Geography World Geography

Q. A country lying within the Arctic Circle having geysers is

A
Norway
B
Greenland
C
Iceland
D
Denmark

Correct Answer

Iceland

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The only land-locked country in South-East Asia is
    A)Malaysia
    B)Laos
    C)Thailand
    D)Kampuchea
    Answer: Laos
  • Q. Which of the following best explain why the lower course of a river is sometimes choked with sediments? 1. The valley of a river is widest in its lower course. 2. The velocity of a river in its lower course is low. 3. The delta sometimes develops in a river’s lower course. 4. Much of the river water is drawn for irrigation in the lower course.
    A)1, 2 and 3 only
    B)1, 2, 3 and 4
    C)1, 3 and 4 only
    D)2 and 4 only
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3 only
  • Q. Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary is famous for
    A)Birds
    B)Tiger
    C)Bison
    D)Elephants
    Answer: Tiger
  • Q. A sierra is a/an
    A)Unit of electrical conductance
    B)Mountain range
    C)A midday or afternoon nap
    D)Holiday resort in the Mediterranean Sea
    Answer: Mountain range
  • Q. The problem of arsenic in India is due to
    A)Overexploitation of coal in Bihar and Bengal
    B)Overexploitation of surface water inaffected areas
    C)Overexploitation of arsenopyrite in land
    D)Overexploitation of ground water in affected areas
    Answer: Overexploitation of ground water in affected areas
  • Q. In which state is Jog Falls located?
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Karnataka
    D)Kerala
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall?
    A)Allahabad > Kolkata > Ahmedabad
    B)Kolkata > Ahmedabad > Allahabad
    C)Kolkata > Allahabad > Ahmedabad
    D)Ahmedabad > Kolkata > Allahabad
    Answer: Kolkata > Allahabad > Ahmedabad
  • Q. Copper alloys with tin to give
    A)German silver
    B)Brass
    C)Bronze
    D)Zinc
    Answer: Bronze
  • Q. Which of the following is known as “Bio-Diversity” hotspot of India”?
    A)Western Himalayas
    B)Western Ghats
    C)Eastern Ghats
    D)Eastern Himalayas
    Answer: Western Ghats
  • Q. The point below the surface where an earthquake originates is called ________.
    A)Epicentre
    B)Tsunamis
    C)Focus
    D)Eye of the Earthquake
    Answer: Focus
  • Q. Which of the following regions bear mainly the Coniferous forests?
    A)Southern island of New Zealand
    B)Southern part of India
    C)South America
    D)Central, Eastern and Western parts of North America
    Answer: Central, Eastern and Western parts of North America
  • Q. The formation of Extrusive rocks takes place ________
    A)By deposition of magma at a great depth
    B)By solidification of magma above the earth's surface
    C)Due to excessive pressure at great depths
    D)At an intermediate depth by transformation
    Answer: By solidification of magma above the earth's surface
  • Q. Which is the largest forest covering 25% of world’s land?
    A)Monsoon forest
    B)Tropical rain forest
    C)Taiga forest of Siberia
    D)Temperate forest of Europe
    Answer: Taiga forest of Siberia
  • Q. The river Irrawaddy is the life blood of
    A)Thailand
    B)Myanmar
    C)Bangladesh
    D)Laos
    Answer: Myanmar
  • Q. The largest port of India is:
    A)Mumbai Port
    B)Kandla Port
    C)Okha Port
    D)Kolkata Port
    Answer: Mumbai Port
  • Q. The velocity of winds is related to ________
    A)Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow
    B)The amount of moisture they carry
    C)The nearness to the sea
    D)The direction in which they blow
    Answer: Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow
  • Q. Black soil is favourable for cultivation of-
    A)Rice
    B)Cotton
    C)Coffee
    D)Tea
    Answer: Cotton
  • Q. Geostationary orbit is at a height of ________
    A)3600 km
    B)6 km
    C)1000 km
    D)36,000 km
    Answer: 36,000 km
  • Q. Which of the following set of countries are completely surrounded by land?
    A)Paraguay, Mongolia, Syria
    B)Libya, Zambia, Czech Republic
    C)Mongolia, Zambia, Bolivia
    D)Syria, Czech Republic, Paraguay
    Answer: Mongolia, Zambia, Bolivia
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing 2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely 3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours 4. Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports Which of these statements are correct?
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)1 and 4
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Leave a Comment