. The study of the processes of atmosphere is called as
    A)Seismology
    B)Astrology
    C)Meteorology
    D)Astronomy
    Answer: Meteorology
  • Q. Contours are lines showing
    A)Places on earth at the same altitude
    B)Places on earth of equal rainfall
    C)Places of same temperature
    D)None of these
    Answer: Places on earth at the same altitude
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 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: Neither 1 nor 2
  • Q. Bauxite is the ore of
    A)Zinc
    B)Aluminium
    C)Copper
    D)Mica
    Answer: Aluminium
  • Q. About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of ________
    A)40°N and 60°N
    B)5°N and 20°N
    C)20°N and 40°N
    D)20°S and 40°S
    Answer: 20°N and 40°N
  • Q. Which of the following is a distributary of the Ganga?
    A)Chambal
    B)Yamuna
    C)Son
    D)Hugli
    Answer: Hugli

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