Geography Hydrosphere

Q. ________ islands are the “cross roads of the Pacific”.

A
Windward
B
Fiji
C
Falkland
D
Hawaiian

Correct Answer

Hawaiian

More Questions on Geography

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    A)II and III
    B)I, II and III
    C)I and III
    D)I, II, III and IV
    Answer: I, II, III and IV
  • Q. Which of the following statements is correct?
    A)Pampas are the temperate grasslands of South Australia
    B)Steppes are the temperate grasslands of South America
    C)Prairies are the temperate grasslands of North America
    D)Forests-with trees which do not shed their leaves seasonally are called deciduous forests
    Answer: Prairies are the temperate grasslands of North America
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    A)the sea water is relatively more saline
    B)there are few indentions suitable for fishing
    C)of overwhelming dependence on agriculture and animal husbandary
    D)of industrial development leading to widespread pollution of coastal area
    Answer: of overwhelming dependence on agriculture and animal husbandary
  • Q. Which one among the following is not an important factor of climate of an area?
    A)Altitude
    B)Latitude
    C)Longitude
    D)Distance from the sea
    Answer: Longitude
  • Q. Earthquakes occur due to ________
    A)Too much pressure on land
    B)Frequent occurrence of cyclones
    C)Movement of plates of earth, which float on the hot volcanic mantle below the earth's surface
    D)Underground nuclear explosions
    Answer: Movement of plates of earth, which float on the hot volcanic mantle below the earth's surface
  • Q. Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Cauvery, Narmada, Godavari and Krishna are extensive areas of
    A)Coastal fisheries
    B)Inland fisheries
    C)Estuarine fisheries
    D)Deep sea fisheries
    Answer: Inland fisheries
  • Q. The first machine made paper was manufactured
    A)In 1910 at Delhi
    B)In 1870 near Kolkata
    C)In 1903 in Mumbai
    D)After independence
    Answer: In 1870 near Kolkata
  • Q. The Laterite soil is found in
    A)Tropical areas
    B)High rainfall states
    C)In deserts
    D)Dry and humid tropical areas
    Answer: Dry and humid tropical areas
  • Q. A narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses is known as
    A)Headland
    B)Strait
    C)Isthmus
    D)Bay
    Answer: Isthmus
  • Q. The circulation and movement of soluble inorganic matter (nutrients) derived from sedimentary and atmospheric phases and reservoirs through organic phase of various biotic components and finally their return to inorganic phase is collectively called:
    A)Physical Cycles
    B)Chemical Cycles
    C)Biogeochemical Cycles
    D)Biological Cycles
    Answer: Biogeochemical Cycles
  • Q. Gondwana coalfields are found in
    A)Meghalaya
    B)Assam
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Jammu and Kashmir
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. The climate of India is ________
    A)Savanna type of climate
    B)Tropical climate
    C)Sub-tropical climate
    D)Subtropical monsoon
    Answer: Subtropical monsoon
  • Q. The correct sequence of the following planets in terms of gravity, in the descending order is ________
    A)Uranus, Earth, Saturn, Neptune
    B)Saturn, Earth, Neptune, Uranus
    C)Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Earth
    D)Neptune, Saturn, Earth, Uranus
    Answer: Neptune, Saturn, Earth, Uranus
  • Q. When it is 12 noon at Greenwich, what is the time at New York (74° W) ?
    A)7.04 p.m.
    B)4.56 p.m.
    C)4.56 a.m.
    D)7.04 a.m.
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  • Q. Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India?
    A)Courtallam falls
    B)Shimsha falls
    C)Hogenakkal falls
    D)Jog falls
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    B)Mahabalipuram
    C)Rangoon
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    Answer: Rangoon
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    A)Shivalik ranges
    B)Eastern Ghats
    C)Western Ghats
    D)Vindhya range
    Answer: Western Ghats
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    A)Residual mountains
    B)Volcanic mountains
    C)Block mountains
    D)Fold mountains
    Answer: Volcanic mountains
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    A)It is caused by rapid condensation of very high clouds
    B)It refers to sudden and copious rainfall over a small area which often lasts for only a few minutes
    C)It refers to 50mm rain over a period of time
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