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Q. A black hole is a ________

A
Star with no atmosphere
B
Contracted star with intense gravitational pull
C
Star with very low surface temperature
D
Pulsating star

Correct Answer

Contracted star with intense gravitational pull

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Crude oil is generally found in
    A)Metamorphic rocks
    B)Igneous rocks
    C)Sedimentary rocks
    D)Sandy desert soils
    Answer: Sedimentary rocks
  • Q. The ideal conditions for coral growth are: I. water temperature around 20°C II. tropical waters (between 30°N and 30°S) III. highly saline water IV. adequate oxygen
    A)I, II and III
    B)I, II and IV
    C)I, III and IV
    D)II, III and IV
    Answer: I, II and IV
  • Q. Which one of the following States enjoys ideal conditions for the development of petrochemical industries?
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Gujarat
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: Gujarat
  • Q. Littoral forests occur
    A)Where the rainfall is heavy
    B)On hills
    C)Along the sea coasts and tidal creeks
    D)At elevated places
    Answer: Along the sea coasts and tidal creeks
  • Q. The largest river of all the west flowing rivers of the peninsular India is:
    A)Krishna
    B)Tapti
    C)Kaveri
    D)Narmada
    Answer: Narmada
  • Q. World Environment Day is observed on:
    A)June 5
    B)March 5
    C)April 5
    D)July 5
    Answer: June 5
  • Q. With reference to Ocean currents consider the following statements: 1. West Australian current is a warm current. 2. North East Monsoon Drift flows in the Indian Ocean during winter season. 3. Equatorial counter current does not flow in the Indian Ocean during winter season. 4. Kuroshic current in the Pacific Ocean is like Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean.
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 4
    D)2 and 4
    Answer: 2 and 4
  • Q. Where is Silicon Valley located in?
    A)Green Land
    B)U. S. A.
    C)UK
    D)Russia
    Answer: U. S. A.
  • Q. A country lying within the Arctic Circle having geysers is
    A)Norway
    B)Greenland
    C)Iceland
    D)Denmark
    Answer: Iceland
  • Q. The planet which has maximum number of satellites is:
    A)Jupiter
    B)Saturn
    C)Venus
    D)Mars
    Answer: Saturn
  • Q. Through which one of the following countries the Tropic of Cancer does not pass through?
    A)Myanmar
    B)Bangladesh
    C)China
    D)Nepal
    Answer: Nepal
  • Q. The core of the Earth is made up of ________
    A)Both iron and silica in the liquid form
    B)Mainly of iron in the liquid form
    C)Mainly of nickel in the liquid form
    D)Both iron and magnesium in the plastic state
    Answer: Both iron and magnesium in the plastic state
  • Q. The time of Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich time Cairo is situated at ________
    A)30° East
    B)27° East
    C)27° West
    D)30° West
    Answer: 30° East
  • Q. The mean thickness of oceanic crust is:
    A)5 kilometer
    B)10 kilometer
    C)8 kilometer
    D)4 kilometer
    Answer: 5 kilometer
  • Q. The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to
    A)Hard labour of the farmers over the generations
    B)The heavy and timely rains and forests
    C)Alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains
    D)Better irrigation facilities
    Answer: Alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains
  • Q. In which part of India is Dogri spoken?
    A)Jammu and Kashmir
    B)West Bengal
    C)Assam
    D)Rajasthan
    Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
  • Q. International date line is a/an
    A)Zigzag line
    B)Straight line
    C)Curved line
    D)Elliptical line
    Answer: Zigzag line
  • Q. Sargasso sea is located in ________
    A)North Sea
    B)North Pacific Ocean
    C)North Atlantic Ocean
    D)South Atlantic Ocean
    Answer: North Atlantic Ocean
  • Q. Soil is eroded heavily due to deforestation, it affects the flowing of surface water badly. Which of the following is badly affected by these causes
    A)Climate
    B)Human Resource
    C)Ecological System
    D)Local Plants
    Answer: Ecological System
  • Q. The ‘Grand Trunk Road’ connects ________
    A)Kolkata and Amritsar
    B)Kolkata and Mumbai
    C)Delhi and Chennai
    D)Tirupati and Ludhiana
    Answer: Kolkata and Amritsar

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